Graettinger Plans Labor Day Celebration With Committees
Graettinger to hold its annual Labor Day event with committees named for finance street attractions sports advertising and dinner arrangements. The town has hosted big celebrations for over a quarter century with loyalty and cooperation driving a bigger and better 1926 celebration.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Graettinger
P. J. McCarty
Herman Elsenbaat
A. J. Johnson
Fred Spies
M. Weinholzer
Charley Jensen
P. J. Paulsen
John Paulsen
L. E B. Christiansen
Ben I. Reeves
M. J. Reidy
F.C. Wiegmann
Donald Hendricks
Lyle Burkhead
J. A. Jensen
Wm. Raepe
Art Duhn
Carl Spies
J. L. Grady
Vaugie Reeves
George Frick
L. C. Gammon
Adolph Spica
Carl Spies, Jr
J. P. Jensen
B. H. Horswell
Henry Westergard
James Wilson
Thomas Donlon
D. C. Barringer
J. J. Sullivan
A. H. Henningsen
Robert Simonsen
Vangie Reeves
Charles Spies
O. H. Raleigh
W. H. Noble
C. A. Jensen
Mrs. KE
George Elisabeth Spies
Bertha Axelton
A. H. Shaver
Alfred Cameron
Arthur Myhre
M. C. Grodland
P. J. Heaston
New Manager Takes Charge At Community Station
P. G. Johnson, after time in Los Angeles, becomes manager of the Community Service Station to succeed Inte B. 1B. Green. Reuben Johnson remains in charge until his father arrives from the west, bringing his former Grauchtnger background and broad local acquaintance. The Times wishes him success.
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P. G. Johnson
Los Angeles
Green
Reuben Johnson
Johnson
the Times
Pair Shower Of Rain Yesterday
A brief meteorological note recounts light showers in the region yesterday with rain missing here. Clouds moved east and around Gradlinger with no precipitation until Wednesday morning, when expected rain should aid a fair corn crop despite the dry season.
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Gradlinger
Tragic Death Of Man In Minnesota Threshing Incident
Roman Gappa aged 48 was instantly killed near Madelia Minnesota when a threshing machine he was moving contacted a high tension wire. He leaves a wife and six children and is survived by his mother sister and brothers living in nearby towns. The incident underscores the danger of farm work and electrical lines in rural areas.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Roman Gappa
Madelia
John Gappa
Menelia
Minnexota
Jon Kliegl
Gradlinger
John
Inkville
Charles
Whittemore
Committee Meeting Tuesday Evening Call At P. J. McCarty Office
A committee meeting is called for next Tuesday evening at the P. J. McCarty office. The notice invites members to attend and suggests reading bank advertisements this week to learn about luck.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
P. J. McCarty
West Coast trip by Frank O Connor. cowboy tales unfold
Spokane reports Frank O Connor writing on a West Coast journey for the Truth Tort Company. He describes Montana cowboys, a prominent rancher nicknamed Kelly with the buckskin belly, and vivid scenes of trains, rivers, and mountain roads. The piece promises continued travelogue on page 8.
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Spokane
Washington
Gracttinger Times
Gracttinger, Lown
Dee
John
Truth Tort Company
Montana
Rabies Facts And Misconceptions From Dr Lindsey
Rabies is not curable but preventable. The virus lives in saliva and enters through skin wounds or bites, with symptoms appearing days to weeks later. Dogs may be furious or dumb in form. early restraint and positive diagnosis are crucial, and a vaccine protects for one year.
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L. L. Lindsey
Surprised Guests Attend Social at the Jessla Home
A Sunday surprise party at Mr. and Mrs. Jessla’s home drew relatives including Mr. and Mrs. Carl Spies with two sons, Mr. and Mrs. H. P. Dubn, Mr. and Mrs. Fred Rubinle, Mr. and Mrs. C. Wiegmann and daughter Mary. Guests received gifts. the gathering was described as enjoyable and happy.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jess
Carl Spies
Family Reunion at the R. R. Young Home
A family reunion was held at the R. R. Young home Sunday with all members present. Roy arrived from Iowa City and Lowell and his wife from Chicago, who are here on their honeymoon, completing the family circle. The occasion was enjoyed and will be recalled with genuine pleasure.
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Young
Roy
Iowa City
Lowell
Chicago
Rock Island Offers Excursion Rates To Chicago
The Rock Island company makes excursion rates to Chicago for Saturday August 8. A round trip fare of 9.10 is offered, well below the regular round trip fare near 30. The deal targets travelers seeking an affordable weekend trip.
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Chicago
Rock Island Company
Bills Paid By Graettinger Town Council August 3 1925
A Graettinger town council bill list shows payments for July 1925 salaries to A Fleming 75 and John Paulsen unknown amount, J McCarty rent 20, Fd Rolfson tractor work 2.40, L 3 Christianson pump repair 1.50, Standard Oil gas 33.91, Graettinger Times printing 11.20, Henry Westergard work 4.95, John Clemenson hydrants work 9.00. Vincent Kelly and Harry McCullough attended bidding at Jefferson for grating contracts and checked other settings or imminent holds.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Graettinger Town
J. McCarty
A. A. Fleming
John Paulsen
Fd. Rolfson
Christianson
Standard Oil Co
Graettinger Times
Henry Westergard
John Clemenson
Vincent Kelly
Harry McCulloch
Jefferson
Vangie Reeves Buys Windsor Hotel and Cafe
Saturday deal saw Vangie Reeves purchase Windsor hotel equipment stock from J. V. Jensen. Reeves takes possession Monday. interior work ongoing. soda fountain and kitchen to be rearranged. Reeves will run his cafe while building leased to March. John Paulsen owns building and fixtures. Jensen couple plans Florida or California relocation after two years here. Local friends extend best wishes for success in the new venture.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Vangie Reeves
Windsor Hotel
J. V. Jensen
John Paulsen
Jensen
Florida
California
Reeves
Quaker Oats Names New Managers in Groetlinger and Osgood
Carl Drake of Osgood becomes Groetlinger Quaker Oats manager and moves his family to the Bosold residence on the East side. M. Smith also becomes Osgood manager and is already stationed there. W. H. Drake will depart as local manager and traveling auditor to establish an office in Sheldon.
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Carl Drake
Osgood
Quaker Oats Company
Groetlinger
M. ©. Smith
W. H. Drake
Sheldon
Graecttinger Market Report from August 6, 1925
Market notes list prices for corn oats hogs and various fowl including springs leghorns old roosters and other items with figures obscured by OCR noise.
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Emmetsburg
Balleta
Brookhart and
Steck
Estherville
James
Beddming
Farmers & Merchants
State Bank
Iowa
JOAD
Frank O’connor
West Coast
Kelly
Argentio
Yellowstone
Stand’s Parl
St. James
Minnesota
Royal Giants
Craven
Windsor Hotel and Cafe
Graecttinger Market Reports
Thrift
Palace of Achievement
Graettingerrum
OWA
Federal Reserve System
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