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Newspaper
Graettinger Times
Location
Graettinger, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Aug 10, 1922
Page
13
A Utah county agent reports discovering two oddly colored snakes with bright black and white bands on an orange ground, described as extraordinary. The note reflects changing times under Volstead, joking that varied poisons mirror social shifts, including debt and strikes.
A Times visit to Graettinger grain elevators shows they are full and no cars available. Rock Island claims few cars will depart for about thirty days amid a railroad strike and dwindling stock, signaling a likely six month car shortage. Farmers may profit by long storage if they can hold crops. Local notes report a strong sugar beet yield, social events, and several residents visiting or moving.
The Danish Ladies Aid society gathered at the home of Mrs Charley Jensen with strong turnout and reports of a splendid time. Graettinger Creamery holds a three months coal supply while Lost Island Creamery has two months. Officials plan to chop wood this winter. Frank W Medlay, Spencer photographer famed in northwest Iowa, died at Okoboji from heart failure last week. Wm Olander, implicated in the Fort Dodge murder, faces execution Friday August 11 with appeals planned to the supreme court. Thompson took his son Charles to Estherville for tonsil removal. Mildred Mahan returned to Estherville hospital for a brief treatment. A son born to Mr and Mrs John Brekke last Thursday. congratulations from The Times.
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