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Newspaper
Graettinger Times
Location
Graettinger, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Aug 11, 1927
Page
3
A 1927 Grastinger Times page presents a collage of wry quips and social musings. It reflects on talkativeness versus real influence, jokes about aging and education, and comic lines about marriage, economy, and human folly through brief, stand-alone remarks.
Virginia quarrels with her mother-in-law over Sonny and flees the house leaving no address. She becomes a beggar on Paris streets, watching Gordon Graham and Marjorie Miller pass by in an expensive car as a letter with Gordon’s address is tossed away.
Jurors for the September term of the county court are to report on September 6 in Emmetburg at the courthouse. Prospective jurors should bring summons, form of ID, and any requested documentation to the reporting location.
An auto show of real merit will be a major feature of the Clay County Fair in Spencer Iowa running September 27 to October 1. A new 68 by 160 foot building is nearly complete and booked for the auto show. Opening day is Derby Day with racing. next three days harness racing. final day features auto races. Livestock and agricultural displays are also a highlight. Dan Desdunes colored band, formerly at the Nebraska State Fair, will perform. For information, write Leo C Dailey Secretary Spencer Iowa.
The Whittemore Champion reports that Emmettsburg tree workers, hired for Lost Island State park firefighting and planting, allegedly received a Rapid City message to relocate to whitewash the Black Hills. They may end their current forestry contract to pursue the job.
Dempsey and Tunney scheduled to fight in Chicago on September 22 for the world title in a ten round decision bout if it occurs. Promoter Rickard shares concerns both fighters may be injured before the date. Opinions on the outcome vary with predictions ranging from a Dempsey win in round three to Tunney winning easily and local followers weighing in.
Shaon Simonsen and family drove to Estherville on Friday. Mr. and Mrs. Arthur Simonsen of Ruthven visited at Charley Christiansen's home Monday evening. Mrs. Jens Rasmussen joined Emmetsburg friends on a northern Minnesota trip. Mr. and Mrs. Bert Osking stayed Tuesday evening with John Helvig. Threshing season begins in the area. The Young Pepples Missionary reality will meet at the A. C. Christiansen home Thursday August 25. Mrs. A. J. Bonstead and Jorgen Paulsen drove to Estherville Monday evening to see Mrs. Paulsen in Coleman hospital. she is improving. Mr. and Mrs. Jake Nyborg drove to Jackson Minnesota for business. Arthur Jensen and Harold Nyborg drove to Arnolds Park Sunday. Charles Bonstead and family, P. G. Petersen and family, and Dan Peter-
A son and family drove to Arnolds Park Sunday for a day trip. Andrew Duus and family and Mrs Theo Knutson visited Mrs Jorgen Paulsen at Coleman hospital in Estherville Tuesday evening. Rier Halverson and family and Jorgen Paulsen went to Iether ville Sunday. Social Home club members held a picnic at State Park Sunday with a large crowd enjoying the day.
Graettinger Iowa announces a new lunch room offering meals and home cooking. Bert Barrett proprietor invites patrons to try the lunch and home cooked meals, promising quality and good service.
Local buyer advertises high cash prices for eggs and cream, plus poultry. Services include grading culling and dipping.
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