Graettinger Times 1920 News Snippets and Local Notes
The Graettinger Times reports a slice of August 14 1920 life with drought notes and local results. Graettinger beats Wallingford 19 to 16 in kitten ball while Emmetsburg sees three rains last week. Farmall prices drop. A. W. Cameron Anton Swanson Chris Norris Albert Lundgren and Elizabeth Spies appear on the jury list. Local residents attend the State Rural Letter Carriers convention in Storm Lake and visitors call on residents in Graettinger.
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Times
Emmetsburg
Graettinger
Wallingford
Russel Sharpe
A. W. Cameron
Anton Swanson
Chris Norris
Albert Lundgren
Elizabeth Spies
Earl Lehigh
Earl Jones
Storm Lake
Donovan
Margaret
Milwaukee
Louie Montgomery
Charles Spies
St. Louis
A. H. Henningsen
Edward Mitchell
Chicago
Too Much Is Grough and a RaghaI Part of Seeg
A collage of wordplay and humor sketches featuring puns about family ties. Anecdotes include a grandfather paradox riddle and playful quips on time, happiness, and growing older. Casual vignettes touch on village life, romance, and fashion, ending with a lighthearted continuation tease.
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Finnie Duff
Grough
Raghai
Seega
Mohave Desert Facts From Geological Survey History
The article surveys Mohave region exploration and water studies by Geological Survey geologists who mapped routes, water sources, and conditions across about 60 000 square miles. It recounts early exploration by Padre Garces and Jedediah Smith, highlighting desert adventure, routes, and the quest for transit and resources.
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Mohave
United States
Geological Survey
Washington
Massachusetts
Rhode Islan
Connecticut
New Jersey
Sierra Nevadas
Death Valley
Virgin River Valley
Utah
Arizona
San Bernardino Mountains
Chuckawalla Mountains
Embroidery Club Social Honored By Mrs Barringer
Mrs. D. CG Barringer entertained Embroidery Club members Tuesday afternoon. Many ladies attended and a delightful social time was enjoyed with dainty refreshments served at the close. Sea hosted friends at bridge Friday afternoon with Mrs Poulsen and Mrs MacDonald.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Embroidery Club
D. CG. Barringer
Sea
Bridge
P. J. Poulsen
J. C. MacDonald
Kitten Ball Game Promises Prizes Across All Classes
A community sports day offers prize awards for winners in all classes with events suitable for both young and old. The Giving Kitten Ball Game will start at Bb p.m. with participation open to local residents and teams.
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Jelley
Doz
C. A. Jensen
Natioal Bank
the Graettinger Times
John J. Sullivan
Ermeeres
Nashes
Nasheg
Durants
Culchah
Mohave Desert
Padre Frayrancisco Garcea
America
Spain
Southwest
Padre Garcea
Colorado
Gila
Mojaves
Colorado River
Mohaves
Needles
Hermanilo de Alarcon
Garces
San Gabriel
Los Angles
Jedediah Smith
Aress
Great Salt Lake
Virgin River
Assumption Church
Iowa
Ladies of Assumption Parish
St. Mary's Gymnasium
Peph Kuhl
Farmers Supply Company
Oamick-Deering
Grachtinger
J. A. Spies
Jack
Jinny
Ain
Wm. Strain
Grodland & Reeves
Aucs
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