18 Aug 1955
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Newspaper
Graettinger Times
Location
Graettinger, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Aug 18, 1955
Page
1
Reports show highly uneven rainfall across Graettinger and neighboring towns with last Tuesday’s shower variance. A column cites drought patterns, seasonal heat, and caution about harsh winters, while offering practical tips on grasshopper use as fish bait and noting Ireland as a prime fishing destination with 85 major salmon rivers.
An OCR fragment describes a disrupted winter encampment with tepees, animals, and food scarcity. It mentions Gragg and Squaw, buffalo and Indian figures, and widespread hardship with no plow work or hunting. The text appears as a partial reproduction from Emmetsburg files, noting a dusty year and uncertain age context.
A 250 year old grain binder remains in service near Decorah. Bought in 1905 for 125 dollars, its bottom can vas is original.
Curly Cues JR W Ashby 4-H livestock sale topped county show with a total of 59826.50 dollars. Beef accounted for 54760.24, swine 4636.44, and sheep 429.72. Buyers numbered 60. Gracttinger buyers included Gracttinger State Bank Del's Farmers Supply Norman Bortiit and Jack Wolfe's Super Market.
Transit times list Mondays at Estherville and Orange City Tuesdays at Emmetsburg and Wednesdays at Spencer, outlining routine service days for these communities.
Fragmentary OCR lists Craven John DeVries Alan Hersleff Jena Kirkegaard Virgil Olesen and various county roles Auditor Clerk Sheriff Recorder Engineer Treasurer Attorney Coroner Supervisors districts Supt County Superintendent of Schools J E Smith GRAETTINGER CHURCHES Immaculate Conception Father BE Maynard Methodist First Lutheran Our Savior Lutheran Rev Paul G Tele and local service providers in drilling and veterinary fields with incomplete contact details.
An analysis of how prophets convey promises from God and how readers today can interpret their messages. It traces how prophecy forms in the mind of a holy man, often points to the Messiah, and shows how fulfilled, unfulfilled, past, present, and future prophecies guide Christian faith and understanding.
The region endures a drouth since June with Aug rain failing to reach some areas. Graettinger and surrounding towns report 60 percent crop losses, fodder corn poorly valued, while local kittens ball action sees Graettinger 18 Emmetsburg 16. A newborn boy to Mr and Mrs Ted Gilbaugh Aug 9. Quentin Jensen injured in a kitten ball game with a broken nose bridge. First National Bank at Ayr Shire closes doors Tuesday.
Morning reports the comptroller of the currency takes charge after proven assets shrink and deposits fall, leaving Ayr shire without a bank. The Labor Day committee secures Hon. Magnus Johnson to deliver the celebration address in this city.
Two Grhettinger farmers seek share of more than 100000 dollars in prize money at the Iowa State Fair Des Moines August 27 to September 5. Local entries include Jim Levi with five Yorkshires and Spies Leii with twenty Holsteins as part of a record crowd expected.
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