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Newspaper
Graettinger Times
Location
Graettinger, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Aug 28, 1913
Page
3
Fragmentary remarks discuss legality and intent behind liquor laws, opposing drunkenness and asserting aims to stop importation and manufacture. Mentions prohibitionists in leadership roles and questions why reform moves not pursued.
In a note from Pastor A R Cuthbert the church invites all to attend the regular preaching service tonight and expresses eagerness for a full house and a joyful worship. David is cited praising going to the house of the Lord and the pastor invites all to join in other services of God.
The annal convention of the Palo Alto County Sunday School Association will be held at Curlew on Wednesday September 10 starting at ten o clock in the morning. A State worker will attend and a profitable program is planned. All county schools are urged to attend and bring provisions for a picnic dinner. Virginia Underwood, Sec.
A play titled The Two Orphans to be staged on Labor Day at 8 pm. Set in Paris during the French Revolution, it follows two young girls one blind, as captives facing trials that provide many engaging situations for the audience. Buy seats early to avoid missing it.
The Parent-Teacher Association holds its monthly meeting at the home of Mrs Jo Ae Spiesy this Friday afternoon. As the first meeting of the school year it is regarded as the teachers reception. All members are urged to attend and meet the public school teachers and enjoy the program and refreshments.
Prices listed for Labor Day indicate meals in all restaurants and hotels will be 25e and 35a. Teams in feed sheds, teams in barn day and evening priced at 7Se.
A brief report notes a young boy, son of Will Korrect, learning a strong lesson after a gun experience. No further details are provided about circumstances or outcomes.
Individuals having land for disposal are urged to list it with Lewla Lip pold. The notice seeks property owners to contact the listing agent for possible sale opportunities.
Not open Saturday August 30 but will be open on Labor Day. Miss C. M. Johnson reports gallery hours and a for sale notice follows mentioning Rhode Island Red chickens for immediate sale by Mrs. N. J. Mer and Tagai te 8-27.
Rent notice for the south half of the northwest quarter of section 18 in Vernon township. Cash only. Mail orders to John Menzies, Emmetsburg, Iowa by August 27.
Notice to all indebted to Mrs. N J Merriman to call and settle accounts promptly as she needs money. Iowa land for sale around Fenton and Emmetsburg. Forty good improved farms priced at 100 to 150 dollars per acre. Good schools and churches. For information, contact Philip Weisbrod, Fenton Iowa.
Pupils from outside the district must obtain a certificate signed by the local district secretary and president and present it to president C. S. George before entering Graetling high school. Those in the grades pay tuition in advance to the secretary, totaling 2.00 dollars per month. By order of the Board. August 22. Be, M. Thompson, Secretary.
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