Labor Day 1922 Celebration in Graettinger Promises Big Turnout
Graettinger plans a Labor Day program on September 4 with music by a band, street attractions, and a dinner at the Opera House. Events include Ringsted and Graettinger baseball, a Sherburne vs Fairmont game, a Reeves vs Myhre wrestling match, and two free street attractions by the Harry Gage Company and Ray Albright. Old settlers’ day and a homecoming are urged, weather permitting.
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Fom
Graettin
Jackman Ball Park
Opera House
Roberts
Sherburne
Fairmont
Reeves
Myare
Royal Lumber Company
Aventa
Reeves wins 1912 Forest City Iowa wrestling title reinvested
The article recalls Reeves winning the 1912 Forest City championship for Iowa weight heavyweights. Myre later claimed light heavyweight of America, alleging Reeves retired from a 197 match. A Labor Day event in Graettinger features a two of three wrestling bout at Royal Lumber Co. yard, admission 60 cents plus tax, with Home Coming and Old Settlers Day organized by Mrs. N. S. George.
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Parmer! Burns
Reeves Vs Myhre
Ben F. ‘Reeves
Graettinger
Hjelmer ‘Myhre
Albert Lea
Minnesota
Royal Lumber, Company
Warmer Burns
Igo
Burns
Devel- Frank Gotch
America
Labor Day
Myre
Ben Reeves
Forest City
Iowa
Reeves
Royal Lumber Co
America Legion
Free Street Attractions Featuring Contortionist and Clown
The Harry Gage Company presents a lady contortionist and multiple tumbling acts as free street attractions. Ray Albright, a former Ringling Circus clown and ex-service man, joins as the other entertainer. Performances are slated around 2 PM and 7 PM.
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Harry Gage Company
Ray Albright
Ringling Circus
Merry-Go-Round Ferris Wheel Planned for Local Fair
A merry-go-round and ferris wheel plus a skating rink will entertain youths during the day. The skating rink is grounded, and the man delivering the rides hopes to arrive in time to operate Saturday night if feasible.
Northwest Iowa Labor Day Dances Offer Plenty of Music
Labor Day visitors will find ample opportunities to dance with several top Northwest Iowa orchestras secured to provide music. Bowery and hall dances will offer generous floor space for attendees to trip the light fantastic.
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Iowa
Street sports program announced with races and novelties
A large program of street sports and races has been organized. It will include the usual foot races and novelty events previously conducted, promising an active day of competition.
Splendid Play At Hawkeye Theatre
At the Hawkeye Theatre a high class motion picture feature titled Over the Hills will be shown in matinee and evening showings. The production is described as a big city play and Graettinger will be a big city on Labor Day, promising a notable event for local audiences.
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Hawkeye Theatre
Graettinger
Music by Minnesota Band at Welcome event
The Welcome Minnesota band of 26 pieces conducted by Prof. Lawrence will furnish daytime music. The boys will wear white uniforms and offer a style considered far above the average.
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Minnesota
Welcome
Lawrence
Dinner and Supper—M. I. Ladies' Aid Meal Sale
The M. I. Ladies' Aid society will serve home cooked meals at noon and evening in the Opera House basement. A splendid meal will be offered at a reasonable price.
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M. I. Ladies’ Aid Society
Opera House
Wiegmann Rest Room Opens Labor Day Reminder
Wiegmann & Son operates the rest room praised as very convenient by women and children of the community. The notice urges remembering the Labor Day opening or observance.
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Wiegmann
Labor Day
C. Wiegmann & Son
Rest Room to Be Provided Behind National Bank
Labor Day plan sets the rear rooms of the First National Bank as a rest room for women and children. The accommodation aims to provide relief during the holiday.
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Labor Day
First ‘National Bank
Third Verse For Iowa Corn Song for Labor Day
The verse repeats Graettinger pride with a chorus of yo ho and a call to join the throng. It notes growth from night to morn and a hopeful crowd of about a thousand strong, inviting singing together.
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Iowa
Labor Day
Graettinger
Yo-Ho
Chicken Thieves Target Poultry Dressings in Iowa
Word from Black Hawk County warns of a chicken theft ring raiding poultry dressing establishments. Reportedly over 100 chickens were stolen, resold to a dressing house, and then stolen again the same night for a second sale. A second raid led to a shooting as thieves tried to flee, with injuries uncertain. Authorities urge Palo Alto County to watch for growing theft activity.
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Palo Alto County
Blackhawk
Lyt
Thy
Farmers Organize to Catch Chicken Thieves Near Curlew
At a Warm Bureau meeting northwest of Curlew a large group of farmers organized to hunt down chicken thieves. Each pays into a reward fund for the capture, led by Messrs Matthiesen. The note condemns chicken thieves as worse than horse thieves and urges neighboring areas to follow suit.
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Curlew
Matthiesen
Immetsburg
Democrat
Poultry Demonstration Planned at S R Young Home
A poultry demonstration will be held at the S R Young home on Wednesday September 6 with an expert conducting the event. All poultry raisers in the locality are cordially invited to attend.
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S. R. Young
South Walnut Church Schedule and Missions Dates
South Walnut church will hold Danish language services at 10:30 a m next Sunday with Sunday school at 9:46. An English service at 2:00 pm will be at the Norwegian Lutheran church. The Young People’s Society meets at South Walnut in the evening. Mission meetings are set for September 8 9 and 10 due to Pastor Bondo’s late arrival. Confirmation class meets Saturdays at 9:30 at South Walnut church led by Rev. H P K Hansen.
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South Walnut
Young Peoples’ Society
South Walnut Church
Bondo
H. P. K. Hansen
Free 50c varnish with Can Of Varnish offer
Charley Jensen advertises a free 50 cent can of varnish in a display ad. Read the particulars in this issue to learn how readers can obtain snaps of this offer.
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Charley Jensen
Lost Island Hosts County Odd Fellows Picnic
Scores of local Odd Fellows and Rebekahs attend the Lost Island picnic. A special program is set, and attendees are expected to enjoy a royal time at the county gathering hosted by the lodge.
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Lost Island
Odd Fellows
Odd Fellow Lodge
Estherville Man in Auto Smash
George Thompson son of Mr and Mrs L G Thompson of Estherville suffered a broken pelvis and hip injuries in an auto crash eleven miles from Webster City last Friday night. He and Ralph Dalby Des Moines were traveling when the car turned and overturned near Blairsville Dalby’s thigh broken and possible internal injuries. Both were rushed to Mercy hospital Webster City. Thompson expected to recover but several weeks needed before his return home.
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George Thompson
L. G. Thompson
Webster City
Ralph Dalby
Des Moines
Blairsburg
Dalby
Mercy Hospital
George
Estherville
Sunday School and Labor Sunday Worship Schedule
Sunday School at 10 30 morning worship with a sermon Justice To All Labor Sunday sermon at 11 30 Evening Service with The Godness of God at 8 00 Bible Study every Thursday at the church or home Mpnorth League devotional meetings every Sunday starting September 10 Ladies Aid serves Labor Day meals Fourth quarterly conference held at the church with many in attendance Dr J J Bushnell district superintendent spoke on church progress Methodist Sunday Schools added 280000 new members last year and other churches showed gains Pastor Rev C J Mekkelson
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Mpnorth League
Ladies’ Aid Society
J. J. Bushnell
C. J. Mekkelson
Lutheran Church Services In Lost Island And Graet Tinger
Next Sunday in Lost Island at 10:80 in Paplish language by Student A Anstenson. In Graet tinger at 10:30 in the morning in Norwegian language by Student Tvel. Rev S O Sande, Pastor.
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Lutheran Church Nation
Lost Island
A. Anstenson
Graettinger
Tvel
S. O. Sande
Pasyor
Coal Output Declines Amid Strike Strain on Railroads
The papers report soft coal production last week at two thirds of normal. Four days' work saw 74,000 cars loaded, equating to 2,220 train loads if 83 cars per train. If trains ran through Graettinger every ten minutes, it would take 15 and a half days for four days' output to pass through the town. The article notes 700 engines and 23,000 cars daily handle current output, highlighting rail power and rolling stock strain during the shopmen's strike.
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Graettinger
Freshmen Enrollment At Graettinger High School
All pupils aiming to enter the Freshman class must attend enrollment at Graettinger High School Friday afternoon. Tuition pupils should bring 8th grade diplomas or high school entrance certificates. New students bring report cards from prior school. Building opens at 2:00 p.m. Geo A White, Superintendent.
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Graettinger High School
Geo. A.white
Hoping Young Folks Stage At Hawkeye Theater
The Hoping young folks presented an entertainment at the Hawkeye Theater last evening with an exceptionally good program. Attendance was small due to lack of prior advertisement and awareness. The group hopes to bring the production back to Graettinger soon.
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Opera House
Hawkeye Theatre
Graettinger
Graettinger Public Schools Set to Open on Labor Day
Graettinger public schools will open next Monday with a brief forenoon session to allow students to enjoy Labor Day celebrations. The formal school year starts Tuesday morning as Supt. White completes preparations. The Times wishes the Graettinger public schools a successful year.
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Graettinger Public
Supt. White
Times
Graetlinger Pub
Switchboard Out Of Commission In Town
The telephone office switchboard failed for a few hours Wednesday afternoon. Mr Thompson is away on vacation, and a lineman from Estherville was brought in to make repairs. The instance is likened to the old saying we do not miss the water until the well runs dry.
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Thompson
Estherville
Help Out The Local Bakery Labor Day Appeal
A local bakery urges community support for Labor Day orders for Sunday and Monday needs. Orders placed by midnight Saturday will be filled and reserved for Labor Day. Mr Taylor invites cooperation for a big occasion and asks readers to read his ad in this issue.
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Taylor J
Wallingford Tent Meetings Extended One Week
Wallingford tent meetings in progress for the past weeks will be continued for one more week and end Sunday September 8. Rev. Metcalf of Sioux City, assisted by Rev. C. J. Mekkel leon of Wallingford, directs the services. Attendance has been good though interest has not grown strong.
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Wallingford
Metcalf
Sioux City
C. J. Mekkelleon
Card Of Appreciation From Mrs Peterson
Mrs Ragnald Peterson of Estherville Iowa thanks Lutheran church members and friends who gave in her hour of need saying she deeply appreciates their kindness and support.
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Lutheran Church
Ragnald Peterson
Howard St
Estherville
Towa
Legion Day at Ayrshire Features Boxing and Sports
Legion Day at Ayrshire on Thursday September 7 will feature a major boxing match and a full program of sports. The event occurs at Silver Lake Park near Ayrshire with a complete schedule arranged for the day.
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Ayrshire
Silver Lake Park
Monday Evening Weather Brings Cool Reminder of Winter
The forecaster altered forecasts for warm conditions, noting cooler Monday night that evoked thoughts of approaching winter and dwindling coal supplies.
Jensen In Auto Crash Near Estherville
J A Jensen and his wife were in an auto accident Sunday night on Murray hill east of Estherville while returning from Dolliver. A touring car on the proper side swerved into Jensen’s roadster, causing about 25 dollars in damage. The touring car driver, said to be drowsy, is in the Estherville jail. the Jenses escaped injury.
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Dolliver
J. A. Jensen
Murray Hill
Estherville
Jensen
Jensen Auto
Families Return From Iowa State Fair in Des Moines
Mr and Mrs John O Jertson Mr and Mrs J red Spies and daughter Hertha Mr and Mrs Charley Jensen and family and Dr and Mrs L L Lindsey and daughter Margaret report Des Moines the wettest spot in Iowa where a person gets wet outside more often They saw the wet weather at the fair The exhibits were very good though some programs disappointed The locomotive collision was tame as engines could not produce steam Yet the fair offers many sights and they feel the trip was well worth it.
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John O. Jertson
J’red Spies
Hertha
Charley Jensen
L. L. Lindsey
Margaret
Des Moines
Iowa
Grodland Closing-Out Sale Aims Livestock and Machinery
M O Grodland will hold a closing out sale at his Graettinger home on Saturday September 9 offering 84 head of livestock and farm machinery. The herd includes 37 cattle and 47 hogs with lunch served by Rebekah Judge members. Terms are six months.
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M. QO. Grodland
Graettinger
Graettinger Times
Rebekah
Scarcity of soft coal questioned by local report
Three weeks after a Times story warned of coal shortages, Graettinger has received seven cars of soft coal in thirty days. Prices run from 15 to 18 dollars per ton and quality is excellent, though winter and sudden cold could still cause a fuel scramble.
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Times
Graettinger
Brekke Auction Draws Large Crowd in Saturday Sale
Ty J. Brekke's sale drew an exceptionally large attendance with strong bidding. Horses and cattle brought high prices, Milch cows averaged about 47 dollars, horses over 100 dollars, and the total neared two thousand dollars. Grodland and Hepp acted as auctioneers with BJ Turner as clerk.
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Ty J. Brekke
T. J. Brekke
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Harrye Gage Company
Ray Al‘bright
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Ringling
Graettinger Labor Day
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Checr
North
Erm
Grachtinger
N. S. George
First National Bank
Ford
Iowa State Feir
M. O. Grodland
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