08 Dec 1921
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Newspaper
Graettinger Times
Location
Graettinger, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Dec 08, 1921
Page
1
Fragmented OCR text shows claims of British tyranny and Sinn Fein talks with Lloyd George, arguing for Irish governance. The piece mentions brutality, taxation, and delays in freedom, plus a December sale notice and an unrelated guilty plea.
Notes from the high school describe a two week absence, fumigation, and trouble locating belongings after desks were emptied. The building was sealed for winter, storm windows were secured, and fresh air is expected next spring. Football and basketball plans, a class play, and freshmen algebra exams are noted along with lighting upgrades and a water tank replacement. Page also lists social dances and a compulsory smallpox vaccination order affecting Omaha residents.
Market items show oats hog prices and egg notes with coins. Red Cross buttons and badges available at banks with a $1 yearly membership urged. The Cheerful Liar bachelor club play announced for December. Royal Neighbors social, Beal Neighbors lodge gathering planned December 13 with refreshments and general good time.
A brief item notes that the smallpox outbreak is subsiding as public health measures continue. Authorities urge vigilance and vaccination efforts persist in controlling spread among communities.
Catholic Ladies Aid society hosted a bazaar in Graettinger with dinner and supper served and sales of gifts. The afternoon featured the motion picture play The Victim about confession and murder, drawing strong audience support and ending with the priest’s dramatic rescue from the electric chair. The Hawkeye theatre was nearly full and receipts were satisfactory, with thanks extended to the public.
The South Walnut Church notes indicate Saturday at 1 p.m. the confirmation class gathers at Chris Henningsen's Graettinger home. Sunday services at 10:30 a.m. in English, with an evening program at 8 p.m. Cake and coffee served afterward. Wednesday, American First Lutheran Ladies’ Aid meets at Mrs. Henry Westergard’s home. Rev. B L P Hansen, pastor, extends cordial invitation to all.
Method ist Church notes Sunday school at 10 morning worship sermon A Great Salvation at 11 Epworth League meeting 6 45 Evening service sermon The noble art of self defense at 7 30 Bible study Thursday evening 8 00 All are invited to attend.
Graettinger High School headlines a pair of Friday games with the Graettinger boys hosting Armstrong, who have won all their games this season, and the Graettinger girls meeting Ottosen in a tight rematch. General admission is 85 cents for adults and 20 cents for children. play begins at 8 p.m. Fans urged to attend a big crowd.
An outbreak of smallpox in Graettinger forced the school to close for two weeks and halted basketball practice, canceling several games including Spirit Lake. The boys show a 20 17 loss at Armstrong and 81 15 win over Maple Hill while the girls beat Maple Hill 68 2. A revised schedule lists upcoming dates for both teams through February and into March Spirit Lake tournament is noted.
A mass meeting in Clay County at Spencer discussed tax cuts. Recommendations include reducing equity officials pay, lowering school teachers salaries, cutting school year length, and halting costly consolidation of schools.
Mrs Frank Koch died at her West Bend home on Tuesday morning after years of frail health. She assisted her husband in his office, managed household duties, and remained active until a brief illness weeks earlier. A routine evening with her husband preceded a sudden passing detected next morning. The death shocked family and neighbors in West Bend and Emmetsburg.
A hospital benefit show titled Nigger Minstrels will play at Town theatre for two nights December 18 and 14. Lou Sleef and Harry Scott's concert band headline a 50¢ seat offer with 8 15 p.m. curtain, a changing program and a grand parade. Proceeds support Palo Alto Hospital and related charities.
A Ford and the Rock Island hand car collided at a railway crossing on Rob bir avenue Monday afternoon. No damage was reported. A thirty two Colt revolver belonging to John Paulson of Humboldt was stolen by local boys during last week’s evenings.
Carsten Woll tenor and Esther Erhart Woll pianist will present an entertainment at the Hawkeye theatre in Graettinger next Tuesday evening December 18. The program, under Luther League auspices, includes an oyster supper in the opera house basement served by Sunday School class members.
Members of the Norwegian Lutheran Ladies Aid will hold a bazaar at the Hawkeye theatre on Saturday December 10. Many useful articles will be on sale and lunch will be served starting at one o'clock. Public patronage is cordially solicited.
Ruthven poultry house was entered by thieves who took 396 rat hides worth 883 dollars stored for the night. The Dubuque firm owned the hides. Sheriff Jackson investigates with six known insiders as clues.
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