Graettinger Holiday Shoppers Prepare For Busy Season
Graettinger merchants report above normal trade as Christmas goods appear in stores and holiday ads from local businesses fill this week’s Times. C. W. Higgins closes out sale December 14 offering livestock, machinery, and corn, with cattle tested five times and an accredited herd. A quarter-page ad runs on page three.
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Graettinger
Elty
Grachtinger
Timen
Charley Jensen
P. J. Pauluesa
Iowa
Osher Dept
Wiegmann Grocery
M. Weinholzer
Frick Drug Store
Noble’s Grocery
A. Jensen
Laclca
Mets
C. W. Higgins
Garrett Hoobler Sale December 26 in Emmetaburg
Garrett Hoobler near First National bank Emmetaburg hosts a closing out sale Thursday December 26 with free lunch at noon. Items include 8 horses 10 head of dairy cattle 29 hogs 18 sheep and farm machinery. Also announces a box social and program December 17 at the school in Diat No 3 Long Inland township with Yim-Yahnson's Job play and a cast list.
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Garrett Hoobler
First National Bank
Emmetaburg
Diat
Yim- Yahnson
Kent Clarence
Ingvald
Pat
Weber
Frank Gunny
Sylvia
Iva’ Cook
Nelson Micky
Joe Kittin
Clara
Nelson Te
Ringsted Banks Open Thursday With Solvent Yet Low Reserves
The Dispatch reports both Ringsted banks were solvent but saw reserves slightly depleted due to steady withdrawals. They will continue operations at their old stand. In Algona, the murder trial of Jack Sipes of Spenger began before Judge Coyle. Sipes, previously convicted and sentenced to death, received a new trial from the supreme court.
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Ringsted
Jack Sipes
Spenger
Dan Dentling
Algona
Coyle
Humboldt
Stipes
Spenker
Supreme Court
Vernon Township Farm Bureau Meeting At School House
Vernon township activities editor reports the regular farm bureau meeting will convene Thursday evening December 16 at the district 4 school house. A pool program is planned and a general good time is expected with publicity chairmen handling arrangements. The Palo Alto Men’s Glee Club, including Adolph Spies and A. H. Shaver, did not broadcast from home Friday night. a future program date is to be arranged.
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Vernon
Vernon Township
Dist
Palo Alto
Adolph Spies
A. H. Shaver
Dex Maines
Rome
PT. A
Hhe
de. Nane
Des Moines
Thirteen JH Their Lucky Number on November 13
Thirteen JH at Ayrshire reports a newborn son to Mr and Mrs Ed Brinkley as they note the family enlarged to seven sons and six daughters.
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Ed Brink-ley
Ayrshire
Lutheran People To Change Church Site
The Norwegian congregation will own the Mitchell residence and adjacent block one block south of the High School Lushing after a $4,000 deal with BE. J. Mitchell. The church building will be moved onto the new property and Mitchell keeps possession until June first. The move will create a suitable church site and home for the minister. other Mitchell properties may be disposed of later. A. H. Reaningsen suffers wire loss. fire at Henningsen store in Terris causes $100 damage. The blaze started near a motor in the rear, extinguished quickly by firefighters. the dental office area gutted and the store damaged by smoke and water. The owner has faced prior robberies, bank failures, and a fire but continues operations at Terris.
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BE. J. Mitchell
Mitchell
Lushing
Michell
A. H. Reaningsen
A. H. Henningsen
Torris
Myr
Henningsen “Ie
Territ
County Red Crows Meeting Dee 18
The Palo Alto county chapter of the American Red Cross will hold its annual meeting at the Court House in Eyametsburg on Saturday December 18 1926. One third of the Board of Directors will be elected at this meeting. The Board meeting will follow to elect officers for the ensuing year. No further notice will be given.
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County Red Crows
Palo Alto County
American Red
Eyametsburg
Jensen Hardware Street Light Report Request
Craettinger residents are asked to report burned out street lights to Jensen Hardware. The Central Iowa Power & Light Co urges cooperation to improve street lighting service by calling Jensen Hardware whenever a nearby street light is out.
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Craettinger
Jensen Hardware
Jensen Vardware
Central Iowa Power & Light Co
Millinery Sale Under Way At Mrs Westergard Shop
Mrs Westergard conducts a millinery sale with hats priced at 1, 2, and 2.95 dollars, down from former prices including 6.06 dollars. Remaining stock is offered at one third off. Storage is on the second floor of the Simonsen Paulsen brick building, as shown in this issue.
Two Men Headed to Denmark for Holiday Visit
Otto Appel and James Peterson departed Sunday night for Denmark to visit relatives and friends in their boyhood homeland. Peterson left 80 years ago and Appel 16 years ago. They expect to arrive December 20 for a notably enjoyable trip.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Calvin Gammon
Los Angelas
Indianola
Barnsy Hagsel
Ottawa
Windis
Barney
Ho- Graettinger
Stock Association
Association
Mr. Barringer
Graattinger
C. B. Larson
Lewis
Kate Lat ‘Gon
Dickey
North Dakota
Graattlnierthe
Lavaen
Bouth Dakota
Otto Appel
James Peterson
Denmark
Mr. Peterson
Mr. Appel
Farm Sold Near Gradtingey For $91.25 Per Acre
Frank W. Christiansen bought the Mrs. John Nelson quarter section farm last week at 01.25 dollars per acre. The property lies three miles northeast and one and a half miles north of Gradtingey. Described as an ideal stock farm with first class buildings.
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Frank W. Christiansen
John Nelson
Gradtingey
Chip Of the Flying U at Hawkaye Theatre Saturday
The Flyin U feature Chip of The Flying U with Hoot Gibson screens at Hawkaye Theatre next Saturday. University Company offers this release with four good spins on Saturday evenings.
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Hawkaye Theatre
Hoot Gibson
Universit
Thera
Graettinger Plans Federal Siren Whistle Installation
Graettinger will install a Federal siren whistle on the fire tower with a connected fire alarm system. Mayor Lindsey and Clerk Lumbe will compare local whistles and meet with the supplier staff to finalize details. A $400 system, with a 5 hp electric motor, will extend audible coverage for miles and include a night emergency switch protected in glass.
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J. L. Lindsey
J. B. Lumbe
Gracttinger
Beacon light to rise on Graettinger water tower
A powerful beacon light will be installed atop Graettinger’s water tower within weeks. Brought into action by city council after years of discussion, the light will provide nightly advertisement and illuminate the hill neighborhood, with Graettinger to operate around the clock thereafter.
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Graettinger
Bounell
Surprising Council Bluffs Murder Scene Report
Daily papers recount a former millionaire who squandered wealth killed his wife then shot his sister in law before fatally shooting himself. A city mail carrier Cecil Sampson, who had just moved to Council Bluffs, stepped onto the doorway as the killer tried to harm his sister in law. The incident was chronicled in the Sunday Register.
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Daily
Council Bluffs
Cecil Sampson
Graatthigee
Sunday Register
First Snow Falls Bringing Seven Inches of Snow
The first real snow of the season fell on Tuesday with several inches covering the ground by two PM. A strong south wind persisted, then moderated at midnight and rain turned to snow early morning. A total of seven inches fell with no significant drifts.
Millinery Shop Moves to Woodman Hall Ground Floor
Mrs Henry Westergard leases the casroom in Woodman hall and will move her millinery stock there shortly. Workmen are busy preparing the room. It will be an ideal ground floor location. Westergard has built a good patronage since opening her Graettinger millinery store.
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Henry Westergard
Woodman Hall
Death of John Costello reported in Iowa City
Mrs. B P Lambe mourns the death of her father John Costello who died in Iowa City last week after a period of illness. Details are scarce but the community offers sincere sympathy to Mrs. Lambe during her bereavement.
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BP. A. Lambe
John Costello
Iowa City
Dictionary sale promotes gifts for students to grade twelve
Did you get your dictionary yet These 1 200 page dictionaries from Gib to the 12th grade make wonderful Christmas gifts for students. Buy today at Nos oltice.
Notes on declamatory contest and basketball at Graettinger
A December Wednesday program featured oratory winners Lester Graven and Ralph Gractinger and humorous winner Martin Hendricks with strong performances. Ruthven game upcoming. basketball team hampered by suspensions. Mary Reidy undergoes appendicitis surgery. seniors send flowers. Holiday break runs December 22 to January 2, with extra spring break adjustments.
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Theo
Lester Graven
Regulus
Ralph Gracttinger
Martin Joan Hendricks
Debating Society
Martin
Marjorie Noble
Bertha Grady
Lenter
Graettinger
Emmetsburg
Lester Craven
Wall
Ruthven
Mary Reidy
Schedule for Christmas mail delivery by region and dates
The Post Office Department lays out a regional timetable for Christmas parcel mailing. Regions include Pacific Coast, Western, South Western, Near Western, Southern, Neighboring, Eastern, and Intra States Iowa with specific December dates. Also notes PTA meeting and tax sale postponement details.
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Lmng
Post Office Department
Pacific Coast
Washington
Oregon
California
Nevada
Idaho
Montana
Wyoming
Utah
Arizona
New Mexico
Oklahoma
Texas
North Dakota
South Dakota
Nebraska
Kansas
Colorado
Arkansas
Louis
Ann
Tennessee
Mississippi
Alabama
North Carolina
South Carte Jint
Georgia
Minneapota
Towa
Missouri
Wisconsin
Ilinoia
Michigan
Indiana
Ohio
Kentucky
New York
Pennsylvania
Maryland
New Jersey
Delaware
New England
Iowa
Andersen Leads in Thrilling County Voting Contest
Jorgen Andersen takes a slim lead in Farmers Supply Co voting contest with 99,000 votes against A. T. Lundgren’s 86,000. The weekly tally lists many residents and prizes, including a $205 Orpheus radio set for the top vote getter, with double votes offered on sleigh orders and extra prizes this week.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jorgen Andersen
Farmera Supply Company
A. T. Lundgren
Mr. Andersen
W. Holroyd
Ses
Bernica Sytsma
Clarence Wikert
Sevee
Charles Luhman
Vas
Bunedka Bros
Tretevee
Frank Elsenbast
Josie Nolan
John Leonard
Ieceseesees
Leo Schaney
Chas. Burg
Thos. H. Rierson
A. Swanson 1
Otto Paton
Melvina Landvig
Wm, Beecher
Aes
Thomas Schuller
Ray Wikert
A. G. Christin
Irene Weir
Gladys Aylward
Melvin Bratvud
Orpheus
Sehyeen
Orpheus Radio and Cabinet
Graettinger Electric Light patrons extended payment discount period
The discount period for November bills has been extended from December 10 to December 28 due to financial conditions. Central Iowa Power & Light Co extends the extra accommodation to Graettinger patrons, aiming to provide the best service at all times.
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Graettingor
Griattingss Pabons
Lowa
Power, & Light Ca
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Hoga
Chicago
Iby Springs
Goone
T Woodman Hall
Iowa Trio Orchestra
Story City
Praland
Ray Rosburg
Grodland
the Merchants of
Woolman
Woodman Lodge
Sampson
Wmmetsburg
Farmers Supply Co
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