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Newspaper
Graettinger Times
Location
Graettinger, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Dec 13, 1917
Page
3
A poetic dream features Uncle Sam calling the army to service as the flag waves proudly. The speaker envisions Sam, the army, and the nation ready to respond to a call to duty.
A patriotic verse addresses American soldiers overseas praising their sacrifice and urging victory over the Kaiser. The poem, credited to Royal Neighbors Grace Gammon and Emma Shaever, closes with a note about meeting schedules on the first and third Tuesdays each month.
The sixth and seventh grades presented Tommy's Thanksgiving Friday night to a good crowd despite bad weather. Third and fourth graders added songs and a piano solo. Teachers Miss Henningsen and Miss Christopher earned praise for the successful program.
Friday December 21 the High School hosts a debate on government ownership of steam railroads with Supt. Johnson predicting a credit to the school. The program includes choruses and music, admission 25 cents for adults and 15 for children, and many local students participate.
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