George Sandvig Dies in Timber Accident at Tile Works
George Sandvig, a respected local citizen, died instantly when a falling branch struck him while he and Wm Truesdell felled trees on the Graetinger Tile Works property beside the Des Moines river. Coroner Hennessy viewed the scene. no inquest. Funeral set for Monday with services at the house and Lutheran church. Survived by his wife.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
George Sandvig
Graetinger ‘Ile Works
Trueshell
Mr. Sandgig
Ruthven Residents Toast Without Eggs After Theft
Ruthven residents will have to eat toast without eggs for a few days after ten cases of eggs were stolen from a dealer Monday evening. The loss is about $160. Carl B B Jensen will hold an entire closing out sale Tuesday December 18, five and a half miles southwest of Graettinger offering horses cattle hogs and machinery.
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Ruthven
Carl Jensen
Carl B. B. Jensen
Graettinger
Tag Day to Aid Tuberculosis Fight in Iowa
Next Saturday will be Tag Day in Gynettinger. P T A members will drive for Christmas stamps and double bar plas to raise funds for TB work in Iowa. Be prepared for taggers and remember the Carl Jensen auction sale on Tuesday, December 18.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Gynettinger
Iowa
Carl Jensen
Graettinger Defeats Arnolds Park 14 10 In Thrilling Battle
Graettinger coached by Vidt defeated Arnolds Park 14 to 10 on Tuesday night in a tight game noted for fouls and a strong opener by the Sophomores 12 to 10. Green starred early, with Wilmar Petersen and Earl Masters stepping in later. The match shows Graettinger has promising basketball material for years under Coach Vidt, and the team will play Ringstead Friday. Local church and social notices follow, including worship services and meetings.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Vidt
Arnolds Park
Quintette
Ineuls
Green
Wilmar Petersen
Earl Masters
MS Wigenbert
Dr. Mulholland
Aryshire
Grasetinger
Ander
Fidiar
Graettinger
Interior Finishing and Wood Staining Techniques
An in depth guide on interior surfaces focusing on wood finishing from staining to filling and varnishing. Emphasizes color theory, appropriate wood tones, aging effects, and the need for an artist's vision in achieving depth and harmony in the final finish.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Agotyro
Ancient varnish history and regional use noted
The article discusses the age of varnish making, noting that Chinese, Japanese, and East Indies used lacquers from ancient times while true varnish production is relatively recent. It credits England and France with the oldest varnish factories and promises further discussion on materials and application in a future piece by A. H. Shaver.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
East Indies
England
France
A. H. Shaver
Local Bakery Changes Hands in Area Deal
Wm Raepe of Mallard becomes owner of Gruettinger Bakery after a recent agreement. Wm Taylor, former proprietor, will join his father in running the Taylor Bakery at Dumm ersburg. The Times extends best wishes to both the new and former owners.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Loval Bakery
Wanda
Wm. Raepe
Mallard
Gruettinger Bakery
Wm. Taylor
Taylor Bakery
Dwmmersburg
C. A. Taylor
Emmetsburg
Enandsburg
William
Westward Life and Electric Line News In 1920s Notes
Alfred Thompson of Spencer, a nephew of Charles Jensen, enjoyed life in the west driving as a chauffeur to Los Angeles and possibly Washington. Lowell Young, son of SR and Mrs, from this place, works as an electrician in Chicago on a high line between Chicago and Milwaukee. The project uses 85-foot towers, 110-foot crossings, and 100,000-volt cables, employing 150 workers and many trucks. A Woodman hall dance with Moore's orchestra is set for Thursday, December 13, inviting all to attend.
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Alfred Thompson
Spencer
Charles Jensen
Los Angeles
Washington
Boston
America
Har
Chicago
Lowell
SR. Young
Milwaukee
Woodman Hall
Moore
Basket Social and Dance at Huskamp School
A basket social and dance will be held at Huskamp school Independence Dist No 1 on Friday December 14 Ladies are asked to bring baskets Rozella M Rubel teacher
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Ladies Aid Society
Methodist
C. Love
C. J. Mekker
Tandox
Mahan Ia
Huskamp School
Inde ‘Pendence Dist
Rozella M. Rubel
Larson Bride Ellme Gunderson in Livermore wedding
Herman Larson son of local residents and Miss Ellme Gunderson of Livermore wed yesterday at the bride’s parents home. They plan to reside in Livermore for now. Larson, a coast artillery veteran, is regarded as a steady dependable young man. The bride is new to Graettinger but well regarded by those who know her. The Times offers hearty congratulations.
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Herman Larson
C. B. Larson
Ellme Gunderson
Livermore
Coast Artillery
Philippine Islands
Charles Jackson
Graettinger
Bnt
Des Moines Man J G Hightower Dies At 85
Mrs 8 R Young of this place mourns as J G Hightower father of Mrs Young dies at his Des Moines home on November 24 at age 85. Funeral attendance noted and he is survived by his aged wife and daughter. The couple celebrated their 60th welding anniversary last December at the Young home. He was highly regarded locally and many friends express sorrow.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
R. Young
J. G. Hightower
Des Moines
Packers Buy Winter Stock In Graettinger
Chicago packers plan a winter cattle and hog purchase in Graettinger this fall. Ten cars were sent to the Chicago market Saturday night, eight loaded by Mr. Barringer and two by the Shipping Association. Over the past three weeks thirty three cars of livestock left Graettinger along with a car of poultry two cars of grain and a car of household goods.
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Packera
Chicago
Graettinger
Mr. Barringer
The
Shipping Association
Raettinger
Gruettinger
December Wintry Weather Maintains Mild Calm
The current winter weather remains mild and pleasant with occasional windiness and cool spells. No snow has been observed by December 12 as conditions stay favorable for the season.
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O. R. Gardner
O. R. Gardner & Sons
Batherville
Prohibition
Mears. Gardner
Grachtinger
Megars Gardner
Stanley
Gardner
Emmet County
Mimmet County
Oun
Vee
Lutheran Church Notice
Griettinger
Lost Island
Luther
S. 0
Sunde
First National Bank
Graettingers
Onal
Bank
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