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Graettinger Times

Location

Graettinger, Iowa, United States of America

Date

Dec 16, 1926

Page

8

Road Bond Campaign Aims To Reshape Iowa Highway Funds

The drive to bond Iowa for 100 million dollars to grade drain pave and gravel the primary road system seeks voter approval. Supporters expect a large majority in the southern and eastern states while the northwestern area may oppose. The plan emphasizes transferring fund control to the Highway Commission to allocate funds deemed most needed, a move viewed by critics as shifting power ahead of the bond outcome.

Towa Iowa Highway Commission

Our Big Pomilar Voting Contest Nears Close

The notice promotes a voting contest tied to prizes, urging readers to gather votes for candidates tied to the Orpheus Radio and cabinet. It claims supporters can win by filling out information cards and placing orders with 10 percent down, offering special votes on listed items and additional prizes.

Dee! Qi Orpheus Radio and Cabinet Dee Itvn

Sale Announcement Weekend Bargains and Special Extras

A desaturated clipping notes a sale starting at 2 p m with extra special votes and items offered to all. The fragment mentions cordial initiation and extended bargains, with unclear references to individuals in a race.

Prize credits offered in a promotional note

A promotional snippet outlines prizes and credits. The 6th prize offers 6.00 credit on a similar purchase, the 10th prize provides 5.00 credit, and the 70 additional prize credits are mentioned as part of the offer with similar purchase requirements. The fragment indicates reward amounts and eligibility but lacks complete terms.

Southerners Argue Road Costs and Turtle Trade

The souther half of the state faces higher road costs with no gravel in sight and pavement deemed the only satisfactory surface. Northwest Iowa auto owners object to using auto license money on distant roads, predicting a busy winter on road topics. Herman Schwartz ships turtles to Philadelphia as the “turtle king,” with nests found under sedge and careful handling needed after locating them. Religious notices mention Waldorf choir’s New Year appearance and Luther Seminary meetings December 27 to January 2 with communion during confirmations.

Northwest Iowa Philadelphia Herman Schwartz Martin County Turtes UN Creek Waldorf Choir Masta Ani Hansen Luther ‘Theol Seminary Davin

Christmas Messages At Churches Across Town

Church notes cover Methodist and St Pauls Lutheran services with Christmas programs. Sunday school boosts urged as children rehearse for a Saturday practice. English and Danish services at Graettinger and Walnut Churches include morning and evening worships and a Christmas tree event December 27.

St.Paul Graettinger James’ Jacobson Walnut Church Elmo Axel .M Andoraen

Lutheran Church Note on Confirmation Service Schedule

A Lutheran church note indicates a confirmation service at 10 30 with a message to abide by what has been learned. A meet gathering is planned on Bathday at 1 80, in Chala e. details are unclear due to damaged text but reference to a youth or child event is present.

Methodist Episcopal’Church John Bap Shaver Wallingford Ladlest- Aid Society Jamiry Myn Solin Tackson Tra Childs McNulty

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