Local voting contest lists top figures in Gracttinger area
Harry Wikert leads the voting contest with totals surpassing seventy thousand. The Times publishes a partial, high-names list from various business houses while noting many tickets remain uncounted, with Ban I. Reeves and Mrs. K. E. Mahan among leaders and ten to twenty names per site contributing. The page also previews a total solar eclipse event for Saturday January 24 and explains eclipse mechanics and viewing.
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Harry Wikert
Elgewhorn
the Times
Gracttinger
Geveral
Grachtinger
Hst
Ban I. Reeves
Mra
K. E. Mahan
Lutheran service fills attendance at Ruthven church
Rev Wigdahl led a 10 o clock worship at the Lutheran church with a sermon on Matthew 28 19 20. One child Charles LeRoy Hansen was baptised. Twelve members including Alden Hermanaga LaVern Peterson John Ruchle Gordon Junker Harry Hanson Mabel Johnson Vera Sampson Olive Williamson Ruby Sandonger Clara Thu Bertha Rasmussen Anne Rasmussen received confirmation certificates. A dinner for about 150 followed with yellow and white roses from the Ladies Aid. A gilt birthday cake marked Rev Wigdahl's day and a $147 confirmation offering was given. An afternoon communion service closed the observance with the new com munion recipients.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wigdahl
Charles LeRoy Hansen
Alden Hermanaga
LaVern Peterson
John Ruchle
Gordon Junker
Harry Hanson
Mabel Johnson
Vera Sampson
Olive Williamson
Ruby Sandonger
Clara Thu
Bertha Rasmussen
Anne Rasmussen
Ruthven Free Press
Smallpox In Twin Cities Raises Fear of City Infestation
The virulent smallpox strain reported in St. Paul and Minneapolis has persisted for months. Data through November 26 show 705 cases in St. Paul and 678 in Minneapolis with forty deaths and numerous mild cases.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
St. Paul
Minneapolis
St. ‘Paul
Paul
Graettinger and Ruthven Set to Clash Friday
Graettinger and Ruthven high school basketball teams meet Friday at Emmetsburg new gymnasium in county seat. Preliminary by Emmetsburg junior high starts 7 30 p m with Graettinger leading a large, roads permitting, delegation. Mrs Leavis Larsen of Wibaux Montana dies recently. Mgr Larsen son of late M C Larsen of Graettinger mourns loss.
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Graeiings
Ruthven
Lmmetsborg
Setember
Chiavelle
Anil Cla
Gmnasium
Alte Dance
Graettinger
Emmelshburg
Graellinger
Mallard Peterson
Elxenbust
Grachtingers
Leavis Larsen
Wibeaux
Montana
Larsen
Mgr. Larxen
M.C. Larsen
Groettinger
Reeves Wins Cord Tire in Farmers Supply Contest
Ben Reeves won a cord tire at the Farmers Supply Company event held last week. He received 46,000 votes. A second tire will be awarded this week to the entrant with the most votes by Saturday night December 20. Another tire and $25 in trade will go to the top finisher at Farmers Supply Company by December 27.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Farmers’ Supply Company
Ben. Reeves
Cord Tire
Farmers Supply Company
Notice To Owners Of Vacant Lots Shoveling Rule Cited
City ordinance requires sidewalk clearance after each snow storm. Vacant property walks not shoveled. owners urged to maintain, lest city expenses fall to taxes. Mayor L. L. Lindsey signs. us 1218-1
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
L. L. Lindsey
Graettinger School Sets Two Week Vacation
Graettinger teachers and pupils will enjoy a two weeks holiday beginning Friday. The plan gives all an opportunity to rest and celebrate the break.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Graettinger
Bealinning
Baaeon
Dental Care Reminder for The Week The Practice
A fragmented note urges attention to dental care and neglect avoidance. It suggests focusing on daily habits and regular checkups to protect oral health amid a busy schedule.
West Bend Grotto Founder Appeals For Help
An appeal from J A Spies urges West Bend supporters to donate toward a $2,000 judgment against Rev Father Dobberstein tied to a 1924 injury case. Spies offers $25 toward the fund and states the goal must be met by December 20, 1924, with Dobberstein pledging life insurance as security and the Grotto and Park described as a public benefit built by a pioneer.
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Wharstein
Facher Detberstrin
West Bend
Dobberstein
Palo Alto Co
Father Dobberstein
J. A. Spies
Emmetsburg
Grachtinger
Sples
Algo
Ganotal
Hite
Regia
Community urged to aid pastor in legal case
Father Dobberstein faces a costly damage suit after a minor accident at West Bend. Supporters urge Palo Alto readers to donate 4 to 10 dollars each, with West Bend fundraising and public notes to publish donor names.
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Father Dobberstein
West Bend
Palo Alto
Cattle Sale Monday at McConnell Ruby Adverts
McConnell & Ruby of Osgood run a quarter page public sale notice in Thines for Monday, December 22 offering 76 head. The group includes 23 head of choice feeding steers around 1,000 pounds and the remainder mixed cows, butcher cattle and two year old heifers. Also to be sold are a Moline tractor with breaker bottoms and a Moline tractor cultivator.
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McConnell & Ruby of
Osgood
Iiley Ae
Viggo Jacobsen Household Goods Sale Ad
Viggo Jacobsen announces a sale of his household goods on December 20 in Satueraay. Furniture described as practically new will be offered at auction in front of the Farmers Supply Company building. Read the display ad in this issue for full particulars and list of items.
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Viggo Jacobsen
Auinn
Satueraay
Farmers Supply Company
Mr. Jacobsen
Graettinger Times to Print Early for Christmas Week
The Graettinger Times will publish early next week due to Christmas on Thursday. The new operator at the Times office plans a vacation that day, so notices and advertising copy should be submitted as soon as possible.
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Graettinger Times
Times Office
Best Dancers at Legion Dance. Candy Prize Awarded
Me and Mrs Joe Mathman named best dancers at the Legion dance in Woodman Hall Monday evening where a prize waltz awarded a box of candy to Mr and Mrs Joe Kathman of Wallingford. The event drew a large crowd for our area. Snow fell again Saturday night into Sunday with a cool but pleasant weekend. social events named with December basket socials and box socials at Lost Island and High Lake School District No 6 inviting participation.
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Joe Mathman
Woodman Hall
Joe Kathman
Wallingford
High Lake School District No. 6
Mia
Hilda’ ‘Sturdevant
Jgachor
Shee
Declamatory Contest Held at Hawkeye Theatre Last Night
A crowded Hawkeye theatre hosted a declamatory contest despite severe winter weather. Barbara Thorson won in oratorical, Dorothy Myhre topped dramatic, Marjorie Johnson led humorous. Evelyn Swift, Victor Henningsen, and Martin Hendricks Also placed in various categories.
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Hawkeye Theatre
Cutten’ Land Huld Ici
Barbara Thorson
Frral
Victor Henningsen
Dorothy Myhre
Embargo on Live Poultry Hits Eastern Markets
Health authorities in eastern cities impose an embargo on live poultry causing a sharp price drop. Dress poultry sellers cut prices by about half as the ban spreads. The ban follows a poultry disease seen in shipments from western points to major eastern buying centers.
Severe Winter Weather Grips Town with Subzero Temps
Severe cold grips the area as Tuesday night turns bitter and Wednesday morning shows temperatures around fifteen below zero. No relief expected in the next day. Clarence Clemmensen quits his woodworking shop in Grasttinger and plans to sell all tools and stock. Rev Mekkelson suffers a back injury while chopping kindling and is taken to Estherville for treatment. A box social and dance is set for December 19 near Osgood, Walnut Township, with baskets requested from attendees.
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King Winter
Clarence Clemmensen
Clarence Clammensen
Grasttinger
Lewis Larsen
Viggo. Jacobsen
Osgood
Dist
Walnut Township
Martha
Herke Iy
Shadow. Social JDecembas 19. A: Chylaiynas' tres era shadow
A fragmented note reports a shadow event labeled shadow in a school or community setting. The text references a teacher and mentions names and dates with unclear spellings, suggesting a brief agenda or notice from a local group.
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Social Jdecembas
Chylaiynas
Poe Wa Pay
Tha‘hiays
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Charles Nolan
Charles Weatfull
Elmar Iverson
M. E. Church
B. H. Horswell
Geo
Singer Wc
Ben
I. Reeves
T. W. Doyle
Visnes
Herman Worland Co
Henry Lanmers Vane
Saturnuay
Nanouth
Minnesota
Lake Superior
Michigan
Wain
Lake Huron
New York
Pennsylvania
New Jersey
Connecticut
Montauk Point
Hong Couch
United States
Scotland
Witherville Domocias
Twin ” Cities
Ben Reeves
Friends of
Father Dohherstein
Lost Island Township
Bertha Hauge
Armenia
Victor Henningson
Mary Reidy
Opal Johnson
Laddie
Wilma Webbie
Blaapern
Evelyn Swift
Mrs. Mavor
Hasy
Grace McCarty
Biddy
Martin Hendricks
Luang
Esther Brieson
Mildred Gardner
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