Grættinger Young Ladies Wed Grættinger Young Ladies
The marriage of Miss Gina Paulsen and Mr. J P Jensen occurs at two this afternoon at the bride’s mother’s home in the east part of the city. Miss Mildred Christensen is bridesmaid, Oliver Lande best man, ceremony by Reverend Simmensen. About fifteen guests attend. after a wedding dinner, the couple depart Friday for Storden Minnesota. The bride, youngest daughter of Mrs X K M Paulsen, is well regarded. the groom, a merchant partner with Lande in Storden, is praised as an upright, ambitious man who has built a new home for his bride. Congratulations are extended.
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Gina Paulsen
J. P. Jensen
Mildred Christensen
Oliver Lande
Simmensen
Lost Island
O. Lande
Storden
the Times
Morey Yaberg Bride and Groom Married at Home
Morey Yaberg Miss Lillian Idella Yaberg and Mr. B. F. Morey wed Tuesday at one o clock at the Yaberg home. Rev Sande conducted the ceremony with Miss Bertha Axelton as wedding sponsor. Attendant Miss Mina Miller and best man Grover Ynberg. They will visit West Bend and Coral Mich for the winter.
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Lillian Idella Yaberg
B. F. Morey
Daniel Yaberg
Sande
Bertha Axelton
Mina Miller
West Bend
Grover Ynberg
Morey
Coral
Mich
Infant Oleson Olson Dies After Brain Fever
The infant daughter of Mr and Mrs Olson died after suffering brain fever. The funeral will be held at the family home with Reverend Signasem officiating. Sympathy is extended to the bereaved parents during this sad time.
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Sylvia
Jitdl
Olson
Teddy
Marketing Turkeys In Missouri Market Sale Record
A fragment notes a Missouri marketing event for 1250 turkeys. Turkeys were driven twenty six miles to market in crates, traveling at about two miles per hour. They sold for around 0 cents per pound and buyer Tawner spent nearly $3,200.
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Missouri
Estherville Boosters Rally Behind Local Advertisers
Estherville business leaders ran a full page ad in the Graeltinger Times last week praising six respected local men. They urged townspeople to support proactive advertising to attract trade and counteract skepticism about commerce. The note references Vindicalor and Republican affiliations.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Estherville
Graeltinger ‘Cimes
Rural teachers scarce in Gamet county report says
A report from Pstherville notes a shortage of seven rural school teachers in Gamet county. Currently there are eight rural teachers. Wages are $50 for first grade, $45 for second, and $40 to $60 for third grade. Gather teachers also work in graded schools.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pstherville
Gamet County
Royalty and Christmas in Emperors Court Celebration
A fragmented article describes royal Christmas customs with references to the German Emperor and Empress, gifts, a Christmas tree ceremony, and court festivities. It mentions a page feature and a period card, noting the event as a historical royal celebration tied to Queen Victoria era imagery and poetic narration.
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Germany
Geran Reyal
Ramona
Chenaesl Arehsoth
Bert
Elias
Thi Piiner Erie
Queen Victoria
Aten Pines Aerts
Confidence Man Story in New York Proves Deceitful Tactics
A fragmented account traces a confidence man’s alleged deception in New York. It notes talk of schemes, fake confidence, and a narrative of social manipulation, with mentions of a host and a public response as the piece hints at broader urban risk.
Retires From the Bench Judge A Bailie in Storm Lake Tribute
Judge A Bailie retires after twelve years on the bench amid praise for his mercy and judicial prudence. Judge C B Coyle will cover Palo Alto term. Bailie and Mrs Gailte plan to Florida for winter before resuming practice in Storm Lake.
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A. Bailie
Palo Alto
Dailie
Ench
Hbw
Britain
Mis
Hind
Hink
Gailte
Bank Robbery Allegedly Occurred in Goldfield
A Goldfield bank was robbed on Wednesday night during dust week, about $4000 in currency damaged by an explosion. No details emerged until Thursday morning. The thieves escaped on ten horses, allegedly fleeing with the loot, but the horses scattered their trail and no trace has been found to date.
Fire devastates Superior business district
A large fire in Superior on Rock Island road destroyed two blocks of central business property early Wednesday last week. The Netherville Fire Company could not reach the scene, origin unknown, but nearby homes and a hotel were saved. Estimated loss around $25,000 as wells and cisterns ran dry.
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Superior
Rock Island Road
Netherville Fire Company
Body Found Embedded in Dam Concrete Near Keokuk
A laborer’s body was found last Sunday embedded inside a cement pillar of a government dam on the Mississippi near Keokuk. The frames were removed days earlier, and blasting to free the body would damage a large dam section. The disappearance of the laborer Weeks earlier was not linked to the fate now revealed.
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Keokuk
Missisippi River
Endorsement drives for Estherville postmaster
Frank Carpenter editor of the Estherville Democrat circulates a petition for Estherville postmaster and secures endorsements from nearly all local business and professional people plus county and city officials. The Vindicator and Republican notes the petition will likely influence appointive powers, though success is not guaranteed.
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Frank Carpenter
Estherville
Story of the Star Christn sermon at M. E. Church
The Methodist church will hold Sunday morning services with a Christnas sermon titled The Story of the Star followed by baptism. Evening services are planned. Epworth League shows strong interest and invites young folks. Ben Hur by Rev C Taylor, under Epworth League, drew a large crowd and funded the league’s treasury. Rev A R Cuthbert, Pastor.
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Methodist Church
Epworth League
Ben Hur
C. Taylor
E Epworth League
A. R. Cuthbert
Remembering Friends at Christmas and Subscriptions
A note urges readers to honor friends during Christmas by recalling the editor and keeping current with subscriptions. It emphasizes paying dues to support the publication and continuing community access to the paper.
Christmas Eve in Poverty Row
A reflective piece describing a bleak Christmas Eve in Poverty Row. No warmth or light, broken homes, and quiet despair surround the night. It contrasts St. Nick’s traditional gift image with a plea to follow the Master’s precept to aid the poor and share blessing this season.
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Chriatman
Poverty Row
Woo
St. Nick
Creesug
Joe
St. Nicky
Christmas Wisdom From a Nocturnal Observer
A playful piece riffs on Santa Claus and Christmas lore, noting that keeping Christmas often costs, while a single bright gesture can spread smiles. It satirically hints at scandals in Bahemia and ends with whimsical, garbled lines from a cryptic refrain.
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Bahemia
Christmas Maxims and Christmas Eve Advice
A collection of quirks on holiday behavior notes prudish views on gifts and manners. It jokes about a pale brandy aiding pudding while warning against snubbing a sweetheart at Christmas. It mentions a boy’s conduct on Christmas Eve and a sackful devotion for churchgoers.
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Mr. Morey
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Royalty
New York
Mateo
PS Credy
Verge
Ulay—killiburgh
Goldfield
Splendid
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