Local Debate Promises Credit to Graettinger School
Des Moines Dec 21 1917 report notes a debate on government should come held at Graettinger High School with admission 25 cents. features Clarice Thelma Stella Meble in entertainment. Gabriel Gabrielson returns from Des Moines and Camp Dodge in good health. wedding of Kathman to Scandia girl announced with plans to reside locally. community extends best wishes.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Clarice
Thelma
Stella
Gabrielon
Dea ‘Moines
Randall
Iowa
Camp Dodge
Gabrielw
Gabriel
Eport
Graettinek
Roll of Honor renewals for Graettinger Times subscriptions
The Graettinger Times publishes a roll of honor listing readers who renewed since November 15. Old rate $1.60 per year valid until January 1, 1918. new rate $2 starts then. Eight business days remain to renew at the old price and save 60 cents for one year or $1 for two years. The list names many subscribers from Graettinger and nearby towns, with numerous individuals and several states represented, plus a note about one nearby plot recommendation.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Graettinger Times
Roper
Oaks
Times
John J. Mahan Graettinger
T. J. Brekke
Ole Ruud Death and Sugar Ration News Summary
Ole Ruud dies at home after months of stomach ailment with funeral set for Monday at two. Washington sugar ration plan reduces annual per person allotment to about 386 pounds, with potential big reductions if public response meets expectations. War Board reveals locomotive transfers from western lines to eastern routes to meet demand. Community notices include fraternal lodge meeting schedules and promotional copy for irrigation land in the Lower Rio Grande Valley with climate and crop prospects.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ole Ruud
Hoover
United States
West Bend tiler killed in Ringsted auto crash
Chris Weincauff of West Bend, known in Graettinger for tiling, was killed four miles north of Ringsted in a Tuesday afternoon crash after his car veered onto the wrong side of the road while returning from Minnesota. Henry Krieger survived, while Weincauff’s skull was fractured and he died en route to his home. he was about 40, with a widow and several children.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chiia Weincauff
West Bend
Graettinger
Ringsted
Strernbont
Weincauff
Mr. Rieger
Mr. Weincauff
Henry Mundane
Weltigauff
Weat Bend
Norway
Private Pullman Train Excursion To Lower Rio Grande Valley
The J C Engelman Land Company of Minneapolis offers a special train with private Pullman cars leaving Minneapolis for the Lower Rio Grande Valley every first and third Tuesday at 1 p m from the Great Northern Depot. Round trip tickets include meals and sleeping berths, about two hundred miles of auto ride in the Valley and a steamer trip on the Gulf of Galveston, all for one price. Make trip reservations by writing or calling Pergon and Hendrikson, Estherville, Iowa.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lower
Rio Grande Valley
Texas
California
Florida
J. C.engelman Land Company
South 4Th Street
Minneapolis
Minnesota
Great Northern
Gulf of Galvaston
EAE
Pergon & Hendrikson
Estherville
Iowa
Christmas Gifts from P. J. Paulsen’s Furniture Store
A holiday gift feature from P. J. Paulsen’s Furniture Store highlights furniture and home ornaments as permanent, high quality gifts suitable for nearly everyone on the gift list. The copy emphasizes unquestionable quality and holiday suitability.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
P. J. Paulsen
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Liswitg
Red Cross
Palo
Alto County
Des Moines
Y' 'Alto Co
Cena
A. E. Kepford
Kathman
Murrayee
Fran’ Kathman
Henry’ Kathman
Penyt
Seandia
Bbride
Frank O'Neill
Emmet
Graevinger
O'Neill
Ulde
Beaton Tio
THE
Times’ Roll OF Honor
H. V. Dickey
Fred Wolfe
R. A. Rierson
Ruthven
Lars Johnson
Mary Joyce
Emmetsburg
F. L. Richards
Chria J. Skow
B. Elsenbast
T. B. Duhn
Vining
Minn
Geo
A. Henderson
Cohassett
Henry Webbie
Dan Langon
Carlyle
Mont
Ed Arnett
Phoenix
Ariz
Andrews
Frank Stevens
McCausland
Nwa
C. C. Larsen
H. J. Bailey
Chris R. Jensen
Liza Caspire
Wallingford
Joe Swift
Grae
N. P
Peterson
Theodore Knutson
Hans Simonson
Graettinger Mrg
M. Briges
H. Pelton
Sam Anderson
Peter
Duhn
Martin
Anderson
Wikert
Rose
Bergum
Kimama
Ny & Neighbor
John
Ole Rudd
Western Lines
Babt
the War Board
Boston Transcript
Pana
Grace Gammon
Emma Shaver
Frank Madigan
A. H. Shaver
G. F
Knights of Pythias
Peter Fell
F. H. Green
C. M
M. W. A. Lodge
J. C. Molison
VY. C
Te LO
Adolph
Peters
N. G
R. Young
J. L. Rogers
J. A. Fleming
A. R. Cuthbert
Chris Weincauff
P. G. Johnson & Co
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