Indians Scalp in Rough War Dance at Grattinger
Spirit Lake Indians visited Grattinger to play the high school team, but lost 98 to 22 amid rough play. Graettinger dominated with teamwork, while Spirit Lake struggled, with fouls and tripping maring the contest. Guilford Paulsen led Graettinger in scoring, and several teammates contributed as the home squad earned a decisive victory.
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Spirit Lake High School
Spirit Lake
Gracttinger
Gracttinger High School
Graattinger
Casny
Grachtinger
Graettinger
Higley
Jacobson
Guilford Paulsen
T. Jacobson
Norman Thoregen
Wards
Capt. Os
Railway Mail Service Exam Set For January 17 1920
Pupils and teachers enjoy vacation in Gractlinger as schools close for holiday. Exams announced for railway mail clerk with $1300 annual salary. information and entry details available at Gractlinger post office via Postmaster Mitchell.
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Gractlinger
Railway Mail Service
Mitchell
Christmas Day Mass Schedule at Catholic Church
Christmas day services at the Catholic church will be observed by masses at 12, 7, 8, and 10 oclock.
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Cathoic Church
Local Citizens Plan Graettinger Filling Station Venture
D K Brennan and O Donnell have gained local backing to build a filling station in Graettinger, Iowa, offering gasoline, kerosene, grease and varnish. The Davenport promoters expect February start if weather allows, with costs around 1400 dollars plus lot costs. Thirty local investors have bought operating certificates totaling 7500 dollars, with rebates on kerosene and merchandise. The plan includes a local manager and potential transfer to Davenport control if successful. Also notes many Graettinger residents at college returning home for holidays.
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D. K. Brennan
O'Donnell
Grachtinger
Brennan
O’donnell
Community Service Stations Co
Davenport
Iowa
Busi Ness
Duavenport
Graettinger
Williams
Matherville
Ringsted
Ervews
Bancroft
Swea City
C. G. Lumley
Ganettingger
Tovation
Rouse
EL & George
2. J. Paulsen
Lopcal
John O. Jertson
Charley Christiansen
Sam, Bondhus
Wim. Herke
J. B. Conway
H. B. Wiker
Woodman Lodge Meeting With Duffy Address January 2
The Woodman lodge officers plan a big evening blowout on January 2 with State Lecturer Duffy speaking to a public gathering. Open to all, a cordial invitation is extended. lunch will be served. Plan to attend the meeting. The Times Sale Program and Tan events are noted.
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Woodman
Woodman Lodge
Duffy
Usl
Woodnen
Character Witness Meets s Sad Fate in Federal Court
A character witness in federal court Wednesday was revealed to have a prior indictment for a similar offense. He pleaded guilty to the charges against him and received a $100 fine and sixty days in jail, with three days to wind up his affairs before serving.
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Boone Democrat
Recluse Died From Exposure Near Randall Lake
Andrew Ribbey a bachelor recluse living north west of Randall near Fifth Wall Lake was found frozen to death in his home yesterday morning. Neighbors, missing him for a day or two, discovered him on the floor amid an old mattress and two quilts, death likely from severe exposure. He had lived alone for years on his 80 acres, recently selling part of the land for about $22,000.
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Andrew Ribbey
Randall
Fifth Wall Lake
Severn
Ribbey
Story City Worald
Lili Puttingstott
Bills
Bill
Mud Lake
Buck Lake
Mandy
Squibbs
Gill
Coal Dealer
Doctoy
Undertaker
What Makes Graettinger Grow
Community note urges fraternal cooperation and tidy town improvement led by residents like Bill and Mandy Puttingstott. Mentions a railroad push and a local creamery boasting 90 cents per pound butterfat while butter costs 70 cents. Includes short piece on Indian Good-to-Hin Mother and a wartime insurance story.
Storm Forecast Prompts Local Note and Christmas Services
A storm is predicted to affect the locality around December 23 and 24. Astronomers expect something to emerge from a planetary grouping. On Sunday December 28 at 1:30 p.m. German Christmas services with Holy Communion will be held at the Norwegian church in Gruettinger conducted by Rev. J. BE Andrea, Pastor.
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Gruettinger
J. BE
Andrea
Iowa Seed Potatoes Record For 1919 Poor Vigour
C L Fitch of Iowa State College extension reports 1919 seed potatoes largely weak with 60 bushels per acre in poor fields versus over 200 in strong seed areas. Poor seed costly in 1918. heat and drought weakened 1919 crops. Winter offers chance to bring in certified northern seed varieties for 1920 plantings. college plans 160 pound lots at cost for gardeners and farmers for 1921 seed production.
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Iowa
C. L. Fitch
Iowa State College
Basketball Schedule List for Boys and Girls Clubs
Jan 9 West Bend both teams travel. Jan 16 Armstrong boys visit. Jan 23 Ottosen boys and some here. Jan 30 Ruthven here. Feb 6 LuVerne girls and Armstrong boys here. Feb 18 Mallard hosts both. Feb 20 Milford boys here. Feb 27 Luverne girls away. March 12 West Bend hosts both squads.
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West Bend
Armstrong
More Hog Cholera in State Months of November December
Dr K W Stouder of the agricultural extension department at Town State College notes a rise in hog cholera in November and December to date, higher than September and August. He expects no clear cause yet, despite abundant serum readily available.
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K. W. Stouder
Agricultural Extension Deepartment
Town State College
Stouder
Watkins Man thanks customers for 1919 trade in Palo Alto county
Oscar Hauge expresses gratitude to customers in Palo Alto county for careful kindness and trade during 1919. He pledges to continue visiting in the new year and extends wishes for a merry Christmas and a happy new year. The national census work is set to begin on January 2.
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Palo Alto County
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