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Newspaper
Graettinger Times
Location
Graettinger, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Dec 30, 1924
Page
7
The Times extends sincere wishes for health happiness and prosperity in 1925. Santa Claus visited Graattingers on Wednesday delivering candies to children. He planned to tour Graotting'r on Malin Street but cold weather sent him to local shops for warmth.
A historic public contest faced voting irregularities as clerical errors disrupted post publication tallies. Names such as Christiansen Lammers Miller and Reeves appear in disputed vote counts totaling thousands, with several figures listed alongside dates and locations, while organizers promise clearer results after fixes.
The Grasttinger and Mallard Independents will meet at the local gym Wednesday evening December 31. Guilford Paulsen, a former high school star, will play for the locals. The home team promises strong material while Mallard arrives as a seasoned basketball town. Tipoff is at 8 p.m. with admission details to follow.
Spencer Rendering Works proprietor M. Mexple visited the Times office to discuss hog cholera concerns and announce an upcoming ten week advertisement. He reports no cholera in Graettinger area though hogs shipped in were vaccinated and healthy. Nearby outbreaks are noted near Mallard Pocahontas Sioux Rapids and other towns. Also quoted is Abbe Ache Moreux a German astronomer predicting European dangers 1925 1926 1927 1928 based on sun activity and magnetic storms.
The 9 Mary Pickford picture Rosita Wag Splendid was shown at the Hawkeye Theatre Thursday through Saturday last week with strong attendance despite cold weather. An orderly reception praised the feature as one of the best shown in Groettinger. A dance marks the year end at Wallingford on December 31 with light music, a small orchestra, and admission set at five cents. A royal tine is planned at the M. W. A. hall in Wallingford for the event.
An oyster supper is served at Woodman hall on Tuesday evening by the Glomiers, beginning at five o'clock. A cordial invitation is extended to the public to attend. North Bound Train Changes Time: a new time card goes into effect on the Rock Island. the northbound afternoon passenger now leaves Grahtinger at 5:05 instead of 4:20, with no other changes to trains.
The marriage of a popular couple in Jackson Minnesota is noted with witnesses listed. Bride is Inn daughter of Mr and Mrs Peter Hanson, respected in town. Groom is son of Mr and Mrs Jena Resint, a young man of ability and steady work. The article extends heartfelt congratulations and wishes health, wealth and prosperity.
December 27 weather broke regional records with temperatures plunging to 28 below in town settings. Despite wind chill and frigid wind conditions, Saturday evening remained bleak with the thermometer hovering around 26 to 28 below, easing only mildly by Sunday night as the cold persisted through the weekend.
A fragmentary note describes a Saturday morning scene mentioning Hermen boat and Firat National references with odd phrasing implying a maritime or calendar item, suggesting a local snippet about seas and schedules.
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