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Newspaper
Graettinger Times
Location
Graettinger, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Feb 07, 1929
Page
2
Two travelers from New Zealand and England praised American travel comforts rail service and universal electric light power and telephones across the country. They noted public utilities and government ownership as contrasts to their own lands and observed the laboring class’ needs as luxuries.
Reports from Burt Monitor Hand's Park fire after prolonged blaze in rafters. A crow-hunting method uses dynamite on Harvey Dennis farm to gather 1,492 birds in Welch Oklahoma. Mason City snow cut measured eighteen feet deep. Minnesota lakes yield carp and buffalo fish at prices, with large southern yields. Source Burt Monitor and Estherville Enterprise.
A. P. Saltaman of Sioux City plans a new general store in Estherville. After researching, he rented the old Acme Salesroom at Main and Sixth and will open soon. Local bankers, taxpayers, and bond officials are cited in Des Moines reports amid concerns over possible higher interest rates.
A baby was found deserted on a Burt porch last Saturday evening. Dr. W. T. Peters described the infant as a perfect baby after examining him. The basketed child lay on the enclosed porch of the W. A. McArthur home until discovered by Mr. McArthur during the early evening.
Governor Hammill appoints W E G Saunders as special representative of the receivership within the Iowa Banking department to handle lands foreclosed by state banks. He reportedly remains chairman of the Iowa Conservation board. The Emmetsburg Democrat extends congratulations and hopes for a satisfactory, profitable outcome.
Forty years ago the writer returns to his hometown Bethany Missouri to find the old school and playground altered. The old house is gone, the bell is missing, and the master has aged. He recalls an old sweetheart who has changed and notes a sign keeping out the nearby fishing hole. The piece closes by noting that the myth of unchanged youth is proven false by time and subscription changes.
Loss Island L L Feb 10 opening hymn Father again in Jesus Tame we meet scripture read in unison session of prayer by Mrs 0 Thoreson hymn Take time to be Holy oral reading Beautiful Snow by Mary Thoreson short story Alton Simonsen topic The Small Catechism read by Carl Christiansen discussion Mrs Norris violin solo Hendrick Rierson Bible study Two Woes Rev 9 closing hymn and benediction Rudolph Christianson program committee Gerald Bonstead president L ta
A gray wolf weighing 60 pounds and measuring 644 feet from nose to tail tip was trapped near Everly by five hounds owned by Phil Cupper. The wolf, noted for its heavy fur, was the largest of four seized locally. A $10 bounty was paid to Mr. Cupper for the capture, per Ocheyedan Arrow report.
A collage of quirky lines and jokes from a vintage newspaper page. It includes misheard names, Easter references, a shop counter gag about prescriptions, telegraph statistics, and a marriage quip about a savings fund. The piece captures a humorous, episodic tone with several scattered vignettes.
Social items report a Saturday party at the home of Mr. and Mrs. W A Swift with Mr. and Mrs Joe Swift in attendance. Several groups host events through February including Missionary and Danish Ladies Aid meetings, Embroidery Club entertainment, Founders Day reception at W H Noble home, and Lutheran church activities with services and gatherings noted.
The Jubilee meeting at Mrs A Johnsons Friday afternoon drew fourteen members and one visitor. A fine program followed the business with music a short play a book review and enigmas. A dainty two course luncheon was served and attendees called the time very enjoyable and among the society\\'s most pleasant meetings.
The Hawkeye theatre hosted the three act farce The Absent Minded Bridegroom, drawing a large crowd in cold weather. Joe Swift played Timothy Shen with W H Noble as Patrick Rooney, Adolph Spies as Jimmie Rooney, and Misses Thayer Allen and others in supporting roles. Proceeds benefit the P T A for library use. praise for all cast and director Bessie Shatava for hours of rehearsal.
Miss Julia McCarty underwent a surgical operation at Mayo hospital in Rochester Sunday evening. She was quite low after the operation but since then encouraging reports have reached Grattinger. Local friends hope for continued improvement.
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