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Newspaper
Graettinger Times
Location
Graettinger, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Feb 08, 1923
Page
3
A. J. Bergum buys Eagle Grove leading motion picture house as local pieces mix with a long prayer carol to Gov Harding. The column includes a republican leaning prayer, council bills, and features on community events, including Iowa state agricultural winners and a theater purchase by a Laurens native.
A humorous reminiscence by Paul Larkin about a Japanese proverb on deception, a shoe repair tale marked by Mary’s rebuke, and a satirical riff on advertising and customer service at City Shoe Shop in Gractinger Iowa.
Reporting from Humboldt and surrounding towns notes Belmond sugar factory waste reportedly dumps into the Iowa River, killing thousands of fish and fouling the water. Workmen at Iowa Walls say fish die and float to storage ice above the dam, while farmers remove carcasses for feed. If true, the factory may be required to dispose of refuse differently. The piece also covers a Vernon township Farm Bureau social on February 15 to fund township spelling contest prizes, and various local happenings in Last Island including gatherings, funerals, and visiting relatives.
Church notices list Methodist activities with Sunday School at 10:00 and morning worship at 11:00 centered on sermons Jesus Reveals God and The Form of the Revelation. Evening service at 7:30 features special music and continues the Revelation series. Also posted are Lutheran services in Ottosen Lost Island Graettinger and South Walnut with confirmation classes, Lent service, and youth meetings. pastors Rev C J Mekkelson Rev S O Sande Rev H P K Hansen invite all to attend.
In Kossuth County three men including mail carrier I P Cox faced charges after a government spotter hooked them into transporting or selling liquor. Cox drove a star route from Bancrift to Burt and paid $192.55 in costs. Victims Marvin Barroughs Earl Barling were rounded up for involvement in the scheme.
Estherville and Graettinger Hh Schon vie to send three contestants to the state declamatory contest with winners from Graettinger, Estherville, Armstrong and Dolliver to meet in Dolliver. Entries allowed in three categories per class prior rounds will pick representatives. Attendees urged for February 21 to hear hopeful speakers Homer Youn and others.
The note discusses painting costs and wall importance in decorating. It emphasizes choosing dependable materials and achieving best results, warning that proper wall treatment is the key factor. It encourages thorough prep to enjoy a satisfying finish.
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