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Newspaper
Graettinger Times
Location
Graettinger, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Feb 09, 1922
Page
9
Local fans are buzzing as Gracttinger hosts Superior Tuesday night in a top rivalry. Gracttinger’s strong defense and Mallard led offense clash with Superior who vows to rebound after a tie. A preliminary Freshman girls vs Eighth grade girls game precedes the main event.
Graettinger edged Lake Park 26 to 21 as the local boys showcased teamwork and floor play in a tense dance hall venue. Coach Gotke praised his squad after the tight game, noting their balance and steady progress this season with another contest upcoming.
A brief note outlines a February program titled A Fighting Chance. The item lists dates and activities planned to support awareness and fundraising, with organizers and venue unspecified in the existing readable text.
In Emmetsburg Monday evening Palo Alto county Legion posts formed a county council. Donskl Logan of Ruthven named county commander, E. Sands of Mallard vice commander, A. H. Henningsen of Graettinger adjutant, E. W. Gringo of Emmetsburg executive committeeman. After the session, attendees were treated to a Legion meal. Those from Graettinger included Henningsen Montgomery McNally and Stmonsen.
A report from Estherville Democrat notes that a massaged message from Strube Bros. says the entire town was destroyed by fire shortly after noon and the father of two boys was found dead of apoplexy in the woods near his home, likely caused by shock. John and Ed Strube plan to depart for their home tonight.
Farlow will hold a closing out sale Tuesday February 14 street east of Graettinger with free lunch at noon and sale starting at one. Items include horses cattle sheep hay and farm machinery plus miscellaneous goods. Usual terms with 10 months time.
Andrew Jensen will hold a closing-out sale 4 percent miles northwest of Graettinger on Friday February 24. Lunch at 11:40, sale start 12 o’clock. About 18 horses 20 head cattle 12 Poland China hogs and machinery offered under usual terms with 10 months time. Market news praises the sale day as beneficial to community.
Market report covers hogs eggs and prices with top hogs at four cents. Auxiliary meeting of the Women’s Auxiliary of the American Legion set for Tuesday at three o’clock at the Bachelor club rooms to elect officers and conduct other business. All Steinberg and adjacent buyers urged to attend.
H A Bittenbender of Iowa State College says selecting breeding stock is more complex than other stock. He advises: know the size, growth, and maturity of every bird, hatch time affects growth, and select for standard breed type and egg production.
Buyers are keen for specials as Charley Jensen reports strong ad response. Aluminum and galvanized hog troughs sold quickly. life specials and galvanized botlera offered. Market Sales noted for Feb 25 and March 18. Grodland and Hepp advertise market day events. Lutheran church notes list English service, youth leagues, confirmation class start February 11, and Bible history study details under Pastor Sande.
Fragmentary notices from a Lutheran church page mention Zion and Lutheran congregations with a schedule reference. Names like Pastor Andreae appear, but details are unclear due to damaged OCR.
A hallucinated demon at barn dances near Hutchinson Minnesota frightened dancers. Milas Lounge Miller recounts the Devil apparition with electric costume. A 14 year old boy shot the supposed demon. the attacker is hospitalized in critical condition. Graettinger girl found dead by hanging in family parlor. mother discovers body as rescue efforts fail.
A shadow social is planned at the Iverson school on Friday February 17 1922. Miss Anng Petersen the teacher invites all to attend. Ladies are asked to bring full baskets and the event is located two miles east and two miles north of Graettinger.
The funeral of Mrs. Peter Jensen was held Saturday afternoon at her residence and at the South Walnut Danish church with Rev. H. P. K. Hangen officiating. Interment was in the parochial cemetery. The bereaved family and community mourn her loss. she was born in Denmark on April 13, 1867 and came to America in 1897, later marrying Peter Jensen.
R Gardner of this locality promotes a Poland China hog display this week. A successful breeder, he offers choicest breeding stock to farmers. Those interested should read his ad. He specializes in a particular line and emphasizes quality.
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