Former Citizen Writes From Sunny California
Hannis Jensen of Graettinger sends a lengthy letter from Hollywood California to his brother HH N Jensen of Estherville. He reports strong opportunities for workers and investors, notes high rents and housing costs, rising building activity including a six million Union Depot and a multi million subway, and asserts good wages for carpenters masons and finishers while acknowledging Mexican labor competition. He urges consideration of relocation after careful personal investigation and mentions favorable weather and ongoing oil field discussions near Los Angeles.
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Hannis Jensen
Graettinger
HH. N. Jensen
Estherville
Jensen
Fred Simonsen
Hollywood
Cal
Union
Henry
Oo Aptes
Repiurdins
Fred
Mexico
Los Angeles
Long Beach
Times Family Enjoyed Radio Pro Are
The Times family attended a radio program at the home of Mr and Mrs Charley Jensen Thursday evening. Mr Jensen spoke about selling principal stations in the United States. The week features excellent programs from many points. A relative of Mrs Sullivan sang on the Los Angeles broadcast.
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Times Family
Radio Proaren
The
Charley Jensen
Jensen Jay
Splendid
United States
Los Angeles
Thurasluy
Sullivan
Republican Caucus at Hawkeye Theatre February 19
A Republican caucus will convene at the Hawkeye theatre in Graettinger on Tuesday evening February 19 at 7 o clock sharp to select thirteen delegates for the county convention at Emmetsburg and to handle other business. Women as well as men are urged to attend. The caucus is called by precinct chairmen Mrs. E. B. George and A. J. Johnson.
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Hawkeye Theatre
Graettinner
Emmetsburg
George
A. J. Johinson
Card party at Woodman Hall hosted by Catholic Ladies' Aid
The people of Gruettinger and vicinity are invited to a four card party at Woodman Hall Thursday evening. It is hosted by Mrs. B. H. Horswell and Mrs. J. J. Sullivan under the Catholic Ladies' Aid Society. Prizes will be awarded to the top gentleman and lady in Five Hundred. Refreshments will be served at 11:80 p.m.
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Woodman Hall
Gruettinger
B. H. Horswellt
J. J. Sullivan
Catholic Ladies’ Aid Society
Scrappy Fray at Thorson Auction Sale
Joe Peterson and a son of James Smith clashed during the Thorson sale on Tuesday. Peterson reportedly lost the scuffle, after an earlier argument with an elderly gentleman, the Smith youth coming to his aid. Also noted, Charley Jon Yon hardware advertised aluminum ware arrived, shipment from Chicago for two weeks, but was delayed in transit and reached last week.
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Joe Peterson
James Smith
Ruthven
Thorson
Peterson
Charley Jon Yon Hardware Store
Chicago
Weather Returns Milly Weather Hint Lifts Snow Melt
Last week brought cold weather snow and chilly winds a stark mix. Monday followed with warmer temperatures and a brisk March wind that accelerated the snow melt.
Victim Of Turks To Speak Here Tuesday Evening
Armenian lecturer Bagdasar Krekor A Baghdivan will speak at Hawkeye theatre Graettinger Tuesday February 9 at 8 pm. He survived a massacre of twenty seven family members and built a life in America. The Redpath Vawter management says his address will surprise audiences and should be heard by every citizen in Graettinger.
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Bagdasar Krekor
Baghdivan
Hawkeye
Graettinger
Hiss
America
Redpath- Vawter
Grachtinger
Hawkeys Theatre
Boost for Bond Issue to Rebuild Mallard Road
Greengo, manager of Emmctsburg division of Northern Town Gas & Wleeline Co, urged Palo Alto county residents to back a bond measure of 800000 to retire Mallard road debt and fund a concrete east west highway. He claims interest would not exceed current maintenance costs and says the board of supervisors will decide on Monday.
A Dry Winter In California From a Santa Anna Letter
A Santa Anna California resident Herbert Thwaite writes of a very dry warm winter in California. He reads Finer Peterson's letter with interest and notes his former ties to the hometown. L Nt Mayne home damaged by fire in Tri metabury with roof engulfed. loss estimated at 1800 dollars and insurance at 8000 dollars.
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California
The
Times
Herbert Thwaite
Santa Anna
Thwaite
Finer Peterson
Herb
L. Nt
Thorson Auction Draws Noted Bids and Criticism
Lawrence Thorson conduct of a $4,500 sale drew comment as one of the region’s largest auctions of the period. The event near the J. P. Conway gate featured prominent bidders and sparked discussion about local auction practices and the seller’s ethnic property remarks.
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Thorson
Lawrance Thorson
J. P. Conway
Prevent Segson
di- Thorson
Joseph Tindall Dies After Long Illness
Joseph Tindall born February 21 1846 in Rock Island County Illinois died Tuesday evening after a long illness. Funeral will be in Rock Island Minis with burial in the family lot. He leaves three sons M J Tindall J C Tindall of Chicago and J K Tindall Rural Illinois and two daughters Mrs H G Unterkircher Reynolds Illinois and Mrs S Austin Garden City South Dakota. The Times extends sympathy to the family. Also notes Will Move To Wallingford and local weather and events in Lost Island township basket social February 22.
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Joseph Tindall
Mod. Tindall
East of Lown
Rock Island
Minis
Rock Island County
Illinois
Yang
M. J
J. C
Chicago
J. K. ‘Tindall
Rural
H. G. Unterkircher
Reynolds
Illinoi
Austin
Garden City
South Dakota
Tindall
Taul
Majestic Range Sales Report Under Charley Jensen
Charley Jensen reports a four unit Majestic range sale last week. Stoves were sold to Chives Berg Carl Spies G TR Johnson Simon T Simongon and A C Jacobson. The Majestic remains a popular stove in the region.
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Majestic
Charley Jensen
Chives Berg
Carl Spies
G. TR. Johnson
Simon ‘T. Simongon
A. C. Jacobson
Osher Department Store Head Returns From Chileno Trip
Manager A TE Henningsen of Osher Department Store returned from a buying trip to Chileno Saturday morning. The week in Chicago was notably cold and stormy in the Windy City.
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Chicago
Henningsen
Osher
Windy City
Local Farm Auctions Set Across Graettinger Area
Multiple sales announced around Graettinger for February 19 to 25. George Gilgert, Ray Rosburg, J. A. Nelson, and M. O. Grodland promote horse cattle machinery and hog auctions near Wallingford and Graettinger with plans for market days and Poland China sow sale.
R C Mason Moves to Thoreson Estate Farm March First
R C Mason of west of town plans to move onto the Thoreson Estate farm on March first. He visited the Times office to pay a year in advance, noting it as the only debt he owes. He spoke of earlier obligations during good times, but said he saved cash and now has a nice net balance despite three years of hard times. Club Notes on Friday February 1 at the Social Home club of north Lost Tal and met at the home of Mrs Amny Best assisted by Mrs Clara Dunn and Mrs Emma Lande. The third sewing lesson covered button holes pockets trimming and darning on the machine. Election of officers followed: Mrs Dora Smith president, Mrs Clara Duus vice president, Mrs Mable Simonsen treasurer, Mrs Helen Olson secretary. A large attendance. Lunch served. Next meeting with Mrs Hannah Nyborg on March 7 with Inga Jonstoud assisting. Helen Olson secretary.
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R. C. Mason
West of Town
Thoreson
Mason
Times
North Lost
Helen Olson
Seertary
Hannah Nyborg
Inga Jonstoud
Four Schools To Compete Here Friday Evening
Four towns Cylinder West Bend Sminetsburg and Graetlinger will take part in a sub-district declamatory contest at Hawkeye Theatre Friday night February 15 at 8 00 p m The program includes oratorical dramatic music humorous and a P T A library fundraiser with a box social and auction to boost library funds
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Cylinder
West Bend
Sminetsburg
Graetlinger
Mart
Hawkeye Theatre
Letters From Louis Knutson At Graettinger Iowa
Louis Knutson writes from Emmetsburg High School about bad debts owed by Graettinger residents, recounting two to three year unpaid grocery bills and broken promises, promising to publish his grievances whether printed or not. He notes a shift in mood and warns locals that he will express himself despite the potential reception.
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Hannis
Santa Monica Blvd
OOM
Benewale
M. J. Tindall
Inois
Wallingford
Suss
Lost Island Township
Daisy Moore
George Gilgert
Gilgert
Hampshire
I. R. Hepp
M. D. Grodfund
J. A. Nelson
Gracttinger Times
J. L. Johnson
Johnson
Gracttinger
Ray Kosburg
Ray Rosburg
Rosburg
T. R. Hepp
M. O. Grodland
D. A. Nelson
Mr. Rosburg
Lewis Larson
Larsen
Graettinger Snipping Association
Poland
W. C. Eckley
Times Office
Eckley
Graettinger Times
Helen Olson, Sauretary
Marvin Jacobson
Peter Larson
Warren Raymond
Flander’s Fields
Vee Treeeyes
Homer Young
Milam X
Genevieve Gusland
Marguerite Mehen Wharsh
Dorothy Myhre
Agnes Prinasing
Nellie Fogarty
Dane Oe
Cece Maphemia
Gusland Plupy
Eeaeatae
Victor Henningsen
Mdna Oleson
Reading
Arlene Myhre
Reidy
Grace McCarty
Helen George
Grodland, Reeves & Keator
Kilstory
Louis Knutson
Vauelsare Towss
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