Privilege of a Gremlins Prank and a 1922 Times Note
A Des Moines Register columnist recalls gremlins in a Times office changing Graettinger to Emmestung in a front page item about Ernie Knutsen's February sale at Matt's Furniture. The piece also references a 1922 Times note about a refined girl and a fatal step in life.
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Des Moines Register
Harlan Miller
Times
Graettinger
Emmerstung
Ernie Knutsen
Matt
Ernie
Files
Tragic find at home parlor ends in fatal hanging
A mother discovers her daughter hanging in the home parlor after a late search for her missing child. The scene shows the daughter clinging to her sweetheart's neck as the community notes a grim conclusion amid unrelated notes about fishing at Spirit Lake and a large ice catch displayed by Albert Hackett.
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Albert Hackett
Spirit Lake
Albert
Social Security Office Visits Scheduled for Fort Dodge District
The Fort Dodge district office announces social security contact stations in Emmetsburg at the courthouse from 10 00 to 12 30 on Wednesdays February 13 and 27 March 13 and 27 and in Estherville at City Hall from 1 00 to 2 30 on Tuesdays February 5 and 19 March 5 and 19. Appointments to see a representative at these towns may be obtained by writing to the Fort Dodge district office.
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Social Security District Office of
Fort Dodge
Emmetsburg
Estherville
Community church leaders and group listings in Wallingford area
Roy J. Peterson superintendent Bethel Lutheran Church Rev. O J Meltz pastor Methodist Church Rev C F Curtis Grace Baptist Church Clarence Shipley pastor Wallingford Lutheran Rev Glaser pastor Immanuel Lutheran Benjamin Colivet pastor Woman's Club listed among local organizations in the section.
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Bethel Lutheran Church
O. J. Meltz
Immanuel Lutheran
Benjamin Colivet
Lake Park Draws First Home Loss To Graettinger
On Thursday February 9 1922 Graettinger defeated Lake Park High 26 to 21 on the Lake Park floor. It was Lake Park’s first game on their home court and the Iceal boys have reason to feel proud. The usual dance hall was very slippery. A Shadow social is planned at Iverson school Friday February 17 194? with baskets to be brought.
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Graettinger
Lake Park High
Lake Park
Iverson
Washington’s truth and lasting national heart
A compact meditation on George Washington’s reputation for truthfulness. The piece argues his integrity defined his character more than his deeds and asserts the nation endures as long as Washington remains first in the hearts of his countrymen.
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George Washington
George
Washington
Lost Island Candidacy and Gracttinger Market Report
Miss Anna F Peters, teacher, appears in this week’s issue. Thos H Rierson of Lost Island township announces candidacy for county supervisor, pending Republican primaries in June. Gracttinger market reports corn 38 to 40 cents, hogs 10.30, hens 11, butter 33 cents. The piece notes farmer purchasing power shrank from 444 in 1913 and 2800 in 1918 to an estimated 213 today, highlighting economic changes and consumer buying power.
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Gracttinger
Anna F Petersen
Tinws
Thos. H. Rierson
Lost Island Township
Pearson
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the Graettinger Times
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Ralston-Purina Company
Dan Rix
Rix
FFA
Omtha
Albert Suss
Cabinet
Extherville
Orange City
Emmetsbore
Spencer
Rock Rapids
Sibley
Emmet
C. A. Shiley
Graettinger, Iowa
Office of Home
K. L. Johnson
Optometrist
N. 6Th St
Fuhrman
Olene Jacobson, D.V.M
Ted Knudtson
Glash Graettinger
V. G. Rients
Jamot Fp
Smon
Bratland
Home of
Princesa Diamonds
Wphon
Woman's Club Fo Mentay
Meath
Roy J. Peterson
Ahan
Gueas
Dury
Dwayne Lammers
Leo Hughes
Francis Heidecker Gas System
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G. F. Shaver
Lars Petersen
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Rancis Hughes
Alma Burne
Richard Milter
Alice Yoch
Dack Phillips
Charles Barlow
J. L. Coffey
O. W. H. Bargman
Walter High
Lester Johnson Russel) Peterson A P. Richtets
J. E. Smith
Robert Dawson
Wallingford
G. H. Frye
A. H. Hobson
Terry I. Anderson
Emmet CO
Estheeville
Owa
Community Church Directory
Lost Island Lutheran
Harald Beatul
Gerald Steuve
Graettinger Organizations
Graettinger Businessmen
Herb Hammerberg
Woman's Club
Batory
Legion Auxiliary
Glare Rolfeon Ons Club
Casper
Nelson Palo Alto County
Lowa
Graettinger Times
Legion and Auxiliary
Lions Club
Robert H. Harper
George Washington Ashington
Alia
Graettinger State Bank
Graettinger, Fown
City Library
Ralph Moody
Nebraska
Tim Kulow
Elroy Kulow
Silver
Todd Herslett
Alan Hersler
Patronize Times Advertisers
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