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Newspaper
Graettinger Times
Location
Graettinger, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Feb 23, 1922
Page
5
An old advertisement touts the Larsen Sanitarium treatment claiming to cure diseases from theuma sis and constipation to bladder trouble and liver issues. It lists various conditions and claims hair growth as well as removal of bunions and ingrown toenails, with location guidance by P. Cc. Larson.
Fragmentary OCR lists names and times for a recurring meeting: M. W. A. Kedge, a note about every second, Most Monday of each month, 8. George, Clerk and F. C. Wiegmann. Details incomplete, but indicates attendance and roles.
A fragment notes Pythian Sisters and Royal Neighbors meet on specific Tuesdays each month. The text mentions Woodman Hal Paulsen Oracle and Recorder roles, indicating a local fraternal organizations gathering with recurring events on the second and third Tuesdays.
A farm sale event listed by the Grabbtinger auction house in Iowa features livestock and farm items. Notices include contact numbers for Hogan Specialty and sale details on the day.
Notice lists free medical care at Midwest Hospital & Sanitarium Worthington Minnesota for ex service men until July 1922 and announces several candidacies for county offices in Iowa and Palo Alto county with Republican primaries in June. Names include Thomas H. Risman Ruthven Ruthven Iowa W J Martin Ayrshire Lov Shea J W Jackson.
Anna Skow expresses gratitude for the many acts of kindness, neighborliness, and assistance extended during and after the death of her dear mother. She notes deep appreciation for the Lenuti-Twi flowers and thanks all who helped.
Wallingford residents report Roy Hood's sister visiting for a few weeks and Andrew Agerbeck returning from Chicago after a three week stay. Mrs. P. Anderson hay has stayed with daughter Mrs. H. M. Egertson who is ill. Lutheran attendees join meatloaf services in Estherville. Inza Larson sprained both arms in a coasting accident. Wicks and Skattebo Bros. hauled corn last week. Miss Sarah Nelson visited Forest City with sister Mrs. Lloyd Ressell. Chris Larson and Son sold 1200 pounds of fish this winter. Albert Lippert ill at home after flu. three sisters from Sioux City and Gilmore City summoned. A ten pound son born to Mr. and Mrs. Nelson. Graettinger men sighted meadowlarks, signaling spring. Nea Mataen plans to move household goods to T. O. Sando farm. Mr. Wicks planning next move. Mr. and Mrs. Gerhard Thompson returned from honeymoon. friends hosted a shower. A shower given for Mr. and Mrs. Percy Herim. Surprisers gathered at Lloyd Olson’s and then to Jake Rerum’s home.
The community is urged to have meat supply due to two markets operating locally. Mr Denigon plans to enter the business at the former site. He has farmed near Estherville this past year. Carl Carlson newly appears with a shop in a Farmers Elevator Co building once owned by Frank Twin.
Graettinger juniors beat West Bend 34 to 19 in a hard fought game. Girls won 42 to 17 as Nelson and Brokke led scoring. late in the girls game Graettinger pulled ahead after a Nelson basket and Brokke field goal. Next Friday the teams play Ruthven. seniors entertain poetry contests and a pep meeting was held Friday night.
The youth basketball clash ended with West Bend leading 14 to 6 and then pulling ahead as Graettinger narrowed the gap late. Absent students and class notes pepper the day, with Rosalie Laughlin and Albertina Paton among those missing. An obituary note mentions Yalinda Thoresen’s father’s passing.
A fragmented exchange features Rastus and Snowbell in a dice game banter with crude racial taunts. The dialogue includes dialectal phrases and a line about preferring being right over pleasant, reflecting coded social attitudes.
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