A 1929 Outlook From Graettinger Markets and Politics
Dispatches from January 20, 1929 discuss national party dynamics with a Texas Democrat labeled as democratic whip and warnings that the party could dissolve if Governor Smith remains in control. The piece highlights a 1929 building boom locally, improved agriculture, a bright overall outlook, and Graettinger’s role as a market and shopping hub with strong creameries and steady price levels for eggs poultry grain and livestock.
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Aji
Texas
House
Washington
Smith
Dioes
Hoover
Graettinger
Lost Island
the Times
Kossuth Farmer Suffering Severe Cold Exposure
A Kossuth area farmer, identified as Howard Cassem, was found severely frozen near his residence eight miles from town. He received aid from nearby residents and authorities, with treatment continuing as conditions were assessed.
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Howard Cassem
Vance
Rome
Funeral of Mrs. Frederickson Attended by Local Families
Mrs. Frederickson, sister of Mrs. L. L. Paulsen, died in California at 71 after a paralysis stroke. Survived by husband, four stepchildren, four sisters and two brothers. Attended by Paulsen and Westergard families from Graettinger area at Jewell last Saturday. Dr. Frederickson of Estherville among stepchildren. P. T. A. program set at Graettinger High School Thursday evening January 17 performed by school musical groups.
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Paulsen
Dr. Frederickson
Estherville
Too Much Growing Pratitude of the W O W
Quirky column snippets on stories, sayings, and ads. Notes joke about a hotel maitred and kitchen, a novel by Ida Bunyan, a winged girl, and a man cured of bachelorhood after using a tonic, with playful commentary on life and love.
Mourn Death Of Their Baby Boy
Mr and Mrs Lorne Wolfe of east of town mourn the death of their infant son Donald Francis who died after a brief illness on January 2 He was three months and ten days old The funeral was held Friday at the Catholic cemetery with pallbearers Merle Richardson Edward Johnson Vincent Hassel and Louis Bormann The family conveys thanks for the sympathy of friends
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Lorne Wolfe
Donald Francis
Merle Richardson
Edward Johnson
Vincent Hassel
Louis Bormann
Mary Vivian
Kathleen Helena
Fred Lorne
John Herman
Earth
Death
Parailise
Osher Family Mourns Loss Of Bernice Osher
Mr and Mrs L B Osher of Wallingford mourn their twelve year old daughter Bernice Genevieve Osher who died December 24 1928 after illness including tuberculosis and influenza. Funeral services were held at the Osher home and Wallingford Lutheran Church with Rev Hansen and Charles Anderson directing. A chorus sang and relatives attended. The obituary notes Bernice as a dutiful loving child recognized for her school and home life and cites faith in heaven.
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L. B. Osher
Wallingford
Tuscan
Ariz
Bernice
Lewis B. ‘Osher
Bernard
Wallingford Lutheran Church
Charles Anderson
Hansen
Pall Bear
Iveng Nelson
Gladys ‘Jacobson
Stina. Rotfson
Gladys Nelada
Lola Burns
Havel” Larson
Bernica
Jesus
Sister of Ben F Reeves Dies in Denver
Mrs Lily Adams sister of Ben I Reeves of Groottin ger died in a Denver hospital on Sunday December 30 after illness from flu leading to pneumonia. She was 62 and survived by brother Vangie Reeves of Los Angeles and daughter Mrs Earl Moraine of the same city. She visited Groottin ger often and did nursing locally. the Times extends sympathy to surviving relatives.
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Lily Adama
Ben I. Reeves
Denver
Colorado
Sunny
Vangie Reeves
Los Angeles
Callfortrix
Earl Moraine
Adams
Groottinger
Moraine
Kentor
Vangie
Mary Reeves
Plains
Town
Aged Wallingford Lady Nels Iverson Passes Away
Nels Iverson mourns the death of his wife Anna Johnson Kythe Iverson born March 24 1850 in Voss Norway, immigrated to the United States in 1871 and lived in Wisconsin before settling in Wallingford. She died December 23 1928 at age 78 years 8 months and 29 days from influenza developing into pneumonia. Funeral services were held December 27 1928 at Immanuel Lutheran Church with Rev Hanson officiating.
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Nels Iverson
Wallingford
Rev. T. Hanson
Voss
Norway
Chicago
Iowa County
Wisconsin
Kimmet County
Iowa
Andrew
L. G. Anderson
Anna Johnson Kythe
M. C. Holweth
Iverson
Mrs. Iverson
Edward
J. N. Tverson
Song
Exhy
N. Iverson
J. N. [Versah
Wallfneford
O. B. Nelson
Rudd
Immanuel Church
Ladies Aid
Hell
Immanuel Lutheran Church
Charles — Anderson
Hanson
Strand
J. M. Woklon
A. J. Anderson
Lewis S. Berge
Simon Paulson
Lewis ‘Larson
Andrew Rokno
Grandma Iverson
Memorial lines linger in our heats for a friend
The fragment recalls lingering memories of a friend, mentioning a helter frome above and a sense of shared warmth amid hardship. The text is fragmented and not fully clear, but suggests reflection and remembrance of someone lost.
High School Notes On Attendance And Holiday Plans
Attendance has risen while sick students recover from the flu. Mr. and Mrs. Dunmire and Miss Allen were delayed by a car accident. The home declamatory contest is set for late January with four dramatic and three oratorical entrants. A Christmas program featured Latin play, gifts, and musical numbers. An Absent Minded Bridegroom comedy is planned for late January or February 6.
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Miss Allen
Dunmire
Dunmires
Elmer Paterson
Marle ‘L'Noresen
Marjorie Noble
Verna Groulant
Nan McCarty
Loretta Swift
Alvin Johnson
Serene
T. A
Marian George
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Marian Sullivan
Bertha Olson
Merle Ground
Kenneth Reeves
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Roy
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Commiitien
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First National Bank
Gradlinger
United States
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