Reopening of the Methodist Church in Graettinger
Dr. Chas W. Flint of Cornell College to deliver the morning sermon with Dr. Herbert Clegg presiding for the evening. The programs include special sermons, music, prayers, responsive readings, and anthems led by the church choir and Young Peoples’ Choir with period hymns and an invocation, benediction, and a special reopening service.
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Chas. W. Flint
D. D
Cornell College
Herbert Clerg
Methodist Episcopal Church
Graettinger
Shade Ae
Young Peoples’ Choir
the King of Glory
Pile Emo
Herbert Clegg
Pate G Has McGranahan
Local basketball dispute ends in forfeit to Whittemore
Friday night Rodman and Whittemore high schools played basketball with tensions over late substitutions. Rodman quit after Whittemore added town players, and referee Kuhn ruled Rodman at fault, awarding a 1 to 0 win to the locals. Earlier, Whittemore girls beat Rodman 24 to 10.
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Rodman
Whittemore
Ed Hahn
Joe White
Whittemore Loses to Ruthven Basketball Game
Whittemore faced Ruthven on Saturday evening in a lopsided contest Ruthven winning 24 to 9.
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Whittemore
Ruthven
Graettinger Set to Vote on New School Building Next Thursday
Frank E. Moore urges voters to approve a bond to construct an adequate school building in Graettinger. He argues the current frame structure fails state rules for a ten grade school and that brick veneer with additions would still be costly and unsafe. The town must fund a proper facility for health and education.
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Graettinger
Frank E. Moore
Newhall Unveils $16,000 School Building
The Newhall Independent district in Iowa, population 210, bonds for 16000 dollars to finance a new school and playground, with construction begun last June and in use since January. The dedication occurs tomorrow, January 21, noting north light design and former resident J. L. Holland.
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Newhall
J. L. Holland
Graettinger
State Inspector Will Speak on School Improvements at Hawkeye
Leslie I Reed state inspector of the State Board of Education will address the Hawkeye opera house Tuesday evening January 25. He will discuss school improvements and the case for a new building. Reed’s ongoing statewide inspections give him strong credibility. The talk invites all residents to attend at no cost.
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Leslie I. Reed
State Board of Education
Hawkeye Opera House
Reed
Graettinger
Graettinger Farmers Institute Opens With Varied Program
The Graettinger Institute announces sessions at the Hawkeye Opera House with Mr. Utz of Estherville presenting poultry exhibits. The institute promises an engaging schedule featuring piano solos, lectures, music, and talks throughout the first day.
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Hawkeye Opera House
Utz
Estherville
Graettinger Farmers
Page schedule and performances at Ames event
January 20 and 21, 1916 program listings show lectures, vocal solos, piano and violin numbers, and a juvenile talent segment. Notable names include Prof. J. C. Cort Ames, A. J. Burt, Lavinia Johnson, Lizzie Jensen, Gladys Johnson, and Jno. A. Woodruff Des Moines. Local acts feature Male Quartette and Home Talent performances with means of Farm Management and Poultry discussions.
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Lizzie Jensen
E. B. Merrimtat
Gladys Johnson
C. G. Lloyd
Jno
A. Woodruff
Des Moines
Martin Simonsen Ee
Southern Senator Urges Mexican Invasion Policy Plan
Senator Fall of New Mexico proposes a joint resolution to authorize 500000 volunteers to defend lines from Mexico City to U S ports. He urges training 75000 Mexican troops under leaders like Obregon while threatening to withdraw U S forces if Mexicans disarm rebels. He envisions using the volunteers in Mexico followed by integration into the U S army.
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Fall
New Mexico
Mexico
Chilhauhau
Altho
Mexico City
United States
Obregon
Gonzales
Vila
St. Paul Builder Trades $10,000 Bull for $40,000 Bull
Jas J Hill secretary visits Logsdon farm in Allamakee county near Waterville. The trade exchanges Logsdon’s best bull for Hill’s $40,000 bull, adding Logsdon's cattle to the Short Breeding Association registry.
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Jas. J. Hill
St. Paul
Logsdon
Waterville
Allamakee County
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Redeemer
Christ
A. R. Cuthbert
Adams
Mrs. May Bennett
May Bennett
A. H. Malcolm
Rolfe
Bennett
Beach
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Malcolm
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Spirit Lake
First National Bank
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M. L. Brown
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New York Sun
Iowa
Hawkeye
Partners Institute
Mary Larsen
J. C. Cort
Ames
A. J. Burtety
Harry Resh
Moving Pictures
John Eldridge
Emmet
Lavinia Johnson
Ogee
Young People’s Chorus
Vesta Christopher Bens
Sara Findlay Rice
Agnes Spies
O. J. Overholt
Home Talent
M. O. Grodland
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