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Newspaper

Graettinger Times

Location

Graettinger, Iowa, United States of America

Date

Jan 22, 1925

Page

6

Osher Dept Store Leases Golden Rule at Terril

Osher Department store manager Henningsen plans a Terril brick store leasing the former Golden Rule building. With $65,000 in fixtures and Textil’s Ralph Rhineart overseeing, the Terril shop mirrors Graettinger’s format under Osher lineage, leveraging RCA buying power and local demand. First National Bank hosts annual meeting. directors re-elected and staff praised for strong year. Mrs Donlon sells Texas oil land tract near Liberty at $30 per acre. buyer to develop potential. another nearby tract sold earlier at $20 per acre.

Ay HE Monningsen Osher Terril Golden Rule Henningsen Ralph Rhineart Textil Tervil Graetlinger Graettinger Grachtingret H. N. Osher A. H. Henningsen Mr. Osher the Times Texas Peter Donlon Liberty Graettingar Donlon Paulsen Emmetaburg

Will Open Grocery Store In Wagner

John Wikert has leased the J. P. Wagner building on Bast Robbins Avenue to establish a complete stock of groceries. Possession begins February 1, with opening expected mid February after setup. Wikert brings many years in the business and skills to a strong location, likely drawing large patronage.

Wagner John Wikert J. P. “Wagner Bast Tobbins Avenue Wikert Businiews Times

J M Reh Enters Land Business in 30M Venture

J M Reh engages in land business within real estate, insurance and collections. He has received papers qualifying as justice of the peace and operates his office just east of Gundy Produce Company.

J. M. Reh Grachtinger Justice of the Peace Gundy

Spies Buy Fahnestock Building Includes Duhn Tavern

Packday J A Spies bought the Preston Fahnestock store building for just over $3000. The double lot is currently occupied by Duhn Brothers billiard and bowling hall and Reaves Cafe. Duhn brothers have leased the building for another year. D J Sibrel pleaded guilty to manslaughter in Veron township district court, fined $1020 and sentenced to eight years.

Packday J. A. Spies Preston Hahhéstock Duhn ‘Brothers Billiard Reaves Moura Duhn D. J. Sibrel Bibrel Veron Township Dudge

Weather forecast note for upcoming weekend in the region

A brief local weather teaser notes an early spring feeling, with lingering snow and chilly pockets. It mentions Saturday morning activities starting at 7 and a general sense that spring is a bit delayed this year.

Ing McAtow

Federation Meeting at West Bend Saturday

Members of the County Federation of Women's clubs will meet in West Bend on Saturday January 24. Attorney B A Marling of Emmetsburg will give an address on the World Court. A covered dish Hinchean will be served at noon. A cordial invitation is extended to all to attend.

Graettinger High Loses Twin Bill at Mallard Ducks

Graettinger High teams were defeated at Mallard Friday evening. The first team lost 84 to 9 while the second went 20 to 18. Mallard fielded one of the county’s best quintets, and Graettinger’s top squad struggled to cope. Friday night four Graettinger teams are scheduled to play, with the first, eighth grade and freshmen at home and the second team meeting Rudman on Graettinger floor. Coach Fidler keeps busy lining up athletes for the week’s contests. Players listed include Esenbast, Paterzen, Masters, Geil, Spies, Bondhus, Craven, Nane, Merdin, Henningson, Larson, and Smith.

Graettinger Mallard Paolo Alto Jenves Grachtinger High Temmidtsburg Rudman Fidler Carl Esenbast Wilmer Paterzen Bar] Masters Holger Geil Carl’ Spies John Bondhus Lester Craven Lloyd Nane Alfred Merdin Victor Henningson Lyle Plarson Lawrence Smith

Aimed Aho Suyst Crops Tale From Quiet Farm

In a rural exchange Bill Smuth, across the northeast eighty, laments Providence against his crops while the speaker notes better yields on their own land. The scene shifts to winter days, whittling, and small shop work as life on the farm ticks by.

Bill Smuth Bill Matthea

Pioneer Citizen A M Smith of Lost Island Dies in Ruthven

A M Smith a noted Palo Alto County pioneer died at his son Ralph’s home after a two week illness. Funeral services were held January 10 at the Free Methodist church in Ruthven with burial in Crown Hill cemetery. Born November 30 1882 in England he farmed here since 1875 and leaves four sons two sisters and many grandchildren and great grandchildren.

A.M. Smith Palo Alto County Atulph Whitesday Nuthven Crown Hill Ruthven J. W. Whiteside Des Moines Amazeah Smith England Grant Wy

Palo Alto Taxes Jump $15 379 In One Year

Emmeteburg Tribune reports Palo Alto county taxes payable in 1925 rise by 15379.89, with school, state, bond, road, and other funds totaling over 700000. Tax by township and towns cited, county debt and broader Iowa and California tax trends noted. concerns over future farm and home ownership persist.

Palo Alto Emmeteburg Tribune Palo Alto County Lost Island Township Walnut Verdon Highland Graettinger Corporation Ruthven

Toes Straight: Guidance for Helping Children Walk

Miss Mano L. Kelly of Tawa State College advises parents to correct toeing in children. Left unchecked, toes point ahead. with proper shoes and practice a straight toe line develops. Proper walking, flexible arches and well fitting shoes prevent outer edge wear.

Mano L. Kelly Physical Education Department Tawa State College

Missionary Society Names New Officers At Annual Meeting

At the Catholic Missionary Society annual meeting held at Miss Julia McCarty's home on Tuesday May, John Hostey was chosen president for the coming year. Mrs. H. Bytyler was elected secretary and Mrs. J.B. Tambo treasurer. The notice also references a discussion on American rights and social topics.

First National First National Bank John Groettinger Peter FP. Petersen M. E. , Brown Fred Splea A. J. Johinson Jorgen Anderson John Mitchell M. L. Brown Fred Spice HW. B. Hetzler Elizabeth Jensen Anasistant Herman Elsenbast Hr. Hetzler Catholic, Missionary Society Julia McCarty John ‘Hostoy H. By Hétyler J.B. Tambo

Auction of Mrs Richard Petersen Sale Near Wallingford

Mrs Richard Petersen near Wallingford will hold a closing out sale on Wednesday February 4 featuring milch cows young stock 135 barred Plymouth Rock chickens farm machinery a 1920 Ford touring car lumber stove wood hay and household goods Auctioneers are Grodland Reeves Kentor with J A Nelson as clerk Also reports officers elected at the Parent Teachers Association meeting at the High School Mrs G A White named president Supt White vice president and other officers elected or reappointed.

Richard Passe Richard Petersen Wallingford Plymouth Rock Grodland, Reeves & Kentor J. A. Nelson Mra. Petersen

Lost water spaniel seeks owner near Jensen area

J A Jensen reports his water spaniel dog missing about ten days ago and offers several choice cigars to the finder. The dog likely remains in the local territory and the search continues. The item also features a quote from Dr H H Saunderson on forgiveness and a pun about crossing bridges and rivers.

J. A. Jensen

Chess Wizard R E George At Fort Wayne Interest Grows

R E George son of Mr and Mrs E S George of Grasttinger emerges as a chess wizard. A city tournament is planned in Fort Wayne with K Z McDonald arranging, inviting players to bring boards. George will play multiple opponents simultaneously at the Masonic club. Fort Wayne Chess Club plans next week’s event as W Grift holds city championship. Paul Larkin sells stock of shoes to Osher Department store and continues shoe repair services.

R. E. George George Grasttinger Indiana K. 2 McDonald Fort Wayne Kendallville R. BE. George Ray Lopes Y. M W. K. VandeGrift Lpaul Larkin Paul Larkin Osher Larkin Flo

Puzzle in Monday's Register by Mrs George

A fragment describes Mrs George preparing a word puzzle titled Trick of Granttinger for Monday's Register. The note mentions busy toll warg and efforts to craft zeroun yord puzzle content.

George Pune Granttinger

Estherville Fire Damage Totaled Thirty Thousand Dollars

A Monday fire in Estherville caused about 30 000 dollars in losses. Wilder Variety Store suffered 14 000 dollars stock loss with 80 percent insurance. Masonic hall and Vindicalny & Republican office suffered water and equipment damage. linetype machine dragged out broken. other shops damaged by smoke. Fire crews battled for three hours before containment.

Estherville Wilder Variety Masonic Hall Lana Vindicalny & Sepublican Linetype Shadle & Nu Variety Store

Iowa Farm Drainage Urged By ISU Expert

Iowa State College expert Q C Ayres emphasizes fall is best for installing lateral drainage, but any drainage in the late year is better than none. Seventeen northern central counties are largely in drainage districts with taxpayer funded outlets, while farmers must install lateral drains for meaningful benefit. Plan in winter for spring work with a land drainage expert.

Iowa Q. C. Ayres Egacultural Engineering Iowa State College Mr. Ayres

Majestic Ranges to Star in February Exhibit

Charley Jensen plans a February display at his store featuring Majestic ranges with a history of five national elections in homes across the county. The exhibit highlights new Majestic models and promises a free set of cooking utensils to buyers during the week.

Majestic Charley Jensen

Preparing For Convention Charms At Odd Petlow and Rebekah Dance

Wednesday’s social event drew over eighty couples with Moore's orchestra from Estherville providing music. The group plans regular dances at Use louges as they raise funds for the district convention to be held in Gragttinger next year.

Odd Petlow Rebekah Moore Estherville Grodland Suatheo Gragttinger

Catholic Ladies Aid Hold Enjoyable Card Party

Members of the Catholic Ladies Aid Society held a social at Woodman Hall on Thursday night. Progressive live hundred was played, with a dainty luncheon served at 11:80. Prizes were awarded for best scores to Hexman Elsen and Mrs. B. A. Horswell.

Catholic Ladies’ Aid Society Woodman Hall Hexman Elsen Bast B. A. Horswell Indy Ces

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