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Newspaper
Graettinger Times
Location
Graettinger, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Jan 29, 1920
Page
11
Ruthven High School meets Graettinger at the local gym Friday in a eagerly awaited basketball clash. Graettinger beat Ruthven 21 to 17 earlier, and both teams have since improved. expect a close, spirited contest.
Read full details of J C Overholt closing out sale with eight head of horses 35 pure bred sows 16 head of shouts near 100 pounds plus hay machinery and household goods. He sells farm and moves to Indianola Town. Also advertises H I Spear sale February 4 at his farm six miles north of Groettinger with 27 horses 20 cattle and large machinery list including Titan tractor. Various other auctions listed with dates February 4 12 16 17 26 28 and notes on A D Moraine and S E B Landvig sales.
Samuel Granger, brother of Mrs. B.R. McAlister of this place, died at Liberal Kansas last Wednesday. He lived near Grachtinger and on the John Gibson farm in Jack Creek township. Survived by wife and daughter Mabel Granger, with many local friends offering sympathy. The article also notes a Laurens debate, E.T. Meredith's cabinet appointment, Hagerman sale, a basket social, and a Palo Alto County Farm Bureau meeting details.
Town City January 19. A law student at the University of Town reflects on promises to abandon drinking, recalling a time when the land was not a desert and lamenting personal struggles amid a harsh environment.
Reeves of this place reports a very successful sale at the auction on Thursday. Reeves sold hogs and cattle with top sow at 187.50 dollars and top cow at 175 dollars. Shorthorn breeding stock and herd were also sold as part of the event.
Lawrence M. Anderson and Leona Raedke wed at the bride’s parents home in Lost Island township on Wednesday January 21 at three o’clock Rev Warner officiated The couple will honeymoon in Rock Rapids and reside at home after March first They received silverware and 750 cash and are praised as popular oncoming young people The bride is Fred Baedke’s daughter and the groom is Matt Anderson’s son from Ruthven The Times sends best wishes for their future happiness Also J C Molison resigns as Route One mail carrier after sixteen years with a temporary replacement Saulsbury of Rodman steps in He will join Standard Oil and manage a service station for John D The Times notes his faithful service and wishes him success.
Barney Nelson of Mason City Iowa, a traveling solesman well known from Graettinger, arrived in Minneapolis on a Milwaukee train and soon wandered toward the Pauly hotel. A shadowy gunman fired as Nelson declined to be robbed, injuring him. A C Yhompoon of Ilion Avenue aided and an ambulance was summoned. Police investigate the incident. Nelson previously survived a broken leg from a hotel jump in Algona.
Chicago reports 6000 flu deaths last week with 60 new cases hourly and nearly one per minute. Health officials seek 1500 trained nurses. 24-hour death peak reached 36, far below last year’s 214. Also notes a Catholic church massacre anniversary and parish financial report.
Local physicians confirm five influenza cases, four in Graettinger at Paulsen Westergard Jensen and Burg homes and one in Wallingford at Art Anderson home. Paulsen, Westergard and Burg contracted flu during a Chicago visit. none are serious and Paulsen’s quarantine kept, he was downtown earlier in the week.
Federal statistics show Iowa leading in corn and hay production and ranking second in total crop values among the states. Illinois closely follows Iowa for second or third place, while Texas holds first in overall output due to its vast cotton crop and farming area.
A Ringsted Dispatch item notes a steady winter traveler to Armstrong has reduced trips and even stopped over Sunday visits. The column adds a lighthearted nudge to cheer up and seek local companionship, promising other options nearby.
The Dutch government replies flatly to the allied note demanding the Kaiser’s surrender. Next, the allied powers’ next move is unclear. Regular Methodist Episcopal Church notes announce services Sunday morning with a helpful theme and invited attendance alongside a sacred choir concert.
Sacred concert at the M E church Sunday evening February 1 invites all, with choir preparing a program including opening voluntary call to worship and various musical selections. mentions past success of a similar concert and urges attendance. Also reports on a Poland China sale and funeral of Martin Pender with local condolences.
Announcement of 1920 rates for Graettinger Telephone Co shareholders and patrons. Telephone rentals set at 15 dollars if paid in advance, 18 dollars if not. Rents payable quarterly semi annually or annually. H. A. Baumgartner serves as secretary.
In this week’s notice the Groottinger Times-P Ge Johnson coy announce an away read for families moving. The ad highlights contact details and urges readers to review the relocation notice.
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