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Newspaper
Graettinger Times
Location
Graettinger, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Jan 29, 1920
Page
5
Larson Sanitarium advertises diseases treated by natural methods including hydrotherapy, electrotherapy, physical gymnastics, magnet therapy, and dietetics. The facility touts its Larson bath as equal to hot springs, with spinal adjustments and massage. Office listed in the Woodman building with patient testimonials.
The Graettinger Telephone Co publishes rates for shareholders and patrons for 1920. Telephone rentals are 15 dollars if paid in advance. if not paid in advance charges are 18 dollars per year. Renewals payable quarterly, semi annually, or annually. A Baumgartner serves as secretary.
The annual meeting of the trustees of Lost Island township will be held at the center school house in anid township February 9, 1920 at one o'clock p. m. for the purpose of appointing road supervisors for the year. 1-29-2 R. E. SMITH, Chairman.
At the regular meeting of the School Board for the Independent School District of Grachtingar the board unanimously agreed to employ a truant officer and enforce the compulsory school attendance law. Parents are urged to report noncompliance to school officials or the truant officer. The notice cites age seven to sixteen and outlines penalties and duties for truancy and attendance.
Local items record visits and chores around Graettinger with mentions of Frank Feton Fred Baedke Mrs Largs Larson and others. A Sunday note covers Henry Hauge and social visits while a political critique declares Admiral Sims has lost public support and questions his wartime actions.
Adrian Larson of Denver Colorado works for the Denver and Rio Grande railway while brother Raymond serves in the navy at San Francisco and trains at Great Lakes. Peter Miller of Nicollet Minnesota reports a $2.00 1920 check and family寒cold weather. Thomas Larson of Mankato Minnesota starts in real estate with a favorable spring transfer outlook. The Snes City Herald adds a new eight page all home print paper. Local couple Mr and Mrs Overholt receive gifts as they move to Indianola Iowa. Winnipeg and Manitoba papers halt after Fort Frances Pulp and Paper refuses stock. U S shipments blocked by customs. government plans to seize mills amid Red activity. Frank Sullivan of International Falls narrates cross border newsprint troubles on both sides of the line.
The district court here adjourned yesterday after a two week session. The next term begins March 8. Notable cases included P. H. Kirby vs the C M St P Railway Co, settled with Kirby receiving $600 and costs. The Stratton farm rent suit ended with James paying $908.15 to Frank after a counter claim. George Banwart vs Schullenburg was dismissed on appeal. William Law yn custody case awarded the seven year old to Law yn, mother to the other child. Randay of Algora boy robbed Hub Clothing Store. given a sentence.
Kenneth Gurian, recently returned to Sac County Sheriff, had stolen a car in the fall and was convicted. Paroled on good behavior, he moved near Algona, then returned home. He must serve one year at the Anamosa Reformatory, with further district court actions looming for involvement in the Hub robbery.
The Interstate Commerce Commission decision on railway mail pay outlines fair and reasonable transportation charges under the 1916 act. It requires extension of the mail service, sets classed rate scales, and orders discontinuation of terminal allowances with payments folded into mino-haul rates.
Ottlaws town ordered a large monolithic allegorical group for a war memorial but could not find a suitable site and canceled the contract after placing the order.
A brief note emphasizes daily practice for reporters to share the news with the Times, reflecting on courtesy and timely communication. The message underlines appreciation for courteous behavior and consistent newsroom habits.
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