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Newspaper
Graettinger Times
Location
Graettinger, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Jul 20, 1922
Page
6
A reporter observed the Sevdy farm gold machine operating by the river with ample water backup. The algomator used a large gasoline engine to drive water, dirt moved by scraper, sand washed, and mercury contained in a small round container. The system processed smoothly, impressing Sevdy and the local community with promising results for the week’s output.
Despite a coal strike since April, dock coal remains abundant with higher grades scarce. Regional shortages in winter could push farmers to rely on wood and corn, which also promise strong markets, suggesting farmers may benefit as the coal strike continues.
Mrs Olaf Thoresen died near High Lake on Saturday July 16 after a brief illness. Funeral services were held Tuesday July 18 with Mrs Magma Woodke a trained nurse of this city caring for her. The obituary notice will appear next week.
Graettinger hosts Lone Rock in the season opener with Paulsen and Reaves in the battery and a strong home lineup. First pitch at three. A good crowd would boost the team and sustain Sunday games at Graettinger’s Jackman Park. Nearby towns boast solid home clubs and salaried teams. Last year Graettinger posted a creditable record against strong regional clubs.
A roundup of social visits and travels from Emmetsburg and nearby towns. People noted include P. G. Johnson & Co., P. J. Paulsen, W. J. O Connor, Robert Simonsen, EB D. Darling, Miss Elizabeth Jensen, and several families visiting from Estherville Minneapolis Peoria and Minneapolis. events include an Okeh Orchestra appearance at Hand s Park and an Ice cream social at the Opera House lawn. Also mentions Park celebrations in West Bend with Graettinger and Rathmatt, plus a twilight loss as Fairmont defeats Ringsted 10 to 1 at Band s Park with Ringsted’s lineup disrupted by blood poisoning.
The Lutheran church announces Sunday services at 10:30 in Lost Island with Student A. Tvelt delivering the sermon. A Norwegian language service occurs in Graettinger at 10:30, followed by a Sunday school picnic to High Lake around 11:30 led by Rev. C. Sande.
A letter from Fred F. Glark on July 16, 1922 requests a correction in the farmers and threshers meeting notice. It states oats pricing should be 24 cents with farmer fuel and 8 cents when the thresher supplies fuel, signed by Bert Salven, chairman.
An educational Copper Clad demonstration will be held at Charley Jensen hardware store on August 3 4 and 5. An expert from the factory will conduct the display showing how the asbestos coating of orange ranges sweats on the iron body and the sweat standing on a section of the iron. The public is invited to attend the demonstrations. See the display ad in this issue.
The Methodist Church notes Sunday school at 10 30 with no other services as the pastor attends the Lake Okoboji Epworth Langue Institute The Bible Study meets Thursday evening at the church Regular services on July 80th Rev C J Makkelzon pastor
Emmetsburg township Farm Bureau members plan the first annual picnic at Mrs. Mary Joyce residence on Thursday July 27 activities include games races a ball game between married and single men and a big evening dance invitation extended to all attendees. p C Barringer Bought The Jail D C Barringer purchased the old city jail at a Saturday auction for 26 dollars plans include remodeling it into a winter office built entirely of 2x4 lumber for warmth and coziness.
The Graettinger base ball team members are busy practicing and will soon be in shape to challenge the best semi pro teams in the section for a strong run.
Graettinger market notes list prices for hogs hens and roosters with tops for hogs and eggs and butter figures unclear due to damaged OCR. Prices show 49 cents for some item and other dairy and poultry values around typical regional ranges.
Royal neighbor lodge members host an ice cream social Saturday afternoon and evening on the Opera House lawn inviting the public to attend. Proceeds and details follow the usual lodge fundraising pattern for community events.
The Buick roadster of Cy Wasserman and his family, including his wife and baby, along with Louis Wasserman, wrecked near Mankato last Thursday after steering knuckle failure. The car rolled three times but no one was seriously hurt. Wasserman, his wife, and Louis suffered injuries, while the infant remained unharmed. The group was en route to the Twin Cities for a business trip and visit.
Mr Henry C. Butts of Humboldt South Dakota and Miss Annette Dalen of Hinckley Minnesota were married at the Presbyterian manse in St Cloud on June 27. The couple visited Graettinger and Spirit Lake before planning a honeymoon trip to Omaha Denver and California, with potential future residence in California. Annette Dalen, a former Graettinger student and teacher, and Henry Butts, a Humboldt hardware businessman and World War II veteran, receive hearty congratulations from the Graettinger Times and local friends.
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