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Graettinger Times

Location

Graettinger, Iowa, United States of America

Date

Jul 28, 1921

Page

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No-Hit No-Runner Graf ettinger Cubs Pitched By Ottosen

Graettinger OT to face Ottosen as Ottosen pitched a no hit game at the Jackman Park afternoon. Graettinger’s offense produced scattered safeties but no runs while Ottosen’s defense kept the locals quiet. The two teams also feature strong fielding plays and key outs as the game progresses.

Jackman Graettinger ¢Ottesen Poulson Ottesen Graettinger Ottosen Année Kina Lad A. Yoal Bertry Sherburne Jackson Sunettinger Dickens

Outbreak of Tuberculosis Ties to Cow In Illinois Town

Residents of Edgar county Paris Illinois rally over a tuberculosis outbreak traced to milk from a reactor cow formerly owned by Robert Goben. The herd was tuberculin tested. one cow reacted, quarantined, and later given to Goben’s farm hand Robert Kelly. Kelly says he kept the cow on his farm. after June, a girl, 5, and four other children aged 2 to 9 developed tuberculosis symptoms including enlarged glands and bone involvement.

Edgar County Paris Goben Robert Kelly

Rural children more malnourished than urban peers

Miss Therenet Busse of Iowa State College notes surveys show rural children suffer higher malnutrition than city kids. Figures: city 26 percent, large towns 51 percent, small towns 4? percent, rural 35 percent. average state 80 percent. Emphasizes garden produce and meat must supplement diet. calls for parental attention to feeding.

Therenet Busse Iowa State College Miss Buse Istrieta

Ten Pointers For Summer Eye Pro duction

Practical guidance for poultry care with tips on feeding, dry mash, water, parasite control, culling diseased birds, broody hens management, grit, water access, ventilation, charcoal use, and sanitation. Local note references Mrs M C Grodland and Babe Ruth context.

Babe Ruth Jyun M. C. Grodland

Big Ball Game Next Sunday Between Graettinger and Dickens

The Graettinger and Dickens baseball teams will play at Lost Island park in Ruthven next Sunday, July 31, at 2 40. Last meeting ended 0 0 with one hit by each side. Paulsen returns on the mound for Graettinger. Babe Towne leads Dickens at first base and coaching duties. Weather, attendance, and a strong Dickens crowd are anticipated.

Graettinger Dickens Lost Island Pack Paulsen Loew! Lana Lost Island Park Ruthven Jackmutt Park Gruettinger Babe" Towne Chicago White Sox

Spies Admitted to Practice Law In St Louis for Union Dairy

Charles Spies, son of J. A. Spies of this city, leaves for St Louis to handle legal affairs for Union Dairy Company. A St Louis University graduate, he recently passed the state bar exam and is admitted to practice. The million dollar firm’s president is his father. Graettinger residents congratulate him and wish him success. J. A. Spies returned from St Louis Saturday night after attending to business.

Charles Spies J. A. Spies St. Louis Union Dairy Company Spies St. Louis University Fimes Graettinger Jocal High School

Our Own Little Town After All

A nostalgic reflection on pride in a small town, contrasting it with wealthier places. The piece celebrates familiar neighbors, simple streets, and the sense of belonging that keeps residents content with their own town despite urban allure. It emphasizes community warmth, local pride, and the comforting pull of home.

I Pay Telephone Bills at Central Office Hereafter

Graettinger Telephone Company directs all telephone bill payments to the Central office or to E. A. Baumgart, formerly treasurer, who has resigned. The notice assigns payment handling to the central office effective immediately.

E. A. Baumgart Graettinger Telephone Company

Graettinger Hosts Genuine Article Mr Beer on Team

Local Graettinger sports notes highlight a player nicknamed Mr Beer, described as a genial fellow who conducts the orchestia that bears his name. He is featured as one of the players on the town's baseball squad, celebrated as the genuine article amid regional trivia.

Graettinger Beer Gehntleman Gristtingar

Chicago Banker Flees Iowa Case Involving Million Dollar Shortcut

Warren GC Spurgin, president of Michigan Avenue Trust in Chicago, is sought as an absconder in an affair tied to missing funds near a million dollars. A mysterious blonde named Ethel is also being sought by police in connection with the case. Spurgin formerly resided in Panama, Iowa, with in-laws listed in Perry, Iowa.

Chicago Iowa Warren GC. Spurgin Michigan Avenue Trust Company Ethel Apurgin Panera Towa Porry Thia Atate

Corn crop badly damaged by prolonged heat and drought

The July 28 note reports nearly all corn on lighter land ruined while black soil yields look better with rain needed this week. potato crop a total failure and overall harvest prospects are poor due to extreme heat and a dry July.

Oates

How A Man Can Became His Own Grandfather

A quirky tale explains how a man becomes his own grandfather through a chain of marriages and step relations. The piece then shifts to home economics guidance from State College on making and balancing salads, using leftovers, ingredients, and dressings to suit summer meals.

Ihome Economics State College

Lutheran Church Notes Services Next Sunday in Graettii ger

Lutheran Church notes announce English language services next Sunday at 10:30 in Graettii ger and at three o'clock in Lost Teland with Pastor Rov O Sande leading both. A social dance at Woodman hall Thursday evening features the Apollo orchestra of Spencer and invites all to attend.

Lutheran Church Graettiiiger Sande Woodman Hall Apollo Orchestra Spencer, Wall

Slaughter Reveals Tuberculosis In County Cow

A dairy cow slaughtered at the local plant tested positive for generalized tuberculosis. Dr. Brannagan and Dr. J W Martin led the post mortem with other officials present. Several family members, a pig, and a cat showed exposure signs. A recently purchased cow adjacent to the condemned animal also tested positive. The state's attorney plans to pursue criminal charges against Gobel.

Brannagan Edgar County Farm Bureau J W. Martin Crosby H. Ky Smith National Livestock Exchange Adams Gobel

Rebekah Installation OF Officers on July 20

Griet tinger Rebekah Lodge installed new officers led by Miss Peatle Richardson of Emmetsbing with Mrs. Ella Reed assisting. Officer names include Luella Reaves as N G Jennie Young Ree Anna Rogers Ree Sees Myrtle Traesie Treasurer Charlotte Rubink R to N G Blanche Baumgartner L S to N G Hattie Berg G Wtta Sigler Julia Wikert R to V Gj Melda Johnson L S to V Gj Lewina Westergard Chaplain Della Halroyd Con Diva Blanche Young Warden Anni Christensen P N G Afterward, refreshments were served and attendees enjoyed the evening.

Rebekah Griettinger Rebekah Peatle Richardson Emmetsbing Ella Reed Luella Reaves N. G Jennie Young Anna Rogers 1Rine Hansen Fin Myrtle Traesie Charlotte Rubink Blanche Baumgartner N.G Hattie Berg Wtta Sigler Julia Wikert Melda Johnson L. S V. G Lewina Westergard Della Halroyd Conid Blanche Young Anni Christensen

Manure Saved Is Money Saved on Iowa Farms

A report from the Iowa Agricultural Experiment Station states manure is the most valuable fertilizer on livestock farms. Farmers lose half its value when exposed to weather, washed away, or repeatedly dried and moistened. Conserving plant food and organic matter requires keeping manure covered, moist, and free from leaching. concrete floors and slopes toward the yard’s center have shown success, with concrete pits sometimes used.

Iowa Agricultural Experiment Station

Tomato Disease Endangers State Crop This Season

The Iowa Agricultural Experiment Station reports blossom end rot on tomatoes across Iowa due to soil or weather conditions this year. Not infectious, it roots from extreme moisture or drought, with soil nitrogen affecting severity. Bordeaux mixture applications and thorough watering are recommended if infection has appeared. Groattinger vs Dickens at Lost Island Park Sunday. game at 2130.

Iowa Agricultural Experiment Station Iowa State College Groattinger Dickens Lost Island Park Gamo

Grant Giffen Granted New Trial In Murder Case

Grant Giffen, sentenced to life hard labor for his father’s murder in this city, will receive a new trial. The state supreme court halted the prior ruling, granting a new trial to be heard at the next term beginning September 20. The case drew intense public interest as lawyers clashed and admission to the crowded courtroom became highly contested. Vindicator & Republican.

Grant Giffen Lhe Supreme Court Giffen DeLand Supreme Court Vindicator & Republican

Are You A Chauffeur Law Requires Special License

A new automo bile law provision defines chauffeur as any person who operates an automobile transporting passengers or freight for wages or compensation, including owners and employees. Drivers of hearses ambulances school buses passenger cars trucks and similar conveyances must obtain a license and pay $2.00 at the treasurer’s office or face summons.

Photographer's Air Tour Captures Graettinger and West Bend

Des Moines Register photographer George Yates and Curtiss-Town Aircraft’s C I Sherwood visited Graettinger by air on Thursday. Yates photographed the town from the plane and gathered notes on the gold situation. Earlier, Yates stopped at West Bend to photo the town and grotto, then continued to Milford. He is on an eight week flight across Iowa making images of points of interest for publication in the Sunday Register’s retogravure section.

Graettinger George Yates Des Moines Register Tribbune C. I. Sherwood Curtiss-Town Aircraft Company Fort Dodge Mr. Yates Hoe West Bend Milford State Retogravure Sunday Register

Entertains Farmer Burns in Estherville at Six O’clock Dinner

Farmer Burns and Ben Reeves were hosted at the Orleans hotel by Mr and Mrs R R Allison for a six o'clock dinner last Wednesday in Estherville. Burns and Allison once refereed wrestling in Shenandoah where Allison also served as referee. Reeves, a friend of Burns, hosted him at Graettinger Wednesday night and drove him to Spencer next morning where Burns appeared on the chautauqua platform in the afternoon.

Farmer Burns Estherville Farmer" Burns Ben Reeves Orleans R. R. Allison Mr. Burns Mr. Allison Shenandoah Allison Mr. Burn Mr. Reeves Spancer Burns Chautauqua Vindicator & Republican

Editor-Postmaster Finds Baby on Sidney Doorstep

A curly headed baby about 24 hours old was left on the doorstep of George W. Waterman editor of the Fremont County Herald and Sidney postmaster Thursday. The infant was tucked in a basket and sleeping peacefully. Waterman, father of a grown family, has no clue how the baby arrived or who the parents are.

Bab George W. Waterman Fremont County

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