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Newspaper
Graettinger Times
Location
Graettinger, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Jul 30, 1925
Page
8
The Graettinger Times lists John J. Sullivan as publisher and notes the newspaper is entered at the Graettinger post office as second class mail matter. Subscription rates are shown for yearly and six month periods with prices reflecting the era.
The piece critiques guarantees for tad ura and chautauqua ventures, arguing the infant industry justification fails as centuries of public funding have not yielded self sufficiency. It questions reliance on lectures and concerts to uplift communities, noting local efforts like Radcliffe Iowa show success without external bureaus. It condemns coercive rhetoric that pressures citizens to accept managers’ picks and timing.
Silas Knutson, of Armstrong, reported tools and two binders stolen one night during harvest. The binder canvas and all tools vanished, with an estimated loss near 50 dollars. No suspects listed.
Mr and Mrs Oscar Thompson and their family moved to Canton South Dakota last week to establish a new home. Mr Thompson has secured a barber shop job there after previously running U R Next barber shop in Graettinger for a year or two before selling to Bartleman Wilson. The family leaves many local friends wishing them success in the new location.
A Dolliver boy aged about four slept in his father's oat field when a binder struck him. He suffered a deep cut between the knee and thigh requiring twelve stitches. He went to the field with his father, who later realized the child was missing and found him injured.
The Chautauqua deficit stayed small at only 96 dollars short of expenses, seen as good since the event occurred during harvest when locals are busy. Each guarantor faced a 4 dollar assessment, but the two ladies in charge secured enough guarantors for another Chautauqua next year. Medicine Hat, Canada is noted as the coldest place in the western hemisphere yet benefits from cheap natural gas that lights streets 24 hours a day, reducing reliance on labor and eliminating outages.
Mrs Dan O Neill of Fort Dodge Iowa thanks relatives and friends for kindness and thoughts during her affliction and expresses sincere appreciation in a brief card noting the visits and support.
The Emmetsburg school census reveals an 814 percent rise from last year with a total of 804 students, evenly split by gender at 401 boys and 403 girls. A compulsory attendance list includes 411 pupils. Wright County sighted lower interest rates on time deposits from 5 to 4 percent, while banks report ample coin and minimal loan demand. Royal Lumber forecasts abundant hard coal this fall with prices between 18.50 and 19 dollars per unit.
We thank all willing workers who assisted in extinguishing the fire at our home and farm place Saturday. Franz Swanson and Louis Christiansen express gratitude for the aid received.
The Emmets burg hotel stock sale reached $20,000 last evening and is expected to hit the $100,000 target today indicating strong local support for the venture.
Sunday school attended by 46 on July 5 collecting 1.82, 62 on July 12 with 2.17, 67 on July 19 with 2.14, and 64 on July 26 with 1.07. Sunday classes held each week at 9 30 a.m. Hoping Young Peoples League to meet at J H Nielstern home Friday July 31 at o o clock p m. Cordial invitation extended to all.
Various church notes list services in Norwegian German and Danish language congregations next Sunday with timings 11 00 a m and 2 40 p m plus Sunday school times 9 30 9 45 catechumens meeting vacation Bible school and upcoming meetings and hostesses inviting all to attend.
Rain stopped the Graettinger Wallingford game Sunday after noon with four innings played and Wallingford ahead 7 to 4. Graettinger pitchers Ericsohn and Spies Jr. faced Norman Osch er behind the plate. Ladies Diamond Ball practice game Monday on Rob bins Avenue saw the south side win 18 to 16 with Nesselroid and Pierson behind the north and Thompson and Anderson behind the south.
Last evening the Giants and the Specials played seven innings tied at 18 after darkness halted the game. The Giants erased a six run deficit in the bottom of the seventh led by pitcher Reeves and catcher Jones for the Specials and Ericson and Swift for the Giants.
Free removal of dead animals within 25 miles of our plant. If you have a dead hog cow or horse call us.
A correction clarifies last week’s Times report on a pickup game, noting it was a regular game awarding a win to the Specials and a loss for the Doughboys. Results include Specialettes 21 Doughgirls 18, single men 12 married men 7, and Carney team 8 Emmetsburg twip 5 at the Farm Bureau picnic.
A real baseball game promises to be the season’s toughest as the Royal Giants meet Wells Minnesota at Hand's Park next Sunday. The Giants won 8 to 6 over Sioux Falls last Sunday while Wells has defeated Albert Lea Mankato and Glue Barth and beat the Royals 8 to 6. An extra dance attraction, Hunt's Travelty Orchestra of Chicago, will perform Sunday afternoon and evening.
The Doughgirls, age 25, beat the Specialettes 26 to 7 in a Friday game at the Royal Lumber Company diamond. Marie Thompson pitched for the Doughgirls with Grace Andersen catching, joined by Maymee Thompson Anna Nolan Kath leen Hendricks Marjorie Pierson and Avanelle McNew. Ella Nesselreid started for the Specialettes with Linda Spies as catcher, and teammates Genevieve Gammon Clara Suss Pearl Noble Mary Reidy and Pearl Jensen.
The Battlers defeated the Doughboys 16 to 4 as the Doughboys struggled with poor support and errors. John Reidy replaced Emmet Lamben at center field and played well. Alfred Berdin hit a liner through center.
Calvin Gammon and Viggo Jacobsen each tripled for the Battlers as Raepe and Berdin toed the mound for the Doughboys. Graettinger defeated Ruthven Sunday in a 12 to bi game marked by a tie after five innings and a hard late rally. Raepe pitched strongly with Joe Swift as his catcher, while Gammon’s four-base hit with two aboard highlighted the clash.
Sunday’s match on a 60 foot base diamond ended Pocahontas defeating Mik Lake 16 to 1. The Grueltinger team had earlier played on a 45 foot base field. Residents from Graettinger enjoyed a pleasant day of travel and the outing drew many locals. Game details show Ruthver and Grardlinger among scoring players.
Franklin Wolgamot proprietor of City Shoe Shop advertises quick maintenance and patching services for shoes, promising comfort after a brief oiling with Leather Life product. The copy emphasizes fast service and easy care for worn footwear.
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