Cream Stealers Active West Of Town
Cream stealers operate west of town stealing cream from Gerald Thoreson A J Bonstead and John Rathman totaling about 16 dollars worth. Two men in a large car were seen near Graettinger throwing away Thoreson’s cream can and were suspected to be same parties seen earlier. Local reports note further cream thefts from Henry Hauge and Theo dora Knutson and the Fred Spies farm renter as authorities warn of a two young men age 21 to 24 in a big car.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Graettinger
Gerald Thoreson
A. J. Bonstead
John Rathman
Thoreson
Rathman
Bonatead
Henry Hauge
Theodora Knutson
Fred Spies
Home Ownership Through Labor and Unity
A man may own his home if he tears down a family of bricklayers carpenters and plasterers, asserting ownership through force. The remark frames property as conquest by eliminating skilled workers.
Married At Sheffield Jane LeValley and Julius Thompson United
Julius Thompson of Spencer and Esther Louise LeValley were married at Sheffield Iowa on Sunday June lat. They will reside in Spencer where Thompson works for Standard Oil. He is a Graattinger native and nephew of Charley Jensen. A large plate glass window at Myhre barber shop was broken by a stone tossed from a passing car. About $100 loss. First Holy Communion class to be held next Sunday at the Catholic church with Mass at 8:30 am and regular services at 7:30 and 9:30 am.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hand's Park
Fairmont
Minnesota
Fairmont Band
Gilkerson
Union Giants
Sherburne
New York Giants
Deano
Sheffield
Iowa
Julius Thompson
Spencer
Esther Louise LeValley
Standard Oil Company
Thompson
Charley Jensen
Graattinger
Myhre
Emmetaburg
Elsenbast farm on the Palo Alto scene praised for progress
The Times reporter visits B Elsenbast and sons Frank and Carl at their Palo Alto farm praising the dairy and livestock operations. A 40 by 60 barn built five years ago cost 3600, with a concrete platform and water tank. They plan a modern hog house, and the family is described as progressive and industrious. The piece notes the watch dog, dry cattle footing, and future farming prospects amid low farm mood. Raspberry tips urge timely pruning for next year.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Elsenbast
Times
B.elsenbast
Mr. Elsenbast
Frank
Carl
Elgenbast
Palo Alto
Elsenbaat
Cabbage listed as health food in Iowa State College advice
Home economics authorities at Iowa State College praise raw cabbage and its vitamin content as a health food. They note cooking methods that reduce odor, recommending quick cooking with the kettle uncovered to avoid strong scents.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Iowa State College
Wilting Potatoes Not a Disease Early Warmth Causes Wilt
Gardeners need not fear early season potato vine wilting. Agricultural extension specialists at Iowa State College explain that tender vines wilt when suddenly exposed to warm sun and do not indicate disease. The injury is temporary and no long term harm results.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Iowa State College
Gasoline War Triggers Two Cent Drop Across Areas
Gasoline fell two cents a gallon in Graettinger on Tuesday with station prices at 18 cents and tank wagon at 16 cents reflecting a price war. Omaha stations posted 18 cents while wholesale cost sits a little over 12 cents laid down at the warehouse. Independent dealers claim US consumption runs four gallons per three pumped, suggesting prices may stay high.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Graettinger
Minngata
Omaha
United States
Stella Birkland and A W Soeth wed in Estherville ceremony
Stella Birkland daughter of Mrs J L Birkland and Archie W Booth of Iowa City married Tuesday June 10 at the Lutheran parsonage Estherville. Rev Berge officiated. Attendants were Eunice and Mattia Birkland. After a wedding dinner at the bride’s mother’s home the couple departed for a honeymoon and will reside in Iowa City. The bride, a Graettinger native educated at public schools Drake University and a teacher at Hazelton, is praised for grace and character. The groom is the son of Mr and Mrs M L Soeth of Wallingford and holds a Ford Motor Company position.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Archie W. Booth
Iowa City
M. L. Soeth
Wallingford
Misa Stella Birkland
J. L. Birkland
Estherville
Berge
Eunice
Mattia Birkland
Shea
Palo Alto
Lowst
Guy
Times
Griettinger Market Reports
The report notes market activity on Thursday, June 12, 1924, with focus on local commerce and prices. The text mentions neighbor women and testimony as immaterial, reflecting a brief civic note within the market column.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Griettinger
Weather notes cite heavy rain boosting crops
A soaked weekend followed by a warming trend improves prospects for crops. May and June were cold, but corn looks promising and may reach knee-high by the Fourth. A bit more warm weather could accelerate growth and bolster grain prospects.
Collision Near Robbing Avenue In County 51 Area
A county 51 car collided with a Ford coupe driven by Miss Gertrude Thorvall and Miss Jane Young of Emmetsburg. Thorvall was turning into the center parking when the other vehicle tried to pass. The coupe’s fender was twisted. the car sustained no other damage. The other driver left town after clearing the wreck.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Gertrude Thorvall
Jane Young
Emmetsburg
iMiss Thornvall
Jan
Schurmann Sells Sella Theatre Business to Graettinger Opera House
The first of the week F E Schurmann disposed of motion picture machines and business to Graettinger Opera House Company. The transfer will be made this week. The business had been jointly owned by Schurmann and Show for years and was formerly owned by John Paulsen. The Opera House Company will operate the business hereafter.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
F. E. Schurmann
Graettinger Opera House Company
Messrs. Schurmann & Show
John Paulsen
Opera House Company
Also Mentioned on This Page
Cleveland
Coolidge
Kenyon
Congressman Dickinson
Dickinson
Waa
Martin Olson
Minneapolis
Otto Olson
Fred Raleigh
Mobdrehead
Hartwick Raleigh
Blooming Prairie
O. H. Raleigh
Graottinger
the Farmers & Mar
Chants State Bank
Grabthnger
Horticultural Extension
Town State College
Lutheran Church
L. J. Dickinson
County Farm Bureau
Farm Bureau
Bankers’ State Convention
Mason City
First National Bank
Farmers & Merchants State Bank
Stella Birkland
A. W. Soeth
Sella Theatre Business
Sound Investment
U. S
Federal Reserve Bank, Chica
This is just the beginning! Our collection holds over 300 years of history, including rare newspapers, obituaries, marriage records, birth records, and so much more—most of which you won’t find anywhere else!