Rebekah Convention Chooses Graettinger Leader in District
Graettinger won the district convention vote for hosting the next Rebekah gathering. The Emmetsburg meeting drew wide attendance with Groettinger represented by several lodges. Ella Reed was elected president and Edith Grodland secretary. Ila Reed won a degree work contest and a silver spoon prize.
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Graettinger
Rebekah
Emmetsburg
Dicken
Groettinger
Ella Reed
Edith Grodland
Ila Reed
Mary Moraine
England Held Up The Report On Ireland Atrocities
An American mission investigating British army actions in Ireland prepared a report for U S publication but British censorship blocked it. The piece argues the report would reveal a Prussian system and criticizes British propaganda and foreign influence on world news.
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England
Ireland
United States
America
Russia
Power outage notice in Graettinger on Wednesday
Emmetsburg Electric Light reports a Graettinger outage last Wednesday afternoon. The fault occurred when lightning burned two fuses at the local substation. For future outages, notify Mr Thompson or Mr Turner at the central office so crews can locate and fix the problem promptly.
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Thompson
Turner
Pierson Land Office
Main Street
Graettinger
Mr. Pierson
C. H. Raliegh
Floyd Johnson United in Marriage Near Des Moines
Floyd Johnson son of Mr and Mrs George Johnson east of Graettinger recently wed in Des Moines He served in Rainbow division and was severely wounded in the Argonne and remains hospitalized at Fort Des Moines He hopes for full recovery He spent time with his parents about a month ago Graettinger friends extend hearty congratulations Gorton Franklin Frank Herke and Louie Jondahl returned from Camp Dodge Muster out They look well Rev Kluckhon now in Ames runs a taxi business Tom Larson of West Bend met him at Ames Rev Kluckhon formerly published the Graettinger Times at Whittemore Champion and Garner Signal
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Floyd
George Johnson
East of Grachtinger
Des Moines
Rainbow Division
Argonne
Fort Des Moines
Gorton Franklin
Frank Herke
Louie Jondahl
Camp Dodge
Mr. Herke
Gorton
France
Rev. Kluckhon
Ames
E. F. Kluckhon
Graettinger Times
Tom Larson
West Bend
Rev. Kluckhan
Whittemore Champion
Garner
Graettinber
Ringsted bond issue notice flawed. new section to be held
A Ringsted school bond issue of 17 600 is invalid due to wording omissions in the notice of election and ballots. The bonding company's attorney prepared the copy and error occurred. A new section will be held to correct the notice as required by law. Mitchill elected vice president at Des Moines convention of the Town Postmaster association.
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Ringsted
Jed
Mitchill
Postmastern! ‘Association
Des Moines
Emmitsburg Democrat congratulates Dr Hesston on May 20
The Emmitsburg Democrat page notes Dr Hesston receiving many congratulations after a recent event. The Times delayed reporting the item, but now joins local readers in extending best wishes for the occasion and acknowledges the nationwide buzz.
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Emmitsburg
Hesston
Times
P. J. Heaston
Rainy weekend slows corn field work in June
Heavy rains soak the countryside delaying farm labor. A Sunday evening shower dampened field tasks as farmers grow anxious for dry weather. Since Memorial Day, rain has fallen nearly every day with only one dry day until now, Monday, June 16.
Times Change As Town Debates Dry Status And Band News
How Times Do Change a year or so ago Wienw men became thirsty for the beverage and urged for Ceylon to go dry. Ministers in twelve denominations average $2.12 per day. The Graettinger band received five new uniforms and opens outdoor concerts before the moving pictures. Paving failed in Story County but passed in Linn County. Story County first to refuse federal aid. Graettinger had a busy Saturday with many teams and shoppers coming from miles around.
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Wien
Ceylon
Minnesota
New Ceylonia
Commercial Club
Story County
Linn County
Graettinger
Stamps Set to Drop to Two Cents in Late Postage
Eleven days remain until two cent stamps go on sale for later postage. The change is welcomed as three cent stamps were poorly received due to weak popularity. The two cent stamp color pleases buyers and is favored over the prior rate.
The Merchant Who Iz a Worth While Man
The Estherville Vindicator hails a merchant who smiles through ten days of rain as a worthwhile man and a good neighbor for the community.
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Estherville
Silo For Sale in Graettinger Area by Henry Schmit
Classified notices include items for sale, lost and found, estray, and livestock. Henry Schmit offers two silos for sale after moving. other notices list livestock estrays, lost glasses, a watch, and a day mare. Local sellers advertise used cars, garden plants, and land listings in Graettinger Iowa.
French Dry Cleaning Elevates Care for Fine Garments
The cleaning service promises to remove soil from the finest and most delicate clothing without color loss or shrinkage. Advanced methods ensure gentle yet thorough results, preserving fabric quality while maintaining original fit and appearance.
Garment Cleaning Ad Promises Fast Service and Low Prices
An old classified style note offers dry cleaning with prompt service and the lowest prices for first class work. It invites readers to mail in or bring their garments to the shop for cleaning.
Vernon Votes Against Bond Issue Reported
Vernon residents cast 98 votes against a bond issue while the Vernon clerk did not report any negative totals in unofficial returns telephoned to the county seat last week.
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Vernon
Giants Beat Fort Dodge 8 to 4 at Lost Island Park
The Chicago Union Giants defeated Fort Dodge 8 to 4 at Lost Island ball park Sunday. The Giants showed speed for teams in this locality. Estherville beat Sutherland 10 to 6 at Arnolds Park Sunday. Catharville fielded a strong ball team this year.
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Giants
Chicago Union Giants
Fort Dodge
Lost Island Ball Park
Estherville
Sutherland
Arnolds Park
Catharville
The Pleasures of Travel and the Arkansawyer Tale
A.H. Cameron recalls a single journey at age 30 to Torpidville where locals nearly lynched him by mistake. He asserts he has rarely traveled since, preferring to stay in Shagharlee township while joking that future misidentifications might not end as lightly.
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Shagharlee Township
Torpidville
Aineé
Will Speak At Spirit Lake Road Election
H Leslie Wildey of this place will address Dickinson county residents on June 26 regarding the paving proposition. He will speak at Spirit Lake about the county road election and paving plans.
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Spirit Lake
Dickinson County
H. Leslie J Wildey
Local notices from Ayrshire Chronicle readers
Mrs Barnhart visited Osgood on Wednesday while Martin Danrad ended an Emmetsburg outing Saturday evening. Several residents traveled to Emmetsburg for graduation events. Rolland George, a graduate, is her son. Capt J Hession left for Manly and Des Moines. Mrs Hugston joined him later to work with Rock Island. Carrie Meggera and Eleanor Mixes returned from teaching stints in Sioux City and Boone. Dale Emerson, wounded at Chateau Thierry, returns to Cape May hospital with hope for use of his leg. Prof J M Downey of Graceville, Minn, arrives to supervise thirteen teachers after a monitored teaching stint in Texas.
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My. Gilbsugh
Ford
Jensen Auto
Bert Shaver
Ray Hall
Wilson Meat Market
Mia
George
Amos
Rolland George
Victor Peterson
Emmetsburg
Mixes Eleanor
Boone
Nun Mitchell
Seattle
Washington
Dale Emerson
Cape May
New Jersey
Geo. B. Emerson
Graceville
Downey
Ayrshire Chronicle
Local social notes from Estherville area
Mrs Walter Mutyen and Ethel Shef field were callers at the Sandvile home Thursday. Miss Francis Olsen visiting Lilly Sandvng this week. Mrs Henry Hauge on the nick list lately. Mr and Mrs Tom Hampson and children were visitors at Bergum home in Graettinger last Friday. Miss Anna Hauge working at Lawrence Thorson home. Mr and Mrs Henry Jensen of Estherville spent Sunday at Ole Norris home and at the Lake. Mr and Mrs Milo Hausner spent Sunday at Sheffield home. Mr and Mrs Clarence Brown of Estherville spent Sunday at I Sheffield home. Sheffield was an Estherville call ey Friday and Saturday. Mr and Mrs Viggo Jacobson entertaining relatives this week from Tyler Minnesota. Mr and Mrs H H Sandvik entertained Sunday. Mr and Mrs H Holpenon, Miss Lena Baedke spent Sunday with home folks. Olaf Thorson spent Sunday at the Lake. Miss Mable Hauge working at Ernest Spaulding home. Mrs Nels Smith spent Friday in Ruthven. Mrs Lewis Kasack and children spent a few days with her parents at Wiest Band. Miss Rachal Hotte spent a few days at Harry Kelly home. Mr and Mrs Tom Rierson's two sons returned home from camp. One son saw hard fighting in France. Walter Smith returned home from overseas. We are glad so many boys are coming back. Alma and Oneal Lande spent Sunday with friends Hans and Rachel Holte. Ethel Sheffield spent Tugaday afternoon at Tom Hampson home.
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Walter Mutyen
Ethel Sheffield
Sandvile
Francis Olsen
Lilly Sandvng
Henry Hauge
Nick
Tom Hampson
Bergum
Graettinger
Anna Hauge
Lawrence Thorson
Henry Jensen
Estherville
Ole Norris
Milo Hausner
Sheffield
Clarence Brown
I. Sheffield
Estherville Calley
Viggo Jacobson
Tyler
Minnesota
H. H. Sandvik
H. Holpenon
Lena Baedke
Olaf Thorson
Mable Hauge
Ernest Spaulding
Nels Smith
Ruthven
Lewis Kasack
Wiest
Rachal Hotte
Harry Kelly
Tom Rierson
France
Walter Smith
Alma
Oneal Lande
Hans
Rachel Holte
Tugaday
Return of three Wallingford soldiers from France
Three Wallingford soldiers Ola Ressell John Johnson and Albert Trefford returned home from Camp Dodge. They arrived Sunday morning June 8 in a casted state and were welcomed back by the community as part of the homecoming items.
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Wallingford
France
Ola
Ressell
John Johnson
Abert
Trefford
Dodge
Community Notes and Visitors Reach Surrounding Towns
Miss Stena Nelson was a passenger to Gracttinger returning in the evening Mrs Misener came down from Es therville Thursday evening Art Amdahl and Archie Keith were passengers south Thursday evening Ole Ressell visits Wisconsin friends Gus Morklin and son Mervin left for Jordan Minnesota to see Mrs Morklin who is in hospital she is improving Lover Egertson visits from Estherville just back from Camp Pike Mrs Mary Grodland was at Esther ville Saturday Mrs W H Himebough spent Saturday with Mrs Jas Anderson The Chautauqua had fair representation despite bad weather Gus Merklin returned from Jordan with Mrs Merkin who is improving Chris Anderson J H Morrice and N Osher left for a state shoot at Mason City Mrs J E Wee and baby came from Estherville Monday
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George
Stena Nelson
Gracttinger
Misener
Estherville
Art Amdahl
Archie Keith
Ole Ressell
Wisconsin
Gus Morklin
Mervin
Jordan
Minnesota
Camp Pike
Mary Grodland
W. H. Himebough
Jas. Anderson
Httleburg
Gus Merklin
Merkin
Chris Anderson
J. H. Morrice
N. ©. Osher
Mason City
J. E
Wee
Baby
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Ralph Tax
Provident Stock Remedy Company
E. E. Green
Lutheran Church
Buick
Times Office
P. G. Johnson Store
J. J. Kelly
Towa
Lewis
Lippold
Penn, Tf
A. H. Cameron
Lout Island News
Pierson Land Agency
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