Pioneer Matron Mrs Christ Larson Rites Held
Mrs Christ Larson, longtime Graettinger resident, died suddenly at home after heart symptoms early Monday following two years of ill health. Funeral services were held at Ongollock residence and St Pauls Lutheran Church with large attendance. burial at South Walnut Cemetery. Survived by children, grandchildren, and stepchildren, reflecting a life of pioneer endurance and devotion to family and faith.
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Christ Larson
Ong Ollock
St. Paul's Lutheran Church
South Walnut Cemetery
L. ©. Larsen
C. C. Larsen
P. Duhn
A M. Hermansen
L. P. C. Larsen
L. L. Paulsen
Louis Christiansen
Hans Westergard
Stina Gleson
Ole Nielsen
Elsie Marie Nielsen
Toutgup
Synderholm
Sogn Aalborg
Denmark
Niels Jensen
Graettinger
Ard
I. T. Jacobsen
Jens Jensen
Maren Jensen
Gyrnettinger
Marie Thompson
Spencer
Chis Jensen
Andrew Hermansen
John Nelson
L. C. Larsen
Chris Larsen
Larsen
Grim Reaper
Broad Atlantic
America
Land of Opportunity
Jensen
Larson
Graettinger Market Report June 27 1920 Poultry notes
Market summary lists corneee outs and heavy roosters with brief price or quality notes. Corneee outs and Heng Leghorn hens appear in the report along with heavy roosters and related trade terms. The item reflects a local market snapshot from Graettinger on Thursday June 27 1920.
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Graettinger
Leghorn
Bnc Bie
Local Tennis Team Dominates Rinjraterd Net Men 4–0
Tet by Quinten Jensen’s Griet- Unger team trounced the Ringsted squad 4 to 0 last Sunday. Jensen led with a 6-2 6-1 win over Ralph Andersen, while Holger Geil and Jonsen beat Arnold Bronnickson 6-0 6-4. The Graettinger duo won 6-1 6-1, and Graettinger/Al Graettinger edged Berton Peterson and H. B. Michals 6-4 2-6 10-8. The match featured a dramatic No 2 doubles comeback 2-6 6-3 10-8. Next Sunday Graettinger faces Estherville at Estherville. The Sweet Shows concluded a three night stand in Graettinger with strong audiences and plans for Emmetsburg engagements.
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Quinten Jensen
Griet- Unger
Rinjraterd
Craettinger Brothers
Josh
Anderson
Brownickson
Jensen
Gell
Ralph Andersen
Bel
Nolger Gell
Bronnickson
Ringsted
Graettinger
Estherville
Ralph Anderson
Holger Geil
Arnold Bronnickson
Jonsen
Geil
R. Graettinger
al Graettinger
Berton Peterson
H. BE. Michals
A. A. Axelton Displays Mysterious Gift Box Art
A. A. Axelton of Gynseitinger, an inventor and artist, completed a small box praised for artistic beauty and puzzle like features. It can be locked without a real lock and is pitched as a safe for valuables. The display piece is said to be a personal gift for J. A. Spies, a friend of Axelton for about thirty years.
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A. A. Axelton
Gynseitinger
Axelton
J. A. Spies
Mr. Axelton
New Manager At White Service Station
Elmer Metner named manager of the White Service station at Sraettinger succeeding Carl Gisenbast who resigns to become assistant manager at Quaker Outs Co. The Times urges readers to prepare for the Fourth of July with this week’s display ads featuring bargains in groceries and wearing apparel.
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White Service
Elmer Metner
Sraettinger
Carl Gisenbast
Quaker Outs Co
Limos
Suceers
Times Extends Sympathy to the Bereaved Family
The Times offers heartfelt condolences to the sorrowing son and daughters and to all other relatives, expressing sincere sympathy during their loss.
Card of Thanks
We thank neighbors and friends for kindness and help during the illness and death of our beloved mother. Thanks for the floral gifts. Mrs. Niels Jensen, Mrs. Jena Thompson and Mr. and Mrs. Charley Jensen and families.
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Mra
Niels Jensen
Jena Thompson
Charley Jensen
Bert Turneaure Dies in Minneapolis Hospital
Bert Turneaure, grandson of Mrs. Turneaure of this city, died Tuesday evening in General hospital Minneapolis after illness. Remains will be shipped to Graettinger and reach Friday evening. Interment at Arnold Park cemetery. His other relative, once of Graettinger, now resides in Des Moines. Further details not available this week. Sharp Cabin Seized For Debt in Ardolds Park case. Wraser v Sharp et al seeks foreclosure on Gardner log cabin, an historic lake area site. Amount involved slightly over $2,000. The late Abbie Gardner Sharp, survivor of the Spirit Lake massacre, built the cabin at the site where her parents were murdered and she was captive.
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General Hospital
Minneapolis
Graeniver
Arnolds Parks
Turneaure
Graettinger
Arnaldy Park
Turnenure
Des Moines
Swea City Herald
The Cost Of Automobiles In The United States
The article estimates the annual cost of automobiles at fourteen billion dollars with breakdowns for new cars nine point eight three billion, gasoline two point eight seven, tires and parts two billion, roads and streets one point six billion, garage and service charges one point oh one five, and tolerance tires permits and loans ninety five million. It asks what condition the country would be in if autos did not exist or vanished tomorrow.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
United States
Traffic Patrols Expanded In Minnesota
Ray Shortt of Mankato says Minnesota will deploy two motorcycle patrolmen in each of the 16 congressional districts, totaling 85 officers with three at large. They will ride motor cycles or cars as needed and focus solely on enforcing traffic laws and rounding up violators.
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Minnesota
Ray Shortt
Mankato
Four Days On Return Trip To Los Angeles
A card from Mrs. L. M. Muertz reports she and her husband reached Los Angeles Sunday night after leaving LaMars Thursday morning. They paused seven hours at Needles due to desert heat where the thermometer read 118 degrees.
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Los Angeles
L. M. Muertz
LaMars
Needles
Kitten Ball Draws Crowds in Graettinger
Kitten ball games draw strong crowds in Graettinger with well attended events. North Side versus South Side matchups seem unbalanced as Bill Roepa’s aggregation appears stronger than George Prick’s. Saturday night Haul shows at Hawkeye theatre headline His Last Haul and Fooling Caaper amid light comedy and local interest.
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Graettinger
Bill” Roepa
George Prick
Tha Hawkeya Theatre
Lawn Social Planned by Norwegian Lutheran Ladies
The Norwegian Lutheran Ladies' Aid Society invites all to a lawn party on Hawkeye lawn this Saturday, June 20. Members announce a cordial invitation and hope for broad attendance.
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Norwegian Lutheran Ladies’ Ald Sociaty
Hawkeye
Decker Truck Driver Killed In Highway Crash
Mason City motorist Charles Buchanan of Decker Packing Co. died after a heavy loaded truck swerved and struck a tree along the A Y P highway near Crippen corner Friday at five in the morning. He was found dead after being unable to reach a nearby farm house and died before reaching Emmetsburg. Buchanan, about 24, married and with seven years driving experience, was reportedly a careful driver. memory of him being a popular, respected figure. Decker fleet trucks travel from Mason City at midnight, and the crash may have occurred when he nodded off. The body was returned to his wife and child, with local business friends expressing sorrow.
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Charles Buchanan
Mason City
Decker Packing Co
Crippen Corner
Eh Buchanan
Decker Fleet
Shea
Emmetsburg
Decker Company
Buchanan
Tocal
Cars Sold And Travel Deals From Jensen Auto Co
Jensen Auto Co reports multiple vehicle sales including a Chevrolet coach to Howard Mason and a Chevrolet Landau sedan to Olaf Rierson Durant and more. The Rock Inland company offers a $10 round trip excursion rate to Chicago with half fare for children, for July travel with agent Hobawall Graptlinger for details.
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Jensen Auto Co
Howard Mason
Tred Grachtinger
Olaf Rierson
Clemmenagen & Masters
O. C. Olson
Bili Anderson
J. C. &. Andersen
P. J. Paulsen
Ben F. Reeves
East
Graetlinger
Chicago
Rock Inland Company
Chisage
Hobawall
Graptinger
Summer School Held by Judge Coyle at Humboldt Home
Judge Coyle of Humboldt will hold a summer school at his home. Courses in law language and music will be taught with no tuition charge. The class will be opened for the convenience of students.
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Coyle
Humboldt
Mrs A Henningsen Buys P J McCarty Residence
Mrs A Henningsen of west of Grachtinger has purchased the P J McCarty residence and quarter block in this city. She will take possession the first of December and move with her son. The McCarty family will occupy the old house until fall, while Mrs Henningsen and her son relocate in December or January.
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Bas
P. J. McCarty
A. Henningsen
P. J. Bession
Max Baumgartner
McCarty
Poultry Culling Service Offered by Palo Alto County Farm Bureau
The Palo Alto County Farm Bureau resumes its culling service for poultry owners with a two man crew led by Deane Pendarvis. Last year they handled nearly 20 000 birds in the county. A 2 percent Farm Bureau member fee per bird, and a higher per bird charge for non members apply. Farmers should contact bureau officers with farm location bird count and desired service date. The practice aims to improve egg production by removing non laying or underperforming hens as egg prices rise.
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Barm Bureau
Palo Alto County Farm Bureau
Deane Pendarvis
Farm Bureau
Asa
Young Men Start Motor Trip to Black Hills and Yellowstone
Frank Mahan and Leo Thompson began an early Tuesday motor journey to the Black Hills and Yellowstone Park. They plan to return via the Dakotas where they anticipate work during harvest and threshing seasons. The trip is described as a very exciting outing.
Local Boys Own Fine New Plane Of Late Design
A. E. Jensen and partners bought a Waco No. 10 from Midwest Airways. Jensen piloted to Graettinger after training, claiming ten miles per gallon with a 35 gallon tank. The group plans air tours, with flights from Riverside church area and to Emmetsburg for ads, noting licenses and safety. Dr. Griffith in Estherville also owns a similar biplane.
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A. E. Jensen
Waterloo
Guilford Osher
Byron Rolfson
Mid-west
Alveways Corporation
Jeuxen
Graettinger
Jensen
Waco
Riverside Church
Wallingford
Bammetsburg
Emmetsburg
Griffith
Estherville
Spirit of Gradtinver flies over Emmetsburg for tours
The Spirit of Graettin ger operated at Emmetsburg Sunday giving fifteen minute flights for $2.50. Two passengers per ride. The county seat kept the pilot busy until about seven o'clock in the evening. The new plane impressed residents with its graceful flight and easy handling by an experienced pilot.
Accident Near Arnolds Park Causes Wheel Loss
An auto accident between Arnolds Park and Spencer Sunday night left two vehicles, a large sedan and a Ford coupe, with wheels lost in a wheel-lock incident. The sedan driver argued the right of way was his, while the Ford driver claimed the other car struck first. The sheriff was called to determine responsibility.
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Arnolds Park
Spencer
Ford
Ideal Sunday Weather Delights Many Activities
Sunday offered perfect weather for flying motoring swimming boating and prayer with clear skies and light winds. The day drew people outdoors to enjoy outdoor activities and travel on favorable conditions across the area.
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Palo
Geo, D. Sweet. Co
Graattinger
Reglers
Times
Sweet
Emmeteburgy
Phuraday
Graetiinger
Bert Turneaure
Decker
Lenos
Terril
George Grow
Worril Record
Grow
Mametsburg Democrat
Terri
Jolson
Hollywood
al Jolson
Grand Theatre
Betty Bronson
Josephine Dunn
Arthur Housman
Edward Martiness
David Lee
Reed Howes
Robert Emmet O'Connor
C. Graham
Leslie Barrows
Chas, Christianson
Lost Island
South Walnut Church
Ladies’ Ald Society
ste.Noeighbors
Eda
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