Agnes Jackman Rites Mark Quiet Community Loss
Agnes Jackman of Graettinger died after a long illness tied to a Mayo Clinic operation and a later pneumonia. Funeral services were held Monday at the Catholic church with Father Kelly officiating and a large procession. She was born June 24, 1887, studied music in Munich, married John Jackman in 1916, and survived by her parents, a sister Elizabeth and brothers Charles and Adolph. The town mourns the loss of a devoted daughter, sister, and friend.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Father Kelly
Father McNerney
Emmetsburg
Father Smith
Ayrshire
Father Conway
Estherville
W. J. Dunigan
Father Cen
Jong
Vy ‘L
Connor
M. Wei
Agnes Jackman
Agnes Spies
Graettinger
Minneapolis
Munich
Germany
John Jackman
Jackman
Armstrong
J. A. Spies
Elizabeth
Charles
Adolph
Card Of Thanks for Kindness After Illness and Death
We thank all for kindness and thoughtfulness during the recent illness and death of our dear departed daughter and sister. We extend our thanks for the beautiful floral gifts from Mr. and Mrs. J. A. Spies and family.
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J. A. Spies
McColloch Horse and Wagon Closing Out Sale at Graettinger
Harry McColloch will hold an entire closing out sale at the Graettinger sale yards Saturday, March 7. He lists 18 head of horses and mules, some wagons and harness, and two house wagons mounted on trucks. The wagons can be converted to chicken houses or hog houses, with trucks usable for hay wagons. A. C. Jacobsen will sell four head of choice milch cows at the sale.
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Harry McColloch
Graettinger
Wagr
A. C. Jacobsen
H. A. Lura
H.A. Lura
Grachtinger
Fay
Community Club entertains Legion in Graettinger hall
Graettinger Community Club hosts American Legion boys and guests at Woodraen hall with cards smokes and eats. Vincent Kelly presides as toastmaster. Emmetsburg Glee Club entertains with songs. Dr McTigue urges community pride and cooperation. Legion boys express support for local development. Banquet features songs and remarks as in prior Legion smoker. Dissolution Sale and livestock auctions announced for March 10 near Ringsted and Emmetsburg with cattle hogs hay brood sows and horses listed.
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Gracttinger
American Legion
Woodraen Hall
Vincent Kelly
Farmers & Merchants State Bank
Emmetsburgs Glee Club
Me'ligue
Larson, Scott
Graettinger Market Report Drafts Corn and Oats Prices
Market notes from Graettinger show corn and oats price indications with figures and items cited in shorthand. Trade mentions include 8100 corn and referenced regional varieties, alongside hog and beef mentions, reflecting a brief commodity snapshot.
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Graettinger Market
Shane
Two Real Estate Deals During Past Week
Two real estate deals were made this past week. Robert Elsen bast bought 116 acres near Arm strong at 130 dollars per acre with new buildings and prime land. Robert and Alfred Shaansen bought 200 acres north of Grachtinger for 50 dollars per acre, west of the L L Paulsen place, no improvements, mortgage driven price. Albert Luke auction Monday March 9 with lunch, horses cattle hogs machinery tools. Osgood Market Day Sale Tuesday for any goods offered by auctioneers.
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Robert Elsenbast
Albert Luke
US Society Meeting At Miss George Pris Home
A US society will meet at the home of Miss Helen George Pris on Friday evening March 6. Other notes mention John Kathman who suffered a badly fractured wrist in a Tuesday evening car incident involving a Ford. The injury severity is described as greater than typical for such accidents.
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U. S
Helen George Prisday
John Kathman
Ovaniking
Ford
Mi Kath
The Rock Island payroll and purchases in 1924
In 1924 the Rock Island spent 59,918,729 on wages and 19,380,829 on supplies. Payments and purchases occurred across fourteen Midwestern states with Illinois payroll at 17,410,568 and Iowa at 19,922,104. Iowa ranked second in Rock Island business, followed by Kansas and Oklahoma.
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Rock Island
Illinois
Iowa
Kansas
Oklahoma
Speech Of Interest To Corn Growers In Emmetsburg
A speech of interest to corn growers will be delivered at Emmetsburg at 2 p m on Saturday March 7 by Mr Rickeson of Webster City president of the Corn Growers Association. Mr Vaughn of Fort Dodge will also give a talk. The speakers have a real message for farmers and business men.
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Emmetsburg
Rickeson
Webster City
Corn Growers’ Association
Vaughn
Fort Dodge
Deacon Dubbs Friday Evening at Susie School Play
A home talent play Deacon Dubbs will be staged at the Susie School Friday evening March 6 with a basket social to follow. Miss Mamie Thompson teaches the program and an open invitation is extended to all to attend.
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Deacon Dubbs
Susi
Mamie Thompson
Infant Son of Knutsons Mourned in Fallow
Mr and Mrs R S Knutson of Fallow mourn the death of their infant son aged two weeks. He passed away Monday and the funeral was held Tuesday afternoon. The Knutsons express the sincere sympathy of their many friends in their loss.
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R. S. Knutson
Fallow
Mrs. Knutson
Economy Club Meets March 12 at Mrs Murphy Home
The Economy club will meet on Thursday March 12 starting at 10 o'clock at the home of Mrs M L Murphy. The lesson Saving Time will be given. Bring a covered dish for dinner. Everybody invited. Rita Mahan Secretary.
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M. L. Murphy
Rita Mahan
District basketball tournament at Emmetsburg this weekend
A district basketball tournament will be held in Emmetsburg on Friday and Saturday this week. Teams include Estherville Ringsted Emmetsburg Ruthven Mallard and several other high schools.
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Simmetsburg
Estherville
Ringsted
Emmetsburg
Ruthven
Mallard
Fifty Fifty School Play Slated for Third Week in March
The school postpones the play Fifty Fifty to the third week in March due to declamatory contests. Dorothy Myhre and Marjorie Johnson, representing Graettinger in the county contest, are in the cast alongside Bitty-Fifty.
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Dorothy Myhre
Marjorie Johnson
Grachtinger
Graettinger trio shines in state declam contest
Graettinger High School declamatory team wins two firsts and a second at the first state round in Cylinder. Barbara Thorson took first in Oratorical, Dorothy Myhre first in Dramatic, Marjorie Johnson second in Humorous. Thorson and Myhre advance to the next state round. county meet at Ruthven looms.
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Graettinger High School
Cylinder
Rodman
West Bend
Graettinger
Barbara Thorson
Dorothy Myhre
Marjorie Johnson
Thorson
Myhre
Palo Alto
Ruthven
Ruthven Independents Win Ruthven Tournament Title
The Ruthven quintette won the independent tournament at Ruthven Friday and Saturday. The opener against Graettinger Friday night was a key contest, with Ruthven defeating Graettinger 25 to 20. Numerous engaging games followed over the two days.
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Ruthven Quintette
Ruthven
Graettinger
West Bend Wins Little Nine Tournament Again
West Bend High School captured the Little Nine tournament last week, marking a third consecutive victory and keeping the cup. Palo Alto defeated Dows 18 to 9 in the first game, Clarion 24 to 15 in the semifinals, and Rode 13 to win the finals. Great ingers fans extend congratulations.
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West Bend High School
West Bend
Palo Alto
Dows
Clarion
Graet~ Tinger
Social Home Club Meeting at Lost Island Chapel
The Social Home club plans a gathering at Lost Island church Chapel on March 138. Mrs. Carrie Christiansen will discuss landscaping topics. The note clarifies that the event is not scheduled for next winter and is planned for the present season.
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Lost Island Church Chapel
Carrie Christiansen
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