Graettinger Takes Third in County Declam at Cylider
At the county declamatory contest in Cylider, Cylinder won first place, Emmetsburg second, Graettinger third, West Bend fourth, and Ruthven fifth. Cylinder claimed two firsts and ten points, Emmetsburg eight points, Graettinger six, West Bend five, and Ruthven four. The winning school gains possession of the traveling cup. Emmetsburg gains permanent possession of the pennant for second. Graettinger was represented by Merle Grodland, Marjorie Noble, and Loretta Swift. The state tryouts move to Ruthven next Monday, March 18, with Noble and Swift representing Graettinger.
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Cylider
Cylinder
Emetsburg
Graettinger
West Bend
Ruthven
Emmetsburg
Tso
Grachtinger
Merle Grodland
Marjorie Noble
Loretta Swift
Corn marketing view shifts on hold or sell decision
Agricultural economist G S Shepherd of Tawa State College argues it is wiser to sell corn now at current prices rather than hold for next summer. He cites factors including higher pork and pig crop declines, reduced hogs on farms, and small European and Argentine crops, suggesting current price levels may not justify waiting.
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G. 5
Shepherd
Tawa State College
Iowa
Ames
Shephard
Chicago
United States Department In Agriculture
Manly
United States
Europe
Market report hints corn storage not profitable this summer
Graettinger market notes on hogs Leghorns and spring Bay figures show prices more than ten cents above average. Mr Shephers concludes storing corn until summer this year is unlikely to pay if current prices hold.
START BABY CHICKS RIGHT Brooder Stove Advisable For March Hatches
Town State College poultrymen advise careful setup for early chicks. Keep in dark box from incubator to hover, maintain temperature in a warm room with air openings. Feed on day two, avoid overcrowding, reject weak chicks, and use peat litter or clean sand for bedding.
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Town State College
Girl Reflects on Inheritance and Beauty Amid Family Tounts
A girl recalls her father who runs a drug store and notes a man’s potential to inherit beauty. The reminiscence hints at family ties, social expectations, and the value placed on appearance in their community.
Market Day Sale Date Change For Grachtinger Market
The Grachtinger market day sale has been moved from March 16 to March 28 to allow extra time for condition. Sellers of live stock or machinery should note the new date. Full sale details appear in this week's Timer display ad.
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Hve
PTA Debate Set For Next Tuesday On School Gym Plans
The annual PTA sponsored debate occurs next Tuesday evening March 18. The question asks whether Graettinger needs a new gymnasium to be built in 1920. Affirmative team members are Alfred Simonson T A Dunmire and C W Stevenson. Negative team includes 16 0 H Raleigh 0 ft Gardner and Rey Fremont Maul.
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Graettinger
Alfred Simonson
T. A. Dunmire
C. W. Stevenson
H. Raleigh
Ft. Gardner and Rey
Fremont Maul
Big Live Stock Meeting Here Tuesday Night
Preparations are complete for a big live stock meeting to be held Tuesday night at the Hawkeye Theatre in Graettinger. The event, sponsored by the local shipping association officers, invites all farmers involved in hops marketing. Speakers Sam H. Thompson of the Extension Service and Knute Espe of the State Shippers will discuss Hog Outlook, Market Analysis, and related issues including track buying and price challenges to co operatives. A similar session is planned at Emmetaburg at 1 PM. An auction sale follows next Thursday in Graettinger with Otto Appel and A. J. Dohaxon selling cattle, pigs, horses, and machinery.
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Hawkeye Theatre
Graettinger Tuesaday
Shipping Association
Sam HH. Thompson
Extension Service
Knute Espe
State Shippers Association
Graeltinger
Emmetaburg
Court House
Graettinger
Otto Appel
A. J. Dohaxon
Grachtinger
Mr. Appel
Johnson
Light Turnout in Graettinger School Election
A light vote was cast in Graettinger Monday for the school board. Elected directors were A. H. Henningsen with 9 votes and D. B. McCarty with 60. Outgoing members Dr. Th. Naas and Henry Hansen withdrew. Naas received 80 votes and Hansen 14, C. Wiegmann 1 vote. No other scattering votes were cast.
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Graettinger
A. H. Henningsen
D. EB. McCarty
Th.j. Naas
Henry Hansen
Nana
Influenza Cases Reported in Towa for Week Ending March 6
During the week ending March 6, Towa recorded 400 new influenza cases. Other communicable diseases tallied as follows: diphtheria six, scarlet fever 210, smallpox 685, measles 17, mumps 172, chicken pox 47, whooping cough 81, tuberculosis 10, typhoid fever three, meningitis one, Malta fever seven.
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Towa
Malta
Local Ice Thaw Prompts Moisture As Snow Recedes
Weather note says ice is melting slowly in the area and warm rain could bring widespread moisture. No major accumulations expected, residents advised to stay cautious on slick roads while temps rise.
Ladies Of the Mob at Graetinger Saturday
The Hawkeye theatre showcases Ladies Of the Mob this Saturday. A melodramatic plot follows Yvonne who protects lover Red through bank robbery and crime, culminating in a dramatic shootout, heartbreak, and consignment to prison.
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Graettinger
Night School Notes Round Robin Class Basketball Finals
The first round robin games decide class pennant winners with Juniors beating Freshmen 87 to 12 and Seniors defeating Sophomores 24 to 12. Remaining games are set for Wednesday and Thursday. Miss Meadows is juggling glee club and operetta duties as a busy music week builds to Friday’s Emmoreburg event.
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Miss Meadows
Rehonveala
Thia
Emmoreburg
Garner
Lake Park
Graattinger
Terril
Armstrong
Ayrshire
Burt
Graettinger
Greenville
Taka
Park
Milford
Ruthven
Opening Day for Farmers Supply Co in Emmetsburg
Opening day for Farmers Supply Co at Emmetsburg marks the branch’s debut. Howard Buchanan will manage the new store as locals plan to attend the launch events and view the expanded supply offerings.
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Emmetsburg
Farmers Supply Co
Howard Buchanan
Local News Briefs From Emmetsburg and Surrounding Areas
The column reports several travel notes and visits including Atelph Spies returning from Chicago and St. Louis, Mixsea Marie Laughlin and Ann Nolan as passengers to Immoteburg, and Mr and Mrs Hilton Harrix moving into the former McAliater home. It notes St Patrick's play Kick In at Emmetsburg March 16 and 17, and visits from Mrs John Galleyer and Mrs P J Paulson. Emmetsburg high school basketball lost 28 to 22 to Webster City in district play, Mallard beat Bradgate but lost to Elsworth 24 to 16, and local residents attended weddings and trips to Rochester Mayo Hospital for Joe McCarty and Miss Julia McCarty. The Emmetsburg Democrat press break caused a temporary outage while D E McCarty and relatives planned Rochester visits. New movers Mr and Mrs Wm Blom return from Butterfield Minnesota to Graettinger reside in Franz Swanson’s east residence, reuniting with local friends.
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Atelph Spies
Chitaxo
St. Louis
Marie Laughlin
Ann Nolan
Immoteburg
Hilton Harrix
O. C. McAliater
St. Patrick's Day
Emmetsburg
John Galleyer
John Sullivan
Times
P. J. Paulson
Eastern Star
Paulson
Webster City
Mallard
Bradgate
Elsworth
Mea
Lea Forbes
Pocahontas
Win. Racpe
Thomas Allen
Forbes
Raepe
Allen
Eugene McCarty
Rochester
Joe McCarty
Mayo Hospital
Branagen
Mri
Mra. Blom
Mr. Blom
Mission Meetings Open At Lost Island Today
Mission meetings begin today in the Lutheran church of Lost Island township and will close Sunday evening. Similar gatherings started at Graettinger church last week and closed last night with good attendance. Rev. Mandsager is assisted by one or two pastors. Lenten services per Times outline continue in both churches until Easter Sunday.
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Lost Island
Lost Island Township
Graettinger Church
Mandsager
Winger Loses Fingertip In Washing Machine Accident
Carmen Miller, son of Mr and Mrs Peter Miller, suffered the end of the middle finger on his right hand removed when his glove caught in washing machine gears. The injury is described as very painful and a loss mourned by friends and family.
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Carmen Miller
Peter Miller
Mr. Miller
Hardware Sale Opens Week at Jensen's Store
Charley Jensen announces opening week sales at Jensen's hardware in northwest Iowa starting Saturday March 16. The store features redesigned interiors, new display tables for small items, a west wall firearms and tools section, and painted interiors with panelled doors. Prices on selected items are advertised as substantial savings, some below cost and limited by stock on hand.
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Charley Jensen
Jensen Iris
Jensen
Iowa
Music Contest At Emmetsburg Friday Sets Subdistrict Event
Emmetsburg hosts a sub district music contest Friday with over 400 high school musicians from 14 towns. The event features 9 am solos, 2 pm glee clubs and Class B and OG group performances, an Emmetsburg orchestra, and evening quartets, bands, and the Burt orchestra. Participants hail from Armstrong Ayrshire Burt Emmetsburg Gater Graettinger Greenville Lake Park Milford Peterson Ruthven Spencer Spirit Lake Tervil.
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Emmetsburg
Spencers
Burt
Armstrong
Ayrshire
Gater
Graettinger
Greenville
Lake Park
Milford
Peterson
Ruthven
Spencer
Spirit Lake
Tervil
Elbert Harrington Awarded Decision in Mock Trial
A university law club mock trial at Iowa University resulted in a decision for appellees Harry Druker of Marshalltown and Albert W. Harrington of Graettinger. Individual decisions favored Druker, Harrington, Card of Burlington and Hass of Chariton with judges Horack McKelvy and Raymond presiding.
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Elbert Harrington
Iowa University
Harrington
Law Club
Harry Druker
Marshalltown
Albert W. Harrington
Graettinger
Druker
Charles W. Card
Burlington
Albert V. Hass
Chariton
Frank KE. Horack, Jr
Town City
William R. MecKelvy
Jews City
Paul E. Raymond
New Snow Plow Operated Saturday in Palo Alto County
A new snow plow began work Saturday on the Times Highway from Emmetsburg toward Osgood. The winged machine, mounted on a heavy caterpillar tractor, faced steep drifts and lingering scours as it cleared the road in one pass.
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Palo Alto County
Atarton
Emmetsburg
Osgood
Emmet
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Yvonne
Red
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Nigh School
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