Snow for Sale and Beef Cooking Tips Rise in Rural Notes
A lighthearted rural roundup recounts youngsters selling snow on the Wikerts' lawn and a wag suggesting snow becomes a business. It also notes consumer guidance from the Better Business Bureau on unordered merchandise, spring countdown, and a Graettinger column joke about a hidden peanut butter jar. The piece then shifts to expert tips on preparing 100 pounds of carcass beef, listing expected yields for various cuts and noting a 1000 pound steer yields about 600 pounds of carcass.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Christine
Kathy Wikert
Irvin Wikert
Grandma
Grandpa Wikert
C. O. Wikerts
Frank Payton
Better Business Bureau
Margaret Pratt
Graettinger
Margaret
U. S
Retires Louis Reiss of Ryan after 44 years
Louis Reiss of Ryan retires from rural mail carrier duties after 44 years of service. He has logged approximately 707,400 miles delivering mail and packages during his career.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Louis Reiss
Ryan
Graettinger Directory Listings and Local Officials
Graettinger Iowa entries list businesses and professionals including Chas Burg Dwayne Lammers Leo Hughes Francis Heidecker jr Lenis Luchter with roles as Treasurer Attorney Coroner Supervisors and district representatives. Churches include Bethel Lutheran Grace Baptist Wallingford Lutheran and Methodist with interim or named pastors.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chas. Burg Dwayne Lammers
Leo Hughes Francis Heidecker Jr
Lenis Luchter Light Plant
The Greed Within The Hog Of Human Nature
A reflective essay on greed and covetousness explains that desiring is not sin but wanting more than one’s share, without love or use. It contrasts two hoglike types: the money hoarder and the power or attention hog, linking greed to crime and social harm.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Paul
Foreman
James
John
Jesus
Christ
Cool weather prevails as week ends with social, sales news
A March 18, 1937 issue reports seven days of cool days with temperatures around 30 above. It notes social events at Woodman Hall with Jim Luchter orchestra, a profitable market sale by Grodland Reeves and H A Elsenbast, and several local achievements and updates including student honors, a Norge Co. store management appointment at Fort Dodge, a workplace accident, and local carpentry work. It also highlights Mrs Mary Ullom's 95th birthday, detailing her Danish origins, long residence, and large family.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mercury
Woodman Hall
Jim Luchter
Grodland & Reeves
H. A. Elsenbast
Joe Lyons
Oval
Bonstead
Gilbaugh & Clemmensen
Royal Lumber Co
Maurstad
Pride of the Moor novel at City Library events
A newly listed book Pride of the Moor details a poor English family who farm and pursue dreams as they care for an old wild horse. The Wonnacotts gain a foal amid village interest, highlighting loyalty and integrity. New members join the club.
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Moor
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Ph “Owa Phessy Association
the Graettinger Times
P. T. Cody
Iowa
National Editorial Insociation
Palo Alto
Emmet
Fenton and
Tervis
U.S
Des Moines Register
Harlan Miller
Graettlinger
Albert Suss
Cabinet
Graettinger Business & Professional Directory
FARM
F. Goodrich
Ray’s
U.K
Emmetaburg
C. A. Shiley
Office of Home
K. L. Johnson
Optometrist
6Th St
Estherville, Iowa
Olene Jacobson, D.V.M
Telephone
Ted Knudtson's Cabinet
Bratland
Princess’ Diamonds
FHOND
Tom Miliea
Byron Rolfeon
Police
Stree
Roy T. Peterson
Ted Knudtson
Wayne Potter
McDonald
To & Water Depts
My Municipal
Kenneth Jensen
Lars Petersen
J. F. Shaver, Pres
Eart Erickson
Directory OF County Officials
Robert Dawson
S Aettineek Res
Wallingford
G. H. Frye
A. H. Hobson
Francis Hughes
Alma Burns
Richard Milter
Alice Yoch
Shone
Emmetsburg
Jack Phillips Charles Barlow
J. L. Coffey
Walter High
Lester Johnson
Russell Peterson
County Superintendent of Schools
J. E. Smith
A. P. Rickless
Community Church Directory
Lost Island Lutheran
Harald Bestul
Bethel Lutheran Church
Rev
C. F. Curtis
Terry I. Anderson
Emmet CO
Gerald Steave
Grace Baptist Church
Wallingford Lutheran
Norbert Jolivette
Benjamin Coftret
Herb ‘Hammerberg
Woman's Club
Jone Satory AM
LEN
Wi Verne
Corimtension Preaiader Deveqeasoes
Graettinger Times
Bwia
Kenneth J. Foreman
Fromoure
Mary Ullom
Chester
Denmark
Graettinger State Bank
Graedttinger
Estherville
Floyd Warren
Ron-Da-Voo
City Library
Smith, Vian
Pride OF the Moor
Nicky McDonald
Gene McDonald
Sharon Hansen
James P. Hansen
Linda Anderson
John Anderson
Paul Bisgard
Lois Bisgard
Times Advertisers
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