Paving Contract Let Tuesday Emmetsburg to Mallard Road
The board of supervisors awarded the paving project for the Emmetsburg to Mallard road, Federal Aid Project No 109, to L H Bauck and L D Brereton of Emmetsburg at about 419000 total. The plan calls for an 18 foot wide road with gravel stockpiles and an adjacent industrial railroad to haul material from the Burns grade pit. The contract covers grading and paving with costs shared by primary road funds and assessed farm lands, overseen by a committee of appraisers.
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Board of Supervisors
Emmetsburg
Mallard
L. H. Bauck
L.D. Brereton
Messrs. Bauck
Brereton
Burns
McCoy Bridge
National Construction Company
Theontract
Berkler & McNulty
County Farm
Washington Corner
Highland Towship
Ruthven
Mallard Road
Emmetsburg-Mallard
J. F. Reynolds
Iowa Highway Commission
T. R. Martin
W. F. Eagan
Kliegl
Mulroney
Steiner
Rehms
Westergard
Hoffe
Messrs. Bauck and
Shipping Association Reports Strong Live Stock Movements
D E McCarty, manager of the Graettinger Co-Operative Live Stock Shipping association, presents figures since last fall. Hogs shipped 2,834 and cattle 62. Amount received totals 73, 91.38 dollars. Despite scarce cars and other handicaps, the showing is splendid.
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D. E. McCarty
Graettinger Co-Operative Live Stock Shipping Association
CANDIDATES NAMED FOR CITY ELECTION
A citizens caucus at the Hawkeye theatre named candidates for city offices. Republican slate lists mayor J. P. Jensen treasurer FP C Weigmann assessor Joe Gabrielson and councilmen I F Noble John Wikert Frank Madigan P J Paul sen BK T Nefstead. Democratic ticket names mayor D W Cameron treasurer Eugene Foster assessor J P Mahan and councilmen T V Allen M Weinholzer Jr Fred Simonsen O B Anderson M E Mahan. Election day is Monday March 29 with Hawkeye theatre as polling place.
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Hawkeye Theatre
J. P. Jensen
C. Weigmann
Joe Gabrielson
F. Noble
John Wikert
Frank Madigan
P. J. Paulsen
BK. T. Nefstead
Democrats
D. W. Cameron
Eugene Foster
J. P. Mahan
Thomas V. Allen
M. Weinholzer, Jr
Fred Simonsen
O. B. Anderson
M. E. Mahan
Seed corn germination tests urged before planting
The Seed Corn supply for 1920 shows poor germination in several tests. Many seed owners believed theirs to be extra good, but tests suggest every corn grower should conduct a general germination test. Late harvesting and poor drying hurt viability. at current farm prices, planting poor seed is a costly gamble. The County Agent welcomes test results and notices of anyone conducting tests.
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Farm Bureau
Fate Kind to Battle Creek Defeats Graettinger
The Sioux City Journal reports Battle Creek earned the final game berth by beating Hartley in the third round Mapleton in the first semi finals and Graettinger in the second semi finals. It notes lucky Graettinger shots and says the better team seemed eliminated.
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Grachtin- Ber
Battle Creek
Sioux City Journal
Hartley
Mapleton
Graettinger
Sioux City
Wallingford Market Day Sale March 27
The Wallingford market day sale will be held Saturday March 27. Grodland Auctioneer will offer autos and machinery including new and used items, a lighting plant, residence lots, and numerous small articles from the past year. Dinner will be served by the Wallingford young ladies society to welcome attendees.
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Wallingford
L. E. Crim
Grodland
Young Ladies’ Society
Wallingford Young Ladies’ Society
Emmetsburg Reporter Sold to New Local Owners
Clifford Mayne and George Vedder have purchased the Palo Alto Reporter and will take possession around April 1. Both bring years of newspaper experience, with Mayne collaborating with his father and Vedder serving as foreman at several papers. Retiring publisher Mr Magne departs after about twenty-five years in Emmetsburg, leaving a legacy of strong writing and competition.
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Emmetsburg
Emmetsburg Democrat
Clifford Mayne
George Vedder
Palo Alto
Hewsa
Mayne
Reporter
Vedder
Repoter
Tribune
Peententas Democrat
Pbright
Horse Sale Ad Prompts March Auction in City
In this week’s Grachtinger Times a quarter page ad promotes a horse sale to be held in the city on Wednesday, March 81, by Olaf Nelson. The sale features choice horses as farmers seek horsepower. Grodland Reeves serve as auctioneers and Vincent Kelly as clerk. Read the ad for particulars.
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Grachtinger Times
Olaf Nelson
Grodland & Reeves
Vincent Kelly
Methodist Episcopal Church Services and Parents Day
The church announces daily evening services at 7 45 led by Rev Pritchard with Sunday preaching at regular hours He urges all parents to attend the Sunday morning service described as a parents service Seven accessions were recorded last Sunday and more are hoped Master Sunday will see joinings from several denominations Members holding other memberships are urged to unite with the local scholia church Pastor J A E Cunningham will baptize any children at the service.
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Pritchard
Rev
J. A. E. Cunningham
Graettinger Market Day Sale Advertised for April 3
Graettinger Times lists a Graettinger Market Day sale to be held Saturday April 3. Auctioneers Grodland and Reeves will sell milch cows seed potatoes and other items. Prospective sellers encouraged to bring property and buyers to find needed goods. John O Jertson is clerk.
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Graettinger
Graettinger Times
Grodland & Reeves
John O. Jertson
Farmers Learn to Fly at Ames Tractor Show
The Ames agricultural extension department hosted new talks on aeroplanes for farmers at a Ft Dodge tractor show. A Curtiss three passenger plane drew interest as A W Turner noted high demand and a contract for 75 planes in Iowa next year. A Market Day sale in Wallingford will offer two residence lots on Saturday March 27.
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Ames
Ft. ‘Dodge
A. W. Turner
Iowa
Two Marriages in Graettinger Area This Week
Roush and Harrington unite in Emmetsburg in a March ceremony officiated by Rev. Norman McCay. The bride, daughter of C. G. Harrington, and the groom, son of A. R. Cuthbert, begin life together amid community well wishes. In Estherville, Meyer and DeLawyer wed at the LaGrone home with Rev. J. W. LaGrone presiding. Meyer hails from Ringsted and DeLawyer from Graettinger territory, with families and friends witness to the ring ceremony.
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Roush-Harrington
Ray Martin Roush
Lucile Susan Harrington
M. E. Parsonage
Emmetsburg
James E. Schooley
Mary Alicia McCay
Norman McCay
M. E. Church
Roush
Titonka
H. L. Wildey
H. N. Osher
A. R. Cuthbert
Titonia
Grachtinger
France
16Th
the Times
Ringsted
Emmet
Miss DeLawyer
Henry DeLawyer
Joe Hassell
City Election Notice for Grachtinger Election Day
The regular city election of the leity of Grachtinger will be held Monday March 29 from 8 a.m. to 7 p.m. at Hawkeye Opera House. Presiding judges are I. Noble, L. T. Petersen, Louis Christiansen. Clerks are H. V Dickey, L. Lindsey. Everyone urged to vote.
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Leity of
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Democrat
Shipping Association
Methodist Episcopal Church
Ray Roush
Lucile Harrington
George Meyer
Mildred
Estherville
Jaye 1
de Lela
Farmers & Merchants Bank
Jno
P. Kirby
President
R. S. Knight
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