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Newspaper
Graettinger Times
Location
Graettinger, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Mar 26, 1925
Page
11
Puzzle notes from Western Newspaper Union list clues for across and down entries. Several garbled lines reference color, direction, and clothing terms with a note that the solution will appear in the next issue.
A compact guide explains placing correct fetters in white spaces by matching letters to numbered clues. It describes filling vertical and horizontal words, using dictionary terms, proper names, abbreviations, and obsolete forms only as defined, with final checks before crossing to the final answer.
A compact snapshot of early classifieds noting shoe repair services with half-spring and rubber heel pricing, a few household items for sale including evergreen plants and goats, plus dental health advice from Dr. Reidy. Card of thanks expresses gratitude to neighbors for support after a baby's death, with floral gifts acknowledged.
A news snippet reports Hawkeye theatre hosted the High School play Fifty Fifty Wednesday evening with very large attendance and receipts of 126 dollars. Cast members, mostly Juniors with a few Freshmen and a Sophomore, were coached by Miss Frances Davidson and Supt. White. The play traveled from New York City to the Adirondack Mountains and featured Henry Crown and Paul Green as principal roles. The plot centered on artists and authors sharing a single suit, loan offers from Evelyn Swift, and a $500 painting sale, with notable performances by Evelyn Swift, Grace McCarty, and Pearl Jongen. The next show will be the senior class play in May.
The Rock Island railway shows a 1924 earnings of 4.46 dollars per share on common stock after fixed charges and preferred interest. The dividend was reinvested in new equipment. The company may earn up to 5.84 percent on aggregate property value, compared with 1.22 dollars per share in 1922.
Church notes announce English language communion at Norwegian Lutheran Graettinger next Sunday at 3 p.m. Rev. Hansen of Wallingford to officiate. Danish Lutheran South Walnut plans a business meeting March 29 at 2.00 p.m. Sunny School at 10:00. Morning worship 11:00 with sermon Christianity Goes Marching On. Epworth League 11:00, evening worship 7:00 with Youth and Religion sermon. Lenten services this week with Rev. Andrew G. Heddle from Dolliver Monday and Wednesday, and Rev. W. G. Witter from Penton Thursday and Friday. Both preachers are able evangelists delivering messages to awaken internal life and emphasize Christian duties ahead of the anniversary of the crucifixion.
The text notes a trip to Minnesota with praise of Graettinger, mentions C. K. Pierson and Mrs. John Christiansen visiting Jewell to see her parents, and Lydia Christiansen staying home to help after her mother’s absence. It records local folk visiting and surrounding households sharing Wednesday activities.
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