H N Osher dies at Graettinger after illness
H N Osher longtime Graettinger merchant dies at 1 a m Tuesday following a weeklong rheumatism illness. Survived by wife, son Norman W., and four daughters, funeral Friday at 12:30 p m with interment east of Wallingford. Osher known in northwest Iowa business circles after 35 years in local trade.
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Graettinger
H. N. Osher
Coleaman
Estherville
Nane
Englund
Muscatine
Schooley
Omaha
Emmetsburg Talk On Ireland Recognition At Chicago Convention
Father Savage of Emmetsburg reported on the Chicago convention of the American Association held Thursday evening. A large audience heard a discourse about 5,000 delegates urging U S recognition of the Republic of Ireland, with questions about how long British influence in Washington may delay this recognition.
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Emmetsburg
Father Savage
Chicago
American Association
Republic of Ireland
United States
Washington
Larsen Sanitarium treatment claims cure all ailments
Advertisement touts L P C Larsen’s treatment for rheumatism constipation stomach trouble piles bladder asthma bronchitis liver kidneys corns bunions and more claimed without pain. Ingrown toenails sprains bruises headaches and hair growth promised. Location at residence. Also a political remark about Mexico wanting a fall out of the Harding cabinet.
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Larsen Sanitarium
L. P. C. Larsen
Funeral for S. J. Petersen Held in Graettinger
The funeral of S J Petersen who died in Cedar Falls Friday was held Monday in Graettinger with services at the house and then at the Danish Lutheran church in South Walnut. Rev H P KK Hansen officiated the burial in South Walnut cemetery. Surviving are his wife, six sons James L T Nels Ole Holger and Walter, several daughters, and a daughter-in-law Matt Junker. He was born July 29 1836 in Denmark and immigrated in 1898 with his wife. He lived on farms in Lost Island township before moving to Graettinger and then Cedar Falls. The obituary praises his pioneer, industrious character and family devotion. His death ends a long, useful life.
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S. J. Petersen
Cedar Falls
Graettinger
S. T. Petersen
South Walnut
H. P. KK. Hansen
James
L. T
Ole
Holge
Walter Petersen
Matt Junker
Ruthven
Petersen
Soren J. Petersen
Denmark
Hannah Christine Termansen
Jorgen Petersen
George Susg
Silvis
Illinois
Arthur Bergum
Eagle Grove
Nels
Ole Petersen
Holger
Jackson
Minnesota
Walter
Mr. Petersen
Petersen Waa
Times
Ringsted Flyer Killed in Cleveland Air Crash
J Tinus Christiansen formerly of Ringsted, a pilot on postal planes, died in Cleveland Ohio last Friday when forced to land in the Cuyahoga river after his plane failed in fog. He was famed for fast flights between Omaha Chicago and possibly Chicago New York and was a popular Ringsted carpenter and government flyer.
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J. Tinus Christiansen
Ringsted
Cleveland
Ohio
Christiansen
Chicago
Cuyahoga River
Omaha
New York
Additions underway at South Walnut church in South
South Walnut church is adding a new wing with Henry Brown overseeing construction. Local visitors include Mr and Mrs Grover Ynberg and baby at P A Petersons home. Miss Elma and Lillian Rasmussen stopped by Graettinger. LeRoy Sorensen from Utah visits J C Christensen, his uncle.
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South Walnut Church
Spn
Henry Brown
Grover Ynberg
Baby
P. A. Peterton
Elma
Lillian Rasmunsen
Graettinger
LeRoy Sorensen
Utah
J. C
Albert
Millie’ Christensen
P. A. Petersen
N. C. Rasmussen
Helene
Sioux Falls
S. Oak
Knutsen
Sam’ Sandvig
Fallow
Millie Christensen
Theo. Thoreson
Six Important Jobs That Need Your Attention This Month
Six practical home maintenance tasks urge early action. The piece stresses screens fences gates roofs and repairs, urging readiness, stock of materials, and timely plans for building projects to avoid rising costs. It quotes J. H. Gammon, Estate, promoting free plans and cost figures.
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Lst
J. H. Gammon
Graettinger High tostage Nothing But the Truth Friday
Graettinger High School seniors will present Nothing But the Truth at Hawkeye Theatre on Friday evening May 18. Officers include Edward Mitchell Ira Gardner Jorgen Laran Max Baumgartner Miss Irma Farquhar with a large cast of students led by Bob Bennett Norman Osheri Murland Landing Dick Donnelly Lloyd Gardner Clarence Van Dagen and many more. The play unfolds in Act I at the Office of Ralston Bennet and Donnelly and Act II at the country home of E M Ralston with a second Act II scene set 24 hours later.
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Graettinger High School
Hawkeye Theatre
Edward Mitchell
Ira Gardner
Jorgen Laraén
Max Baumgartner
Irma Farquhar
Bob Bennett
Norman Osher i. M. Ralston
Murland Landing
Dick Donnelly
Lloyd Gardner
Clarence van Dagen
Pees
Hea Besseee
Charlie Simmons
Ralston
Pearl Masters Given
Arlene Myhre
Ethel Clark
Margaret George
Allen
Bertha Hauge
Marie Allen
Lyda Hester
Bishop Doran
Harold Harrington Mable
Marie Thompson Sable
Ceneeeeeeeee Tona Pierson
Martha
Mary Nolan
E. M. Ralston
Graettinger to Clash With Cairns Brothers Next Sunday
Graettinger baseball fans can expect two Sunday games with split squads of married and single players at 2:30 PM, admission 26 cents, featuring Guilford Paulaen pitching for Graettinger on May 15 at Jackman ball park. The town team previously postponed a rain game, and Graettinger aims for a strong season with a first class local squad. Graettinger high school was defeated 14 to 1 at Mallard Friday, Hartington pitching and a rough fifth inning leading to errors that allowed Mallard to pull away.
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Graettinger
Mallard
Hartington
Newsy Letter From Alaska Describes Stormy Voyage
Mrs E J Mitchell receives a daughter dated Cordova Alaska April 12 1921 recounting a voyage from Juneau via Ketchikan on the Watson. The stormy seas forced the vessel outside shelter and battered passengers with seasickness and heavy winds. The note notes many aboard suffered while the letter continues on Page Eight.
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E. J. Mitchell
Alexander Allen
Cordova
Alaska
Mamma
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Spencer
Mr. Richards
Jackson County
Malne
Ozr
Vangie Reeves
Anuchi
Mexico
Milliners Graettinger
Iowa
First National Bank
Ion
Joha
Parent Teachers’ Association
Fred Spies
Lutheran Zion Church
Lutheran Zion
J. F. Andreac
South
Lost Island News
Ralston, Bennet and Donnelly Brokera
Newsy
Mack’s Pharmacy
Merchants Bank
John P. Kirby
Vincent Kelly
K. 8. Stoakes
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