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Newspaper
Graettinger Times
Location
Graettinger, Iowa, United States of America
Date
May 12, 1921
Page
9
Sullivan reports a Farm Bureau picnic on June 10 with a horse shoe pitching contest starting at 9 80 a m and running to noon. A township cup will be awarded to the winner. A refreshment stand will aid expenses while attendees bring lunch for a park dining.
Uncle Tom shows may come and Uncle Tom shows may go but Jerry's Big Company goes on forever and is looked upon as King and Monarch of them all with the slogan Forever Foremest and Newest. Many have tried to imitate the suc
Terry, a longtime producer, presents Harriet Beecher Stowe's Uncle Tom's Cabin in Emmetsburg Iowa for one performance on Saturday June 4. The show is enlarged with a tent seating 2500. A free noon street parade precedes a band concert at 7 30 pm with doors at 7 30 and performance at 8.
A meeting of fleece wool growers will be held at the court house in Palo Alto County on Wednesday afternoon June 1. W G Warner, secretary of the Iowa Fleece Wool Growers Association, will be present to speak and share information. Plans to pool the 1921 clip will be discussed. sheep owners are urged to attend.
The second spray was applied to John Roberts Archie Shaffer and A Smith orchards. The third spray is planned for Roberts orchard West Bend township on Friday May 27. Archie Shaffer's orchard Silver Lake township May 30. Attendees may view spraying and results will be assessed at harvest this fall. County expects several spray rings next year with a power spray outfit and hired operator.
Events include visits from Irvin Miller of Nicollett to relatives, Bernard Smith seeking mineral rights in Des Moines, and Chris Norris returning from Estherville hospital. Families spend Sundays at Kimmersburg and High Lake picnic day observed by grade levels. John Lambe attended John Moncrief’s funeral. Lambe previously county treasurer.
Humboldt Republican reports a string of mysterious fires near Eagle Grove linked to Tomwisky, a neighborhood worker. He was watched by locals, taken into custody, and authorities expect explanation upon confession. Suspect is described as demented, speaking peculiarly and appearing out of mind.
The Humboldt Republican notes several tramps visiting the printing office this week seeking late exchanges to read and reuse as coal car sheets. All requests were refused. A suggested Anti-Saloon League slogan reads Out Damp Spots.
Clarence D Klein and Roy Breyfogle of Alto drowned while fishing on Storm Lake when their collapsible boat capsized. Breyfogle clung to the boat and survived until help arrived, but Klein became entangled in a fish line and disappeared for two hours before his body was recovered. The Humboldt Republican reports the tragedy.
Word reached here Monday that depots at Algona and Burt were entered Sunday night by robbers. Safes in both depots were pried open, with valuables and cash likely taken. Local authorities launched inquiries and are reviewing security footage and nearby records.
The Ringsted Dispatch reports a safe burglary where very little money was taken. Investigators found the scene largely undisturbed and noted that the robbers gained little profit from the act. No further details on suspects or timing were available.
Sheriff Hanson and a deputy raided Hardy last week seizing a still and liquid from Ernie Hanson’s blacksmith shop. The accused man was brought to Humboldt and bound over to the grand jury.
Bancroft Register reports Algona adopts new speed limits for suburbs and business district. Vehicles may travel up to 20 mph outside the city center if law approved, while the business district remains capped at 15 mph. Mayor MacDonald referenced in discussions.
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