Nels Show Family Arrived By Auto From California
Mr and Mrs Nels Slow and son Alfred arrived home from Pasadena California Saturday afternoon after a record breaking 2536 mile drive in an Oakland car. They left San Diego April 19th, endured five days in snow in the southwest, toured the Grand Canyon, camped nightly, and faced mountain road perils with a government double track section aiding descent. They spent about thirty dollars on fuel and oil, with rail fare a fraction of California costs. Mr Skow plans further eastward travel with Mrs Skow to visit relatives in Howard county.
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Nels Slow
Alfred
Pasadena
California
Gruettinger
San Diego
Grand Canyon
Oakland
Arizona
New Mexico
Colorado
Nebraska
Omaha
Sioux City
Lake Park
Show
Motoriata
Cara
East
Skow
Howerd County
Bud Dyke
Vnk
Visit to Lamberton family DOT burn survivor recovers
Harry Green, recovering from severe burns suffered in a Des Moines garage accident, is visiting Eldora relatives and his parents Mi and Mea Green in the city. He endured seven weeks in hospital after flames from a furnace clothing fire and faces ongoing recovery, with hopes of full movement returning to his right arm and exposed hand nerves healing over time.
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Harry Green
Eldora
Green
Banks Close Tuesday for Spencer Bankers Meeting
Banks in Falo Alto county will close all day Tuesday May 22 to allow officers and employees to attend the bankers meeting at Spencer. A fine program is planned and large attendance is expected. Farmers & Merchants State Bank and First National Bank will close for the day.
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Falo Alto County
Bankers
Spencer
Farmers & Merchants State Bank
First National Bank
Farmers Institute
Gruetlinger Farmore Institute
Varmers & Merchants State Bank
Sales Rise as Keystone Siles Found Buyers
W. D. Anderson assistant manager of the Graettinger File Works reports strong sales of Keystone silos to Charley Christian senior Louis Johnson John Brick Carl G. Hansen N. C. Nielsen Tagwald Dalen Johnny Leonard and Gardner & Son. The silo on a farm proves a dividend producer.
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W. D. Anderson
Graettinger ‘File Works
Keystone Siles
Sile
Charley Christiansen
Louis Johnson
John Brick
Carl G. Hansen
N. C. Nielsen
Tagwald Dalen
Johny Leonard
C. BR. Gardner
Thirteen Hour Devotions Held at Catholic Church
Thirteen hour devotions started at ten o clock Sunday morning and concluded with a high mass at 8 30 Monday morning. A very able sermon was delivered Sunday evening by Rev Father Leinert of Ruthven. Several priests from neighboring parishes attended the devotions. Early Monday masses drew several hundred communicants.
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Father Leinert
Ruthven
Baby Found At Rural Mail Box In Perris Mil
A baby boy in a nightgown wrapped in blankets was found near a rural Perris mailbox. He appeared healthy and was taken to Milford hospital. Adoption papers are being filed by Mr and Mrs Frank Warburton. Nearby reports mention a two month old infant later transferred to a Milford hospital, plus unrelated local notices and community events.
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Perris
Lord Lowell
Stark
Mel
Frankemphill
Neal Anderson
Milford Township
Hemphill
Milford
Fuller
Frank Warburton
Graettinger Market Report and Chicken Heist
Market notes from Graettinger dated May 17 1923 report top prices for chickens and other poultry while a theft near SR Young’s place netted about 200 young chickens. The owner plans to act against thieves if caught. Vernon township Farm Bureau holds a meeting at Vernon school on Thursday evening May 17 with a special program and a speaker.
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Vernon
Vernon Township
Vernon School
Suupders
We Need Their Land One Haypt Characteristic
A fragmented note reflects a historic discussion about a trait associated with Haypt that could aid the world. It hints at practical value and broader impact but lacks clear details or named individuals to specify. The incomplete text suggests a general call for recognizing a useful property or resource.
Graettinger High to Hold Commencement at Hawkeye Theatre
Graettinger High School will stage commencement Thursday May 1 at the Hawkeye theatre. Baccalaureate services occur Sunday May 27 at the High School assembly. Graduates include Myrtle Allen Harold Christianson Laura Harrington Martha Herke Selma Johnson Mildred Love Martha Nelson Margaret Nefstead Bridget Nolan Abier Osher John Reidy Sam Reynolds Leslie Shaver Porter Thorson VSA. Observed Mother's Day program by P T A at the Baumgartner home featured Mrs C dy Mekkelson address welcome by Mrs K J Mitchell a vocal by Miss Duhigg Gowans tribute to mothers songs by pupils and audience. ice cream and cake served.
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Graettinger High School
Hawkeye Theatre
High School
Myrtle Allen
Harold Christianson
Laura Harrington
Martha Herke
Selma Johnson
Mildred Love
Martha Nelson
Margaret Nefstead
Bridget Nolan
Abier Osher
John Reidy
Sam Reynolds
Leslie Shaver
Porter Thorson
E. A. Baumgartner
Dy Mekkelson
K. J. Mitchell
George Giffin's Father Dies. Funeral Held
George Giffin was summoned to Lakefield Minnesota by a message announcing his father’s death and left at once. The remains were taken to Storm Lake for the funeral service. Graettinger acquaintances extend sincere sympathy to Mr. Giffin in this sorrow.
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George Giffin
Lakefield
Minnesota
Mr. Giffin
Storm Lake
Graettinger
The
Times
Graettinger Beats Terril 7 to 2 In Local Baseball Game
Graettinger High School defeated Terril 7 to 2 on Graettinger’s home diamond Monday afternoon. Pitcher Ericson delivered an excellent start with solid support as Graettinger kept Terril’s hits scattered. The Graettinger squad has several more games scheduled before season’s end.
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Terril
Graettinger High School
Lown
Ericson
Grachtinger High
Detroit Haga Largest Office Building
The General Motors Co completes the world’s largest office building in Detroit occupying a city clock. It houses 700 offices and has 6,000 windows with glass covering seven acres.
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Detroit
Haga
theGeneral Motors Co
Mrs. Carl Paulsen Died Sunday in Estherville
Mrs. Carl Paulsen died Sunday after a ten day illness linked to influenza and childbirth complications. Funeral was Wednesday at home with Rev. Gi Mekkelson officiating. She leaves husband Carl Paulsen, four children, and five brothers. born Hallie Betsy Roberts October 16 1895 Curlew Iowa. She was 27 years old.
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Carl Paulsen
Gi Mekkelson
M. 5
Hallie Betsy Roberts
Curlew
Iowa
A. P. Roberts
Estherville
Daisy
Harl
Isabella
Noah
Winchester
South Dakota
Rescue
Ray
Birney
West Bend
Pratt
Port Arthur
Texas
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