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Graettinger Times

Location

Graettinger, Iowa, United States of America

Date

May 17, 1923

Page

6

Nels Skow Family Arrived By Auto From California

Myr and Mrs Nels Skow and son Alfred arrived from Pasadena California by auto to Graettinger on a record trip. They left April 19th and endured five snowbound days in the southwestern states detouring 150 miles to view the Grand Canyon. The Oakland car traveled 2585 miles with two punctures and no major trouble. They used 110 gallons of gasoline and spent a little over thirty dollars for gasoline and oil. railroad fare would have been higher. The Skows plan visits to Howard county and Minnesota relatives before summer driving.

Myr Nels Skow Alfred Aerved Pasadena California Graettinger San Diego Grand Canyon Oakland Arizona New Mexico Colorado Kansas Nebraska Omaha Lioux City Lake Park Show

Banks Close Tuesday for Spencer bankers meeting

Banks in Palo Alto county will close all day Tuesday May 22 to allow officers and employees to attend the Spencer bankers meeting. A fine program is planned and attendance is expected to be good. Local patrons are reminded that Farmers & Merchants State Bank and First National Bank will be closed all day Tuesday May 22.

Palo Alto County Bankers’ Meeting Spencer Farmers & Merchants State Bank First National Bank Varmersa Institute Graettinger Trainers Warmers & Merchants State Bank Graettiger

Sales of Keystone silos by W D Anderson at Tile Works

W D Anderson assistant manager of Grachtinger Tile Works reports multiple silo sales to Charley Christian sen Louis Johnson John Brick Carl G Hansen N C Nielsen Taagwald Dalen John Leonard and O R Gardner & Son. The silo on a farm is a Yoos Covidend producer.

W. D. Anderson Grachtinger Tile Works Keystone Charley Christiansen Louis Johnson John Brick Carl G. Hansen N.C. Nielsen Taagwald Dalen John Leonard 0. R

Devotions Held At Catholic Church Weekend Services

Thirteen hour devotions were held at the Catholic church from Sunday ten o clock morning to Monday morning, with Father Letner of Ruthven delivering a strong sermon. Several priests from neighboring parishes attended, and early Monday masses drew several hundred communicants.

Father Letnert Ruthven

Babe found near Perril mail box stirs small town interest

A baby boy wrapped in blankets and tied to a rural mailbox near Perril was found sleeping and healthy. The incident, first reported by the Perril Tribune, traces to Milford township and involved adoption papers for the infant. The tale, though dramatic, raises questions about its origin and future.

Perril Erril Tribune Frank Hemphill Anderson Milford Township Hemphill Thanery Milford Fuller Jth Frank Warburton

Armless Legions Child Examined by Medical Men

A six month old boy without arms or legs was examined by Cass County physicians at Atlantic last week. The child is otherwise healthy. parents Mr and Mrs E Rasmussen live about 18 miles south of Atlantic Iowa. The parents also employ other children who are normal.

Shelby Montana United States Dewmpaty-Gibbonsys Barkaloo Thora Brokke Joe Grachtinger Montana Oit Belt Ellis Horizon Spokane Barbaloo Sunburst Atlantic Cass County Medical Society E. Rasmussen Iowa

Danish Ladies Aid Bazaar In Graettinger May 20

The Danish Ladies Aid society will hold a bazaar in Graettinger on Saturday May 20. The event will run in the afternoon with lunch served. Many pieces of fancy work will be on sale and patronage from the public is invited.

Donleh Ladies’ Aid Graettinger Vit

Gravttinger Market Reports May 17 1928

Market notes from Gravttinger list top hogs at 39.00 with chickens around 18 cents and 18 to 20 cents for hens. A theft report states S R Young lost 200 young chickens Monday evening. farmer vows prompt action against thieves.

Gravttinger S. R. Young Young Mr. Young

Pany R Bureau Meeting Planned in Vernon Township

A Vernon township Pany R Bureau meeting is scheduled at the Vernon school on Thursday evening May 47. A special program includes an address by Representative Saun Iders. The bureau invites all interested to attend.

Fara Bureau Verney Pany R Bureau Vernon Township Vernon School Saun Iders

Graettingar High School Commencement and Mother's Day Program

Graettingar High School holds commencement at Hawkeye theatre on May 31 with baccalaureate at the High School on May 27. Graduates listed include Myrtle Allen Harold Christianson Lauren Warrington Martha Herke Selma Johnson Mildred Love Martha Nelson Margaret Nefstead Bridget Nolan Almey Osher John Reilly Sam Reynolds Leslie Shaver Porter Thorson PT A notes Mother's Day program at the Baumgartner home with songs speeches and ice cream.

Graettingar High School Hawkeye Theatre High School Myrtle Allen Harold Christianson Lauren Warrington Martha Herke Selma Johnson Mildred Love Martha Nelson Margaret Nefstead Bridget. Nolan Almey Osher John Reilly Sam Reynolds Leslie Shaver Porter Thorson

George Giffin Mourns Father in Storm Lake Funeral

George Giffin was summoned to Lake Sick Minnesota by a death telegram for his father. He departed at once and the remains were taken to Storm Lake for funeral services. Graettinger acquaintances join the Times in extending sincere sympathy to Mr. Giffin in his sorrow.

George Giffin Lakesick Minnesota Mr. Giffin Storm Lake Graettinger the Times

Graettinger Beats Terril 7 to 2 In Local Baseball

Graettinger High School defeated Terril 7 to 2 on the local diamond Monday afternoon. Mricson pitched an excellent game with solid support as Graettinger kept Terril’s hits scattered. Graettinger High has several more games scheduled before season’s end.

Graettinger Terril Mricson Graettingerigh

Detroit's New Giant Office Block Opens for GM

General Motors completes the world's largest office building in Detroit occupying a city block and housing 700 offices. The structure features 5,000 windows and glass covering seven acres, marking a notable corporate milestone.

Detroit General Motors Co

Funeral Held For Mrs Carl Paulsen After Mother's Day Death

Mrs Carl Paulsen died Sunday at her home after a brief illness following influenza and childbirth complications. Her infant died a day after birth. The funeral was held Wednesday at the home with Rev C J Mekkelson officiating. Interment was beside the cemetery north of town. She was 27 and left husband Carl, three living children Daisy Earl and Isabella, and five brothers. The Times extends sympathy to the bereaved family.

Carl Paulsen Cty C. J. Mekkelson M. Ei. Church Hallie Benny Roberts Curlew Iowa A. P. Roberts Carl Poulsen Estherville Town Daisy Earl Isabella Noah Winchester South Dakota Roscoe Ray Birney West Bend Pratt Port Arthur Texas

We Need Their Land Qno of the characteristics of Egypt

A fragmented note discusses knowledge about Egypt and land characteristics with unclear phrasing. The text mentions timing and a question about how big help would be, but specifics are missing and no concrete events or entities are clear. Further readable details are needed to form a solid summary.

Egypt

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Lamberton Harry Green Eldora E. B. Green Harry Des Moines Mr. Green Ite Timely Insurance Grartinger Towa Legions PT. A T. A A. Baumgartner CG. J. Mekkelson Maa Wi. J. Mitchell Miss Duhigg Miss Gowans Treasury Department
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