This is just the beginning! Our collection holds over 300 years of history, including rare newspapers, obituaries, marriage records, birth records, and so much more—most of which you won’t find anywhere else!
Fireworks, taxes, and town notes from Graettinger era
Richard McEvoy of Emmetsburg served with the Rainbow Division in France and returned home recently. Local dealers may face trouble for not using May 1 revenue stamps on cosmetics and toilet goods. next week’s issue will outline the applicable law. Mrs. D. C. Tipp recalls a pleasant visit with Mrs. Lena Little of Maquoketa, formerly Miss Lena Orcutt. W. J. Beaudin of Estherville reports a car casing stolen while he briefly stepped inside. The junior class reception at Woodman hall featured a luncheon, musical program, and dancing. Capt. Hession and Dr. Smith of Graettinger and Emmetsburg families exchange notes of wartime service and local sports history. John Herberger resigns from Quaker Oats to move and sell his home. Everrett Powers Highway Association formed to build Spirit Lake to St. Louis route via several towns. Context recounts 1918 land boom, Liberty bonds, and tax issues for road surfacing. Local notices cover hospital changes with Dr. Coleman moving to Estherville, new staff, and sales on real estate in Minnesota and Iowa.