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Newspaper
Graettinger Times
Location
Graettinger, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Nov 06, 1913
Page
1
Fragments recount Ole Sorensen burial and Danish roots, plus brief bios of Howard Graves and family. Sorensen born 1843 in Denmark, died 1913. Graves born 1836 in New York, long Emmet County figure who built Estherville State Bank and served in the Iowa legislature. both left spouses and children, with multiple descendants named.
Estherville mourns the death of Howard Graves a highly respected citizen who died at his daughter's home on South Bigth Street after a brief illness. Graves was a longtime prominent figure on the streets of Estherville and a daily visitor at the office until a few weeks ago.
President Wilson issues a Thanksgiving proclamation amid wartime strain. The document calls for gratitude and unity as the nation reflects on harvests, service, and shared sacrifice during a challenging year.
A Chicago Record-Herald reader writes about his journey from farmer to banker, detailing six hard years starting in 1885. He and his wife, both educated and German-born, built a farm near a northwestern town, faced collapsing cattle prices in 1892, and ultimately shifted into grain, lumber, and banking after backing from his father. The account questions who profited from the decades of effort and land appreciation in a harsh market.
Twenty five years ago last Friday October 31 Sarah Lillard and George E Moore married at the bride's parents home in Plymouth Ill Reverend Ader officiating Relatives and old time friends gathered at the Moore homestead in High Lake township for a three course dinner and social afternoon Gifts were exchanged The Moores moved to Town twenty two years ago last March and bought the Ed Mulroney farm They have built one of the northwest's largest dairy farms and are praised as hospitable and successful Congratulations are offered for many more years of married life.
The text argues the beef shortage stems from packers exploiting farmers. It claims fair treatment by packers would secure ample beef. milking is seen as drudgery and many farmers prefer cattle farming. With Homestead losses, distressed farmers warn that a beef famine is imminent.
The marriage of Mr Peter Tolberson and Mrs John Sol Breck occurred at the bride’s parents home in Roland on Monday October 27. The Tolbersons plan to reside in Graeltinger this week in the groom’s new residence east of the track. Both parties are well known locally with the bride praised for character and the groom noted as a prosperous, industrious citizen. The notice extends best wishes for a long, happy marriage.
H B Loring of Ames, receiver for Fort Dodge Des Moines Southern, says no action this winter on extending to Spirit Lake. Spring may bring developments as town committees report. Court authorized sale of the road for Friday October 31, but bonds and stacks unlikely to change hands. Loring expects eastern bondholders to bid and current management to stay in control.
William Bramwell Booth, head of the Salvation Army and son of the late founder, spoke in New York on his first American visit. He will visit Winnipeg and Toronto then return to the United States stopping at Chicago. The general is 57 years old and long served as his father’s chief lieutenant.
Koppen on $1500 bail, the Germanian who stabbed, will be arraigned at Kos County Court next session to answer a charge of attempt to murder. Mayor Hamitt said recent events prompted the arraignment.
Fragmentary note hints at emergency control concerns over beef pricing during a famine risk. Mentions 500,000 as a figure, with unclear context and potential policy action by authorities.
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