Death of Hans Dashes Through Kansas Town. Passed Away at Great Bend
The Sudden death of Hans, a longtime Graettinger resident, is reported from Great Bend Kansas. Born January 8 1863 in Germany he immigrated with his family as a child and later lived in Ed Swardaville Illinois and Graettinger Iowa prior to moving to Kansas in 1901. He leaves four sons and three daughters, a sister and a brother, with funeral set for Friday at the First Methodist church in Great Bend. He was active in civic affairs and local business ventures. Additional notes cover a planned move to California by local residents and church notices for the Methodist church services.
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Louise Merklin
Sheldon
Great Bend
Kan
Kansan
Louis Hans
Hans
Louis Scheufler
Ellinwood
Germany
America
Ed Swardaville
Ill
Grachtinger
Iowa
Ida Schuelke
Ford L
Irvin B
Herbert P
Harry
Nellie
Helen Hans
Hilda Wright
Hoisington
C. Uthe
St. Louis
Valentine
Perry’ S Landing
Texas
Kansas
Great Bend Hardware & Implement Company
Bren
First Methodist
Gompers Links Prohibition to Unrest in U S Workers
Samuel Gompers head of the American Federation of Labor argues prohibition fuels social and economic instability among American workers. He says banning alcohol invaded workers habits, uprooting one behavior that unsettles others, with nervous unrest noted nationwide. Danish Lutheran Church notes and local services appear alongside community notices of meetings and events in Graettinger.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Samuel Gompers
Gompers
America
Blaze Threatened Business District At Andrews Drug Store
A fire at the rear wood and coal shed of Andrews drug store, caused by a bonfire behind the First National Bank, prompted a quick alarm and chemical extinguishers. A high wind risked spreading to the Windsor hotel. fire fighters prevented major damage and kept losses light. The store is owned by J. P. Wagner.
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Gracttinger
Andrews Drug Store
First National Bank
Windsor Hotel
J. P. Wagner
Red Cross Roll Call Conducted Through Local Banks
The Palo Alto County Red Cross chapter designates November 2 through 11 for the third roll call membership drive. The executive committee cancels house to house canvassing, preferring bank enrollment where residents can pay their dollar for membership. Local banks will enroll members and collect fees, with plans for people to visit banks during the week to join.
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National Society of the American Red Cross
Palo Alto County
Tourist Sleepers Tie Southbound Calif to Midwest
Through Tourist Sleepers Tuesday and Wednesday evenings through to the south bound evening passenger train. The coaches were filled at Sioux Falls and routed to Los Angeles without a change of coaches. Thousands in Iowa and adjoining states flock to mild California climate this fall. They will not have to worry about the coal strike.
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Sioux Falls
Los Angeles
Iowa
California
Danish Ladies Aid Meeting November 12
The Danish Ladies Aid society will meet at Mrs Henry Hannen's home in the city on Wednesday November 12. A cordial invitation is extended to all to attend.
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St. ’S
Nettinger
Horg
St., Paul’s
Hangen
Danish Ladies’ Aid Society
Henry Hannen
Reeves Horse Wins Saturday Race at Gruver
Auctioneer Ben S Reeves won his horse race at Gruver on Saturday with his mare Lady Graettinger defeating the Gruver horse in an easy win. The event drew about a dozen local rooters as the winning horse was led away then sold to Vangie Reeves. Chaplain Joe Hanley spoke at Hawkeye theatre on The Modern Crusader, praising Canadian forces in war and noting his wound stripe from combat.
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Graettinger
Gruver
Ben S. Reeves
Lady Graettinger
Reeves
Vangie Reeves
Rae
Grover
Henley
Joe Hanley
Hawkeye Theatre
Hanley
Billy Sunday
Canada
Indianola Strikes Tighten Rations Across Town
Indianola Iowa endures coal shortage from strike. Grammar schools cleaned, Simpson College on short schedule, films lodges and social events halted, churches closed, most businesses closed 8 to 5 except drug stores and bakeries. Electric power limited to 6:30 to 10:30. wood scarce and priced at 10 dollars per ton. cutters in demand.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Indianola
Iowa
Simpson College
Paid In Advance at Hawkeye theater November 11
A special moving picture "Paid In Advance" stars Dorothy Phillips with an all star cast. Admission 30c and 16c. The film is described as exceptionally good and likely to draw a large audience. Soldiers in uniform admitted free.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hawkeye Theatre
Dorothy Phillips
Live Stock Shipping Boosts Gracttinger Farmers and Town
The Times highlights a local co operative live stock shipping scheme showing hog shipments profitably processed. Three hogs weighed 1180 pounds and sold for 142.94 on the Chicago market with 5.81 freight and 2.74 local charges, leaving 134.89 to the farmer. The piece argues the Gracttinger association benefits farmers and town business similarly.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Times
Co-Operative Association
Chicago
Grachtinger Co-Operative Live Stock Shipping Association
Northwest
Shipping Association
Gracttinger
Grachtinger
Junior Sewing Club Lunch Clears Over $90 Receipts
The Junior Sewing Club reports over 90 dollars cleared at a Saturday lunch held in the afternoon and evening. A quilt given away during the afternoon went to the daughter of Mr and Mrs Frank Lambe, adding a heartening note to the raffle.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Frank Lambe
The Warning Shot or the Mystery of the Open Door
A revolver shot rang out at 3 a m in October as jeweler M Weinholzer and night watchman John Paulsen chased a intruder. Weinholzer fired through the floor after hearing a step and a voice asking Is that you Mike. Paulsen noted a key in the door and fired after a warning, while the Times recounted the events in a dramatic lead.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Times
Grachtinger
M. Weinholzer
Mr. Weinholzer
John Paulsen
Weinholuer
Mike
Weinhholzer
Night
Onpyyyo
the Times
He Bought In Wisconsin Land Deed Sold to Kerr
Lee Kerr of east of town purchased 120 acres in Wisconsin for 130 dollars per acre. The farm lies near Wilson in a dairying area with a nearby creamery and cheese factory. Kerr plans an auction on November 20 and will move to Wisconsin to reside. He notes local farmers receive over 1000 dollars in cream checks monthly and a dairy cow yields about 30 dollars monthly in milk. Wilson sits 50 miles east of St. Paul in a prime Wisconsin dairy region.
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Wisconsin
Lee Kerr
Wilson
Kerr
St. Paul
Blom Buys 80 Acre Farm Near Butterfield
Wm Blom of west of town buys an 80 acre farm near Butterfield Minnesota formerly owned by Gene Kane. He plans an auction sale this winter and will move onto the property. The community wishes Mr and Mrs Blom success while they depart.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Butterfield
Wm. Blom
of Town
Minnesota
Gene Kane
Blom
Arrived Safe at Pasadena
Nels Skew reports arrival in Pasadena a week ago Sunday morning. He notes scarce rooms but L C Christiansen aided his relocation. He praises the splendid weather akin to Iowa June days and urges sending the Times to his new address.
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Pasadena
Nels
L. C. Christiansen
Iowa
Lady Steeplejack Paints Water Tank in Hazardous Work
An 89 pound woman steeplejack assisted two men to repair and paint a city water tank and its framework the first week, under Geo. H. Stapleton of York Nebraska. The job began Sunday and finished Wednesday with $4165 paid. The tank was found in dangerous condition with a rotted bottom. A Nov 18 theater program and basket sociable will raise $90 yearly interest for school ground property. Postwar marriage trends show sharp increases in licenses and births from October last year to October 1919 across major cities including Oklahoma City and Kansas City.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Geo. H. Stapleton
York
Nebraska
Hawkeye Theatre
Mars
Cupid
United States
Oklahoma City
Kansas City
P T A Meeting Postponed to November 12 at High School
The P T A meeting shifts from Tuesday to Wednesday November 12 at 8 p m in the high school. Discussion topics include Parents Obligation to the School and Civics starting with U S government. All are invited.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
P.T. A
U. S
Sugar Find Reveals Large Stock Hidden in New York Harbor
New York food administrator uncovers 18 440 000 pounds of sugar aboard ships in New York Harbor. Discovery follows a broker attempting to unload 1000 tons at an unlawful profit.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York
New York City
Public sale notices headline livestock and machinery sales
Public sale items outline upcoming auctions by Charles Kobernus Rich Aylward and Lee Kerr. Kobernus advertises 15 horses 52 cattle 100 hogs and machinery with Foashier Erb and J Ey Stockdale. Aylward lists 1 horse 94 cattle 10 Poland China hogs plus machinery and hosts a free ticket drawing. Kerr plans 12 horses 64 cattle 45 hogs and farm goods with free lunch at noon.
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Charles Kobernus
Rich Aylward
Minnesota
Poland
Grodland and Reeves
John C. Jerts
Sale Dates Going Fast Auctioneer Grodland Reports
Auctioneer Grodland says sale dates are going fast with many farms sold and buyers moving away. He adds he is dating sales daily and urges those who have not claimed January or February dates to do so promptly.
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Grodland
Storm Lake Hog Sale Attracts Strong Attendance
Auctioneer Ben F. Reeves cried a Duroc Jersey hog sale at Storm Lake Tuesday. Olene Jacobson bought a sow for $300 and Reeves reported a good turnout and an exceptionally good sale. The sow was a prize winner at the recent Iowa State fair.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Storm Lake
Ben F. Reeves
Olene Jacobson
Towa
J L Birkland Closing Out Sale Details
J L Birkland will hold a closing out sale on Saturday November 22 at his place adjoining Graettinger. He will offer a large list of livestock and machinery as he quits farming and moves to town after selling his current place. Watch for his bills and ad next week. O Connor Bros Sale Announced for November 26. Furth er announcements will appear later.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J. L. Birkland
Graettinger
O'Connor Bros
O’connor Brothers
Auction Day Sale by Oscar N Olesen
Oscar N Olesen will hold an auction sale on December 9. He plans to move into the residence he purchased from J Le Birkland.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Oscar N. Olesen
J. le. Birkland
Big Armistice Day celebration at Ruthven plan
Ruthven residents will observe Armistice day on Tuesday November 11 with a 2 30 p.m. basketball game at the high school gym and a free program at the opera house featuring overseas men. A dance to follow will be accompanied by the Spencer orchestra.
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Ruthven
Opera House
Spencer Orchestra
Cedar Rapids Named County Seat After Tuesday Vote
Linn county voters changed the county seat from Marion to Cedar Rapids at Tuesday's election. The move, urged for years, shifts county administration and records to the city.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Cedar Rapids
Linn County
Marion
Farmers Busy Husking Corn In Good Weather
Farmers are busy husking their corn as weather stays favorable. They report strong yields and satisfactory quality, taking full advantage of the window for field work.
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Quis Hans
Merklin
C. P. Jensen
Juttle
South of Town
Thompson
Jensen
Methodist Episcopal Church
Epworth League
J. A. EB. Cunningham
Frank
Joe O’connor
Town
Woodman Hall
Woodman Hal
J. W. Robbins
Robbins
Standard Oil Company
Livermore
Andrews’ Drug Store
Red Cross
New Farmers Shipping Organization of
Lady Steeplejack
Kobernus
Aylaward
Kerr Sale
Birkland
O’connor Bros
Jenswold
John O. Jertson
Mr. Kerr
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