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Newspaper
Graettinger Times
Location
Graettinger, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Nov 09, 1922
Page
7
Andrew Nelson of west of town was thrown from a horse when the saddle girth broke. He suffered a circular skull fracture and was taken to Estherville Hospital for treatment. Doctors report he is getting along nicely but risk remains until further checks.
The Norwegian Lutheran Ladies Aid plans a bazaar and chicken supper on Saturday November 18 in the Hawkeye theatre basement. Auction at 3:00 and supper at 6:00 with a 35 cent charge. Norwegian dishes served cafeteria style alongside chicken options. The Busy Bees and the Willing Workers east of town host separate bazaars with candy booths. Public invitation extended.
A Graettinger area scare reports a Negro dope fiend located northeast of town and hiding in the Baste Jacobsen corn field with others claiming suspects near Emmetsburg. Sheriff Nivisori of Eatherville investigates, while a large auction sale for George Miller is advertised nearby and infant Vera Lavoune Swift is mourned in obituary notices.
A card of appreciation thanks all willing workers who picked my corn. The message expresses gratitude for their kindness on Friday, November 8. The writer, Carl B. Jengen, extends heartfelt thanks to each person.
Well known Graettinger citizen Mons Christiansen died Tuesday afternoon after a long illness. Funeral services will be held Saturday starting at 1:00 at his home and 1:30 at the Norwegian Lutheran Church with Rev. S. G. Sande officiating. An obituary will appear next week.
A noon blaze near Hanson Lumber Co in Ames caused about 46000 in damage within an hour, reportedly started by a cigarette dropped by a teamster. Separate reports note Miss Olive Tow burned by kerosene while at a Armstrong home, and a large barn with livestock destroyed near Superior.
The 80 acre farm northeast of town sold at auction last Friday for 200 dollars per acre. The estate of Nettle and Ed Dayton bought the property with Mrs Dayton noted as a head of the estate. Buyers expected lower improvements, but sale price exceeded expectations.
Dr Tandy and Mason City minister spoke at the Hawkeye theatre Friday evening on behalf of the American Legion. He praised injured soldiers and those incapacitated by disease and shared insights from the New Orleans Legion convention. A. H. Henningsen, Legion commander, introduced the speaker, highlighting his support for local and national Legion efforts.
Graedthiger Market reports show soybean and poultry pricing with top hen and rooster prices and butter fat values. Pumpkin pie with whipped cream will be served by the Norwegian Lutheran Ladies Aid on Wednesday November 15 at Knutson and Borstad milling store. public invitation extended.
John Brown of Graettinger suffered a fractured jaw broken nose and severe facial injuries in a Rock Island yards accident at Estherville. Found with his head across a rail he was hospitalized with bleeding wounds and stitches. Despite fears his condition was critical his recovery is expected to be complete. He is a son of Mrs. Frank Brown of Estherville and had worked in the Estherville Rock Island shops. Local guards had protected workers but recent weeks saw reduced protection.
Auctioneer M C Grodland promotes a November weekend sale including Mrs Reynald Peternen household goods at her residence three blocks south of the flag pole and the Wm Matters fine residence with orchard garage stock and machinery plus a general market sale.
The November election of 1922 is history with a light poll and sweeping results. Minnesota rewarded Shipstead and Hurt with a farmer-labor tilt, Kellogg’s defeat a surprise outside the state. The Republicans hold a five-seat senate majority, Brookhart in Iowa won big, and Brookhart’s victory signals strong farm bloc support. Voter turnout in Iowa boosted by the bonus bill passing by about two to one, promising relief for soldiers, farmers, and business, with twenty-two million dollars circulating.
The Times reports being several hours late this week due to a flood of campaign literature and heavy commercial printing. Staff faced tight deadlines Monday and Tuesday and crowded production Wednesday, leaving little time for the newspaper.
The recent election concluded on Sunsday, November 7, at 7 p.m. Officials reported no major irregularities and preliminary results indicate clear outcomes in several contests across the city and county. Further certified counts and candidate statements are expected in the coming days.
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