Trade at Home Promotes Town Prosperity and Growth
A strong call for spending locally emphasizes community loyalty and civic progress. Readers are urged to buy from home merchants to keep money in Graettinger, support local banks, attract new industry, and sustain shared prosperity. The piece discusses debts to the community, leadership, and cooperative effort as keys to a thriving home town. It also notes electricity rates and potential sales of municipal assets shaping local utilities.
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Graettinger
Hants
Commonwealth
Brekke Rothermel Case Opens in Emmetsburg District Court
The Brekke Rothermel case is in district court at Emmetsburg this week. In the first trial Brekke won 2300 dollars, but the supreme court reversed and ordered a new trial. The automobile accident occurred at the schoolhouse corner resulting in the Brekke boy's permanent injury.
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Brekke-Rothermel
Emmetsburg
Brekke
Supreme Court
Faribault
Minnesota
Rothermel
Madison
Wisconsin
Southern Pacific Could Take Over Rock Island Lines
Railroad men report the Southern Pacific will acquire the Rock Island at the start of January. SP officers own a majority of Rock Island stock and control in fact, though operations remain separate for now. The merger would create a very strong transportation company.
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Rock Island
Southern Pacific
Farewell Reception Held For Rev Sande In Graettinger
Graettinger residents hosted a Wednesday afternoon farewell in Woodman Hall dining room for Rev and Mrs Sande as they prepare to leave. The Graettinger congregation served a fine banquet and presented the pastor with a substantial gift to honor his service and esteem.
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Sande
Woodman Hall
O. Sande
Graaettinger
Graettinger
Barringer and Anderson clash in county article war
Ruthven resident E E Barringer published in several papers last week detailing an attack by fellow townsman Edwin Anderson. Barringer’s piece landed several body blows and readers await Anderson’s reply as county quiets after the election.
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Barringer
Anderson E. P. Barringer
Ruthven
Edwin Anderson
Will broadcast Emmetsburg program on November 21
Will WHO in Des Moines broadcast an Emmetsburg program November 21 evening. Dr I B McTigue helped arrange the program. The feature is described as highly interesting for this section of the state.
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Will
Emmetsburg
WHO
Banker's Life
Des Moines
I. B. McTigue
First Snow Arrives With Light Fall For Weekend
The season’s first snow fell late in the week, leaving a light coating that melted as sun appeared. Temperatures cooled briefly, then Sunday turned mild, with autumn-like conditions returning and expected to persist in coming days.
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Alli
Light Grade Play Promises Fun at Hawkeye Theatre
The Highth Grade play Patty Saves The Day will be staged at the Hawkeye Theatre on Thursday evening November 20. Miss Clara M. Shatava trains the cast of boys and girls, aiming to raise funds for reference books and equipment for the two upper grade rooms.
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Patty
Hawkeye Theatre
Clara M. Shatava
P T A Meeting Set For Graettinger High School
A P T A gathering of Graettinger members will convene Tuesday evening November 18 at 8 o’clock in the high school assembly. National Educational Week features include an out of town speaker, vocal and musical selections, and a tour of the new school addition welcoming patrons and the public to inspect the property.
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P.T. A
P. T. A. Society of Graettinger
Basket Social at Gravel Pit School House
Basket social to be held Friday evening November 14 at the Gravel Pit School House District No 9. Ladies are asked to bring baskets and all are invited. Miss Vesta Gardner teaches at the school.
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Gravel Pit
District No. 9
Vesta Gardner
Lone Rock Bank Robber Caught in Iowa Case
Sheriff reports Henry P. Carrol alias Harry E. Raymond and about six aliases tied to the Little Sioux bank robbery. He is suspected in robberies at Galt Truesdale Wall Lake and Lone Rock with similar methods. A Galt bank officer and Dr Robert Lott of Wall Lake identify Raymond from descriptions and photos. Authorities say he may be linked to the Manhattan Kansas bank robbery last May and that he escaped jail there after arrest.
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Percy Lainson
Council Bluffs
Henry P. Carrol
Harry E. Raymond
Little Sioux
Central West
Galt
Truesdale
Wall Lake
Lone Rock
Iowa
Raymond
Robert Lott
Lott
Hi Yackey
Carrol
Manhattan
Kans
Kansas
Moving pictures on Near East Relief at Hawkeye
Near East Relief presents free moving pictures Sunday evening November 14 at eight o'clock at the Hawkeye. Miss Sedgwick, field representative, explains the films shot in Syria Palestine Greece and Southern Russia after the war. A voluntary collection will be taken. 150 letters are distributed by Boy Scouts and through public schools.
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Near East Relief
Syria
Palestine
Greece
Russia
Hawkeye
Near East
Sedgwick
Boy Scouts
A Letter From Charles Erickson November 9 1924
Editor Times: enclosed remittance for Times. It feels like a visit from an old friend when the Gracttinger Times arrives. Crops look fair this year with chaffy corn. A cool summer and fine fall. The slogan was IKeep cool and heavy foolidge I and it has held true as the past days turned rather cold. Charles Erick son Dixon Ill R F D Z
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Times
Charles Erickson
Dixon
Ill
Gleaners Bazaar Set For Hawkeye Theatre Basement
The Gleaners will hold a bazaar in the basement of the Hawkeye theatre on Saturday November 15 with lunch served in the afternoon and evening. Many articles will be on date and the public is cordially invited. Dr P J Hosslon Wis a professional colley at WsthervilleMonday.
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Gleanors
Gleaners
Hawkeye Theatre
Spencer Man Pays Big Income Tax Income tax list shows W H Thomas of Spencer
W H Thomas, president and principal owner of the W H Thomas Manufacturing Company at Spencer, paid 8952 in income tax last year. The firm makes Bull Dog foot accelerators for Ford cars and other auto mobile accessories. The company now runs a double shift to meet orders, employing 40 to 45 men, with a night shift added this week.Thomas also serves on the Spencer school board and is highly regarded as a business leader and citizen.
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Spencer
W. H. Thomas
Des Moines Register
Thomas
Register
W. H. Thomas Manufacturing Company
Ford
Spencer School Board
Thomas Company
Spencer Herald
Federation Clubs Meet At Mallard In 1924 25
The second Federation Club meeting of 1924 1925 was held Saturday November 8 at the Mallard school house with Mrs J H Anderson presiding. Music by Graettinger ladies and Miss Elizabeth Spies led a trio and solos by Frances Duhigg and Spies. Mrs Frank Davis of Manson spoke on illiteracy and the next meeting is slated for January 24 at West Bend. Also notes on corn picking activity and a November 21 program and box social at Gunderson school Twelve Mile Lake township with basket bringing urged.
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Federation Clubs
Mallard
Federation Club
Mallard Club
J. H. Anderson
Graettinger
Elizabeth Spies
Frances Duhigg
Gladys Jonson
Frank Davis
Manson
State Commission
West Bend
Palo Alto County
Davis
Walter Middleton
Gunderson School
Twelve Mile Lake Township
District No. 1
Bessie Benesh
Basket Social at Iverson School District No 7
A basket social will be held at Iverson school district No 7 in High Lake Two on Thursday November 18. The event is located about 2344 miles east and 2 miles north of Grachtinger. Everyone is invited.
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Iverson School
High Lake Two
Grachtinger
Who Knows A C Sheets Whereabouts
A request seeks anyone knowing the location of A C Sheets to notify HH, Hornwell, Agent, Graettinger, Wa. Citizens with any information are asked to come forward promptly.
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A. C. Sheets
Ae HH
Hornwell
Graettinger
Nelson And Sulli van Winners In Legion Match
In an American Legion boxing card at Lmmetsburg Tuesday evening Nelson of Fort Dodge won by foul decision in the fifth round over Larry Colman of St. Paul after a tight bout timed to eight rounds. Reed of Graettinger forfeited to Jimmy Sullivan of St. Paul at end of round three. Reed ill with grippe, sought a substitute but fought on. Beland of Great Oak stopped Mason of West Bend in one. Hoebler of Emmetsburg defeated Henningsen of St. Paul in three. Grewell and Jackman opened with a three round curtain-raiser. Attendance was light with Graettinger fans present.
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Nelson
Fort Dodge
Larry, Colman
St. Paul
American Legion
Lmmetsburg
Gerald Reed
Graettinger
Jimmy Sullivan
Reed
Sullivan
Beland
Emmetsburg Defeats Estherville 20 0 in Annual Clash
Emmetsburg high school football upset Estherville 20 to 0 at Emmetsburg field on Friday afternoon. Jensvold scored on a 25 yard run in the second half besides line smashes. Helgason of Estherville mishandled a punt, leading to Emmetsburg’s third touchdown in the fourth quarter. Graettinger spectators joined the crowd as clean play drew praise from Supt White and Coach Fidler.
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Emmetsburg
Emmetsburg High
Estherville High
Jensvold
Helgason
Estherville
Graettinger
Supt. White
Fidler
Graettinger High School
Brookhart Lead Cut to 626 in Iowa County Totals
Morning tallies show Brookhart at 626 with Cedar Rapids Des Moines and Sioux City awaiting reports. By week’s end all counties should be in and the final count announced. Farmers’ candidate Steck narrowly impacted results, Dickinson County once gave Brookhart a 1500 vote margin. Basketball practice at the local high school started under Coach Fidler with sixteen players in line for early December games and possible away matchups.
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Brookhart
Brookkhart Lord
Cedar Rapids
Des Moines
Sioux City
Iowa
Steck
Dickinson
Fidler
Quinq Bette
Basket Social at Osgood School House
A basket social is planned at the Osgood schoolhouse on Wednesday evening November 26. Ladies are asked to bring baskets and all are cordially invited. Miss Susilo is the teacher.
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Osgood School
Varybody
Susilo
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Northern States Power Company
Northern Iowa Gas & Electric Company
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Northen States
Byllesby Company
Middle West
Captain Kidd
Wisht
Africa
Herman Elsenbast
Board of Education
Icccesseeess
Ecsenee
Icseseauees
P. J. Hosslon Wis
Wstherville
Nelson and Sullivan
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