Auction Sales Pack Busy Season in Times
Auction ads fill this issue as November ends and December begins. Ben G Larsen and others schedule livestock sales near Graettinger and surrounding towns with dozens of head and machinery listed. Rich Aylward and Bartel Geil coordinate later sales while churches announce Thanksgiving services.
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Ben G. Larsen
Graettinger
John Weber
Terri
Timothy Hay
the Times
Gust Erickson
Wallingford
O'Connor Bros
Howard I. Jones
Ringsted
The
Times
Graettinger Times
Iowa
Basket social raises funds at Hawkeye theatre
The school ground property raised 54 dollars at a basket social held Tuesday evening at the Hawkeye theatre. Auctioneer Grodland sold nine baskets for that amount, with a moving picture showing in connection. Lawrence Clothing showcases attractive winter furs from across the American continent, inviting inspection.
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Hawkeye Theatre
Grodland
Lawrence Clothing Company
American
Century Cactus In Bloom
Mrs Carl Spies has a century cactus blooming a once in a hundred year event. The plant draws attention as a rare curiosity in the garden.
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Carl Spies
German Lutheran Church Notes
German American services will be held Sunday November 23 at two o clock by Rev. Johannes E Andrea of Estherville.
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Johannes E. Andrea
Estherville
From Choctaw Query to English Translation
A humorous exchange exploring language and origin as a Choctaw speaker is asked where they are from and replies with a playful response about Walla Walla Washington, prompting the request to translate into English. The moment highlights cultural and linguistic humor.
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Where
Walla Walla, Wash
Three Deaths Reported in Recent Days in Town
Mrs Reidy’s father died Saturday while Andrew Bisgard a 12 year old died of scarlet fever Sunday. Mrs George Kent passes away suddenly early Wednesday morning. Funeral for Kent at Catholic church Friday at ten. Bisgard funeral held Monday. Mr Gillespie, father of Mrs M J Reidy, died after a week long illness of chronic bronchitis. He was born in Ireland December 18 1839 and would have been 80 next month. The Times extends sympathy to families.
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Mrs. Reidy
Bisgard
George Kent
Andrew Peter Bisgard
Emmetsburg
Denmark
Gillespie
M. J. Reidy
Pase
Des Moines
Ireland
America
Pittsburg
Pennsylvania
Honore McGuire
James Enright
South Dakota
Merklin Relocates to Iowa Falls With New Shop and Home
Gus Merklin moves his paper to his new Iowa Falls home by auto and begins a promising lumber business line. He sold his Wallingford blacksmith shop to T. J. Lundgren of Ringsted and acquired a fine Iowa Falls residence. Local friends in Palo Alto and Emmet counties wish the Merklins success in the new location.
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Gus Merklin
Times
Iowa Falls
Wallingford
T. J. Lundgren
Ringsted
Merklin
Palo Alto and
Emmet County
Mrs. Merklin
Coal Shortage Warning From Fuel Administrator
J A Suss reports a circular from Charles Webster, fuel administrator, saying coal supplies are serious. People should save every pound, share winter stock with neighbors if needed, and may be asked to burn wood. Those in California and Florida may be asked to surrender coal. Schools churches and theatres could close if suffering continues.
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Toung J. A. Suss
Charles Webster
California
Florida
Sale of 80 Acre Farm Near Sevdy Place
O H Raleigh states an eighty acre farm across the river from Sevdy place was sold to John Bons hus for 190 dollars per acre. The property was owned by Sioux City gentleman A Johnson.
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O. H. Raleigh
Sevdy Place
John Bonshus
Sioux City
A. Johnson
The Third Degree at Hawkeye Theatre Thanksgiving Night
Vitagraph brings The Third Degree, a dramatized version of the famed inquisition tale by Charles Klein, starring Alice Joyce. Directed by Tom Terriss, the screen production debuts at Hawkeye theatre on November 27, promising powerful depictions of torture and coercion used to extract confessions. Capt. Hession, home from Manly, Iowa, visits family before resuming his duties auditing railroad matters for government service across several cities as winter work takes him to Little Rock, Memphis, and beyond.
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Vitagraph
Alice Joyce
Hawkeye Theatre
Charles Klein
Tom Terriss
Hession
Rock Island
T. J. Hession
Manly
Iowa
Chicago
Paper prices rise and labor unions push co op store plan
The Times office reports Ten Three paper salesmen quote $200 a ton by January for print paper while wartime peak was $140 and current price is $150. Costs to manufacture run $86 per ton. Analysts warn bolshevism and bunkoism grow under trusts. Frank Mahara, advance agent for The Shepherd of the Hills, visits Graettinger to arrange Cedar Rapids show. Cedar Rapids railroad men plan a co operative store linking unions and farmers to fight high living costs, though store management costs may exceed current profits.
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Times
America
Frank Mahara
Grachtinger
Cedar Rapids
Thanksgiving Dinner By Hawkeye Ladies Aid Society
The M. Es. Ladies' Aid society will serve Thanksgiving dinner at Hawkeye theatre. A splendid meal is promised for all who come. Charges are 50c for adults and 36c for children. The public is invited to Hawkeye Thanksgiving Day for a turkey dinner.
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M. Es. Ladies’ Aid Society
Hawkeye Theatre
Hawkeye
Red Cross Election Meeting Planned at Hawkeye Theatre
A Red Cross society meeting will be held at the Hawkeye theatre on Saturday evening November 22 to elect officers. All interested parties are urged to attend.
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Hawkeye Theatre
Red Crossociety
Wool Socks Supply Sufficient For U S Over A Year
Wool stocks on hand as of September 80 show enough supply to last the United States for more than a year. The quantity has risen over 60 percent in the past year, and woolen goods are expected to become more plentiful and cheaper soon.
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United States
Graettinger Faces Luverne In Friday Basketball Test
Antone E Johnson will bring Luverne’s basketball team to Graettinger High to clash at the local gym Friday evening. Graettinger's snappy squad seeks a strong win as a neighboring rival visit. a basket social after the game will raise funds for new high school chairs.
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Luverne
Antone E. Johnson
Graettinger
Graettinger High
Johnson
Lalerne
Riday
Graettinger Team Opens With Big Win At Rodman
Friday Graettinger high school basketball defeated Rodman 57 to 11 on Rodman court. Graettinger lineup included Osher Paulsen Jacobson Thoresen Sullivan with Harrington joining late. Supt Grigsby accompanied the team for the game. Next the Luverne team visits Graettinger for a highly anticipated contest at the local gym. Local fans are urged to attend in large numbers.
Senior Class Basket Social At High School Friday
A basket social will be held at the High School Friday evening after the basketball game. Proceeds go to buy new chairs for the High School, organized by the senior class members.
Graettinger PTA Program for 1919 1920 Highlights
The Graettinger Parent Teacher Association outlines its 1919 1920 program with monthly topics. November covers Parents Obligations to the School and the Constitution and its development with Mrs Nase and other officers. December discusses Training in Reverence and Authority and The citizen and his rights led by Mrs George. January features Virtues to inculcate and General State Election in Town with Mrs Reidy. February covers Training of the Affections and Women's Rights with Mrs Bigley. March presents Immigration and Faults of children and their Remedies under chair J Jackman and team. April lists Children’s Fears The Town Beautiful chaired by Mr Grigsby. May Election Mothers Day chaired by Mrs J A Spies with committee to be appointed.
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Grachtinger
The
United States
Nase
Beregum
Gabrielson
Dickey
Grodland
George
Steffen
Fogde
A. J. Johnson
Mons Christiansen
P. Knudtson
J. A. Spies
Methodist ministers to receive 40 percent salary boost
The Methodist Episcopal church announced an average 40 percent salary increase for ministers nationwide to offset rising living costs. 1918 salaries averaged $1,111, with new average around $1,500. In Boone, the former mayor sold land in Clay County at a $24,000 profit.
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M. E
Methodist Episcopal Church
Boone
Clay County
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J. L. Birkland
Rock Island Depot
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John E. Eye
Rich Aylward
Jacob Frick
Aylward
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Burtel Geil
K. A. Taylor
B. A. Taylor
O. N. Olesen
Episcopal Church
Epworth League
J. A. C. Cunningham
First National Bank
John Do, Jertson, Caghier
the Shepherd of the Hills
Red Cross
Rodman
Daily Drovers Journal
Farmers & Merchants Bank
Jno
P. Kirby
Vincent Kelly
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