Auction Sales in This Week's Times Listings
Numerous auction sales announced for late November and early December in northwest Iowa. Listings include Ben Larsen near Graettinger with 79 head of livestock, J L Birkland near Graettinger with 47 head and machinery, Mrs John Nelson near Graettinger with 110 head, John Weber near Terris with 125 head plus machinery and hay, Junn E Bye near Graettinger with 83 head, Gust Erickson near Wallingford with 116 head plus farm gear and hay, O Connor Bros near Graettinger with 88 head, Howard E Jones near Ringsted with 113 head plus hay and corn, plus further notes on sale ads and Times advertising service.
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Ben G. Larsen
Graettinger
J. L. Birkland
Rock Island Depot
Graecttinger
John Nelson
John Weber
Terris
Timothy Hay
the Times
Gust Erickson
Wallingford
Howard IE. Jones
Ringsted
The
Times
Grachtinger Times
Iowa
Rich Aylward Auction Sale Report
Rich Aylward held a seven thousand dollar sale yesterday with good average prices. The pure bred Poland China gilt given away was secured by Jacob Frick. Bartel Geil and J A Taylor announced upcoming auctions in December with dates noted and further notices promised.
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Rich Aylward
Jacob Frick
Mr. Aylward
O N Olesen Auction December 9 and church notices
O N Olesen will hold his auction sale December 9. Methodist Episcopal Church announces Sunday school at ten, morning sermon at eleven with a special Thanksgiving message. Epworth League at seven, evening preaching at seven thirty by Rev J A C Cunningham, Pastor.
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Methodist Episcopal Church
Epworth League
J. A. C. Cunningham
Basket Social fundraiser nets 54 dollars at Hawkeye theatre
The school ground property guarantors cleared 54 dollars at their basket social at the Hawkeye theatre on Tuesday evening. Auctioneer Grodland sold nine baskets for the total. A moving picture show accompanied the sale. Attendees reported a royal time.
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Hawkeye Theatre
Grodland
Lawrence Clothing Prepares Fine Fur Window Display
The Lawrence Clothing company showcases a striking window this week with rare high priced furs from across the American continent. An inspection is advised to view the collection.
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Lawrence Clothing Company
American
Century Cactus Bloom Delights Mrs Spies Garden
Mrs Carl Spies shows a century cactus in bloom, a rare event since the plant blooms only once in a hundred years, attracting local curiosity and attention from neighbors.
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Carl Spies
German Lutheran Services Set For Sunday in Estherville
German American services will be held Sunday November 23 at two oclock conducted by Rev. Johannes E. Andrea of Estherville.
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Johannes E. Andrea
Estherville
Sounds Like Choctaw Dialogue Sparks Language Quiz
A humorous exchange traces how a Choctaw speaker answers “Where are you from?” with “Walla Walla, Wash.” The reply prompts a request to say it in English, highlighting linguistic quirks and regional place names.
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Walla Walla, Wash
Three Deaths In Past Few Days
Mrs Reidy’s father died Saturday Bisgard boy dies of scarlet fever Mrs George Kent passes away suddenly in east town funeral set for Friday at ten Catholic church obituary to appear next week Third degree torture in police inquisition dramatized in Vitagraph film at Hawkeye theater Thanksgiving night November 27 and directed by Tom Terriss prompting strong audience response.
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Mrs. Reidy
Bisgard
George Kent
Vitagraph
Alice Joyce
Hawkeye Theatre
Charles Klein
Tom Terriss
Departure of a Danish-born boy Andrew Bisgard dies of scarlet fever
Andrew Peter Bisgard a 12 year old boy from Emmetsburg township died Sunday evening from scarlet fever. Funeral held Monday. He was 12 years 4 months 9 days old. Parents immigrated from Denmark when he was about a year old. He was bright and promising. his death is a severe blow to the sorrowing parents. The Times extends sympathy.
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Andrew Peter Bisgard
Emmetsburg
Denmark
Death of Mr Gillespie Father of Mrs Reidy
Mr Gillespie father of Mrs M J Reidy of this place died at his daughter's home at an early Saturday hour after a week of illness from chronic bronchitis. Remains were taken to Des Moines for funeral Monday. Born December 18 1869 in Ireland he would have turned 80 next month. Came to America at 13 settled in Pittsburg then Town in 1856. Married Honore McGuire in Des Moines in 1878 producing two daughters Mrs M I Reidy and Mrs James Enright. The Times extends sympathy to relatives.
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Gillespie
M. J. Reidy
Des Moines
Ireland
America
Pittsburg
Pennsylvania
Honore McGuire
M. I. Reidy
James Enright
South Dakota
Merklin Plans Move to Iowa Falls for New Business
Gus Merklin, former Wallingford blacksmith owner, will run his paper route from his new Iowa Falls home. He recently bought a blacksmith shop and a fine house there, having sold his Wallingford shop to I T Lundgren of Ringsted. Iowa Falls, a city of over 4,000, offers strong business prospects for his line. Palo Alto and Emmet county friends extend best wishes for happiness in the new location.
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Gus Merklin
Times
Iowa Falls
Wallingford
S T. I. Lundgren
Ringsted
Merklin
Palo, Alto and
Emmet County
Mrs. Merklin
Coal shortage warning from fuel administrator
J A Suss presents a circular from Charles Webster the fuel administrator warning the coal supply is tightening. Citizens should save coal and share surplus with neighbors if the crisis worsens. Those in California and Florida may be asked to surrender winter stock. Wood use is advised and schools churches and theatres may close to relieve shortages.
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J. A. Suss
Charles Webster
California
Florida
Farm Sold Across River to Bons hus for 190 Per Acre
O H Raleigh reports the sale of an eighty acre farm across the river from the Sevdy place to John Bons hus for 190 dollars per acre. The property was owned by a Sioux City gentleman named A Johnson.
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O. H. Raleigh
Sevdy Place
John Bonshus
Sioux City
A. Johnson
Rock Island Auditor Capt Hession Visits Home
Capt Hession a traveling auditor for Rock Island system was home from Manly Iowa visiting his parents Mrs Hession has been here a week He works to prepare railroad properties for return to private owners He will audit offices in Little Rock El Dorado and El Reno this winter and plans to travel via Memphis with Mrs Hession
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Capt. Hession
Rock Island
T. J. Hession
Manly
Iowa
Little Rock
Arkansas
el Dorado
el Reno
Paper price trends spark concerns of bolshevism
Three paper salesmen told the Times the price of print paper would rise to 200 per ton by January first. The war peak was 140, government set 90, current price 150. It costs 36 per ton to manufacture. Under such conditions, fears of trusts’ grip and bunkoism grow in America.
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Times
America
Shepherd of the Hills to play Hawkeye theatre
Frank Mahara advance agent for The Shepherd of the Hills was in Gracttinger arranging for the show at the Hawkeye theatre Monday evening December 1. He previously handled Labor Day shows in Gracttinger and is well known locally. The play has drawn movie fans and is said to be exceptionally good attraction.
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Frank Mahara
Gracttinger
Hawkeye Theatre
Cedar Rapids Rail Workers Plan Co operative Store
Cedar Rapids railroad men announce a cooperative store to link labor unions with agricultural groups in a bid to reduce living costs. The plan notes such stores often fail to cut costs and require a skilled manager who may demand higher pay than current proprietors realize.
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Cedar Rapids
Thanksgiving Dinner Promised at Hawkeye Theatre
The M. EB. Ladies' Aid society will serve a Thanksgiving dinner at the Hawkeye theatre with meals priced 60e for adults and 36¢ for children. A cordial invitation is extended to the public to attend for a turkey dinner.
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M. EB. Ladies’ Aid Society
Hawkeye Theatre
Hawkeye
Red Cross Election Meeting Planned at Hawkeye Theatre
A Red Cross gathering will be held Saturday evening November 22 at the Hawkeye theatre to elect officers. All interested parties are urged to attend the meeting and participate in the election.
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Hawkeye Theatre
Red Cross Society
Wool Socks Stockpiled To Last Over A Year
Wool stocks on hand for the United States totaled enough to last beyond a year as of September 30. The supply has risen more than 60 percent in the past year, and woolen goods are expected to become more plentiful and cheaper in the near term.
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United States
Graettinger vs Luverne Friday Basketball Showdown
Friday evening Graettinger hosts Luverne with Supt Antone Johnson bringing a reportedly stronger team. A postgame basket social will fund new high school chairs. Graettinger boosters urged to attend and support the Incas in a hoped for competitive contest.
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Antone Ie, Johnson
Luverne
Graettinger
Graettinger High
Johnson
Luerne
Graettinger Wins Lopsided Game At Rodman 57 to 11
Graettinger High School defeated Rodman 57 to 11 with Norman Osher Guilford Paulsen Tanner Jacobson Norman Thoresen Joe Sullivan and Harold Harrington on the visiting floor. Supt Grigsby accompanied the team and a Luverne matchup is anticipated at the local gym Friday evening led by Supt A E Johnson.
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A. E. Johnson
Luverne
Johnson
Grachtinger
Senior Class Basket Social at High School Friday
The senior class hosts a basket social Friday after the basketball game at the High School. Proceeds fund new chairs for the High School.
Graettinger PTA Program 1919 1929 and Ministers Salary Rise
Graettinger Parent-Teacher Association lists monthly program topics from November 1919 through May with speakers and chairmen. Separate 40 percent minister salary increase across the United States announced by the Methodist Episcopal Church raises average pay for 1919 from 1111 to about 1500 to meet living costs.
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Vangie Reeves
Carl Spies
Mn A. J. Johnson
Horswell
M. E
Methodist Episcopal Church
Former Boone Mayor Sells Land for 24000 Profit
The former mayor of Boone recently sold a section of land in Clay County at a profit of 24000 dollars.
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Boone
Clay County
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Birkland
Times Sales Service
Bartel Geil
KE. A
Taylor Sale Dee
J. A. Taylor
O. N. Olesen
First National Bank
John O. Jertson
Crimen
Police Inquisition
Aus Merklin
the Shepherd of the Hills
Red Cross
Rodman
Reidy
Louis Peterson
John Paulsen
J. Jackman
Misa Littleton
Louis Christiangen
Hendricks
P. G. Johnson
Schillig
M. C. Christianssen
John Graettinger
Mr. Grigsby
Cora Christopher
John J. Sullivan
A. J. Johnson
Mons Christiansen
P. Knudtson
J. A. Spies
Chicago
Daily Drovers Journal
Farmers & Merchants Bank
Jno
P. Kirby
Vincent Kelly
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