Auction Sales Fill Busy November into December
The Graettinger Times notes a surge of auction sales from late November into December with Mr Grodland nearly booked through December 17. Listings include Ben Larsen near Graettinger, J L Birkland near Rock Island depot, Mrs Nelson near Graettinger, John Weber near Terril, John Eye near Graettinger, Gust Erickson near Wallingford, O Connor Bros near Graettinger, and Howard E Jones near Ringsted, detailing livestock counts and machinery plus hay and corn quantities.
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Grodland
Times
Ben G. Larsen
Graettinger
J. L. Birkland
Rock Island Depot
John Nelson
John Weber
Terril
Timothy Hay
the Times
Gust Erickson
Wallingford
O'Connor Bros
Rich Aylward Auction Sale Report
Rich Aylward had no 7000 dollar sale yesterday. Prices on average were good. The pure bred Poland China gilt given away was secured by Jacob Frick. Bartel Geil and E. A. Taylor announce sales on Dec 3 and Dec 4 respectively. O N Olesen to hold an auction Dec 9. Methodist Episcopal Church notices invite Sunday school at ten and services with a Thanksgiving sermon by Rev J A C Cunningham.
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Rich Aylward
Jacob Frick
Mr. Aylward
Methodist Episcopal Church
Epworth League
J. A. C. Cunningham
Puket Social Raises Funds With Basket Auction
The event cleared 54 dollars at the Puket Social with nine baskets sold for 64 dollars at Hawkeye theatre Tuesday. Auctioneer Grodland disposed of nine baskets while a moving picture show accompanied the sale. A royal time was enjoyed by all attendees.
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Hawkeye Theatre
Grodland
Lawrence Clothing Show Displays Rare High Priced Furs
The Lawrence Clothing company presents an exceptionally attractive window this week with a display of rare and high priced furs from across the American continent. It is well worth an inspection.
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Lawrence Clothing Company
American
Century Cactus in Bloom Curiosity Near Century Bloom
Mrs. Carl Spies displays a rare century cactus that blossoms only once every hundred years. The plant’s remarkable blooming now attracts local interest and garden visitors to the display.
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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
Sounds Like Choctaw in English Quiz Sparked by Quip
A playful exchange prompts a linguistic quiz as residents guess the origin of a Choctaw phrase. The back and forth includes a joke about saying it in English and reveals curiosity about Native language roots.
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Where
Walla Walla, Wash
Three Deaths In Past Few Days In Town
Mrs Reidy's father died Saturday Bukxyard boy died of scarlet fever Mrs George Kent passes away suddenly in town The town mourns her loss with funeral planned Friday at 10 am at the Catholic church Obituary to appear next week
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Mrs. Reidy
Bukxyard
George Kent
Est
Cathol
Burwell Boy Dies of Scarlet Fever at Age 12
Andrew Peter Bisgard of Emmetsburg township died Sunday evening from scarlet fever. He was 12 years, 4 months, and 9 days old. His Danish-born parents moved to the country when he was about a year old. He was a bright, promising boy, and his death brings sorrow to his parents. the Times expresses sympathy.
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Andrew Peter Bisgard
Emmetsburg
Denmark
Death of Mr Gillespie Father of Mrs Reidy
Mr Gillespie father of Myrs M J Reidy of this place dies at his daughter's home after a week of illness from chronic bronchitis. Remains moved to Des Moines and funeral held there Monday. Born in Ireland December 18 1869 and would have been 80 next month. Immigrated to America at 13, settled in Pittsburg, settled Town in 1856. Married Honore McGuire in Des Moines in 1873. two daughters, Mrs M J Reidy and Mrs James Enright. The Times extends sympathy.
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Mr. Gillespie
Myrs
M. J. Reidy
Des Moines
Ireland
America
Pittsburg
Pennsylvania
Honore McGuire
James Enright
South Dakota
Gillespie
Times
Merklin family moves business and home to Iowa Falls
Gus Merklin, caller at the Times, will have his paper sent to his new Iowa Falls home while en route by auto. He recently bought a blacksmith shop and a fine home at Towa Tally, disposed of the Wallingford shop to T. T. Lundgren of Ringsted. Merklin foresees a bright field for his trade in Iowa Falls, a city of over 4,000 with many advantages. Palo Alto and Emmet county friends wish the Merklins success.
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Gus Merklin
Times
Iowa Falls
Towa Tally
Wallingford
T. T. Lundgren
Ringsted
Merklin
Palo Alto and
Emmet County
Mrs. Merklin
Coal Shortage Urges Saving and Shared Supply
Today J A Suss collected a circular from Charles Webster fuel administrator urging serious coal shortages. People should save every pound of coal and those with surplus may be asked to share with less fortunate neighbors. Winter travelers to California and Florida should surrender coal to the administrator. Burning wood and conserving coal could tide the situation over. closures of schools churches and theatres may occur if shortages worsen.
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J. A. Suss
Charles Webster
California
Morida
Forty-acre river farm sells at auction to John Boni shus
O H Raleigh reports the sale of an eighty acre farm across the river from the Sevdy place to John Boni shus for nineteen dollars per acre. The property was owned by nine Sioux City gentlemen named A Johnson.
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O. H. Raleigh
Sevdy Place
John Bonishus
Sioux City
A. Johnson
The Third Degree at Hawkeye Theatre on Thanksgiving
Vitagraph presents The Third Degree, a dramatic screen version of Charles Klein’s play depicting police torture methods. Starring Alice Joyce and directed by Tom Terriss, the film is shown at Hawkeye theatre on November 27.
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Vitagraph
Alice Joyce
Hawkeye Theatre
Charles Klein
Tom Terriss
Rock Island Auditor Capt Hession Visits Manly
Capt I J Hession, traveling auditor for the Rock Island system, is in government employ checking railroad matters to prepare returning property to private owners. He and Mrs Hession visited Manly, Iowa, from recent weeks and will winter in Little Rock or nearby offices with plans to travel via Memphis.
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Capt. Hession
Rock Island
I. J. Hession
Manly
Iowa
Little Rock
Arkansas
el Dorado
el Reno
Paper price trends amid wartime controls and bolshevist critique
Three paper salesmen called at the Times office this week claiming print paper would rise to $200 per ton by January first, though the highest wartime price was $140. Government controls reduced prices to $90, now $150. Figures show $36 per ton manufacturing cost, suggesting trusts’ grip fuels bolshevism and bunkoism in America.
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Times
America
Shepherd of the Hills reading at Hawkeye theatre
Frank Mahara advance agent for The Shepherd of the Hills arranged the December 1 presentation at Graettinger Hawkeye theatre. Mahara, known locally for Labor Day shows, has previously staged The Rosary and The Divorce Question. The Shepherd of the Hills has drawn strong interest among movie fans and is described as an exceptionally good attraction.
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Frank Mahara
Graettinger
Hawkeye Theatre
Barking At The Wrong Door Cooperative Store Plan In Cedar Rapids
Cedar Rapids railroad workers plan a cooperative store to link labor unions with agricultural groups into a single bureau aimed at lowering living costs. Critics say such stores rarely reduce costs and require managers who may demand higher salaries than current proprietors expect.
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Cedar Rapids
Thanksgiving Dinner Set By M. I. Ladies' Aid Society
The M. I. Ladies' Aid Society will serve a Thanksgiving dinner at the Hawkeye theatre. A splendid meal is promised for all who come with charges of 60 cents for adults and 85 cents for children. The public is invited to Hawkeye on Thanksgiving Day for a turkey dinner.
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M. 1. Ladies’ Aid Society
Hawkeye Theatre
Hawkeye
Red Cross Election Meeting Set for November 22
A Red Cross gathering at the Hawkeye theatre on Saturday evening November 22 aims to elect officers for the society. All interested parties are invited to attend.
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Red Cross
Hawkeye Theatre
Red Cross Society
Wool Socks Supply Sufficiency For United States
The article notes that wool stocks on hand as of September 80 show the nation has enough wool for over a year. The supply has risen by more than 60 percent in the past year, and woolen goods are expected to become more plentiful and cheaper soon.
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United States
Luverne Bows to Graettinger In Friday Night Clash
Friday evening Graettinger High hosts Luverne in a basketball game at the local gym. Supt Antone E Johnson says his Luverne team is stronger than last year’s. A basket social follows to fund new high school chairs.
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Antone E. Johnson
Luverne
Graettinger
Graettinger High
Johnson
Lugyne
Gractfinger
Gradtfinger
Graettinger High School Rockets Past Rodman 57 to 11
Graettinger won decisively at Rodman 57 to 11 as Supt. Grigsby accompanied the team. Odds are high for Friday as Supt. A. E. Johnson brings Luverne to Graettinger for a highly anticipated gym contest. Local fans urged to attend.
Senior Class Basket Social at Local High School
A basket social will be held at the High School Friday evening after the basketball game. It is organized by the senior class to raise funds for new chairs for the High School.
Gradlinger PTA Program 1919 1920 Season Details
The Gradlinger Parent-Teacher Association outlines its 1919 1920 program from November to May. Topics include Parent obligations to the school, Constitution and its development, reverence for authority, citizens rights, virtues, state elections, affection training, women's rights, immigration, faults of children and remedies, and the town beautiful. Chairmen and committees led by Mrs. Naac, Mrs. George, Mrs. Reidy, Mrs. Bigley, Mrs. J Jackman, Mr. Grigsby, and Mrs. J A Spies organized the sessions.
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Gradlinger Parent-Teacher Association
The
United States
Naac
Bersgum
Gabrielson
Dickey
Grodland
George
Steffen
Fogde
Myhre
Vangie Reeves
Carl Spies
A. J. Johnson
Horswell
Reidy
Fischer
Fred Spies
P. G. Johnson
Farquhar
M. T. Axelton
Birkland
J. Jackman
Littleton
Louis Christiansen
Hendricks
Schillig
M. C. Christianssen
John Graettinger
Mr. Grigsby
Cora Christopher
P. G
Methodist Ministers Receive Salary Boost Nationwide
The Methodist Episcopal church announced a 40 percent average salary increase for ministers to meet living costs and set minimums. 1918 average salary was 1111 dollars. new average rises to about 1500 dollars.
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M. E
Methodist Episcopal Church
Former Boone Mayor Sells Clay County Land for 24000 Profit
The former mayor of Boone recently sold a section of land in Clay County at a profit of twenty four thousand dollars.
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Boone
Clay County
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Times Sales Service
John E. Eye
Howard E. Jones
Graettinger Times
Bartel Geil
E. A. Taylor
O. N. Olesen
O. N.olesen
First National Bank
Owa
John O. Jertson
Towa Falls
the Shepherd of the Hills
Rodman
A. E. Johnson
Chicago
Daily Drovers Journal
Farmers & Merchants Bank
Too
P. Kirby
Vincent Kelly
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