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Graettinger Times

Location

Graettinger, Iowa, United States of America

Date

Nov 25, 1926

Page

11

First National Bank Reorganized And Reopened

After the Terris bank closure and McCord chain troubles, Graettinger officials voted to waive forty percent of deposits to restart the First National Bank. Depositors received certificates and cash flow resumes with public funds and charitable deposits exempt from the waiver. The bank aims to stay sound, with stockholders bearing substantial losses and pledging support to boost local credit.

Graettinger First National Bank First National Bank of Palo Alto County

Death at Fort Dodge Glove Factory Elevator Shaft

Message reports Tom bornen died at 26 after a fall down an elevator shaft at the Fort Dodge glove factory where he worked. The accident happened in the evening, thought to occur after supper. Source: M(s)thervilla Vindicator and Republican.

Shaftenborn Tom Fort Doge Ms‘thervilla Vindicator

Notre Dame Defeats Drake 21 to 0 in College Football

Saturday results show Notre Dame overpowering Drake 21 to 0 with Iowa losing 18 to 0 to Michigan and Minnesota dropping a hard luck 7 to 6 to Michigan. Notre Dame faces California Trojans next Saturday in Los Angeles while Emmetsburg hosts a benefit for Palo Alto County Men's Glee Club featuring Hold That Lion at the Town Theatre.

Notre Dame Drake College Drake United States Iowa Northwestern Minnesota Michigan Emmeteburg Palo Alto County Chamber of Commerce Des Moines WHO A. H. Shaver Adolph Spices

Emmetsburg Triumphs In Northwest Iowa Title Game

Emmetsburg High defeated Town Falls 19 to 0 to capture the northwest Iowa championship. They scored in the first half and again in the fourth quarter with two through forward passes and a defensive interception return by Jerry Riley. Cold day, large crowd despite the weather.

Emmetsburg Town Falls Emmetsburg High Northwest Iowa Waox Jerry Riley

Eggs Sell At 45 Cents In Graettinger Friday

Local buyers paid 45 cents per dozen for eggs here Friday. The Times note had shown 48 cents, and dealers raised the price 2 cents per dozen the following day. Graettinger’s market has fluctuated, with past prices a few cents higher in neighboring counties. The report hints at a $200 per exchange discrepancy and urges readers to stay posted on egg pricing.

Times Graettinger Gractlinger Suborrin Graettinker

Lost Fingers In Corn Picker Accident At Farm

The Fenton Reporter reports Ed Weisbrod lost three right hand fingers in a corn picking machine accident last week. Effort to save the thumb and index failed. Weisbrod has endured further misfortune with prior burns and livestock losses.

Ed Weisbrod Weirbrod Fenton

May Lose Farm Through Error in Land Transfer

A Jackson county case involves John B. Paulson who has resided on the farm for 60 years facing loss of title due to an early land transfer error. J R Murphy of Estherville has filed on the land as a homesteader, risking court battles unless government action restores Paulson’s ownership.

Jackson County John B. Paulson Nate J. R. Murphy Estherville Ceyon Herald

Both Feet Frozen From Night's Laborer Amputation Forecast

A Lakota Record note reports J B Wilson, long employed at Ed Underduht blacksmith shop, suffered frostbite to both feet while laying out last night. He may require amputation. Wilson was found near Estherlte, then moved by arrangers to Maple Hill, left dazed with his cash taken.

J. B. Wilson Wilson Estherlte Sone Maple Hill

Osher sale bills printed after delay at district event

The Times reports a 24 hour late issue due to the First National Bank closing Tuesday night and printing of Osher sale bills on Friday morning. A basket social will be held at the District No. school north of Osgood on Friday evening December 8, with Martha Horke as the toucher.

the Times TS Lata Times First National Osgood Mas Martha Horke

Getting Ready For Snow In County Purchases Snow Fencing

County supervisors and the State Highway Commission have jointly purchased seven cards of snow fencing for highways. With about 9,000 feet of fencing on hand, the county will be equipped with a total of 48,090 feet of snow fence.

Perkins Farmers & Merchants State Bank This Place O'Brien

Palo Alto and Kosuth Banks Closed Today Reopen Soon

Ray Rosburg to hold a closing out sale on Wednesday December 1 starting with a noon lunch. He will offer four horses eleven head of cattle and a complete list of farm machinery all terms cash or credit by banker prior arrangement. Banks across Palo Alto and Kosuth counties plus Ringsted are closed for reorganization with most banks expected to reopen next week.

Carl Elsenhast Closing Out Sale Planned for December 8

Carl Elsenhast, living one half mile south and one and a half miles west of Groottinger, will hold a complete closing out sale on Wednesday December 8. He quits farming to assist his father and the farm is leased to Viggo Jacobsen. The sale begins with a free lunch at noon and includes six head of horses five head of cattle and a full line of machinery. The Holstein herd is high grade and BTB tested from a clean herd. Machinery is mostly new as he started farming last spring. A quarter page ad will run in next week’s Times.

Carl Elsenbast Groottinger Mr. Elsenbast Viggo Jacobsen Thin City T. B

Christmas Card Sale and Basket Social Details

The Times lists a diverse selection of Christmas cards with personalized names on orders of twelve or more. A basket social is set for Friday evening December 3 at the Suss school Dist No 6 with the play Poacher Kin I Go Home led by teacher Ruth Nelson. ladies invited to bring baskets.

the Times Wwe Carda Thanker Suss School Dist Ruth Nelson

Basket Social at Don Leonard School Friday

A basket social and program will be held at the Don Leonard school Friday evening November 26. Ladies are requested to kindly bring baskets. Miss Leona Leonard is the teacher.

Don Leonard School Leona Leonard

Will Serve Supper Thursday Night at Woodmin Hall

The M. B. Ladies Aid society will serve supper in Woodmin hall dining room on Thursday evening, December 2, starting at six p.m. The price is 25 cents. Mrs. Gnardner, Mrs. McNulty, Mrs. Oscar Suas and Mrs. P. J. Paulsen lead the serving.

M. B. Ladies’ Aid Society Woodmin Hall Gnardner McNulty Oscar Suas P. J. Paulsen

Basket Social at DeWall School in Emmet County

A basket social will be held at DeWall school District No. 8 in Emmet county on Friday evening November 26 with program starting at 8 p.m. Ladies are asked to bring baskets. Miss Elizabeth Bondhus is the teacher.

DeWall School Dist. No Emmet County Elizabeth Bondhus

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