Notable local figures recalled in distant era
Fragmentary notes honor multiple individuals amid a distant community, naming Chris Jacobsen Peter Christiansen Hans and Knud among pioneers. The passage reflects on loss and memory, mentioning a 1885 reference and family ties, with hints of patents and land ties in the era.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Novak
Ock
Rae
Chris
Jacobsen
Christiansen
Gapiener
Niellater
Hans Oth
Knud
A A Uy
Mr. Knudtei
Nellie Maxwell and The Kitchen Cabinet feature
The Kitchen Cabinet by Nellie Maxwell answers the daily question for housewives three times a day. Maxwell, a leading domestic science expert, shares savory recipes readers can try and enjoy, inviting others to read and spread the cooking tips.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
United States
Nellie Maxwell
Thia
Thas
Coach Dunmire Works Long Hours Training Young Men
A reporter observed 30 or more high school boys at 9:80 p m in the gym under Coach Dunmire as they train for wrestling and basketball. The piece defends athletic programs for physical and mental development, noting careful diet, weight observation, and responsible behavior by players.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dunmire
Develan
Scharff Leaves Graettinger Meat Market Lease
K Scharff plans to quit the City Meat Market lease in Graettinger and move back to Jefferson Town. He will run the market until December first while Simonsen Brothers prepare to operate it thereafter. The Scharff family are valued Graettinger residents who regret not making the town their home.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
K. Scharff
City
Simonsen Brothers
Jefferson
Town
Golden Opportunity Days in Graettinger
Graettinger merchants launch Golden Opportunity Days with deep discounts and busy shoppers. Osher's store advertises numerous Golden Day bargains while Farmers Supply Co. promotes many deals in this week's Times. Local buyers pay above surrounding market for fresh produce and machinery prices are highlighted as strong draws. Graettinger remains known as a thriving market and shopping town.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Graettinger
Crza
Osher
Farmers Supply Co
Times
Johnson
Gracttinger
The Big Trail at Iowa Theatre Emmetsburg IA
A historic outdoor romance screens at the Iowa Theatre Emmetsburg Iowa on December 19 10 featuring John Wayne Margaret Churchill El Brendel Tully Marshall Tyrone Power and David Rollins. The epic tale promises a stirring sweeping romance with a mighty theme and vivid battle scenes.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Iowa Theatre
Emmetabureg
Iowa
John Wayné
Margaret Churchill
el Brendel
Tully Marshall
Tryone Power
David Rollins
Emmetsourg
Towa
Notre Dame Defeats Northwestern in 14–0 Shutout
Notre Dame defeated Northwestern 14 to 0 in Evanston as both touchdowns came in the final half of the fourth quarter. Northwestern led early with strong play in the first minutes and into the third, drawing considerable interest from fans and students alike.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Notre Dame
Northwestern
Evanston
Gracttinger
Improvements at First Lutheran parsonage praised
The First Lutheran parsonage has gained a reshingled roof and a glass enclosed porch on the east front. The pastor and wife are held in high esteem by the congregation and local community. Big sale at Osher's ending Saturday features hundreds of bargains highlighted in this week’s Times display ad.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ray
Osher
Cold Weather Memoranda From Historical Notice
Fragmentary OCR notes describe a cold period with reference to Monday and Sunday conditions. Mentions a fall in temperature and a forecast or observation of the mercury dropping to a reported 18 above in the morning. Details are garbled and place or event not clear.
Three Marriages In Past Week In Emmetsburg And Vinton
Two couples wed in northern Iowa communities as Joseph Carney and Beulah Wright united at Emmetsburg Assumption church with reception then trips to Garner and Clear Lake. Ervin Beil and Anna Brown tied the knot in Vinton, with plans to reside there. Both brides praised for refinement and bearing, both grooms commended for character and steady work. The Times offers congratulations and best wishes for the newlyweds.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wright—Carney
Joseph Carney
P. I. Carney
Grachtinger
Misa Beulah Wright
George W. Wright
Emmetsburg
Assumption Church
Roland Maher
Des Moines
Winnifred Slagle
John Carney
Graettinger
T Emmetsburg
Emmetsburg High School
Times
Carney
Conlin and Ells Tie United in Spirit Lake Marriage
Mr James Conlin of Emmetsburg and Miss Vola Marcella Ells of Emmetsburg wed at the Presbyterian manse in Spirit Lake on Saturday at five. The Rev Herbert Marsh officiated before groom’s aunt and uncle Ferd Frank. Bride, once Graettinger resident, is GC Wiegman’s granddaughter and was a Graettinger student. Groom runs bakery business and is well regarded. The Times congratulates the newlyweds.
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Conlin—Ellis
James Conlin
Emmetsburg
Vola Marcella Ells Dayehte
J. B. Elis
Spirit ‘Lake
Herbert Marsh
Ferd. Frank
Graettingzer
GC. Wiegman
Graettinger
Achoola
Atep
Ito
Christmas Seals On Sale To Fight Tuberculosis
Christmas seals are now on sale to fund the fight against tuberculosis. Mrs. C. W. Stevenson of Graettinger supervised the sale in this district.
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C. W. Stevenson
Graettinger
Tthis
Public Auction Items Of Interest
Albert Chrestiansen reported a very satisfactory sale with keen bidding. Milch cows sold to $61, yearlings $25, corn in crib 65c per bushel. Charles Kane to hold an entire closing-out sale December 2 at Ganley place, Graettinger area. Levi DeGeest sale Friday November 28 features 90 head livestock and machinery, including 36 cattle, 9 horses, hogs, hay, 800 bushels of corn, a Sampson tractor and a Ford touring car. hot lunch at noon. terms usual. Auctioneers Grorlland Reeves. Elsenbast clerk.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Albert Chrestiansen
Albert Chrestianesa
Charles Kane
Ganley Place
Graettinger
Levi DeGeest
Willis
Safe
Grorlland& Reeves
A. Elsenbast
Cler
Legion Memorial Service At Milford Sunday
Legion post at Milford to hold memorial for Flavius Donaldson killed in California. He was a Los Angeles to San Francisco mail pilot who crashed in a snow storm near an emergency field. Donaldson, a veteran pilot, visited Graettinger and was close to A. J. Johnson family. He died with his mechanic and a passenger. services planned for next Sunday. Wrestlers Go To Scranton Dec 8 Coaches Dunmire will lead Graettinger matmen to Scranton for a Wednesday meet. The team trains hard for the season opener and other meets in Perry Eagle Grove Carroll and Clarion. A tentative Dec 16 Carrell meet is not decided. Wresting is rising in local schools after last year’s strong state showing at Ames.
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Legion Post
Milford
Flavius Donaldson
California
Donaldson
Los Angeles
San Francisco
Mr. Donaldson
Graettinger
A. J. Johnson
Scranton
Dunmire
Iowa
Gractinger
Perry
Eagle Grove
Carrol
Clarion
Carrell
Graattinger
Ames
Wrestlngs
Thanks to the Public for Kathleen Play Cast and Support
John Nelson Post of the American Legion extends thanks to the Kathleen cast pianist chorus girls and all helpers who aided the production. Appreciation is given to Henderson Puraltura Thompson Grovery Osher’s department and other contributors for settings and furnishings.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John Nelson
American Legion
Kathleen
Algo
Henderson Puraltura
Thompson
Grovery
Osher
Lehigh
Comman
Kathleen Le gion Play a Decided Success at Hawkeye
The second annual American Legion play Kathleen at the Hawkeye Theatre drew good attendance and over $50 net for the Legion. Dorothy Myhre starred as Kathleen with Howard Horsewell as Jimmy Stanton and Evelyn Horsewell as Flossie Neverset, supported by a strong cast. The Times lauds the acting, the chorus, and Evelyn Edenburn’s direction noting the production's lively humor and engaging scenes.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
American Legion
Kathleen
Hawkeye Theatre
Legion
Graetinger
Dorothy Myhre
Howard “Horsewell
Jimmy Stanton
Evelyn Horsewell
Flossie Neverset
Dale Noble
Ned Rollington
Mr. Stevenson
Micheal Flynn
Flynnville
Teckley Bramble
M. E. Raepe
Lem Underduck
Adolph Spies
Hans Swindler
Earl Lehigh
Flynn
Jimmy Stasiton
Rollington
Jimmy ‘Stanton
Jimmy
Arabella
Flossie
Lassies
Beulah Nanamaker
Lucille Gilbaugh
Dorothy, Alen
Byrd Am«dah
Marie Doyle
Elaine Swift
Vivian Bayes
Hecks
Ruth Raliegh
Arlene Grodland
Ione Barber
Wilma Wikert
Benny Rascoe
Marian Cameron
Marjorie Fink
Doris Henningson
Angela Craven
Bernie Gilbaugh
Dorothy Bartleman
Hester Raymer
May McCulloch
Dorothy Swift
Gwenth McCulloch
Phillyis Thompson
Betty Jean Swift
Shirley May Master
Alice Strain
Juanita Jean Harris
Marian George
Vivian Norrin
Verna Grodland
Lille Jacobson
Serene
Myher
Loretta Swift
Mildred Jacobson
Evelyn Jones
Jeanette Reaves
Winnstte Clayton
Dorothy Fink
Christiana Rolfsen
Evelyn Edenburn
John B. Rogers
Miss Edenburn
Communitie
Pla
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Graetiinger
Beil—Brown
Ervin Beil
Andora
Frank Beil
Vinton
Anna Brown
James Brown
Vernon
Wathes McGovern
Lee Fidyd
Beil
Merry Christmas
John
G. Reidy
Chicago
Reidy
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