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Newspaper
Graettinger Times
Location
Graettinger, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Oct 02, 1924
Page
6
The article urges spending locally to boost home industry and community prosperity. It argues that dollars spent in town support merchants, public services, and regional trade, creating reciprocal benefits for farmers and towns alike and sustaining local happiness and growth.
Gravel haul crews repair and widen the Times Highway from the T Sullivan corner to the river bridge. A grading crew fills sections north of Masters grove and connects the highway with the west road from the Rock Island gravel pit. The World Series opens Saturday with the New York Giants facing the Washington Senators after tense league races.
Graettinger fans packed the Iowa theatre in Emmetsburg to watch Reed defeat Whitney in a four round bout staged by the American Legion. The evening also featured Nelson defeating Keil, Broadwell stopping Adams, and Higgins besting Olson with Laughan vs Jackman drawing interest from local youths.
A large turnout from the county attended Emmetsburg's Fall Festival and Hippodrome with a strong report of the show. Tomorrow at 6 16 p m Senator Smith W Brookhart will deliver a statewide address. The Des Moines Register calls his Emmetsburg speech highly significant amid a heated local political contest. Frosty nights kill flowers and tender vegetation, with corn prospects likely a fifty percent crop and much poor corn left to harvest.
R Gardner took first with junior yearling Diamond Mars at the Spencer fair. Harvey Petersen and family moved to Belmond and bought a meat market. Ruth Hansen, a fifth grade pupil, fractured her left elbow at school last week and attends with a sling.
A Madison resident named Lown stopped in Graetling Tuesday evening driving an Overland and towing another car. The event appears tied to a 100 hour run promoting mileage estimates for the gasoline, with promotional advertising details unclear.
S P Duhn of Graettinger announces his candidacy for supervisor of the district including Lost Island Walnut and Vernon. He is retired from farming and a Graettinger resident with years in Lost Island township. If elected in November he would be a capable county supervisor. Brooklyn Team At Hand's Park Brooklyn National League plays Fairmont at Hand's Park on Tuesday October 7. Game at 2 30 admission 1 grainstand 25c seats. Local fans plan to see Dazzy Vance Jack Fournier and other Brooklyn stars in action.
Bishop Heelan of Sioux City will preach at the Catholic church in Graettinger Wednesday October 8 and will confirm a large class of boys and girls. Several neighboring priests will take part in the exercises.
Remember the O R Gardner sale of pure bred Poland China rings Tuesday October 21. Mr Gardner has a very choice offering and breeders should make a note of his sale date. Balloon Dance Was Well Attended at Woodman hall last Thursday evening with a large crowd and balloon feature drawing attention.
County supervisor candidate S P Dukn appeals to voters in Lost Island Wal nut and Vernon townships for support. The message emphasizes municipal district service and asks for backing from residents in the three township areas.
The Axelton Motor Company reports multiple Ford car sales including Joseph Gabrielson touring car John Evans touring car Maria Jacobsen roadster Bert Myhre touring car Martin Petersen four door sedan Gorton Franklin touring Frank Elsenbast coupe Louis Jacobsen coupe John Swift touring O Olson touring Elmer Rubink coups. How about your subscription.
Mae Montgomery and James Millery, both of Casper Wyoming, were united in marriage at the Catholic church in Casper on Wednesday August 20. Rev Father Mullins officiated. The couple will reside in Casper. The bride’s father John Montgomery attended. The bride grew up in Grachtinger and has many friends. She has lived in Casper eight years on homestead. The groom is a skilled mechanic employed by Standard Oil Company at Casper refinery. The Times extends congratulations and best wishes.
Montgomery returns from Casper after a two month stay to attend his daughter's August wedding. He notes Casper's growth to 30 000 population and a railroad to Salt Creek reducing regional revenue by 91 000 000 monthly. He reports a very poor Nebraska corn crop and frosted fields to Lake Park, with better prospects toward Graettinger. His other daughter Mrs Peter Fisher lives near Casper.
A basket social will be held at the D P A Petersen School on Friday evening October 10. Ladies are asked to bring baskets. A splendid time is promised to all who attend.
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