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Newspaper

Graettinger Times

Location

Graettinger, Iowa, United States of America

Date

Oct 07, 1926

Page

15

How To Get Rich Through Small Savings and Patience

An article arguing that wealth comes from consistently saving small amounts and banking them. It stresses living within means, avoiding unnecessary luxuries, and letting interest accumulate. The piece likens savings to a growing plant and cites steady deposits as the path to financial security for workers and families. It urges industry, frugality, and prudence as lifelong habits.

Zuck Savings Banka Alwys

Graettinger Boy Wins Place on Waldorf College Eleven

Haakon Thorson, a sophomore at Waldorf College Forest City, has won a place on the football squad. TheGraettinger Times reports the achievement as a notable local college connection and milestone for Graettinger.

Graettinger Haakon Thorson Waldorf ‘College Forest City Haa

Waldorf Hosts Homecoming With Game at Forest City

Waldorf prepares for annual Homecoming on October 11 with a football game against Ft. Dodge Junior College at Forest City. Reserve strength is noted with Thorsen among the lightest yet most powerful players. Dr. L W Roe of St Olaf College will deliver the Foundation Day address at 10 30 a m in front of the main building, drawing many out of town visitors.

Ft. Dodge Junior College Forest City Waldorf Thorsen L. W. Roe St. Olaf College Northfield Minnesota

Motor Makers Offer Economic Pointers to Legislatures

The article suggests motor manufacturers could provide useful tips to legislative bodies on economy and motion efficiency. It presents a forward look at how industry experience might guide policy discussions on economic performance and transportation innovation.

Visiting Teams Fail to Arrive for Whittemore Kittenball Tourney

The Whittemore event drew no visiting teams last Sunday as promised while two local teams formed three games. The married men beat the single fellows 3 to 2 in the final match, with Herman Voight scoring the first goal. Weather and cold may have kept others away, and the tournament cup will be saved for a future date.

Whittemore Herman Voight

Entertained In Honor Of Mrs Jewell by West Bend Teachers

Mrs A J Jensen bride to be July 14 hosted by Mrs T W Williams and seven West Bend teachers on Saturday afternoon September 25 at the former’s home. Guests shared old times and did fancy work and Mrs Jensen received a handsome gift. Road Contract To Be Let Today for grading and bridging the new state road from Crippen corner to Emmet county line. It extends from Crippen corner to J A Spies residence, then to Rock Island right of way and north to connect with the road to the Catholic cemetery. Emmet county road will run along the west side of the Rock Island tracks to link with Palo Alto road.

A. J. Jensen T. W Williams West Bend West Bend Journal Crippen Corner Emmet County Line J. A. Spies Rock Island Emmet Palo Alto

Mrs John Mowitt Is Dead In Emmetsburg

Mrs John Mowitt of Emmetsburg died last Thursday after a period of illness Funeral services were held Saturday She is survived by her husband one brother and three sisters Mrs C B Wells of Emmetsburg is one sister Graettinger friends extend sympathy Spencer Fair Drew Large Crowds drew record crowds with 27000 Thursday 35000 Friday and 45000 Saturday attendance at the Spencer fair surpassing earlier days as rain limited midweek turnout Clay County fair looms as a major event near the Iowa State Fair.

John Mowitt Emmetsburg Clay County Iowa

Estherville to Clash with Sutherland Sunday Showdown

The Estherville All Stars meet Sutherland at Estherville Sunday October 10 in a high profile northwest Iowa clash. Both teams have not played a game in two years, setting up what locals expect as the season’s best contest.

Estherville All Stars Sutherland Estherville Northwest Iowa

High School elects officers and plans biweekly assemblies

The High School elected officers for each class with Willard Tucker as Senior President and Gordon Sanding as Vice President. Juniors elected Hazel Shaver as President and Clifford Rathman as Vice President, followed by officers for sophomores and freshmen. A biweekly assembly program plan was approved by about seven to one, with an executive committee to oversee. The Biology class toured Mr. A C Cameron’s apiary, learning from his bee demonstrations.

Willard Tucker Gordon Sanding Silas Nyborg Mary Reidy Hazel Shaver Clifford Rathman John Helgeson Merle Grodland Nora Ingrebritson A. C. Cameron Cameron Walt Craettinger’s

Graettinger High School Baseball Team Wins Two

Graettinger High School beat Armstrong 8 to 7 with Masters pitching a one hit four run gem. The lineup included Merle Jones Clifford Rathmaan Lawrence Kelly Bud Craven and Gordon Sandvig with Masters on the mound and Leonard Kelly among subs. Next Tuesday they travel to Ruthven for a rematch.

Yanks Lawrence Kelly Bud Craven Gordon Sandvig Kenneth Reeves Albert Masters Marvin Wikers Quentin Jensen Cecil Jones Merle Grodland Leonard Kelly Masters Graodttinger Ruthven High School Graettinger Armstrong Gracttinger Boys

Skow Family Heads For California Auto Trip

Mr and Mrs Nels Skow and son Alfred left for Long Beach California by car on Monday. Alfred plans to settle in California, while his parents may return. They own a farm south of Graettinger now occupied by Mr and Mrs M W Brennan. The Skows extend best wishes and hope for sunny weather away from the snowy northwest.

California Nels Skow Alfred Long Beach Mrs. Skow Uo Fing Grachtinger M. W. Brennan Gract+ tinger Beryl Wall The

New York Now One Game Ahca World Series Disrupts Business

The ongoing world series draws nationwide attention and interferes with daily operations as businesses report slower activity and shift schedules to accommodate game broadcasts and related events. Local vendors, offices, and services note reduced foot traffic and increased media presence during game days.

New York Prumes

Ruth and Yankees Top Cardinals in World Series Scoring Spree

New York beat St Louis in a high scoring World Series series of games with Babe Ruth delivering a dramatic performance. Ruth went 3 for 3 with three home runs and two walks as New York won multiple games including an 8 to 2 ten inning victory.

New York Cardinals St. Louis Babe” Ruth Swat Ruth St. Touik

Local Social Notes From Graettinger Area

Mrs George Irick and baby spent Friday at Baronetsburg. Miss Lillian OConnor spent Sunday with friends at Extherville. Lambert Roathman of Shehlen has succeeded Mike Maglert an assistant in the Graettinger creamery. J HL Mitchell was up from Fort Dodge Monday looking after business matters. Fred Olson was here from Cedday Rapids Sunday spenting the day with his mother and other local relatives and friends. Miss Gladys Johnson spent a few days the last of the week with friends at Sioux Malla. Miss Cora Christopher spent Saturday and Sunday with her parents ub. Newton Fiden Cullen of Hinckley Minnesota has been visiting Graetlinger relatives and friends. Mr and Mrs M J Mitchell, Mrs OM a Breen wid Mrs P J Mitchell ill of Park Dodge spent Saturday and Sunday at the BW J Mitchell home in this sity.

George Irick Baby Baronetsburg Lillian O'Connor Extherville Lambert Roathman Shehlen Mike Maglert Graettinger Creamery J. HL. Mitchell Fort. Dodge Fred Olson Cedday Rapids Gladys Johnson Sioux Malla Cora Christopher Ub. Newton Fiden Cullen Hinckley Minnesota Graetlinger M. J. Mitchell OM. A Breen P. J. Mitchell Park Dodge

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