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Newspaper
Graettinger Times
Location
Graettinger, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Oct 14, 1926
Page
8
A lengthy reflection praises savings, urging weekly deposits to grow like a plant. It argues small expenditures keep men poor while steady frugality builds comfort in sickness and old age, eventually aiding family survival after death. The piece extols Industry Frugality and Economy as cardinal virtues.
Graettinger Times reports a Michigan resident traveling through Estherville left with a companion who offered a ride toward Havelock. A tire blew near Havelock and while fixing it the passenger inquired about the car. The shift in events suggests a questionable encounter and possible loss of cash tied to a festival season in this Iowa region.
A masked holdup man threatened the owner with a forty five pistol, forced valuables including $100 cash and jewelry, and drove off in a Ford coupe filled with wool blankets. The owner warned the sheriff in Havelock. authorities fear the suspect may never be caught.
Mr and Mrs Fred Theil and Miss Alice Conway drove to Fort Dodge Monday. John McBride visited his parents in Brewster Minnesota. Mrs Chris Rasmussen of Ruthven stayed Monday with the Jorgen Paulsen home. Miss Anna Nolan visited Emmetsburg with the John J Martin home. Mr and Mrs James Mohan returned from Omaha where they honeymooned. Roy and Mrs 8 Sande of Fenton stopped briefly in Graettinger en route to Estherville for a Lutheran circuit meeting. George Zitterick of Fort Dodge visited his mother Mrs Zitterick here Sunday, as did Henry Zitterick returning from Guthrie Center. Mr and Mrs J A Spies and Miss Elizabeth hosted the Afternoon Card club Friday evening with husbands present. Guests from Emmetsburg and Estherville joined for Progressive Five Hundred and refreshments. A very enjoyable evening was reported by all present.
Taylor of the Des Moines Register derides both ball clubs as the weakest in the leagues while praising neither. He notes a pennant winner from the weaker side and hints the choice may reflect faulty backing. Also: H E Fink named Graettinger Telephone Co manager, praised for service.
Gerald Reed defeated Jimmie Smitty of Minneapolis in a four round bout at Springfield Minnesota. A Mankato boxer knocked out Paul Prenn of St Paul in the third round. Thursday featured sauerkraut day with a large crowd and free admission.
The remembrance of the M. B. Ladies' Aid society will serve supper in Woodman hall Thursday October 21. A cordial invitation is extended to all to attend.
German Lutheran Church will hold an English language service next Sunday at 2:00 PM. Rev Otis L Lang, pastor, invites all. First Luther League Sunday evening. Sunday school at 10. Busy Bee on October 30 at Mrs Raleigh. Confinements meet Saturday at 2:80. Luther League program Sunday evening. Lost Island L Ch divine service Sunday morning in Norse Gods Righteous Judgment sermon at 10. Bible study and prayer next Thursday evening at Theo Christiansen. Mission meetings in Danish Lutheran Ch October 17 11 Rev M Mandgagar Sagtey.
R Reeves conducted an exceptionally strong auction in Graettinger Iowa disdisposing of furniture hotel goods and estate items. Top prices were paid with Mr Reeves expressing satisfaction with the results and promising prompt careful attention to non resident property.
George Frick celebrates after his team defeats the New York Yankees 3 to 2 in the finals Sunday to claim the world baseball championship. Gracttinger and New York reports praise his judgment and leadership amid seven hectic games as Frick thanks friends for support.
Mr and Mrs J M Herberger and family now reside in Salem Oregon after leaving Neola Iowa in late summer. They found work plentiful and several family members hold good paying positions nearby across from Joe Graettinger a local meat market. John Gremmels and family also live in the area on a large chicken ranch with daughter Mable cared for by Mrs Gremmels who is an invalid.
For rent an hotel and confectionery space in Wallingford to be leased through Farmers Savings Bank Wallingford Town G 10 1. For sale a used DeLaval separator in A No 1 condition by T Sullivan.
Mrs. John Galleger advertises a For Sale item a Round Oak Chief range in No. 1 condition priced right. Contact 16501 So Brooklyn Emmetuburg Iowa (note: transcription may contain location spellings).
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