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Newspaper
Graettinger Times
Location
Graettinger, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Oct 15, 1925
Page
13
A fragmented 1925 clipping recalls picnic packets of pepper and salt, jokes about Arctic perils, Far North politics, and a Hollywood director’s claim that two-test movie comedies average 75 laughs. The piece notes an uncertain authorial list.
John Jensen writes from sunny Florida about Labor Day beaches, driving 36 miles on low tides, warm ocean water, and alligators. He describes Skyrocketing land prices, a booming real estate market, diverse populations in cities like Tampa and Sarasota, and the push to attract factories. He notes transportation improvements, wages for labor, and the mix of tourists and residents shaping Florida's growth. He also mentions meeting relatives in Port Charlotte and stints in St. Petersburg and Sarasota, with a plan to winter abroad and work for The Atlantic and Pacific Chain.
Social and family items from Graettinger area towns include visits by J Bernard Nolan and Rev Father Lynch, as well as updates on Sunshine Club and M FE Ladies Aid meetings planned for October 22. People travel between Ruthven Emmetsburg Manson Renwick and Sidney Montana with health updates and job changes noted.
Two used corn pickers offered by Farmers Supply Co with sale details dated October 15, 1911. Sold as is, inquire at the store for price and availability.
Church notes announce English language service at 11 by Carl Opsahl of Luther Theological Seminary in First Scandinavian Eva Lutheran Church. Sunday School at 10. Bible study for all led by the pastor each Sunday in English. Danish services at 11. Program at 7 set by the young people society. Confirmation class at the church Saturday. Axel M. Andersen, Pastor.
The Methodist Church announces Sunday school at 10:00 and morning worship with a sermon Exalting Jesus at 11:00, Epworth League at 11:00, evening worship with a sermon Hearing and Heeding at 7:30, and special music. A Bible study will meet at the Coolidges on Thursday at 7:00. Annual election of Sunday school officers and teachers was held Wednesday evening. officers elected include IF Noble as Assistant Superintendent, Mrs George Con-Wige Secretary, Clara Susy Treasurer, Stanley Gardner Librarian, Hazel Shaver Supt Primary Dept, Mrs George Goolidge Supt Cradle Roll, Mrs DO Barringer Supt Temperance Dept, Mrs JH Gammon Choister, Mrs AH Shaver Organist, Genevieve Gammon Asst Organist, Marjorie Noble. Ladies Aid meets October 22 with Mrs D Barringer hosting.
Improvement News urges early ordering of storm doors and windows to beat winter delays. Notes odd sizes may need made up and stresses ease of installation now versus below freezing. Mentions local sales, cement, carport, grainery for Spice Bros, and a range of wagon and workshop supplies.
A dental ad stresses tooth care, followed by a legal notice from 1926 about tax sale redemption for Graettinger Iowa Lot 1 Block 18 first addition. It warns that redemption must occur within ninety days from service, else a sheriff's deed will be issued. Named parties include F G Schwab J L Johnson and the town of Graettinger Palo Alto County Iowa.
TO Silvina Investment Company you are notified that land described as part of Lot 9 and 10 in Section 20 Township 95 Range 81 containing 19.85 acres in Palo Alto County Iowa was sold for 1921 taxes on January 8 1928 to Mariel Anderson. The certificate of sale is assigned to and owned by John H. Mester. redemption expires ninety days from service date unless redeemed. Dated October 12 1925.
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