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Graettinger Times

Location

Graettinger, Iowa, United States of America

Date

Oct 16, 1919

Page

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Farmers organize ship live stock association vote at Gractinger

Farmers of Graettinger organize the Ship Live Stock Association at the Hawkeye theatre in Graettinger. Fifty signers at Saturday’s meeting plan a formal organization with officers J R Skow Jorgen Andersen Lambe A C Chris Young F R Young L Lambe elected president. next meeting set for 2 30 to adopt by laws and complete setup. The group aims to boost hog shipments and pricing for farmers while improving markets for healthy stock.

Hawkeye Theatre Aas Gracttinger Co-Opera Shipping Association Ation J. R. Skow Jorgen IL. Lambe A. C. Chris F . R. Young F. L. Lambe Jorgen Andersen Anothr Nes Assajon Wumer Tundiluy Hardleman Paulsen Graettinger

Miners seek higher pay and longer rest periods

The text notes coal miners demanding more pay and extended spare time, threatening action if demands are ignored. It also mentions a variety of local items: a Mayo Clinic surgeon, Dr Adson from Rochester, a Humboldt meat market price cut, Bartleman brothers expanding billiard parlors, a gravel pit operation, and Mary Caney’s travel to Oakland.

Jack Frost

Knights of Columbus Initiation in Hatherville October 26

A Knights of Columbus initiation and the formation of a new council are planned for Hatherville on October 26. Anticipated large attendance from the route, with positive turnout expected for the event. Also notes many Times subscriptions are overdue and urges readers to pay to avoid statements and high printing costs. Government sale of blankets and clothing is ongoing, with full details available at the post office. The government states the price is attractive.

K. C Knights of Columbus Hatherville Eatherville Expongea Tima'a

Lost Island Red Crogs Sale Near Local School House

A community sale will be held at Lost Island Community School House on Tuesday at 7 21 p m. Items include red crogs and other articles offered by Gouge Sheard and others. Proceeds support township needs.

Lost Island’ Red Crogs Sale Lost Island Qoto

Ruthven Men Killed by Train in Ruthven Crossing

Ruthven men Wade Rutherford Harris and Marvis Bye were killed instantly when their car was struck by a Milwaukee Road passenger train near a crossing south of Dickens station. Engineer Len O’Leary and Daniel O’Leary were aboard. Harris died en route to Spencer hospital. Bye died at the scene. Harris, born January 3, 1878, married to Adie McNett, had moved to Ruthven five years ago from a farm and later ran a successful auto business. He leaves a wife, mother, daughter Dora Procther, and sister Mrs. Jas Ruthven. funeral held with LO C F and Woodmen attendance.

Wade Marvis Bilmer Eye Ruthven Milwaukee Road Dickens Station Spencer Mr. Bye Warris Harris F.C. Taylor Spencrr Loria Crown Hill Cemetery LO. C. F Woodman Charles Harris Sfacks Wade Rutherford Harris Adie B. McNett Dora Procther Jas

Time to change clocks ends era of time standard changes

Old time will go into effect Sunday October 26 at 2 00 AM with clocks set back one hour. The event may be the last of its kind in this generation as many anticipate standard time changes may end.

Spirit Lake Beats Hatherville In Tight Friday Football

Spirit Lake high school defeated Estherville 18 to 10 in a close football game Friday. Supt Grigsby of Grachtinger refereed the contest and several local sportsmen attended the event.

Spirit Lake Hatherville Spirit Lake High School Estherville Ton Supt Grigsby Grachtinger

Corn Is Turning Out Well Report on Husking Team

Report notes crops yielding beyond expectations as husking teams praise the season. Readers are urged to monitor Bon fox and Tiwaa for further updates on harvest progress and market readiness.

Bishop Garrigan Dies at 79 in Sioux City Diocese

Bishop Philip J. Garrigan, head of the Sioux City Catholic See, died at his home after long illness. He was 79 and had suffered declining health for years. He first led the diocese when the territory was formed in 1902 and previously served as vice rector of the Catholic University in Washington. Born in Ireland, he came to the United States at 16. His passing brings sorrow to the diocese.

Garrigan Philip J. Garrigan Sioux City Archbishop Municlein Chicago Jean Crones Crones Rovese Catholic University Washington, D. C Ireland United States

Farmer seeks work and fair share for crippled vendor

A crippled man, Frank Brown of Graettinger Iowa, appeals to farmers for work at farm sales to support his family. He guarantees satisfaction and asks for a reasonable share of business. The note includes his phone 2177. Fitzsimons of near Osgood held a big sale last week, totaling nearly 5000 dollars, beating prior estimates.

Lam Frank Brown Graettinger Iowa Groulant Fitzsimons Near Osgood Times

Auction Sale Report in Local Auctioneer Ledger

The record notes a twelve thousand dollar sale reported by auctioneer Grodland involving Remling and Kirby with a September or October timeframe. It mentions a final tally on October 16 and related spay costs and adjustments noted for October 18.

Grodland Remling &, Kirby Yeaterday Prien

Graettinger Market Day Sale Draws Large Crowd

Graettinger hosted a busy market day auction by Grallund selling livestock machinery and more for about 3500 dollars. A concert band drew cheers as streets filled with autecs and shoppers with many local bargains. Prizes were awarded for Colts Heifers Bulls Eggs and a large crowd prize failed to attract competitors. The event aimed to boost local business and community ties with plans for a fall sale.

Graettinger Grallund Thorn Grachtinger E. E. Greene R. Young Kent Brothers John Jackman Henry Schmidlt Louis Johnson Flanagan Graetting

Big Horse Sale At Guthrie Stockyards Saturday

Auctioneer Ben St Reeves sold about 30 horses for Ed Lillie of Guthrie Canter at the local stockyards on Saturday afternoon. John Jackman offered a dozen plus head of sheep averaging 16.76 dollars per head. Reeves called the sale successful with Lillie pleased with the outcome.

Ben St. Reeves Ed Lillie Guthrie Canter John Jackman Reeves Lillie

Fahnestock Sale And Hog Auctions Scheduled Locally

October 25 features Prestem Fahnestock moving to Los Angeles with a house goods real estate and office furniture sale plus Main street lots. Purebred hog sales October 28 29 include Vaure bred stock at Max South farm east of Wallingford Estherville and Soeth farm consignments. Emmet County Boys Club hosts 88 head of purebred spring boats and opensilts in a heated Estherville tent. Farmers urged to read full ad for particulars.

Prestem Fahnestock Berd Vaure Max South Wallingford Estherville Soeth Farm Henry Hageman Emmet County Boys’ Club

Won Prizes at Spencer Fair by R Lowman

R Lowman, who lives nine miles east of Grantingge, won first and second prizes at the Spencer Fair with his entry titled Sir Teri.

Spencer Fair R. Lowman Grnattingge Sir Teri

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