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Newspaper
Graettinger Times
Location
Graettinger, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Oct 16, 1924
Page
7
An editorial warns that big city department stores use limited sales and heavy advertising to lure shoppers with "bargain" events. It argues that home merchants offer better service, price, and value, especially for travelers, and urges readers to support local stores to sustain their community and opportunities for future generations.
A reflection on the value of church in civilization urges readers to engage with faith groups. It stresses that society relies on church teachings, invites participation, and notes events including Go-To-Church-Sunday at Metho dat Church and a basket social at Vernon School.
The remains were laid to rest in Estherville after services at the Methodist church. Isabella S Penn born Pax ton Scotland May 2 1872 came to the United States at age 12 and lived on a Jack Creek Township farm. She married Emerson Johnson July 10 1898 and leaves four living children Clarence Margaret Eleanor and Gladys plus a son Charles who died aged three. She resided in Emmet County and Estherville for 22 years, later moving to Chicago with Mr Johnson and their children. She leaves parents William and Penn and siblings and is mourned by many in Graettinger and Estherville. Funeral Oct 9 at Oak Hill Cemetery and offerings of sympathy extend from Greattinger friends.
A LaFollette gathering is planned for Tuesday night at Hawkeys Theatre in the district. D N Luse of Booth township will speak with possible additional speakers. The event is billed as a lively political meeting and all voters are invited.
The R O Gardner herd offers 50 pure bred Poland China hogs including 29 spring boars and 20 gilts in a sale Tuesday October 21 half a mile east and 1 ¼ miles north of Graettinger. Auctioneers L W Larson and H E Keator, with H S Hetzler cashiering. Dinner at 11:30. sale soon after noon. Gardner is a leading northwest Iowa breeder with blue ribbon bloodlines and a strong local impact.
W C Eckley of Terris, a business caller in Graettinger, plans a sale of pure bred Poland China hogs. The event, listing about 60 head of spring boars and gilts, will be held on October 30 in Graettinger, with an advertisement appearing in the Times next week.
Bernard Smith of southeast town plans an October 28 closing out sale on his 218 mc re farm near Thompson Inwa, listing 170 head of livestock including horses cows and Poland china pura bred cattle, plus farm machinery and bank statements. The sale, under usual terms, precedes a move to Thompson in March and notes multiple local banking offices involved in the proceedings.
Graettinger held a patriotic celebration led by Auctioneer Ben F Reeves and Col lings Drug Store owner George Frick. A crowd of local men teased the event's meaning while throwing support to Ray Kennedy for county recorder, noting his WWI service and amputated leg. The American Legion chapter backs his Independent bid, stressing Kennedy’s wartime sacrifice and commitment to Emmet County.
Report of an auto accident near Spencer during the Clay County Fair involving Mr. and Mrs. Bormann and children en route to visit their daughter Mrs. Woodling. A BuickDriver fled after the collision. others aided the injured before help arrived.
Nine year old Robby Hedricks, son of Mr. and Mrs. Harky Hedricks, was badly injured when an axe head came off during wood cutting, striking him on the head and causing a scalp wound requiring several stitches.
A quirky July weather snippet notes a Tuesday night thunderstorm with rain and lightning across a territory, followed by an bright Wednesday. it suggests only mild summer conditions and hints at possible absence of a coming winter.
A Woodman hall gathering Saturday night drew a well attended Republican rally. Speaker Hon. Pat Kelly of Michigan warned against government ownership of basic industries and a radical plan to void constitutional provisions. Local candidates W. E. G. Saunders and W. J. Brekenridge spoke briefly about election efforts.
St Marys scored 12 points in the first quarter and 7 in the fourth to defeat Trinity prep of Sioux City 19 to 0. Emmetsburg dominated early with two first quarter touchdowns as Trinity fought to the end. Also, Fred Stolte injured after falling from a box car while unloading at Farmers Supply Company. chest shoulder and leg injuries reported.
Federated Women's Clubs of the Tenth district hold meetings in Emmetsburg this week. Sessions opened yesterday and continue through Sunday with Graettinger participants including Mrs. J. K. Gammon, Mrs. B. J. Mitchell, Mrs. M. J. Reidy, Mrs. P. J. Paulsen, Mrs. Vincent Kelly, Mrs. J. P. Jensen, Mrs. A. J. Johnson, Mrs. J. Sullivan, Elizabeth Spies, and Gladys Johnson among attendees.
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