Rathven Legion Plans Armistice Day Celebration
Rathven Post No 33 of the American Legion will mark Armistice Day on November 11 with what is described as the largest Rathven celebration yet. A passage mentions the Graettinger Times reporting a squash weighing 118 pounds raised nearby, with a playful note about finding a bigger one locally. Story City updates highlight a fur display by Charlsons Clothes Shop and furs from near Graettinger showcased by a party from that area.
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Rathvem Legion
Rathven
American Legion
Graettinger Times
Enok
Ringsted Dispatch
Gracttinger
Story City
Charlsons Clothes Shop
Grachtinger
Church Notes South Walnut and Graettinger Lutherans
English language services listed at South Walnut church and Graettinger Lutheran Church. Sunday morning at 10 o clock confirmation in Graettinger. special offering target set for former confirmands. Sunday evening 7:30 communion service. Rev. H P K Flangen and Rev S C Sunde are pastors.
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South Walnut Church
Duus
South Walnut
H. P. K. Flangen
Lutheran Church Native Union
Graettinger
Sland
Grachtinger
S. C, Sunde
Methodist Church Notex Sunday Schedule Ad
The Methodist Church announces Sunday activities including Sunday School at 10:00 Morning worship with a sermon Retreat or Advance Which special music and a 41:00 session Junior League at 4:30 Epworth League at 6:45 and a second worship service with the sermon Abraham friend of God in a Mighty Men of Old series Also Bible Study at the A H Shaver home Thursday at 8:00 focusing on Hebrews chapter seven This is social night All are invited The Ladies Aid meets with Mrs Earl Moraine Thursday the 26th Hostesses Mrs Moraine and Mrs O R Gardner A Halloween social is planned for Oct 31 details to come Reverend C J Mekkelson pastor.
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Methodist Church
Epworth
Abraham
A. H. Shaver
Ladies’ Aid Society
Earl Moraine
Whiskey in possession nets $100 fine for Mayor Witt
Sheriff reports Jobn Jessen fined $100 by Mayor Jacob Witt after a bottle of whiskey was found in his possession and one drink taken. Whittemore town council buys Banwart road leveler to improve streets after touring most of the town. West Bend Journal notes dairy price lift and Ringsted Creamery patrons receiving crop checks above $900 with many over $500 in 1921.
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Everly
Anti-Saloon League
Jobn Jessen
Jacob Witt
Spencer Nevis-Herald
Whittemore
West Bend Journal
Ringsted Creamery Company
Ringsted Dispatch
Drokkers Carlens
Storm Lake Baby Scalded by Spilled Apple Butter
A thirteen month old girl, daughter of Mr and Mrs Russell Barr of Storm Lake, was severely scalded when hot apple butter was spilled on her and she fell, dropping more on the child as her mother attempted to help. The incident was reported in local papers with updates on injuries and prognosis.
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Storm Lake
Russell Barr
Humboldt
Stolen Buick Recovered Near Spirit Lake
Philip Wander recovered his Buick stolen on September 14 from Bancrest. The car, found near Spirit Lake and not damaged, had an attempted engine number removal. Wander had just installed four new tires before the theft, which now ends with relief that it was found close to home per the Fenton Reporter.
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Spirit Lake
Philip Wander
Bancrest
Mr. Wander
Wander
Fenton
Familiar Professor Encounters Student on Train
A town university professor and department head on leave sits beside a young man who proves to be a Cranthinger family member. The student recalls sharing classes and an address with the professor, noting they may have met before. The memory hints at past familiarity, not with Prof Gothe.
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Town City
Lam Au
Elle
Prof Gothe
Giinad Cumin
Harlan Cook Crippled by Washing Machine Demonstration
A Ceylon child, Harlan Cook, was badly injured while showing his mother’s electric washing machine. His arm was torn by rollers, leaving permanent disability though not requiring amputation. The incident occurred in the Cook home with his parents Mr. and Mrs. John Cook.
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Cooton
John Cook
Ceylon
Little Harlan Cook
Jad
City Herald
Does It Pay To Worry About Appendicitis
A questionable ad promotes Adler-Ira as a preventive aid against appendicitis by cleansing the intestines. It claims to remove foul matter from both upper and lower bowel and to relieve gas and constipation, with a testimonial from a Maci's Pharmacy.
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Adler-Lka
Maci
E D Darling to End Farming and Enter Sanitarium
E D Darling a well known farmer and breeder near Estherville has to quit farming due to ill health and leaves Thursday night for a Denver sanitarium. He planned to suspend operations after a Rochester visit advised two years of rest, with his brother James W Darling and Mrs Darling to manage stock for winter sale while Mrs Darling keeps the herd in readiness.
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E. D. Darling
Denver
Calo
Rochester
Henna
Mr. Davila
Jas. W
Fain Of Royal Sensation Fame Still In the Ring
IL and Pain returned from Peoria where Fain attended the National Swine Show with 11 Durdes and earned 17 ribbons. He won cash prizes totaling 340 dollars. Emmetsburg Reporter.
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Fain
Royal Sensation Fame
Pain
Peoria
Fein
Emmetsburg
Water color grapes and Iowa soldier bonus act support
A press correspondent notes wild grapes are plentiful for watercolor use while Iowa voters weigh a one time soldiers bonus of twenty two million dollars for World War I service. The plan pays 50 cents per day for each day served, up to 360 dollars, with broad backing from major parties and business groups.
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Criemle
Lown
Fie
Iowa
39Th General Assembly
Students Army Training Corps
Chambe of Commerce
Farmer's Organizations
State Bankers Association
What The Newspaper Duc Address by Senator Davis on local papers
The address recalls how local newspapers donate free lines worth 200 to 1000 dollars annually to towns to praise lodges churches schools and societies. The editor is seen as a key town asset deserving support not for style but for service to the community.
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Duc
United States
Davis
Illinois
The Romance Of Newspaper Advertising
A discussion on how advertising drives business success. It argues that recognizing publicity as essential, early adopters of ad campaigns attract customers and grow profits, with growth fueling more spending on promotion. The piece emphasizes public interest as the key to enterprise.
Advertising pioneers rise in town’s business scene
The Denison Review notes that years ago some fellows were laughed at for their deficits, yet they have found a place in the town’s advertising and store scene. Their ascent carried romance and power, shaping the local commercial center.
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Vertising
Cornella
Denison Review
The blush color on his coat sleeve tale
A shy maid hears of his love and blush colors her cheeks. the stain on his coat shoulder remains visible for weeks, marking his confession in a lingering fashion.
Test a Local Merchant With a Quantified Quote
The piece advises asking a local merchant for price quotations on quantity purchases to test local pricing. It notes merchants often offer large terms to mail order houses and that a single small order hides true pricing. It urges trying a $26 or $50 order to see if local discounts beat mail order.
Graettinger High notes class officers and sports
Graettinger High announces senior class officers John Reidy president and Sam Reynolds secretary junior class Genevieve Gammon president and Gwendolyn Jensen secretary with Thomas Donlon treasurer sophomores Katherine Foster president Carl Elsenbast secretary freshmen Ray Taylor president Kunvhwounge Kent vice president Victor Henningsen secretary Athletics for boys led by Coach Prof. White and Captain Rueben Johnson girls by Coach Miss Hermanson and Captain Martha Nelson. advisors listed for each class. First six weeks end Friday report cards due Tuesday noon bell time shift. assembly talk prohibited before morning. basketball remains key feature with new uniforms ordered. Team to Ayrshire Nov 10. freshmen initiated. Glee Club active under Miss Gunderson. 107 enrolled. question why Graettinger is on the map.
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John Reidy
Sam Reynolds
Genevieve Gammon
Gwendolyn Jensen
Thomas Donlon
Sofiomore
Katherine Foster
Carl Elsenbast
Ray Taylor
Kunvhwounge Kent
Victor Henningsen
Prof. White
Rueben Johnson
Miss Hermanson
Martha Nelson
Miss Barnett
Gowar
Miss Wells
Miss Duhige
Jin
Graettinger High
Graettinger News Highlights From 1908 Local Life
In Graettinger Iowa residents are noted with many daily moves births and travels. Will Meredith clerks in Osher’s store. E S George visits Minnesota. Several locals travel to Emmetsburg Ruthven and Dakota. A baby born to Mr and Mrs George Graettinger October 21. J T Holland attends a Republican rally in Emmetsburg. Mrs Thomas Thoresen dies seven miles west. Genevieve Ganiman injures hand in a wringer. Report cards issued at school with top marks by Ram a and Hive boxy students.
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Will Meredith
Osher
E. S. George
Minnesota
Nah Mitchell
Rowman
Mus
Collina
Emmisburg
Lewis Lippold
Wved Hurlburt
George Smith
Mra
Mrs. Taster
Loren Wolfe
Toerning
Julius Show
Theo Olson
Ruthven
Jack Brennan
Lewie Johnson
Dakota
Pete Paulson
Rosebud Territory
Nano
Blanche Young
Ratharville
Trans Westerygard
George Graettinger
W. L. O'Connor
Otto Gard
Hermantea
WA Thornean
John Harberger
Tim Tlarris
Jess Ellis
Frank Brown
The
Vinton Review
Norway
P. J. Hession
Ginetsinger
Thomas Thoresen
Here
Genevieve Ganiman
Hession
N. J. Merriman
Gertrude Stamp
South Dakota
Rosebud Land
Oschner
Grayttinger
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