Falnestock and Hog Sale Notices Highlight Local Auctions
The week’s issue features Falnestock Sale October 25 with household goods and real estate on Main Street as Preston Fahnestock plans a move to Los Angeles. Also listed are Pure Bred Hog Sales October 28 29 at Max Soeth farm near Wallingford and an Estherville sale. Frank Levell Sale November 5 includes 78 head live stock and machinery as he moves to Minnesota. Heideman Sale November 11 near Mallard offers Holstein cattle and farm equipment with 87 head registered stock among offerings.
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Falnestock
Preston ‘Fahnestock
Los Angeles
Grachtinger
Max Soeth
Wallingford
Estherville
Soeth Farm
X. L.soeth
Anderson
Lyman Fraser
J. Lockrem
Fred Hepp
W. G. Gordon
Henry Hageman
Emmet “County Boys' Club
Frank Levell
Rank Levell
Levell
Minnesota
Heideman
John H. Heideman
Mallard
Moraine Family Enjoys Central Iowa Auto Trip
Mr and Mrs A D Moraine return from an extended auto trip across central and eastern Iowa. They travelled from Graettinger to Bayard Guthrie Center Casey Des Moines Willman and Mechanicsville visiting relatives, farms, and friends. They report rain delays but overall a pleasant journey and find relatives prosperous.
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Iowa
Myrs
A. D. Moraine
Graettinger
Bayard
My. Moraine
Guthrie Center
Halsey Moraine
Casey
Des Moines
Willman
Mechanicsville
Hal Mornine
Knights of Columbus Initiation in Estherville
A Knights of Columbus class will be initiated in Estherville on Sunday October 26 with Mass at nine o clock in the Catholic church. Members and candidates will meet at Odd Fellow hall near the post office and march to the church. A banquet for four hundred will follow in the new local garage setting.
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K. C
Knights of Columbus
Estherville
Letter From O C McAllister Harvard Ma 1919
Editor Times receives $2 for another year from O C McAllister Harvard Massachusetts note. He spent weeks in Kansas harvesting wheat averaged 12 bushels per acre earning $8 daily. He is now in Harvard Illinois traveling 1200 miles in seven days by Ford with one flat tire.
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Times
Gracttinger Times
Kansas
Harvard
Ill
Ford
Seligman
O. C. McAllister
Skow Family Leaves for South Pasadena California
Mr and Mrs Nels Skow and their son Alfred departed for South Pasadena California last evening to establish a new home due to climate. They will be greatly missed by friends in Graettinger. The Times wishes them all enjoyment and comfort in their new residence. Subscribe to The Times.
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South Pasadena
Nels Skow
Alfred
California
Leo Mimbach
Germany
West Bend
Graettinger
Army of Occupation
Mimbach
Quaker Coats Company
Havelock
Cc. P. Jensen
C. P. Jensen
Grachtinger
Los Angeles
Jensen
Graettinger Legion Post renamed John Nelson Post No 162
The Graettinger American Legion Post will be known as John Nelson Post No 162 in honor of Graettinger’s first fallen soldier in France. A large membership drive is reported with officers and members listed, including John G. Anderson as secretary and Art Henningsen as post commander.
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Graettinger
American Legion
John Nelson
France
Gruettinger
John G. Anderson
A. H. Cameron
Art Henningsen
A. N. Jensen
James Jensen
Harold Jensen
John, Anderson
Wm. Sullivan
John Show
Louie Christiansen
Leo Christiansen
Oscar Thompson
Olene Jacobson
Calvin Gammon
Holger Petersen
Clarence Axelton
Knight
E. J. Lawrence
Toge Nelson
Chass Christiansen
Grover Ynberg
Martin Appel
Jacob Amdahl
Frank Sullivan
Ralph Masters
H. G. Noire
Oscar Ole
Clothing drive aids Polish relief by Danish and Norwegian Lutherans
Collecting old clothing in Graettinger and nearby areas to ship to Poland for relief. The article notes the suffering Polish people have little food medical care and almost no clothing. Lutheran congregations urge participation amid widespread hardship and cold.
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Graettinger
Poland
Graettinger High Basketball Opens With Luverne Clash
Notice to school patrons urges parents accompany young children visiting Graettinger Public School. Graettinger High opens basketball schedule with Luverne on November 16 at home, with a return game later in the season. Graettinger projects a strong high school squad this year.
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Luverne
Graettinger High
Luverne Quintette
Inter
Graettinger
Fleet of Republic Trucks Visit Grasttinger
A fleet of Republic trucks visited Grasttinger last week and were sold to various parties in neighboring counties. Delivery was made of several machines, including the Republic truck noted as a ready seller and well built.
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Grasttinger
Republic Truels
Republic
Spies Elected President of Palo Alto PTA
Palo Alto county Parents-Teacher Association forms a county group with delegates from Graettinger Mallard Curlew. Mrs J A Spies of Graettinger was chosen president with Mrs Thompson Curlew as vice president and Mrs Keeney Mallard secretary and Mrs D G McCarty Emmetsburg treasurer. Supt Bixler and Miss Underwood spoke on PTA relations to community and teachers. Also notes on Leo Mimbach returning from Germany and the Jensen family planning to move to Los Angeles.
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Parent-Teacher Association
Palo Alto County
Emmetsburg
Gracttinger
Mallard
Curlew
Keeney
Danish Lutheran Church to Publish Monthly Paper
Rev. H. P. K. Hansen of the Danish Lutheran church of South Walnut township arranges with The Times to publish a monthly church paper. The October issue will start the regular run, funded by advertisements from Gractinger and others, and aims to share church news with space limits. The pastor seeks no profit, only a medium for congregational communication and goodwill from parishioners.
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H. P. K. Hansen
South Walnut Township
The
Times
Rev. Hansen
Stock shipments flood Chicago market this Saturday night
Gruettinger contributed five cars for livestock, shipping beef and pork volume to the Chicago market. Olene Jacobson sent two cars of cattle, John Jackman one car of cattle. J Nichtern provided a car of sheep and John Bondhus a car of hogs, all bound for Chicago.
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Gruettinger
Olene Jacobson
John Jackman
J. Nichtern
John Bondhus
Chicago
Leg Wound From Rifle Accident At Target Practice
Elbank McColloch and Johnie Flanagan were at target practice when a .22 caliber rifle discharged as it swung behind McColloch. The bullet pierced his calf, creating a painful flesh wound with no serious complications expected.
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Elbank McColloch
Johnie Flanagan
McColloch
Sugar Shortage Eases After Estherville Shipment
Sugar supply in Graettinger improved after Estherville Grocer Company received four car loads last week. The town awaits relief as residents welcome the replenishment of stocks in the area.
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Graettinger
Estherville
Reverend Riley Named Whittemore Pastor
Reverend H C Riley, formerly in charge of the M E church at Cylinder, has been chosen as Whittemore's pastor and has likely begun duties. The Whittemore congregation expects a capable, zealous leader. Auctioneer Ben F Reeves of Grachtinger held two sales at Guthrie Center last week, a farm sale and a purebred hog sale, both drawing large crowds and strong bidding.
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H. C. Riley
Whittemore
M. IE
M. E
Cylinder
Guthrie Center
Ben F. Reeves
Grachtinger
Reeves
Mahan Buys Fine Residence in Graat tinger
M. and son Thomas Mahan purchased the Berndorfer house in the southeast town section from Louis Christiansen. Built years ago by Spurrier then partner Gammon in lumber, the home suits the Mahans.
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Mahan
Time Change Announces Early Clock Adjustment
The notice explains clocks fall back one hour when time changes Sunday October 26. Do not forget to adjust wrist watches and hall clocks at two o'clock Sunday morning to gain an extra hour of sleep.
Paving Referendum Carries in 24 Counties
The paving measure carried in 24 of 38 counties reporting on the question. Nine counties oppose and may join the supporters as results unfold, with an eye to potential expansion of the program.
Bought Farm Near Madison Wisconsin
Mr and Mrs John Rierson of East Graettinger recently bought an eighty acre farm ten miles from Madison Wisconsin at 271 per acre The property includes 12000 in improvements and has very good soil Madison a 35000 population city offers a strong market and nearby factories and dairying dominates the area Peas tobacco and milk produce solid income Rierson values the land at 350 per acre and notes potential rent of 150 monthly from five cows
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John Rierson
Graettinger
Madison
Wisconsin
Rierson
M. E. Ladies' Aid plans October 30 meeting
The M. E. Ladies' Aid society will meet at Mrs. Leon Nefstead's home with Mrs. Grover Ynberg hosting. Mrs. Nefstead extends a cordial invitation to all members to attend on Thursday October 30.
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M. E. Ladies’ Aid
M. E. Ladies’ Aid Society
Leon Nefstead
Grover Ynberg
Swat You Four Years After He Left Me
A deserted wife recalls the day he left, describing the door held open as flies entered the house. Red Cross yarn for sale is noted, mentioning Henninesen and a yarn sale item.
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Red Cross
Henninesen
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Sublic Sale
Federal Reserve System
John.o. Jertson
E. McCarty
Graettinger Co-Operative Shipping Association
Hawkeyes Theatre
D. E. McCarty
McCarty
Grachtingar Public School
Little Brothers and Sisters
J. A. Spies
Minnesota Farm Co
P. Jensen
Nicollett
Peter Miller
Miller
Mr. Miller
Westbrook
Hia
Farmers & Merchants Bank
Tno
P. Kirby
Vincent Kelly
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