Graettinger Times Letter Reproaches Local Paper
A Wild Rose Wisconsin reader signs as Hank Smith Esq addressing omissions in the Graettinger Times Wild Rose edition. He cites ignored notices including two weddings a three column obituary, an alphabetical poem and other items, lamenting the paper’s unpopularity and demanding coverage. The letter is dated October 23 1919.
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Simpkins
Ark
Aunt Silbia
Hank Smith
Times
Wild Rose
Wis
Simmons Moran Wedding in Spencer
Simmons Moran couple, Glen Simmons and Susie Moran, were married in Spencer at the M. E. parsonage officiated by Rev. Taylor. They returned to Ruthven the same evening and started housekeeping at the Simmons residence. The groom is the eldest son of Mrs. D. E. Gates, born and educated in the community, worked as a mechanic, and served in the recent war in France.
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Simmons Moran
Glen Simmons
Susie Moran
Spencer
M. E. Parsonage
Taylor
Ruthven
Simmons
D. E. Gates
Estherville
Sam
France
Ambitious Young Couple Married in Local Community
The couple, connected to the Osterhus garage, are described as energetic and skilled. The bride, an adopted daughter of Mr. and Mrs. J. P. Moran, was raised nearby and has cared for her brother after schooling. Well-wishers extend congratulations from Ruthven community.
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Osterhus
J. P. Moran
Ruthven Free Press
Fraudulent debtor promises delayed payment in January
A young Swede in South Dakota sent to collect bills reports three debtors will pay once they sell grain. Yon Brown says after selling wheat, Ole Olsen after oats, Yon Yonson in January. The proprietor questions January as a payment date, noting it as a cold day for collecting money.
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South Dakota
Pug
Iowa
Born to Mr and Mrs Matsen A Story City birth
Lost Island News reports the birth of a baby boy to Mr. and Mrs. Walter Matsen on October 16 with a large extended family including a great great grandmother Mrs. Capt. Wier of Story City and great grandparents Mr. and Mrs. C. F. Wier and Mr. and Mrs. R. P. Sheffield of Story City. Several local visits and daily farm notes follow including kitchen additions, corn crib work, hospital stays for appendicitis, and relatives visiting Graettinger and Estherville.
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Lost Island News
Walter Matsen
Capt. Wier
Story City
C. F. Wier
R. P. Sheffield
Chris Knutsen
Graettinger
Anna Matsen
Gracttinger
Louis Kasack
Sheffield
F.sheffield
W. M. Willmers
Andrew Nelson
Lewis Sandvig
Estherville Hospital
Birney
Carl Holte
Monay
Nels Smith
Gordon's Silk Lined Warmth Offer
A brief advert promises warmth with silk lined Gordon’s products. The phrasing urges readers to avoid passing by when seeking something that will keep them warm.
The Man From Home Correct glasses offer genuine eye benefit
The glasses are carefully fitted and designed to improve vision. Prices start at $5.00 with a 5 percent war tax. Best lenses and styles are available. Office hours are 9 to 12 and 2 to 5. Reservations can be made by phone.
Ladies' Aid Calendar Entertains at Hession Home
Calendar lists visiting pairs for Mrs Hession home events through September with dates and groups. Entries include Oct 30 L Nefstead G Ynberg, Nov 27 Parsonage, Jan 22 Baumgartner Franklin, Feb 5 Jensen Show, Apr 15 open date, May 27 Rucker Lynder, June 10 Gardner Young, Aug 5 Barrett Skow Lindsey, Sept 23 Business Meeting, among many others.
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M. E. Ladies’ Aid
L. Nefstead
G. Ynberg
I. F. Noble
J. Wikert
A. J. Johnson Baumgartner-Franklin
George
J. P. Jensen
C. A. Jensen
C. Show
Fleming-Barnhart
Wee Meh
An Coolidge-Truesdell
Spear-Shaver
Gammon-Osher
Advertising That Pulls Like A Gentle Force
An old adage frames advertising as a gradual, sustained influence. It describes advertising starting softly and growing stronger with time, until it becomes an irresistible force shaping consumer behavior and perceptions.
Newspaper Blunder Sparks Family Debate in Emmetsburg
Mrs Jones reads a death notice claiming John Smith died Saturday, her husband corrects Friday and Saturday, noting the same error across five newspaper copies. The dispute, featuring Mr and Mrs G C Collidge and Ray Rousch, unfolded in Emmetsburg on Friday.
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G. GC. Collidge
Ray Rousch
Emmetsburg
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Woodman Hall
F. C
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John J. Sullivan
Graettiniger
Sophus Bond
Louis Sandvig
Gordon
Gordon Caps
Cape and Suede
Dr. Hession
C.A. Jensen
Johnson
Wildey
Wildey’s
FISK
H. Leslie Wildey
Kangsas City Star
Albrecht
L. M. Christensen Co
Estherville, Iowa
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