26 Oct 1922
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Newspaper
Graettinger Times
Location
Graettinger, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Oct 26, 1922
Page
1
A crowded Hawkeye theatre hosts a Democratic rally featuring Mrs. Douglas Gaye from Fort Dodge and E G Saunders of Emmets, with strong support from both parties. The event highlights farm policy criticism of tariff and rail subsidies while praising local candidates and urging backing for Congress candidate Douglas.
A highly anticipated season opener features Graetlinger High School alumni vs the home team in a full gymnasium event. Notable players include Happy Harrington, Joe Gabrielson, Sam Reynolds, and Captain Tink Johnson, with predictions of scoring from Erickson and Blaenbast.
The evening passenger train between Estherville and Sibley has been suspended starting this week due to insufficient business. Train No 668 Westbound and No 564 Eastbound ran between Estherville and Sibley, with service to Cedar Rapids and Sioux Falls previously, but demand declined as autos dominated travel. The Chicago headquarters ordered the cutback, and operations between Estherville and Cedar Rapids will end for the indefinite future.
The Times reports Joe Swift will replace Holhey Skow as manager of Standard Oil in the local area starting November 1. Swift, known to Gractinger, is expected to prove capable, while Skow leaves the post after years of service as table wagon and local station supervisor. The note also mentions a subscription thanks and regional farm activity including corn picking, school closings, and crop conditions amid cold weather and efforts to finish storage before the corn arrives.
An unclear clipping mentions marriage and lists names in a troubled layout. The readable parts suggest a wedding or betrothal item with scattered fragments of names and dates, but the full report is unreadable for precise facts.
Fragmented text references many names and dates but lacks a coherent event. It mentions November and December dates, Armptivs and Armatrong likely misreads, with several proper nouns such as Ruthyen and Aishie appearing without clear context.
A Republican rally at the Hawkeye Theatre Wesday evening at eight o clock will feature several prominent county speakers and Republican candidates for county offices. The event invites all residents to attend and hear party representatives explain their platforms.
A county smoker and pep meetings of the American Legion will be held at Ruthven Thursday October 20 with Dr G A Bemis Garner district commander as speaker. He urges every Legionnaire to attend as plans for next year work will be discussed.
A fragment outlines Ruthven team plans for a boys season with games at Graettinger and West Bend and a single home or neutral site contest to be scheduled. Details show opponents Superior Graettinger and Ayrshire with uncertain dates and a probable January play date.
Hon Seth Thomas Fort Dodge former United States Attorney will address Graettinger citizens Tuesday at 10 am from a democratic perspective. The event caps a Northwest Iowa whistle stop tour by the renowned orator amid local interest and radio buzz from Port Worth program coverage.
Tennis whispers circulate in the Times about Graetting possibly returning to action next year. No firm loan details or concrete plans are confirmed as yet, with focus on Malin Street's Station area for potential changes.
A garbled report notes rising chicken supply this fall as markets brace for larger numbers. Mentions Parmners Supply Company in Grasttinger Town and hints at price shifts due to abundant poultry.
In Freedom township, two year old Howard LeRoy Salven fell from a four foot gate into a stock tank. His sister Bernette, five, and brother Charles, three, were nearby. Rosa Rombath discovered the body in the water and he was pronounced dead. The incident occurred Thursday afternoon. the water was shallow but he likely drowned after inhaling water.
The fragment notes mild days and warm nights, urging fires in homes and businesses. It mentions a Civilian Militias event, a Civilian Cloth exhibition at Hawk Uray, and a public address by Hon. Jy Dickinson at Minnetsbang Court Home. George Futelow and Ratherville are listed among attendees.
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