Reeves Wins Fast Wrestling Match in Graettinger
Ben F. Reeves of Graettinger defeated Kansas wrestler Schuler in two straight falls, 11% and 8% minutes, in a speedy match filled with action. Schuler, 200 pounds and twenty, showed effort but could not counter Reeves who exposed openings and finished with a hammer lock.
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Rank
Schuler
Kansas
Ben F. Reeves
Graettinger
Reeves
Anohour
Ben
Ynatch
Joe Stangel
Pat McGill
McGill
Stangel
Walnut Church Notes Confirmation Class Schedule
Walnut church notes confirm cass meets at the home of Charley Jensen in town at 2 day. English services at 16 30 a m. Sunday services in the days school in the afternoon at 2 p m. Evening services at 7 o'clock in South Walnut church. Rev Hi P Hansen, Pastor.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Walnut Church
Cass
Charley Jensen
South Walnut
Taking Chances At Crossing
A near miss at a Main Street crossing is described when a farmer flies across ahead of a freight train as air brakes save two vehicles. The Ringsted Dispatch notes the close call and the crowd’s breath held. Also announced is a basket social at Union Schoolhouse October 28 with a Hans Von Smach performance and a request for baskets.
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Main Street
Ringsted
Union School
Graettinjeer
Lost Island Center School
Hans von Smach
Lillian Harper
Woodman Masquerade Postponed By Epidemic Sickness
The Woodman masquerade dance scheduled for next Monday evening is postponed due to an epidemic of sickness in town. It will be held on a future date.
Flour Free Gift Sparks Local Trade Talk
Jake Leduc plans to give flour free amid supply concerns for Ibrecht. Myhre leases assets to the leading bidder as Albrecht shifts to postmaster duties. The Osher Depart and Shopes meat store are noted in the scene, with Albrecht described as capable and active in the transfer of stamps.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jake Leduc
Ibrecht
Myhre
Osher
Albrecht
Lodgec
Osher $40,000 Sale Still In Progress
Osher $40,000 sale continues through Saturday evening with a full page ad in this week's Times inviting readers to study the notice.
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Dé Aparn
the Times
Warning to Boys Against Property Damage
Mayor Dr W Cameron warns boys to avoid damaging property during Halloween. Marshal has orders to arrest anyone vandalizing property and a heavy fine will be imposed for the offense.
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Dr.w. Cameron
Saturday Sales Hit Record At Osher and Wiegmann Stores
Graettinger shops saw a gala weekend with the Osher Department Store sale opening Sunday and swelling to the largest in its history on Saturday. Sweeping winter reductions drew crowds while Wiegmann’s auction sold $1,000 worth of merchandise on the street from three to eight thirty with a household goods sale following. Crowds clogged Main Street as Saturday night traffic swelled ending with plans for a double decked Main Street to handle future scenes.
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Graettinger
Osher
Wiegmann
Lwe
Methodist revival continues with strong attendance and events
Sunday services are 10:00 for Sunday school, 11:00 morning worship, and 7:30 evening service. Revivals grow with strong turnout. Tuesday Young Folks Night drew over 100 despite rain. Rev. M L Metcalf spoke on Making a Living vs Making a Life. Next Tuesday features another Young Folks Night. Daily prayer meetings at 10:00 in homes and 7:30 brief basement service. Miss Daisy Krauff and John Peterson aid the meetings, which run for another week nightly at 8:00 except Monday rest night.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
M.L. Metcalf
Daisy Krauff
John Peterson
Street light suggestion near rear stores proposed
A reader urges street lighting at the intersection near Charley Jensen, George Frick, P. G. Johnson and Osher stores to improve safety on Saturday nights when side streets attract parked cars. The writer notes lighting costs would be modest and benefits include reduced dark areas for town visitors.
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Charley Jensen
George Frick
P. G. Johnson
Osher
Clyde Gilbaugh Buys Billiard Hall Property
Last week Mr. Norgaard disposed of his interest in his billiard hall to his partner Mr. Kohler. Kohler immediately traded the property to Clyde Gilbaugh of this place. Gilbaugh has farmed at Sugar City for the past couple of years.
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Clyde Gilbaugh
Norgaard Billiard Hall
Norgaard
Hall
Mr. Kohler
Wither
Kohler
Gilbaugh
Sweg City
Lutheran Church Notice Confirmation in Graettinger Sunday
Confirmation service set for Sunday morning at 10 o clock and Kommission service in the evening at 7 80 p m Rev 8 Sando Pastor conducted by the Lutheran church notice lists services and the pastor’s name.
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Lutheran
Graettinger
Sando
Local High School Pupils Mark All First Six Weeks
A long list of pupils across grades one through eight are recorded as neither absent nor tardy for the first six weeks. The column also notes future games between Graettinger and Estherville girls, a new study method by Mrs. Sexton, and mentions corn husking-related absences. Historical note recalls 1908 school life and classes, with freshmen listed and janitor Jacob Merklin noted.
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Julia Anderson
Martin Andersen
Stelen Callesen
Stanford Raleigh
Geraldine Sevdy
Evelyn Jones
Lillie Jacobsen
Serene Myhre
Vivian Sullivan
Everett Thorson
Verna Grodland
Arnold Jacobson
Reynald Nane
Clayton Rosenboro
Gilbert Christianson
Virginia Hansen
Evelyn Horswell
Violet Swift
Alvin Michaels
Cora Simonsen
Merle Grodland
Lawrence Jensen
Clara Jacobson
Henry Hansen
Lynden Johnson
Esther Erickson
Vernie Jacobson
Gilmore Axelton
Quinten Jengen
Albert Masters
Charles Simpson
Marvin Axelton
Alfred Berdin
James Gammon
Victor Henningsen
Arthur Simonsen
Woodman Hall
Emma Axelton
Ada Howard
Mildred Mahan
Lulu, Montgomery
Rachel Nelson
Eleanor Mitchell
Mayme Sullivan
Dugene Foster
Francis Sullivan
Russel George
Pearl Kent
Lucille Lambe
Pheebe Muller
Ida Merklin
Elizabeth O'Rourke
Florence Rheale
Elizabeth Spies
Margaret Sullivan
Rose Wilson
Jacob Merklin
School notes reveal small class, antics, and games
The school year brings a tiny junior class forcing Miss Sherk to occupy front algebra rows. Eighth graders hold a party at the school house with freshmen allegedly taking lunch. Boys train thrice weekly under Mr Gotke and aim to beat Estherville. Freshmen move into room three with 25 new desks, while seniors and sophomores host parties, birthdays, pumpkin crafts, and jokes about seating, hijinks, and missing cats.
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Mr. Gotke
Estherville
Charley Green
Charley
Gladys Nefstead
Vic’ Henningsen
Rueben Johnson
BE. E. Lost
A. Green
Albert
Dutch” Thompson
Genevieve Gammon
James Anderson
Hallowe'en
Dallus Caesey
Jack
Paul
Curlew Bank Reopens Plan After Cashier’s Attempted Death
Palo Alto county bank representatives met in Emmetsburg and agreed to float paper to reopen the Curlew Sayings Bank after closure following cashier Val W Fisk’s attempted suicide. Shareholders face fifty percent assessments. W I Hagan of Emmetsburg will serve as cashier for the revived bank to protect depositors.
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Palo Alto County
Emmetsburg
Curlew Sayings Bank
Val W. Fisk
Hagan
Emmetsburg National Bank
Curlew
Graettinger Farm Market Report and Disarmament Move
The Graettinger market notes corn hogs butter and eggs with varied prices for the week. A Des Moines meeting of the Farm Bureau Federation endorsed continuing cost of production and cost accounting work and urged public petitions in support of a U S disarmament conference led by President Harding urging peace and a halt to war preparations.
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Graettinger
Ccsececuace
Farm Bureau Federation
Des Moines
Iowa Federation
Washington
Interstate Commerce Commission
Iowa Experiment Station
Munger
Agricultural College
Nourse
Farmers of Iowa
Harding
Farm Bureau Messenger
Executive Committee
Alleghanies
Rocky Mountains
U. S
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Graettinger Ifoes
lJagt
Trish
Swen City
Swen City Herald
Ireland
John Walsh
Belfast
Swea City
Nat
Walsh
America
John
Swea- City
Swea
Methodist Church
Armstrong
Gracttinger
Gotke
Rosi
Curlew Bank
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