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Newspaper
Graettinger Times
Location
Graettinger, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Oct 28, 1915
Page
3
A forceful editorial extols local merchants over mail-order firms, mocks national politics, and urges residents to support hometown businesses. It defends the town against outsiders while condemning censorship and praising community loyalty. The piece portrays a gritty, punchy tone typical of a bustling midwestern paper.
Leave for New Home Mx and Mrs L W Larsen and family were honored with a farewell party by friends and neighbors. They received a beautiful set of table linen as Mrs Larsen takes pride. The Larsens left by team and wagon for Worthington, their future home, Wednesday. Walter Frederick sen accompanied the wagon of goods. Humorous friends in Gryzettinger and vicinity send their best wishes to the family.
A Halloween social will be given at the Hawkeye Saturday evening at 8 thirty by the Grammar-room girls. Everyone is cordially invited to attend the 8 o'clock event.
The James T. McAlpin's Company will present Hans Hanson a Swedish comedy drama set to open with a Swedish theme. The company has staged Hans Hanson over four thousand times in thirteen years and features a band and orchestra for the performance.
Community updates report visits and travel around Storm Lake Ruthven and Emmetsburg. Residents Herman Larson Harvey Petersen Anna McCarty and others are mentioned with friends family and neighbors. A DeLaval Separator day is advertised and a local drainage district plan involving five farmers and Barne Elsbast is discussed.
The Killarney Girls return to Grasttinger on November 16, praised as artists of the highest type. They performed last season and are well regarded by locals.
On December 27 Dr E T Hagerman will speak about The World in Which We Live. An experienced lecturer, he is described as a live wire with a worthwhile message. Do not miss this talk.
Ralph Bingham on Feb 12 delivers humor bold and light with a fine baritone voice and violin skills. The performer is described as a standout talent in both comedy and music, with strong praise for his unique class and stage presence.
The Lyceum Entertainers present a clever program of vocal and instrumental music and readings. Season tickets for the course are on sale at most business places in town. Prices include Adult 1.25, Children 1.00, single admission 50c, other numbers 36c.
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