Coal Strike Threat Looms Over Nation
Miners call a Saturday strike amid fuel shortages and high demands. They seek a six hour day a five day week wage hikes about sixty percent and collective bargaining rights. Local Gracttinger dealers report dwindling coal supplies as the winter nears while government action nears to resolve the dispute.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ould
Gradfiere Con
Grachtinger Times
Mfor
Harding
Charles Webster
Waucoma
Iowa
Gruebinger Lyceum to Host Hanley Lecture Event
The Gruebinger Lyceum course resumes Tuesday evening November 4 with Chaplain Joe Hanley, called the Billy Sunday of Canada, speaking on The Modern Crusader. A packed house is anticipated. The Junior Sewing club will run lunch at the J. A. Spies office after, with homemade items for sale and crafts available for visitors.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Gruebinger Lyceum
Joe Hanley
Billy Sunday
Canada
Crusadder
Hanley
J. A. Spies Office
Pierson Land Office
When Bolshevism Comes Mayor Demands Billion Dollars
Gracttinger mayor declares an instant need for one billion dollars but treasurer counters you must wait until tomorrow as the Times office press breaks down and cannot be fixed until morning.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Gracttinger
Times
Ruthven Milwaukee Depot Destroyed By Fire
A fire Saturday afternoon leveled the Ruthven Milwaukee depot described as an old style building. The blaze, blamed on a defective fire, caused only a small loss, and the company likely will erect a new structure at the site.
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Ruthven
Milwaukee
Emmesburg Residence Sold by Ed Arnette to Wilhelm Erickson
Ed Arnette disposes of the Consigney home in Emmesburg that recently came into his possession. The purchaser is Wilhelm Erickson of near Depew. The consideration was $6,100.
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Emmesburg
Ed Arnette
Emmestburg
Consigney
Wilhelm Erickson
Depew
Horse for Horse in Saturday's Gruver Race
Saturday afternoon at Gruver an exciting match race features Graettinger ridden by Henry Kester against a Graver horse. The Reeves horse has run many fast races. A Minnesota man brought Red Buck to race Bolivar, now owned by Mr. Jones, and left poorer. Graettinger will be shipped to Fred Zelinsky track to be in top form.
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Red Buck
Reeves
Bolivar
Mr. Jones
Minnesota
Grachtinger
Fred Zelinsky
Census Enumerators Wanted for Federal Census
Census enumerators are needed for the upcoming Federal census next January. Both men and women who are active, intelligent, and reliable should apply in their locality. The work is interesting and instructive with ample pay. Send for application forms to Lewis Stuehmer, Supervisor of the Census, Emmetsburg, Iowa.
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Lewis Stuehmer
Emmetsburg
Iowa
Red Cross Sale Totals at Lost Island Meeting
At the Lost Island Red Cross meeting the sale of surgical dressing goods and supplies totaled 46 dollars and 25 cents. The amount was turned over to the treasurer and added to Red Cross funds.
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Red Cross
Lost Island
Back From Honolulu Soldier Visits Titonka Area
Rourch, two and a half years in khaki with Uncle Sam in Honolulu, returned home and visited Graodttinger friends earlier this week after being mustered out at Camp Dodge with Bert Montgomery. He then went to Titonka to see his mother, Mrs. A. R. Cuthbert, as the Times joins well wishers in welcoming him home.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Honolulu
Ape ‘Rourch
Sam
Graodttinger
Camp Dodge
Bert Montgomery
Hee
Titonka
A. R. Cuthbert
Times
Mary, Graeifiger
No Silk Stockings At Cedar Rapids 4
Cedar Rapids women’s clubs have passed a resolution not to wear stockings for a year as a step to cut expenses. The measure reflects ongoing efforts by local social groups to tighten budgets amid economic strain.
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Cedar Rapids
Lieut Albert Jacobson Weds Beatrice Wright in Sioux City
Lieut Albert Jacobson of Jewell Iowa and Miss Beatrice Wright of Sioux City were united in marriage at the bride’s parents home in Sioux City on Saturday October 25 The groom’s brother Olene Jacobson served as best man and the bride’s cousin Miss Wright of Minneapolis was bridesmaid. The couple plan to live on the groom’s farm near Jewell. Public congratulations from Graettinger residents accompany the report.
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Albert Jacobson
Jewell
Iowa
Beatrice Wright
Sioux City
Olene Jacobson
Grachtinger
Miss Wright
Minneapolis
Jacobson
Jacobson Has A Host of Gracttinger
T. Jacobson
Olene
Tanner Jacobson
Varmers’ Atore
Gracttinger
St. Snelling
Camp Dodge
Graettinger
Five Acre Corn Yield Tops In Palo Alto County Contest
Mr G V Giffin of Independence Township tested five acres in the National Crop Growing Contest. The shelled corn yield measured 522.9 bushels with an 83 percent shelling rate. The plot, drilled to Silver King corn, showed high quality and suggests soil potential in Palo Alto County and drift soil regions.
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Palo Alto County
G. V. Giffin
Independence
Township
Watch Your Step On Crossings
A safety campaign urges caution at railroad crossings as the drive to prevent accidents continues through October 31 and beyond. It warns that a railroad engine is not a toy and any collision could be fatal, urging people to take no chances and value their lives.
Homecoming honoring veterans held by Norwegian church
The Norwegian Evangelical Lutheran church hosted a homecoming Tuesday evening honoring returned soldiers and sailors. The program featured vocal and instrumental duets, a pianologue, patriotic speeches, and toasts at Woodman hall after a three course supper. Attendees from the community shared experiences and expressed concern for the republic’s future. Present were many local men with a few distant attendees unable to attend.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Norwegian Evangelical Lutheran Church
Gertrude Johnson
John O. Jertson
Irma Christopherson
Geneva Gabrielson
Mable Anderson
Hansen
Gruver
H. P. K. Hansen
South Walnut
O. Sande
Our Republic
Woodman Hall
Charles Christiansen
Leo Christiansen
John Anderson
Clarence Knudtson
Time Dance Hallowe'en Night at Woodman Hall
Old timers will dance to old time music at Woodman hall Friday evening in October. Admission is one dollar plus a dime for expenses of chasing Bill to Am erongen. A lively evening is promised as ghosts and hobgoblins are abroad.
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Hallowe'en
Woodman Hall
Amerongen
Advertising ForeSight Sharply Sells Deeply Satirical Tragedy
A mocked Illinois newspaper clipping describes the accidental shooting of a ten year old boy in a spoof of local ads. It skewers stores and products from Hawkins lumber yard to Reinheimer’s sale, Engle pens, and Sully lace edgings, ending with a boastful sense of triviality amid tragedy.
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Illinois
Billy Dingbats
Wilson
Hiram Dingbats
Hawkins
al McClain
Charley .Auer
Reinheimer
Bbig
Mike Poulos
Methodist Episcopal Church Notes Regular services and meetings
Regular preaching at eleven, Sunday school at ten, Epworth League gathering at seven, Rev. Clegg to preach at seven thirty, quarterly conference after the service, prayer meeting Thursday at seven thirty. Pastor Rev. J. A. E. Cunningham announces the church schedule.
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Methodist Episcopal Church
Epworth League
Clegg
J. A. E. Cunningham
Annual Meeting of Catholic Ladies Cemetery Assoc
Notice states the Catholic Ladies Cemetery Association will hold its annual meeting at Mrs. P Sherlock home on Saturday November 1 at 2 PM. All members are requested to attend for the election of officers for the ensuing year. Anna McCarty, Sec.
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Catholic Ladies’ Cemetry Association
P. Sherlock
Anna McCarty
Danish Lutheran Church Notes Services Sunday
Danish language service at South Walnut church Sunday at 10 30 a m. Evening service at the church will be in English.
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South Walnut
Norwegian Lutheran Ladies Aid Meeting at Koltvidt Home
The next meeting of the Norwegian Lutheran Ladies Aid will be held at Mrs Levi Koltvidt’s home on Wednesday November 5. A cordial invitation is extended to all members to attend.
Catholic Ladies' Aid to Meet With Mrs Montgomery
The Catholic Ladies Aid society will meet with Mrs. P Montgomery on Wednesday, November 6. A cordial invitation is extended to all to attend.
Danish Lutheran Ladies' Aid Meet at Hansen Home
The Danish Lutheran Ladies' Aid society will meet at the home of Mrs Henry Hansen in Graettinger on November 12. A cordial invitation is extended to all to attend.
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Hansen
Danish Lutheran Ladies’ Aid Society
Henry Hansen
Graettinger
Ordinary Milch Cows Bring $1 000 in War Time Norway
Mrs Lars N Larsen of Lost Island writes from a German district where food is scarce. Government control takes nearly all produced and coffee butter vanish from markets. People with dairy cattle can keep home butter. a sister bought a milch cow for 4300 marks, about 1000 dollars in prewar value, reflecting devalued German money.
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Lars N. Larsen
Germany
Lost Island Township
Schleiswig
Neihborhood
Ringsted Farmers Form Livestock Shipping Association
Farmers in the Ringsted territory organized a livestock shipping association following Graettinger’s model. Officers were elected and resolutions and by-laws adopted. Ringsted’s group will soon be ready for business.
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Ringsted
Graettinger
Ringsted Association
Woodman Hall Dance in Graettinger November 6
F C Weigmann presents another Woodman hall dance in Graettinger on Thursday evening November 6 with Bartleman five piece orchestra providing music. A good time is promised for attendees.
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F. C. Weigmann
Graettinger
Bartleman
Towa Defeats Minnesota On Close Northrop Field Game
Towa University football team edged Minnesota aggregation on Northrop field by a close 9 to 6 score. The contest drew attention for its tight play and lingering excitement.
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Towa
Minnesota
Towa University
Minnesota Aggregation
Northrop Field
Will Play Basket Ball at Ruthven
The Grachtinger High School basketball team will play Ruthven quintet on the night of November 11. The game with Laverne has been moved from November 15 to November 21.
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Ruthven
Grachtinger High School
Ruthven Quintette
Laverne
A Splendid Idea Look Up Your Subscription Date
A brief prompt urging readers to check their subscription date, encouraging action and confirming availability of a simple lookup. The note emphasizes ease of use and timely awareness of renewal timing.
Public Sale News And Other Items
The Preston Fahnestock auction sale Saturday afternoon totalled close to $2,600 with good attendance. Some property remained unsold and will be offered at private sale. A Studebaker was bought by Mr. Knutson who moved to Greattinger from Fallow. Fahnestock closes business affairs in Graettinger and departs for California next Tuesday evening. Barringer Auction advertises a sale October 31 offering 159 head of cattle 5 head of hogs and farm machinery eight miles southwest of Graettinger.
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Preston Fahnestock
Fahnestock
Studebaker
Knutson
Greattinger
Fallow
Grachtinger
California
Des Moines
Barringer
D. C
Graettinger
Levell to Hold Big Closing Out Sale in Wallingford
Frank Levell of Wallingford plans a closing out sale on Tuesday November 5 at the Times office. He offers 78 head of livestock including five horses 28 cattle and 45 hogs plus machinery and household goods. He will move to Minnesota due to higher local rents.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Frank Levell
Wallingford
Times
Heideman Sale Sets Auction Near Mallard on November 11
John H. Heideman will hold an auction sale at his place near Mallard on Tuesday November 11. The sale features livestock and machinery plus 37 head of registered and high grade Holstein cattle. Grades run up to 68 64ths blood. Local bidders expected to attend.
Rich Aylward Sale Set for November 19 in Benson Minnesota
Rich Aylward to hold a major auction November 19 featuring pure bred Poland China hogs and over a hundred head of cattle. Sale will be held at his farm near Benson Minnesota as bidders gather for livestock offerings.
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Rich Aylward
Poland
Benson
Minns Sota
Oscar N. Olesen Auction Set for December 9
Oscar N. Olesen will hold an auction sale on December 9. He plans to move into the home he recently purchased from J. L. Birkland.
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Oscar N. Olesen
J. L
Birkland
Where To Get Sale Advertising In The Times Office
The Graettinger Times offers sale advertising services with first class bills and broad publicity. It notes an exceptionally large circulation and recognition as a leading farm sale paper in northwest Iowa.
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Graettinger ‘Times
Iowa
Graettinger
Graettinger Times
Mitma
Gracttinger
Times
Poland China sales report from Reeves in Homestead
Auctioneer Reeves notes M. L. Soeth held a strong Poland China sale Tuesday and McEvoy Brothers hosted a similar sale Wednesday in central county. Top sow fetched 250 dollars at the latter sale. Reeves filed the report for Homestead.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Reeves
M. L. Soeth
McEvoy Brothers
Will Skies Be Clouded With Planes In 1920
Aviation enthusiasts in Iowa predict a spring of 1920 will bring unprecedented air activity, with the skies becoming as crowded as the roads are with automobiles. The forecast suggests a higher volume of flights than even two years earlier optimistic figures.
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Towa
Where Are Your Liberty Bonds And Bank Safety
A warning advises placing liberty bonds in banks rather than at home to avoid loss from night prowlers. In Canada an early Thanksgiving was observed on Monday October 18 as per a letter from T. S. Sullivan of Lemberg, Canada.
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Canada
T.S. Sullivan
Lemberg
Dominion of Canada
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Colette
Lieut. Jacobson
Fine Farm
Alvin Hanson
Frank Christiansen
Lewis Christiansen
Herman Worland
Herman Larson
Alfred Jensen
William Knutgon
Jim Jensen
Andrew Duna
Alfred Simonsen
Conrad Forde
Gabriel Gabrielson
Clarence Axcelton
Jorgen Jacobson
Frank Herke
Andrew Daarud
Olaf Daarud
Theodore Thoresen
Doys
Clifton Johnson
Arthur Fogde
Conrad Brekke
Harvey Brekke
Arthur Bergum
Billy
Engle
Hartley
Pounder
I. M
Sully
Goggin
John Hall
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