Labor Day Picnic a Grand Community Event
Thousands visited Grad e tinger for Labor Day celebrations with ideal weather and road conditions. The Hawkeye program featured local talent and Hon. J. Files of Fort Dodge gave the day’s address. Winners were named in races and games, a Gr Dick baseball game vs Emmetsburg drew a large crowd, moving pictures and a dance followed, with meals by the Norwegian Lutheran Ladies' Aid raising funds.
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Grachtinger
Spirit Lake Fair
Opera House
George
John Jackman
TP. J. Mitchell
John C. Jermon
J. BR. Files
Fort Dodge
Files
Vployd Archer
Gerald Roel
Majarie Johnson
J. €. Danifan
TF. Broadie
John Conway
W. B. Nolan
R. FF. Broadie
Ben F. Reaves
Mr. Grodland
R. F. Broadie
Ben F. Reeves
Calvin Gammon
Homer Young
James Jensen
Palo Alto County
Graettinger
Mameraburg
Baker
Omaha
Kerchele
Wenmetsburg
Kowwiol
Rathger
Grigsby
Olene Incohton
Alng
Martin Aylward
John Jones
Reeves
Art Rasmussen
Peter Jensen
Roy Hood
Farmer
Roy Masters
Hawkeye Theatre
Woodman Hall
Bartleman
Orchurstra
Emmoetsburge Jazx Orchestra
Grarttinter
Hawkove Theatre
WM Peters Weds Martina Hilton at Ithia City Church
William H Peters and Martina Carolyn Hilton united in marriage at Ithia City church with Rev. Riley officiating. Groom attendants A J Hilton and Ralph Peters, bridesmaids Marie Peters and Ruth Hilton. Couple to honeymoon in Qkohojix then settle on a farm near Evril, home after October.
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William H. Peters
Martina Carolyn Hilton
M. 1
Shurch
Ithia City
CO. Riley
Lotticiating
A. J. Hilton
Ralph Peters
Marie Peters
Ruth Hilton
Peters
Evril
Mes. M
Hilton
Adolph Peters
U. S
Timon
Votine Conte
Labor Day Ad Roster Highlights Local Businesses
The 1919 Labor Day program in the city featured an extensive two week in newspaper promotion with a long list of sponsors and advertisers. Firms listed include First National Bank Farmers and Merchants Bank H N Osher CG A Jenson C Weigmann & Son City Cleaning & Dye Works Axelton Meat Market Carl Spiez C E L Clamensen Farmers Grain Co Quaker Oats Royal Lumber J H Gammon T D Collings Anthons Pharmacy J B Lambe PJ McCarty Piorgon Land Agency Sclee & Mills M Weinholzer Martin Myhre Windsor Hotel & Cats Louis Knutson Vioris Swanson Alted Jensen Louis Christianson Henry Westergard Farmora Supply Co Jensen Auto Co M D Grodland P J Poulson The Gracht Inger Nursery Charley Jensen Perfection stoves Graettinger Times Attorney D G McCarty of Emmaburg.
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Ition Day
Opera House
General Merchhandise
CG. A
Farmers Grain Co
Quaker Oats Co
Martin Myhre
Windsor Hotel & Cats
Jce
Louis Knutson
Vioris Swanson
Worl Alted Jensen
Ant Vane -Tractor
Louis Christianson
Henry Westergard
Igeneral
Worl
Farmora Supply Co
Jensen Auto Co
M. D. Grodland
P. J. Poulson
Gracht Inger Nursery
jGeorge
Charley Jensen
Graettingsr Times
Fire tears through Peterson barn in Lost Island township
Daniel Peterson of Lost Island township loses a large barn fire damaging hay grain harness and tools. Insurance covered only part of the loss. total loss exceeds 6000 with multiple policies and a county mutual payout received shortly after. Auction sale of farm property postponed to September 8 due to rain with 160 acre land and personal items up for bid.
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Lost Island
Daniel Peterson
Grachtinger
County Mutual
Irs
Emmatusburg
American Legion Post Organized in Graettinger
A Graettinger area American Legion post was recently organized with a notably small membership potential. Local officers hope for broader enlistment as soon as the roster is finalized. The Danish Lutheran Church notes a week of activities including singing and confirmation classes, with services in Danish in the fore noon and English in the evening. A ladies’ meeting is planned at Mrs. Lewis Paulson’s home in Graettinger on Wednesday. Reverend Hansen is the pastor.
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American Legion
Graettinger
Graettinge
Army
Naval
Lewis Paulson
Grachtinger
Lars Larson Plans New Residence Near Dr Nine Area
Lars Larson to construct a fine residence of clay block and kalistone on an area released from Carl Spies just west of the Dr Nine residence. Alfred N. Jensen holds the building contracts. Flo has recently completed a barn, garage, and chicken home, and the new residence cell is finished. It will be part of the presidential section of the community.
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Alfred Jensen
Alfred N. Jensen
Barney Elsenbast
Lars Larden
Dr. Nano
Michael McCarty
Mra. Nurre Place
John Conway
Schu
Mann
Grachtinger
Lars Larson
Tars Larson
Carl Spies
Dr. Nine
Flo
Lands Sold in Hart Week by Louis Lippold
Louis Lippold disposed of three farms this week. He sold a quarter section near Dunnell to James Brown of nearby town. Dr Murphy’s half section near Ringside was sold to Mr Handko of Cherokee. A half section near Ringsted went to Mrs J J Watson of Kimmetsburg.
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Lippold
Louis Lippold
Thes
James Brown
Town
Dunnell
Minnesota
Dr. Murphy
Ringsstea
Handko
Cherokea
Ringsted
J. J. Watson
Kimmetsburg
THOS. LARSON WEDS AMES GIRL
Thomas Larson of West Bend, former publisher of the Graettinger Times, wed Miss Mary Thramer of Ames in St. Cecilia church Ames. The couple will reside in Mankato Minnesota after a wedding trip. Larson, longtime publisher in northwest Iowa, is lauded by West Bend Journal and Times for his career and character. The Times and Journal offer congratulations and best wishes. M. E. Sunday School notes urge attendance and invite newcomers to join services next Sunday at 10 o'clock.
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Thomas Larson
Weat Bens
Tha Cgravttingeur Times
Ely
Ames
Larson
West Bend
Wild
Sinking Tor
Dine
Liesday
Mary Thramer
St. Cecelia Church
Father Campbell
Mankato
Minnesota
West’ Bend
Iowa
Little Rock
M. E. Sunday School
Public Schools Opened With Strong Attendance
Public schools opened Monday with Supt Grigsby in charge. The first day covered enrollment and class assignments. Attendance is very good this year and prospects for a successful session are bright, as Mr and Mrs Robert Scha from Estherville were in town Monday.
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Supt. Grigsby
Mrs
Robert Scha
Estherville
Goodman Fined $100 for Whiskey Seizure in Algona
Goodman Handsnesa alighted from the train with evidence of whiskey. Mayor Kruse seized the contraband five and a half quarts. Sheriff Moulds involved, leading to a $100 fine and costs in Justice Crowell's court at Algona Friday.
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Goodman
Kruse
Moulds
Costa
Crowell
Algona
Ruthven sewer project advances along main street
The Ruthven sanitary sewer system installation is progressing rapidly. Work began Monday at the south end of the main business street and all digging south of the track is to be completed by Saturday night, weather and accidents permitting. One month should finish the digging and laying operations and the sewer system will be in operation.
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Ruthven
Ruthven Free Press
Auto crash near M E church injures none in Titonka
A car driven by Rev. A R Cuthbert of Titonka ran into a deep role in the street in front of the M E church Sunday evening. The seven passenger vehicle turned over but miraculously no one was hurt. It was a close call.
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Cuthbert
M. E
A. R. Cuthbert
Titonka
Titan Tractor Sales Reported By Farmers Supply
Farmers Supply of this place reports Titan tractors sold last week to John Smith and Otto Hansen of Cylinder and M J Tyndal and Henry DeLawyer plus A J Johnson president notes difficulty obtaining a sufficient number of machines. Auctioneer Ben F Reeves to hold two big Poland China hog sales on October 6. Reeves renowned breeder expects a strong sale.
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Titan
Farmers Supply Company
Ithis Place
John Smith
Otto Hanssen
Cylinder
M. J. Tyndal
Henry DeLawyer
A. J. Johnson
Ben Reeves
Ben F. Reeves
Poland
Reeves
Clover Yields Good Returns Across Iowa Areas
A Benton county farmer writes to the Iowa Agricultural Experiment station that clover yields well with first cut hay around 134 tons and many farmers letting the seed go to seed for a strong seed yield. New clover seedlings look promising. mentions Miss Jama Gabrielson Randall and Mrs Toe Gabrielson.
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Benton County
Iowa Agricultural Experiment Station
Also Mentioned on This Page
Treasury Department
Washington
Federal Reserve System
First National Bank
Kiterik
Graettinger, Owa
John Od.jertbon
WM. Peters
Martina Hilton
D. G. McCarty
Emsmataburg
Rev. Hansen
Thias A. Warner
T.B. Andrene
R. Grammer
B. A. Hoffmann
Tid Grummer
Spencer
Hm. A. Hoffmann
Tuartley
J. . Andvono
Thos. Larson
Jama Gabrielson
Randall
Farmers & Merchants Bank
Jno
P. Kirby
Vincent Kelly
Graetzinger
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