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Newspaper
Graettinger Times
Location
Graettinger, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Apr 03, 1913
Page
3
The readable text hints at a 19th century newspaper fragment discussing a presidential message, labor policy, and public notices. It references convict labor, a college laboratory, the death of J Pierpont Morgan, and a Webb bill court action. The tone is obituary and political commentary with legal notices.
A note urges parents to curb their children’s rifle use amid reports of youths on streets aiming rifles at people. The writer warns the gun could be loaded and lethal.
An unclear report describes a spring display by deaf mute beggars and an exchange noting the affliction is real and worthy of sympathy. The discussion touches on policy and communication, with remarks about the difficulty of speaking and the need for understanding.
Brief readable note indicates a scheduled match involving Ar Inda Harvey with arrangements set for Tuesday. Details are fragmented but imply an agreed upon event timing and participant. Further specifics on venue or score are not provided in the readable text.
J M Downay visited Estherville on Wednesday as did Peter Boysen on a business trip to Emmetsburg. Mrs Gammon and Mrs Vannoy also spent Wednesday in Estherville with others arriving from Estherville for visits. The school board hired former teachers for another year except Miss Craft who moved to a better position. A doctor announced free eye and ear examinations at the Hotel on Friday April 18. Peter Boysen’s young son narrowly escaped a gunshot when a bullet pierced his window barely four inches from his head. a reminder for boys to shoot safely and avoid danger.
Resolutions from the lodge express sympathy for the death of Gertrude Stamp who departed this life Monday March 17 1913. The resolution extends deepest sympathy to her bereaved relatives and directs copies to the relatives lodge records and publication in the Graettinger Times.
Advertisement notes a watch marked with initial W found and returned to Henry Westergard, and a separate 43 PLOWING WANTED notice from Hugh Taylor of Hoping Iowa offering plowing services after purchasing a traction engine.
A advertisement touts Silver Creek Splint as a superior cooking coal offering more heat per pound, clean burning, and stove friendly. It urges men to switch from cheap soft coal to improve domestic ease and wife happiness, also promoting West Virginia Splint and Kentucky hard coal options.
Dr Reidy has secured the Glm to present Care of the Teeth next Saturday afternoon at 3 30. The show will run about thirty minutes. Admission is 10 cents for adults with children admitted free. The reel will be shown again in the evening with the regular moving pictures at regular prices. Bring children for valuable instruction on dental care.
Mr and Mrs Fred Heidecker were in Estherville Wednesday. A large crowd attended Ruby Heidecker s funeral Friday. Chris Agerback returned from Denmark with a bride. The Porters welcome a son born March 28. School resumes after measles closure.
Small notice reports that Little Roy Irwin Stella Nelson and John Weigman baby still have the measles.
Mrs. Sannah Simonson hosts the ius Uisheid Tad ies Aid on Thursday with all invited. Oliver Lande returns from school duties in Forest City. Sam and John Roseland were Gracttinger visitors Monday. Mr. and Mrs. Ojerde of Gracté finger visited Adbert Thorson Sunday. Grant Smith left for Chicago Saturday night with a car of stone. Kite Iverson was a Grsettinge visitor Monday. Martin Simonson returns from Forest City for a few days. Charels Iverson started work for FF. 8. Sheffield. EB. Peton begins spring work as a hustling farmer. Henry Iverson goes to Lincoln for work this week.
Mr and Mrs Lewis Thorson entertained Reverend and Mrs Sande Saturday evening. Mr and Mrs C J Sande celebrated the christening of their little boy on Sunday.
A fragmented report recalls archery as a peaceful sport for ladies and gentlemen, contrasting its past association with warlike tools. It notes the bow’s gentle twang as a wholesome outdoor pastime, suited to eye and body, and marks a shift away from weaponry toward sport.
A Paris social scene report notes members of the Sule Parisi circle taking boxing lessons in Doraming fashion in the French capital. Several well known society women are joining the training, becoming adept at the sport amid chic salon interest.
An excerpt from Ramuneal Words discusses ancient and modern terms and their definitions in the Oxford Dictionary, noting unrelated terms and naming scholars such as Newall. The piece hints at etymology quirks and scholarly commentary on word usage.
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