08 Apr 1915
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Newspaper
Graettinger Times
Location
Graettinger, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Apr 08, 1915
Page
1
Frank E. Moore argues that consolidating rural schools boosts teacher quality, attendance, and long term costs. He notes higher wages, better training, and state aid as incentives, cites Milford and Terril comparisons, and urges community discussion to raise local school standards and property values.
The first March meeting of Graettinger council approved buying a new chemical fire engine from Notts Chemical Company of Minneapolis for 450 dollars. It arrived Saturday, placed in the city fire house, and 400 pounds of chemicals were donated. The engine, tested Tuesday, aims to reduce fire spread where hoses cannot reach, saving expense on water mains. Also, a Market Day Sale last Saturday drew a larger crowd and higher receipts, with Henry Rathman first in eggs and John Conway bringing the largest load of people. Total receipts exceeded 1700 dollars, while Peter Miller’s house sale failed to meet bids. Wallingford held a successful sale Monday.
At a Friday meeting of the Farmers Elevator Company directors, Young Love Construction of Sioux City won the contract to build a new elevator near the existing one. It will hold 40,000 bushels and cost $75,000, with work starting within ten days and completion in forty-five days as a major improvement in the business district.
Cowboy Jess Willard defeated Jack Johnson in the 26th round to become world heavyweight champion at Ringside Havana. Seventeen thousand paid spectators attended with seats ranging 3 to 25 dollars plus a 1 dollar surcharge for viewing the races after the bout. Johnson and a small party sailed for Martinique to await passage to France where he plans to settle as a farmer, likely ending his boxing career.
The Allen child labor bill clears the Iowa Senate 28 to 6 with Farr’s amendment saving newsboys ages 11 to 14 from street ban. The measure tightens limits on under 16s, requires work permits, sets eight hour day, restricts dangerous jobs, and allows 11 year olds and 18 year olds to sell papers with school approval badges. Senator Francis supported the bill.
Iowa City reports Thomas Sullivan who was brought there weeks ago for severe burns is not expected to survive. The burns have caused stomach complications and weakened his condition further.
J H Nichtern, owner of the old John Mowitt farm near Hoping, lost a suit for 2625 damages against the Ames Vaccine Company at Fort Dodge. He reported vaccinating 380 brood sows and 87 shoats to prevent hog cholera, but 27 sows and 83 shoats died hours after serum injection. Evidence showed infection existed before vaccination and improper feeding followed.
Mrs S W Briggs reports Boise Idaho sent a picture from John Ketchen Sr and his wife celebrating their diamond wedding. The four generation family includes four children eleven grandchildren and one great grandchild born to Mr and Mrs John Ketchen Jr nearing ninety six. Despite advanced age they remain healthy and well regarded. The Times extends best wishes for many more years.
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