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Newspaper
Graettinger Times
Location
Graettinger, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Apr 12, 1917
Page
3
Blood's house paint uses pure carbonate of lead, oxide of zinc, linseed oil, turpentine, japan dryer and tinting colors. It promises long wear, low yearly cost, and easy cleaning with soap and water. The store offers a color card and urges customers to choose Blood's for lasting, attractive walls.
A splendid Easter program at the M E church Sunday drew praise for all performers who practiced diligently. Peter Swift left for Webster City to attend his brother’s funeral, oldest of eleven children. Ruthven officials granted a franchise to a company to install a light system, likely to be ratified at a near future election. The intention is to have current supplied by Emmetsburg.
Landowners are urged to contact Lewis Lippold of Graettinger Iowa R F D 2 to list parcels for sale. The notice seeks any available land for sale and invites owners to register with the agent.
A governor directed patriotic appeal urges Iowans to boost food production amid war. Farmers are urged to plant large potato patches, forage crops, and catch crops. towns should use vacant lots for food gardens. Cooperation across sectors is urged, with plans to visit counties and gather suggestions. The message ends with a light joke from the Houston Post.
A Birmingham Age-Herald quip ponders the fate of Billabson's love story noting his former fiancée's appearance and weight. The speaker jokes the match did not occur, implying an amusing but unresolved romantic outcome for Billabson.
A statistical note on lifespans states that among 1600, 608 people over thirty reach ages 60, 63, 83, and 97 in given fractions. It adds that among 1,000,000, only 100 reach age 100.
Father Kelly travels to Colfax Iowa Sunday evening then to Emmetsburg to celebrate Mass at St Thomas church at 10 30. A Trinity college Sioux City priest conducts early mass. West Bend man chaired Modern Woodmen meeting in Emmetsburg to select a delegate for Muscatine May 4. Fred Green is delegate and Robert Wilson alternate. Harris returns from Emmetsburg. Emmetsburg plans a $60 000 hotel with 50 rooms on three floors and a store on the first floor. Branagan Brothers begin a modern garage adjoining the south side leased to Maiin Auto company of Algona which handles Ford cars.
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