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Newspaper
Graettinger Times
Location
Graettinger, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Apr 19, 1917
Page
11
Webster City Journal notes the colossal cost of the European conflict, estimating eighty billion dollars by August, a sum equaled by twice the value of all U.S. farms. It argues that such vast costs require a victory leading to lasting peace and self governance for nations and peoples.
The flag protocol defines raising to full mast before lowering, never hoisting at night, and never touching the ground. It honors the flag as a symbol of courage, generosity, and freedom, demanding reverent handling and proper display with other colors. It calls for sunrise raising and sunset lowering, and prohibits misuse or desecration.
A Hodgenville Kentucky schoolmate recounts Lincoln as a diligent top student faced with taunts over ragged clothes. He describes late nights solving problems by firelight, leaving troublemakers alone, and his rise to presidency after years of separation. The narrator recalls joy at Lincoln’s nomination and election and a letter inviting a White House visit.
The article outlines advantages of joining boys acre corn clubs endorsed by Iowa State College Extension. Benefits include instruction in corn farming, high prices and profits, patriotic food production, social club events, and opportunities to win prizes and medals. Boys are urged to contact county leader Bert L. France of Emmetsburg to join now.
Ila B., a four year old from Centerville, Iowa, who suffered infantile paralysis, has regained the ability to walk with treatment at the University hospital under Perkins law. Previously wheel chair bound, she can now walk and even run with slight limp. Her doctors forecast she will soon return home able to walk normally.
From 30 to 40 percent of men seeking enlistment are rejected for bad teeth. The State University College of Dentistry in Iowa will aid National Guard enlistments by providing free transportation to Iowa City and back, and free treatment. Dentists will donate services, and wartime funds cover materials. The dental building houses equipment for 149 operators, the largest such facility west of the Mississippi.
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