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Newspaper
Graettinger Times
Location
Graettinger, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Apr 20, 1916
Page
5
An undercover United States employee recounts crossing the Rio Grande into Coahuila to pass a forged Huerta-era message. After gambling with a high official and dodging detection, he uses a clever cigars lighter ruse to destroy the message and escape with his life.
A Balkan tale centers on Eudoxia famed for discus, chariot, and fastest feet. Boris, a harp wielding stranger, offers a race with a twist and wins her love by serenading along the running course. The crowd cheers as Boris reveals noble lineage and marries Eudoxia.
The article surveys about fifty allied pieces on dream recurrence, arguing dreams simply continue the pre sleep state with no extra mental work. It notes common flying and undressed in public dreams, linking them to physical factors and external noises as triggers.
A recollection notes G A Sala’s quip to Mr Levy of the London Telegraph about editing copy with indifference, likening himself to a butcher. The article also mentions Goldfield school boys learning manual trades, making farm gates, seed testers, swings, cedar chests, wagon jacks, and work benches.
An excerpt from the Louisville Courier-Journal presents a dialogue where a girl questions marrying a famed football hero while her aunt cautions that widespread adulation makes humility hard to achieve in a good husband.
The text notes a paradox that premier cinnamon bark comes from poor white sandy soils that remain moist. It claims optimal growth at around 85 degrees with rainfall about one inch per degree of temperature, highlighting the moisture needs for the best flavor.
A brief Washington Star quotation endorses patience and learning slowly. It notes that delaying action can prevent gathering overwhelming information, suggesting a cautious approach to knowledge for better outcomes.
A humorous Harvard Lampoon remark plays on lateness and pacing. The quip contrasts a slow watch with habitual timing, pairing a witty comeback about going with someone and a droll saying about industry and frugality shaping fortune.
Wanted land to list by Lewis Lippold of Graettinger Iowa. Also for sale brown Leghorn eggs for hatching priced 25 cents per dozen by Albert Luke of Graettinger Iowa with date 4 13 4 x.
A fragment reveals a bold actress observing a scene where a figure called the Prince of Pustark holds advantage. She recognizes his cunning, recalls past knowledge, and contemplates changing tactics, but she remains in a risky, daring mood.
The excerpt shows a melodramatic exchange where a character fears hot water and a confrontation. It also bundles local notes from The Fenton Reporter including visits, river flooding, repairs, and community updates in a single issue.
Ruthven plans a nine to represent the town at the Lost Island resort this season with practice games starting soon and opening day opponent to be announced. Bode’s nine is a family team gaining recognition in baseball circles last season. A business change gives H J Bauer full management of the cream and poultry business from F O Hastings.
The report notes 41 Democrats 5 Democrats and 9 Republicans selected as delegates for the county convention while 2 Socialists are mentioned. Mr and Mrs Jv An Heivig were passengers to Spencer on Monday. Mrs W I Branagan of Emmetsburg visited the James Nolan home. J H Thatcher recovered from a severe illness and plans to return to duties soon.
Jack stands 15 hands high and weighs 1000 pounds. Bred by High Grade Jack with a good disposition. Mark Hanna examined by Dr. Lindsey and pronounced sound. Terms 15 dollars. I insure your cost to stand and suck. I expect payment soon after. I will not be responsible for accidents but will do all I can to prevent them. B F Lillard, Craettinger, Iowa.
Pure Bred Stallions MAUPAS and PADDY offered for the 1916 season at Lars Egesos's Graettinger barn. MAUPAS, state certificate 8515, Percheron, 15 years old, 1.84 hands, available Wednesday to Monday. PADDY, certificate 8575, coach horse, 5 years old, 1,400 pounds, available same terms. Costs: 15 to insure live cost, 12 to insure mare with foal. Breeder bears service-fee risk if mare disposed. Due care noted. no liability for accidents.
Shire Stallion JIM state certificate No 3534 is a grade bay stallion weighing 1850 pounds. He will stand the 1916 season at the breeder's farm home west of the Kelly schoolhouse on the south side of the road. Terms: $10 to insure live colt, $8 to insure mare with foal. Breeder not liable for accidents. D E Ellis owner.
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