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Newspaper
Graettinger Times
Location
Graettinger, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Apr 27, 1916
Page
10
The Milwaukee Sentinel notes a Boston concert where Jenny Lind sang the Star Spangled Banner and Daniel Webster stood, bowing to the singer each time she returned a verse. This anecdote is cited as the origin of audiences rising for the national anthem.
A Norfolk coast parish Wingland stands unique with no school post office or pub yet rich in salt producing land. The coast erodes with cliffs and seawater submerges villages while Wingland thrives as a vast garden where an acre yields over 1 000 dollars in flowers fruit and vegetables yearly. Bulbs hyacinth and narcissus rival Dutch imports and flowers supply Lancashire and Yorkshire.
In Queer Town Margaret Illington travels coast to coast as a new play star. She arrives by through train with maid and manager, then a dark man helps with baggage to a hotel. The town lacks a principal street as the one story stores line a dusty road.
The article explains how beavers use their teeth as tools for dam building. The outer enamel is very hard, while the softer dentine wears away, creating a beveled edge. This self-sharpening combination produces a durable, chisel like tool essential for constructing their structures.
The article explains seasoning to relieve cooling stress in iron castings by annealing or similar methods. It notes that in test bars one inch square, strength increased about 20 percent after an hour of tumbling shocks, compared to untreated bars from the same ladle.
A Shipping Illustrated account details the salvage of a gunboat submerged in Progreso harbor Yucatan. Sailors faced constant danger from voracious fishes, some more ferocious than sharks and more determined in their attacks on humans.
The valley of the Jordan is portrayed as the planet's deepest low mood with the Dead Sea about 1,800 feet below ocean levels and the Sea of Galilee around 700 feet below Mediterranean level.
A father explains to Willie that the difference between an invalid and a sick person lies in money. The quip highlights social biases toward welfare and health in a concise rural exchange.
A note on geranium oil, used in perfumery and called rose geranium from adding rose petals before distillation. The quote warns of consequences for ignoring reason, attributed to Franklin in a fragment.
An elderly man enters a bookstore to place a liner notice and asks for a lost and found ad about a lost opportunity from forty years ago. The clerk warns no records of such finds exist, but the man insists the ad be run to provoke readers to reflect on what might have been.
A Springfield Union column notes how everyday slips like tripping mental focus or misplacing actions happen to everyone. It warns that frequent slips could lead to trouble, and urges careful attention to avoid embarrassing or risky moments.
A Washington Star excerpt describes the Chamacocos near the upper Paraguay river who wear little clothing yet craft striking personal adornments from birds feathers. It notes parrots toucans trogons rhea musk duck egret and spoonbill plumage, creating vivid color in their ornaments and in some cases wearing outfits more brilliant than a woman's dress maker could produce.
A Kansas City Star anecdote cautions speakers not to start loudly for a speech for fear of losing energy. It recounts a man who penned over 800 love letters in an eleven week courtship and even assaulted his wife, explaining the abuse as a product of exhausted affection from prolific correspondence.
An elderly, unkempt man clings to a well curb as a brute demands rings. The man with furs seizes three diamond rings and orders the thief to proceed, berating a third party for failing to lock the rings.
Anthony's Nose at the northwest corner of Westchester County New York rises to 1,228 feet above the Hudson. The view from the point near the entrance to the highlands is praised as among the world's most beautiful, with the area famed as the Rhine of America.
A bride in six months of marriage asks if she is still dear. Her husband, a freight payer for the combine, answers briefly as he audits the latest crop of monthly bills in Indianapolis Star style.
The officer questions a bed left unmade and a vacant bed beside it while the sergeant notes the station’s quirks. The officer asks why the man is not standing beside the bed, highlighting the humorous wartime or defense force scene with sharp ironies typical of London Sketch.
A reflective piece questions private versus public opinion on snowflake talk. It contrasts individual indifference with the perceived power of collective sentiment, noting how a day of snowflake chatter prompts broader social reactions.
A Moelling quote notes that the slander of some people can serve as a strong recommendation, contrasting with the protection offered by others. The remark highlights how reputation and rumor influence judgments in social contexts.
The article praises Sofia as the eastern region’s rapid transformation from a small Turkish town of 20 000 before emancipation to a modern capital around 126 000 inhabitants. It highlights clean streets, grand public buildings including the czar’s palace and National theater, banks, and notable ecclesiastical architecture, noting the new cathedral as especially beautiful.
Soy bean flour may be used similarly to cornmeal though soy has been grown in America for 25 years mainly as stock feed. In China and Japan it has long fed people. In the US it is used mainly to reduce starch in patients meals and in bread when mixed with wheat flour to boost protein. over 25 percent soy bean flour changes bread or cake texture.
A western professor claimed he could judge soil quality by taste and two women in Cleveland sent him a soil sample by parcel post. They enclosed a note asking for his palate assessment of their backyard dirt, citing failing crops and odd plant growths, and asked for guidance.
The piece contemplates eggs as nested bags and envelopes, likening puzzles to ships built in bottles and noting how eyes hide countless secrets. It reflects on the limits of language and knowledge, suggesting even familiar terms mask deeper mysteries.
A 1786 letter to Gavin Hamilton shows Burns joking that his birthday would be listed with famous events in Poor Robin and Aberdeen thmannes, alongside Black Monday and the Battle of Bath well Bridge, illustrating his early humor about rising prominence.
In parts of Mexico jabalis wild hogs are raised with goats or chickens to guard livestock. Trained from youth, they accompany herds to fend off coyotes and other predators, effectively serving as houseyard guardians and can be trained to follow a master.
The commissioners appointed to try King Charles I numbered 150. Seventy acted and fifty nine signed the death warrant in January 1649. Of these, twenty nine were tried and executed.
A Baltimore American snippet notes Maude boasting she has her employer’s business at her finger tips, and remarks she is “his type writer,” implying close proximity to work tasks and insider access.
A remark on Grace Darling dying of consumption despite sea air during day and sleeping in a closed window at night. The text notes a paradox about politeness of fools versus the polite.
Lost Island notes recount visits among Graettinger and Ruthven residents Friday through Sunday. C H Berdin and Jack Reirson were Graettinger visitors, with Friday greetings from Mrs. Sheffield and Mrs. Gjerde. Several callers from Graettinger and Ruthven are listed, plus Easter sermon by Rev Sande before a large crowd.
Estherville visitors Lewis Lippold and Vera Ellis assist with housework while Mrs Long and Mrs Haltvor attend church. Grad finger and Graetti eer locals are noted. revival meetings at Hoping church invite all. James McCoulough buys a new Ford as residents attend dances at Wheeler and Jaden senor.
A notice states that Graettinger in Palo Alto County Iowa will bring an application before the court at Emmetsburg on the afternoon of May 8 1916 during the regular May term. The hearing will occur at the Palo Alto County courthouse.
In Palo Alto County Iowa 1916 district court notice states T D Collins registered pharmacist applies for a permit to buy keep for sale and dispense intoxicating liquors in a frame store building and basement on Lot 7 Block 8 Original Plat of the town. A. J. Burt Palo Alto County Attorney is notified.
MAUPAS, state certificate WO 8515, a 15-year-old pure bred Percheron stallion, will stand at my Graettinger barn from Wednesday to Monday with terms: 15 dollars to insure live cost, 12 dollars to insure with foal, owner to cover service fees if disposal occurs. PADDY, certificate 8378, a 5-year-old coach horse, will stand at the same Graettinger site with identical terms. Lars Egesos, Owner.
Shire Stallion Jim state certificate No 3534 weighs 1850 pounds and is bay. Season 1916 offered at farm home west of the Kelly school house on the south side. Terms 10 dollars to insure live colt 8 dollars to insure mare with foal. Breeder liable for service fees if stallion leaves locality. Owner EB Ellis notes due care but no responsibility for accidents.
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