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Newspaper
Graettinger Times
Location
Graettinger, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Apr 27, 1916
Page
8
Henry C. Adams of Algona Iowa files to seek the Republican nomination for State Senator from the 47th Senatorial District at the June 5 1916 primary. He argues for lean government and runs as a private business style candidate urging economy in state operations.
L O Wigdahl declares his bid for the Republican nomination as representative from Palo Alto County in the June primary. He states his candidacy and seeks support from party voters for the upcoming election.
J. W. Jackson declares as a Republican candidate for sheriff of Palo Alto County subject to the June 1916 primary decisions.
J J Hand announces candidacy for sheriff subject to Democratic primaries in June. Hans Westergard runs for supervisor in the Fourth District, likewise subject to Democratic primaries in June.
A candidate announces their nomination for the Fourth district supervisor seat, contingent on June primaries. The statement signals intent to run and seeks support ahead of party ballot decisions.
A two night screening of The Battle Cry of Peace at the Opera House drew strong audience reaction. While the production captivated and moved viewers, the review argues the film is an education in the wrong direction and falsely advocates war preparation.
The Algona Courier argues against foreign conspiracies and wartime intrigue, defending loyalty to the homeland whether born here or abroad. It rejects the notion that nations at war will attack the United States after the current conflict, urges preparedness with caution, and warns that the Battle Cry of Peace could regress civilization by a century.
A reflective tale of a merchant dubbed Soandso who plans to ease his workload after his son takes over. He grows fat, stays busy, and ignores warnings as health declines and medical costs rise, revealing the danger of postponing rest.
L B Francis declares candidacy for re election to the senate from his district and asks Republican voters to support him at the June 5 primary if his platform of simplified court procedure state economy and a dry Iowa aligns with their views.
A special Estherville train to see The Birth of a Nation drew few Graettinger attendees while the Iowa Falls opera house packed for three shows. The article notes the film’s scale, cost, and cast, and highlights strong objections from colored communities to its portrayal of Reconstruction. It ends with a warning that the negro question will soon be a vexing policy issue.
Strawberries for Saturday specials dominate this ad as Wildey's promotes berries, cookies, cakes, pineapple, tuna, peaches, pears and other groceries. It touts prices, competing with Chicago catalogs, notes on gravel road repair, local driving trips, and a factory representative for tire tubes and casings with delivery and service details.
Postwar readers anticipate a community play in Emmetsburg with arrangements completed. Local residents, including many Grach tinger people, would welcome the opportunity to witness the event if the report proves true.
Property owners are asked to remove all rubbish including ashes cans and offal from their premises at once. If not cleaned by May 1 the city will perform the work and charge the owner. Signed F Schurmann mayor.
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