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Newspaper
Graettinger Times
Location
Graettinger, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Aug 02, 1923
Page
8
A collage of historical notes: tributes to the newspaper man, guidance on preventing spontaneous hay combustion, and quips on thrift, politics, and everyday life. Includes poetry by Florence Riddick Boys and reflections on fires, temperance, and European issues, with several dated opinions and jokes.
A 1928 verse laments camping for vacation, preferring rest over roughing it. It contrasts damp tents, sand in bacon, and soggy pajamas with the desire for comfort at home or seaside, ending with the refrain I’m not going camping this year.
Iowa State College extension service reports evergreen trees dying with no disease or insect attack. Forestry specialist I T Bode says excessive moisture evaporation during winter, plus surface freeze thaw cycles, caused the condition. Stop watering and cultivation mid-August to help tissues dry and harden before winter. Mulch around roots with dry leaves or straw to protect trunks and stabilize soil.
A collection of church notes and humorous musings includes Lutheran and Danish notices from Lost Island Graettinger and nearby areas. It covers services in Norwegian and English, Sunday school and Luther League details, confirmations, charitable offerings for Jewish missions, and light quips about money and modern life.
Mx and Mrs W E Hayden of Ruthven spent the week at the Art Richardson home. Mr and Mrs Lovie Gracttinger and family traveled from Forest City and visited local relatives. Don’t miss dances at Hand's Park through August. the eight piece orchestra is advertised as one of the best in the area.
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