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Newspaper
Graettinger Times
Location
Graettinger, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Aug 06, 1914
Page
3
The Graettinger Times lists subscription terms with prices for one year and six months in advance. The editor is E B Merriman, and the note mentions post office entry in Graettinger Iowa as second class mail matter.
A jumble of ads and political sneers dominates a page. It mocks advertising prices per inch and per word, lampoons European affairs and names in a reckless tone, and parries with stray quips about Iowa, Nebraska, and the Republican Party. A voter’s eye catches a lazy jab at the Democratic Party and a curious note about a Mason City Globe Gazette comment.
The report notes land fetching $168.50 an acre after a thirty eight year hold in Iowa. A Grundy Republican editorial questions liquor as a cause of violence and urges liquor removal to prevent abuse while criticizing auto roads as danger prone. The Britt Tribune condemns drunk driving and features an anonymous note about an eighteen year old with beer or whiskey behind the wheel.
A Grundi Republican praise Governor George Clarke for sincere administration and unwavering defense of his acts. The piece argues his enforcement of laws earns support despite criticism, and notes the convention’s backing of tax laws. Also references Governor Glenn predicting a dry nation by 1925 and comments on advertising benefits with a Florida alligator tale.
A letter from Eclipse denounces advertising graft in directories programs and premium lists. It argues that lazy grafters siphon funds from business men who waste money on unread inserts while larger communities reward newspaper advertising. It urges direct mail and newspaper ads as effective, profitable choices.
The piece notes repeated failed ad pitches from Hemet Tobacco Co and a misleading Oregon land ad by John Keefe. It cautions editors to trust no unknown advertisers, shares a printing office misgiving, and urges vigilance to avoid losing money on doubtful campaigns. Also mentions Ida and Alma Merklin returning from Cedar Falls summer school and Lucille Lambe home from Cedar Falls. A mother combats night outings to protect her daughter from questionable company, framing it as white slavery concern.
Earl McConaughy a well to do farmer living about ten miles southeast of Anamosa near Martele was struck by lightning during an afternoon electrical storm and seriously injured while at work in a hay field.
The victim stood atop a stack when a bolt struck the right chest, knocking him unconscious. A strange liquid descended, stripping clothing and shoes, and left a two inch hole in the left foot. Dr. Goreman of Anamosa rushed the patient 28 minutes through mud. After four hours of resuscitation he was partially conscious but blind and deaf, with a good chance of recovery barring gangrene.
Notice of special election in Graettinger Iowa for Sept 4 1914 to approve building a city hall and jail for up to 1000 dollars. Polls open 8am to 6pm. Wm Penn Mayor Attest E M Thompson Clerk.
An automobile accident occurred near Irving last Friday when the driver lost control and ran into a tree. A small boy was thrown through the windshield and seriously injured, while a little girl sustained a broken wrist.
A curious device described as a shocking machine draws growing attention in the neighborhood. Onlookers report odd effects and officials urge careful observation while investigations continue.
The Whittemore owned machine, rented and built by Whittemore parties, attracted visitors from International Harvester and John Deere. Humboldt men and a Moline Illinois representative observed its field work and grain shock building, praising its performance this season and noting Keene Bros, T A Swanson, and Tom Carmody as owners who have a significant invention.
On Wednesday last week the Emmetsburg school board elected a new superintendent for the public school. The appointee is Mr. Von Krog of Elkader, who has been engaged in school work for many years.
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