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Newspaper
Graettinger Times
Location
Graettinger, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Aug 15, 1912
Page
4
Fragmentary notes describe suffrage leaders planning a march in New York and a push for votes, with references to Mabel Kelso and a parade in lower Manhattan. The piece also mentions a large road convention, new ice sourcing from Alaskan glaciers, and Budapest electing three women to school boards.
A local merchant is urged to act with urgency and adaptability to compete with mail order rivals. He should advertise, inform customers of in stock items, hire help if needed, and keep the town’s support by offering appealing goods and services. The piece counsels proactive, community focused selling strategies.
An early speech by a militant suffragette advocates emancipation from masculine rule. A small man in the rear repeatedly shouts for louder delivery, provoking exchanges that underscore gender power dynamics and public attention. The New York Times quotes the exchange, highlighting the clash between assertive women and domineering male voices.
A Detroit Free Press excerpt describes a girl helping her mother sweep mop dust and wash windows. She hides magazines and tidies the parlor while hoping a man she expects will call that night. The piece reflects domestic labor and courting motives in a dated newsroom voice.
Spotswood Dairy notes a Guernsey queen admired for large milk yield and rich butter fat. Her superior color and quality draw praise from progressive dairymen and buyers who rely on her for profit, with a history marked by her standout efficiency in feed costs and product consistency. The record mentions a notable drop date of July 29, 290d.
Fragmentary OCR discusses farming ideas on soil health and crop mix. It mentions rotation, fertilizer timing, nitrogen and potash use, and education in agriculture affecting women’s roles. The text shows garbled phrases but centers on farming practices and inputs.
Daisy Pearl, a Guernsey cow from Howard Prive of Proudexe Pa, produced 13,670.71 pounds of milk and 572.87 pounds of butter fat during the year. Calved Nov 26 1908 after earlier breeding, she demonstrated continuous production under test and became a noted record maker for future offspring.
A Berean Sunday School lesson recounts Jesus in Galilee, healing a ruler's daughter and a chronically ill woman. Faith triggers breakthrough as Jesus commands the girl to arise, while crowds witness the miracle and the household rejoices amid cautious secrecy.
A reforming measure on seed distribution covers alfalfa clover and grass seeds, prohibiting sale of adulterated or misrepresented seed for sowing. The act outlines penalties and establishes oversight by the agriculture department and the state experiment station to ensure seed purity and proper labeling.
A garbled OCR entry describes Barry Box Holdar and incongruous details about implements, measurements, and bindings. The text mentions long bars, shawl steps, and a body near a setting, with references to boxes and bindings affecting timing. Overall, the fragment reads like a technical or procedural note with unclear context and no clear event.
Fragmentary notes describe orchard labor and seasonal tasks aimed at improving fruit output. References to pests, flies, and farm work routines appear with unclear dates and scattered terms from agricultural press.
A damaged 19th century narrative follows a persecuted man jailed for burglary. He recalls failed escapes, court betrayals, and a decade in penitentiary, exploring identity, injustice, and a long road to supposed release.
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