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Graettinger Times

Location

Graettinger, Iowa, United States of America

Date

Aug 17, 1911

Page

5

Local Social and Parish Notes From Ringsted Area

A collage of visits and greetings from Ringsted and nearby towns. Guests include Mrs A J Johnson of Grasttingar and Mr and Mrs H W Jonsen with Chris Varson of Ringsted. Emma Roit of Cedar Falls and Frances Wilson of Reinbeck. Alva Birklaond to Emmetsburg. J L Gordon visiting to plan fencing and buildings. Eighth grade graduation at Hoping church on Friday with Hattie Moore Mitchell of Des Moines delivering the address.

Mias Tountee Birklund A. J. Johnson Grasttingar H. W. Jonsen Chris [Varson Ringsted O. N. Young Obs. Moltz Ben Doerning Mimmatsburg Emma Roit Cedar Falls Frances Wilson Reinbeck Bryan Alva Birklaond Emmatsburg J. L. Gordon Rainbosk Harry Young James Ralph McCullough Billy Sundup Spirit Lake Graettinger J. M. Rush Rochester Minn Harry Vahidsick

Windmill Erected on Schaney Farm in South Walnut

South Walnut reports Paul Schaney has set up a new windmill on his farm near Mr. and Mrs. Robi Laughlin. Visits by Laughlin family and P R Jackman and daughter Anna are noted. The Ladies Aid at Brylie home near Osgood raised $10 despite rain. Discussions include bridge work and farm moisture improving corn and potatoes. apples and plums show effects.

Paul Schaney Robi. Laughlin P. R. Jackman Ladies’ Aid Brylie Osgood Lat Weol Millia Guardatt Emmuetsburg Anna Benson

Marriage of Peteri Dulin and Emma Jensen at Danish Lutheran Parsonage

The marriage occurred at the Danish Lutheran parsonage on Monday of last wool. The groom, a prosperous farmer, has a fine home to establish his bride. The bride came from Denmark about four months ago and is a young woman of good habits. The Times extends hearty congratulations to Mr. and Mrs. Dubn.

Peteri Dulin Emma Jensen Denmark Dubn

Lightning Strikes Cause Local Farm Losses and Damage

Severe lightning Wednesday night damaged several farms near Heping. A man on the Arthur Tetchen farm southeast of town lost a horse, J A Spies lost a good team on a farm east of town, and C Smith’s house southeast of town suffered window and chimney damage. Jim Millen’s barn burned, Lars Olson’s home escaped major loss, Louis Paterson lost a valuable cow. No injuries reported. some losses covered by insurance.

Arthur Tetchen Heping J. A. Spies Ty RX C. Smith Jim Millen Lars Olson Louis Paterson

Wallingford News Highlights Include Marriages and Events

Bert Turneiure returns from Minneapolis. A local group attended yesterday’s Wallingford events. Chas Madan wed a Bamershire young woman Wednesday. A wrestling match is set for Saturday night between Harvey Peterson and George Paul Jaon. The Woodman Wield Day at Wallingford was a success, with promising weather. We lack full write-up but will publish details next week. Baby girls welcomed at the George household, likely to be a long stay. Congratulations to the proud parents.

Bert Turneiure Minneapolis Jiers Wallingford Chas Madan Wodousday Harvey Peterson George Paul Jaon George

Strength of Spider Web Shows Incredible Toughness

A fragment from a historical report explains that a spider thread weighing 14 milligrams supported about 4 grams endwise, roughly 74 times the spider’s weight. The science notes that a spider can descend without swinging dangerously, even when using a single web thread for a long drop.

Hein Cotlier

Importer announces Black Pew eron Stallion at Swift's Livery

The imported Black Pew eron Stallion will stand at Swift's livery barn this season. Terms: Liz to insure a live colt. W. G. Hutchings.

Swift Liz

Cameron Sells Wool Clothes Cheaper and Better Fit

Cameron offers wool clothes at lowest prices in town with a better fit. The shop promotes fifteen years of experience and invites customers to call in to buy a suit and be convinced.

Dr Miles Nervine Restorative Cure Letter

A mother shares relief from her son’s epilepsy after using Dr Miles Nervine and Dr Miles Nerve and Liver Pills. She details four years of treatment, three doctors, and a specialist who could not cure him before the medicines succeeded. The testimonial notes the boy is now healthy and urges others to try the remedies, with money-back guarantee.

Miles Berly

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