This is just the beginning! Our collection holds over 300 years of history, including rare newspapers, obituaries, marriage records, birth records, and so much more—most of which you won’t find anywhere else!
This newspaper page contains 5 articles. Subscribers can read the full text of each article.
Newspaper
Graettinger Times
Location
Graettinger, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Aug 17, 1916
Page
2
An opaque, brief fragment notes a celebrated figure in British Columbia athletics. It references a prominent athlete and a public interest moment, but lacks clear dates, events, or full names. The readable portion signals local pride and sports focus without complete factual detail.
The Ruthven Chautauqua lineup spans August 18 to 20 with noon and afternoon concerts by Waikiki Hawaiian singers, Elias Day readings on Kipling and nationalities, and Bland’s Military Band offerings. The week closes with grand operatic performances, Goldsmith lectures, and a final Valor of Force address. Also noted are a State Food Inspectors action on bad eggs, and a Ruthven marriage at noon led by Rev. A R Cuthbert with Eaton and Ida Rouse.
A vivid slice extols fried chicken as a peak delight from a corn belt housewife. It contrasts the chef’s crisp brown coating with the savory drumstick liver and white breast, inviting tired workers to savor a homey banquet that lifts mood, rest, and spirits.
A survey of carnival gambling risks and legal concerns contrasts with ongoing local business plans. Pet ersen county papers are up for sale to bolster a worthy town paper, while comments urge thrift, saving, and a seed corn week. The piece also notes car ownership trends, IWW misperceptions, and price shifts from German shortages.
A fragmentary ad promoting Wildey’s Cash Store touts Buffalo Chop at 30c per half pound and contrasts cash pricing with “heavy” interest under the credit system. It mocks bank time value, cites Ft Dodge orders, mentions 60c per pound prices elsewhere, and touts savings on batteries and other items while urging cash buys over credit.
We want people to find what they are looking for at NewspaperArchive. We are confident that we have the newspapers that will increase the value of your family history or other historical research. With our 7-day free trial, you can view the documents you find for free.
People find the most success using advanced search. Try plugging in keywords, names, dates, and locations, and get matched with results from the entire collection of newspapers at NewspaperArchive!
You can also successfully find newspapers by these browse options. Explore our archives on your own!
Browse by location and discover newspapers from all across the world.
Browse by date and find publications for a specific day or era.
Browse old newspaper publications to find specific newspapers.