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Newspaper
Graettinger Times
Location
Graettinger, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Aug 20, 1925
Page
8
A Graettinger column-like snippet recalls the doctor’s quip to abstain from food, jokes about modern life, and social observations. It playfully critiques public attitudes, fashion norms, and moralizing, touching on Prohibition-era concerns and cultural tone of 1925.
The Iowa gas tax for June totaled 430956.48 dollars, up 10000 from May. Township roads receive 280000 dollars and primary roads 140000 with 10000 for administration. Palo Alto gets 2853.98 and Emmet 2080061. The piece notes deficits in the postal department and local community notices including upcoming picnics, nursing courses, and 4-H club activities.
The Thoresens and companions from Graettinger Chariton Sl Sl Bancroft and Grinnell traveled west visiting Pike's Peak Los Angeles San Francisco Santa Barbara and Yellowstone Park Then returned via Portland Morton and Duck Hills covering 7000 miles with little car trouble They describe Grant's Pass Oregon as the most dangerous stretch with narrow one car sections and cliff views The top of Pike's Peak saw a snowy dawn with a tired foot race on the summit amid a chilly breeze The four friends mention a four speed Pierce Barrow and a winding eighteen mile grade with a $5.56 cost per passenger They praise the trip as worth the journey and note the nostalgia of picnics despite showers ants and romance.
Methodist notes provide Sunday School at 10:00 and Morning Worship with a sermon "Bit by Bit" at 11:00, plus Evening Worship by a Gospel Team from Dickena. Danish Lutheran marks 9:80 Sunday School, 10:45 English service, 2:00 Grmettinger, choir practice weekly, and August 21 Men’s League at Miss Bertha Rasmusser’s home. Norwegian Lutheran notes services at 11:00, song service at 8:00 with program, sermonette, piano solos, and choir performances led by Pastor L. C. Masted.
Frank Wolgamot proprietor of City Shoe Shop notes it is cheaper to repair worn footwear than to buy new pairs, urging customers to consider repairs to extend shoe life.
Improvement News notes August sun heats up car cushions and fences. Advertises Square Deal fencing, galvaninated red strand, claiming durability and high yield. Encourages reporting shady parking spots and suggests chicken wire for garden protection. Promotes starting projects after thrashing and using a provided number for best results.
The article corrects that Alfred Rude was not employed by Lowman but worked for Rock Island at Estherville for two and a half years, noting he was at Lowman’s farm briefly before a Sunday raid with Art Hansen. It also includes a scornful poem about California and a satirical piece on insurance and mansions, reflecting late 19th or early 20th century newspaper style.
Friday and Saturday specials feature sugar and coffee deals with price notes. Bee Golden Red Coffee, Peaberry Coffee, Butter Nubs, and White Syrup are listed with limited weekly pricing. Some items show firm market movement and small advances, while preserving goods are touted.
Odd ad style text depicts C A Jensen General Merchandise offering hay and hand crafted goods. It mentions ocean views included with price and a mysterious sale claim. A verse about weather and westward work contrasts with a sales pitch, ending with a request to write a letter.
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