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Newspaper
Graettinger Times
Location
Graettinger, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Aug 27, 1903
Page
4
A 1887 Street & Smith serial from Colpyright features Rosamond and Dora Tenney with the wife of Guy Kenmore, plus names like Geraldine and Lillian. The text previews dramatic relationships and colorful names typical of late 19th century serialized fiction.
In a breast of sorrow a family gathers around Willard Clendenom as illness darkens. Dr Constant and a devoted mother guard the vigil while a sister’s letter offers solace and a glimpse of reunion beyond the grave as a beloved son prepares to meet the promised shore.
Grace confronts the deathbed of Trig in a solemn room as the Southern sun sets. The narrative captures a hush of profound grief, Grace's reverence for the dying man, and the weight of his final words on their shared past and future.
In a feverish bedside scene Gracie promises forgiveness to a wronged husband as her brother Willard dies. The mother tenderly aids, Grace shares a last kiss, and Willard’s spirit departs, leaving Gracie in sorrow and resolve. This fragment ends with a note that the tale continues.
A Brooklyn Bugle tale recounts Andrew Jackson aiding a landlady by endorsing a delinquent board bill note. The debtor failed to pay, the bank demanded payment, but Jackson’s endorsement prompted prompt repayment before grace expired, illustrating a decisive, old seven deeds of credit.
A London Globe item cites a Scotch traveler who overheard an old couple arguing. They insist they share one mind while quarreling, with the man responding that both think alike though one speaks of a half-crippled dog and not getting tan.
A garbled fragment cites a physician quoted about a constitution and anxiety, mentioning terms like hardened and sickened, with unclear context or identifiable names or events. No clear actions or outcomes emerge from the text.
A composite opinion piece argues that improved highways boost farm values, enable freight efficiency, support school consolidation, expand rural mail delivery, and connect farmers to broader markets. It cites New York and New Jersey road programs, cost reductions from improved roads, and the broader national impact on rural life.
The Philadelphia Press reports a German government intimation to Cuba's Berlin representative that soon German claims against Cuba will be pressed. Claims stem from destruction of German property during the Cuban insurrection against Spain. Cuba, weaker than Venezuela, would struggle without U.S. support, and France or others may follow Germany. The Monroe Doctrine would be enforced, but war against Venezuela shows limits. Cuba should seek U.S. cordial backing.
A young bank president with a rise from lowly service to senior trust position shot himself amid a mood of worry. At 41, he had reached a high post and was viewed as destined for further honors before a rash moment led to his death. The article reflects on the burden of worry in business life.
The San Francisco Bulletin essay discusses shifting marriage economics from the 19th century to modern times. It notes past norms of marrying with little money, women managing households, and modest lifestyles. It contrasts this with today’s expectations where women seek financial security and eligible partners, delaying marriage if necessary.
The Collegian in Business argues that educated men gain a head start yet many uneducated youths secure early work in counting rooms. It contends that a college graduate faces stiff competition from younger apprentices and that intellectual training strengthens judgment and opportunity, ultimately aiding professional success. Policymaker, Baltimore Sun.
A Washington Post tale shows how rumor builds through repeated claims from hotel acquaintances. The narrator traces a chain from Mrs Jones to Mrs White, ending with an alleged insult about Mrs Jones being too smart as a storm approaches.
A 1,175 ounce gold brick 900 fineness from Spearfish cyanide mill arrives at Deadwood assay office. Valued around $22,000, it surpasses earlier bars in fineness and weight, signaling strong ore with higher cleanups and efficiency. The report notes rising wealth and population, with anecdotal household cost details.
A Minneapois Journal note describes a specimen valued between 4000 and 5000 dollars, noting its perfect proportions and luster, likening it to Spearfish ore. The item is reproduced on a small scale and represents a two weeks’ run, not the 125-ton plant, with adjacent properties same ore character.
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