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Graettinger Times in Graettinger, Iowa

27 Aug 1914

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Graettinger Times

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Graettinger, Iowa, United States of America

Date

Aug 27, 1914

Page

4

Namur Falls to Germans as War News Deluges Europe

Global war dispatches detail Namur and five forts captured by German forces. Updates from London, Paris, Rome and Vienna describe battles along the Meuse, Alsace and the Belgian front, with reports of German and Austrian maneuvers, Allied casualties, and shifting front lines. Also noted are Zeppelins over Antwerp and Japan’s actions at Tsing-Tao.

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Field Day at Wallingford Sees Mixed Weather and Wins

The Wallingford Field Day drew a smaller crowd due to a cold day and a late speaker absence. Terril beat Wallingford 7 to 5 in a Terril ball game, with events including foot races, a balloon ascent, and a wrestling match won by Oscar Nelson. Evening amusements and a big dance followed despite a light rain.

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Wallingford Graettinger Terril Terril Boys Oscar Nelson Maple Hill Harvey Peterson Nelson Peterson
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Why Sugar Goes Up War drives European sugar prices to new highs

The European war pushes sugar costs higher as refiners in New York quote 4.165 cents for granulated and 3.29 for raws in late July, rising to 6 cents and 5 cents by August. Britain seeks Cuban and American sugar, while beet and cane harvests in Europe shrink. Cuba and US stocks barely cover demand, signaling continued price pressure.

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Miss Mabel Stillman Lectures for Graettinger Women

The Hawkeye hosts Miss Mabel Craig Stillman for a free Sunday lecture at 3 PM for women and girls over twelve. An evening talk at 7:30 PM invites all, with the topic What the World Owes to Iowa. Program sponsored by the Parent-Teacher Association. Construction progress noted for Anton Christopherson’s new residence south of Montgomery’s.

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Iowa Parent-Teacher Association
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Graettinger Special Election to vote on City Hall jail

Notice declares a September 4 1914 special election in Graettinger Palo Alto IA to approve erecting a city hall and jail at a cost not exceeding 1000 dollars. Polls open 8 AM close 6 PM. Mayor Win Penn. Clerk pro tem I M Thompson attest.

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Graettinger Palo Alto Iowa Penn I. M. Thompson
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Capital for War Now subscription offer announced

Des Moines Capital advertises full leased night and day AP service and guarantees no fake items. It invites readers to secure the Capital for the remainder of the year by mail at $2, and offers The Gracttinger Times bundled for $3.50 for one year.

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