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Newspaper
Graettinger Times
Location
Graettinger, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Dec 02, 1909
Page
10
Fragmentary text references Ames residents Willie Bryan Jansen and Herbert Bryan, a ringsted trip, and Milas Tettle McMurlough visiting Des Moines over Thanksgiving. Details are garbled and unclear.
A black pig weighing 60 pounds appeared at a residence in the Navy district on the 27th. Owner must prove property and pay care costs to reclaim the animal from H Schmidt.
The church group will hold a bazaar on Saturday December 1 with coffee and cake. Shoppers can buy fancy aprons and embroidered pieces as Christmas gifts. Proceeds support church activities.
A fragment discusses women as remarks on appearance, then shifts to a farmer’s note about potash yields and a Marshalltown project. It mentions a denatured alcohol plant costing 122000 dollars to convert corn into fuel for automobiles, cited by the Woelleburg Herald.
Henry Coursen of Boonton New Jersey praises Dr Miles anti pain pills for rheumatic pain headaches and pains in side and back saying they give perfect satisfaction. The ad notes pain arises from tortured nerves and can affect any head or body area under nerve pressure.
An old advertisement touts Dr Miles Anti Pain Pills promising relief from neuralgia rheumatic and other pains. Durgists nationwide stock the pill with a money back guarantee. Mil ing Medical Co Elkhart Ind sells the remedy.
A jagged recount from Hull describes a young man pawned his dress during hard times after attending a dance where coats were removed for warmth. His mother discovers a pawn ticket on the coat, prompting discussion of temperance and protective principles in industry and society.
In the book account of P J Paulson, the balance is due after three months or more. Pledge and settle before January 1st to avoid river collection of accounts as above. Costs of collecting will be added to the amount due.
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