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Graettinger Times

Location

Graettinger, Iowa, United States of America

Date

Dec 02, 1948

Page

2

Beard overbetty? Dutch Miller pays off election wager

However some critics dismiss it as nonsense the scene centers on Dutch Miller growing a beard to honor an election bet with Cappy Swanson and the playful wheelbarrow ride that followed on election day.

Dutch Miller Santa Claus Cappy Swanson Cappy Hai

Ice cream mix use by Navy in World War II era

During a wartime period from June 1944 to May 1945 the Navy used 30 million pounds of ice cream mix. The note highlights early tool design by primitive man as part of the historical context.

Navy

Meaning of Wool Labels Explained by Specialist

Homemakers and other consumers often wonder what terms like reamed wool reprocessed wool or reused wool mean on labels. Extension service agents explain that wool fabrics must show fiber content and percentages of virgin wool reprocessed wool or reused wool under the Wood Products labeling law. Virgin wool is wool never processed before final manufacture.

Extension

Aged Population Shifts Highlight Demographic Trends

The article notes a rising median age in the United States from 16 in 1800 to about 30 by 1947, with 65 and older increasing from 3% in 1870 to 7.5% by 1947 and projections of 18 million aged by 1975. It cites lower birth rates, immigration patterns, and lower infant mortality as drivers and discusses implications for markets and older worker employment. It also briefly profiles Benjamin Franklin as a medical scientist with notable studies on the common cold, lead poisoning, and other ailments, despite lacking formal medical training, referencing his letters and papers.

0. S U. S National Industrial Conference Board Benjamin Franklin Franklin Cadwallader Hvans Benjamin Vaughan

Mealybug Threat to Fig Trees

The fig mealybug is a small soft-bodied insect that attacks branches leaves and fruit of fig trees. It multiplies rapidly in spring and early summer and can defoliate trees and stunt fruit development. It often yields cottony secretions on the plant parts.

Coal and Banana Facts from Pacific Islands

Anthracite is a hard coal that burns without flame and contains over 90 percent carbon. The banana serves as the staple food for natives in many Pacific islands.

Pacific Islands

Official Board Proceedings Continued From Page Two

1948 meeting minutes recount payments to staff and vendors, awards for contract work, and adjournments. Officials include Johnson Avery, Kane, and Shearer. auditors list numerous disbursements for labor, supplies, and services across departments in Emmeteburg and surrounding townships. the board approves fund warrants and schedules upcoming adjournments.

Johnson Avery Erenes Kane TBS Reutha Erser Co Martin T. R Provident Mutual Aesty Bavid Babar Otta Cherry J. Kennedy Technyl Aylward George J. Salzbury Otto Iverson E.sepeuy Rcintenance Fund Bell James W. Inc Repubs Bhurnes Hoak Co Rane O. Siey Chat Em' Ly Pliva Seve Brown, Suphteu Saeesceepaps Tialveke Coast Esichisg Tay Coun Eaurfeln Om i Lardsman Rkerwick Howe Iter E. G Ang Neary Teeplement Co Feterson W Pane Calmeson & Co Teavecee HOLT J. Salisbury Labro Wayne Fpotter Howard Peterson Procitska Labor John Smith Tabor Doh Bushman Hundertmark Eees Tosenwald Cooper Inc Wit Smith Bini Travia Garage Repaira Muintennnes Repairs Cottington Aladorr Druinaxe Anon Board Adjournamne Martin Thony Jon Auorron

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