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Newspaper
Graettinger Times
Location
Graettinger, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Dec 31, 1919
Page
5
Leaders of the World Woman's Christian Temperance Union and American W C A promote a broad health initiative in China. They call for health centers, demonstrations of care for the sick, health lectures, and a mass educational push to uplift women and improve sanitation and schooling nationwide.
The National Young Women's Christian Association plans to place a Chinese expert to study industrial conditions and develop social work. They will introduce recreation and social activities, establish health and educational classes, and seek to improve the lot of women employed in mills and factories. The report notes long hours and low pay for cotton workers and the prevalence of child labor.
The article argues for expanding China’s physical education by establishing a norminal school for training physical directors, led by graduates like Migs Ying Mai Chun. It notes cooperation among Chinese physicians, American and English institutions, and the Young Women’s Christian Association to improve child health and education across Canton to Peking.
Fragmentary OCR reads about Dr Tomo Iouye of Tokyo linked to the National Committee of the Young Women's Christian Association in Japan. The text is garbled with repeated phrases and unclear context about the doctor’s role or endorsement.
A dense OCR of Graettinger area ads lists for sale items including hay, stock, poultry, wood, paintings, and repairs, with notices for annual meetings of local co operatives and creameries. Individuals such as J Bradleys, E Green, and T L epee are named along with Graettinger and neighboring towns. Dates span January 1920 and addresses include Mason City Iowa references.
Shoppers are urged to bring their inner tires for vulcanizing and quick glass work at a shop promising prompt service and fair pricing. The ad emphasizes fast handling for tire and glass repairs.
Notice states that the undersigned has been appointed and qualified as executor of the estate of Thos O Connor. Creditors are asked to present their claims with the Clerk of the District Court as provided by law. Dated November 29 1919.
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