Old Editor Still at the Helm in Graettinger Times
The Graettinger Times resumes publication after a brief pause due to a Hardwick Minn visit. The note urges readers to renew subscriptions, lampoons politics, war, and preparedness, and jokes about taxes, paint, and the cost of living. The column riffs on local manners, advice, and civic topics with humor.
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Dinner Defenders of Home Cooking Overrich Shows
In contrast to lavish dinners by metropolitan magnates with $10,000 chefs, the writer asserts real satisfaction comes from simple, traditional meals prepared by his own wife. He notes many men share this view and value the comfort of homestyle dinners over costly celebrity philanthropy.
A Road Building Movement Spreads in the South
A movement gains traction in southern states to improve a selected road by organizing a holiday when crowds gather to construct the road. Women often provide meals and cheering support as hundreds participate, a formula described as consistently successful in observed cases.
Graettinger Calls for Civic Get-Togethers and Improvements
A Graettinger speaker advocates declaring several general holidays to mobilize community participation. The goal is to attract farmers, improve the town, and boost commercial and civic value with gatherings under the motto Nothing too good for Graettinger.
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Graettinger
The Better Things by Edward A Guest
The poem argues it is better to lose with integrity than win by unfair means. True victory lies in a square conscience, while cheating yields hollow glory and lasting inner guilt. The speaker contrasts immediate cheers with lasting remorse, urging readers to value honesty over deceit.
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A Horse Prayer to My Master
A horse prays for humane care and understanding from its master. It asks for feeding water shelter a comfortable stall gentle treatment proper gear hoof care and warm blankets. It pleads not to be whipped or harmed and seeks a humane end if strength fails.
Retirements of Hoopeston Rural Route Carrier TY Harris
TY Harris, a Hoopeston rural route carrier, resigns at age 90 after fourteen years of service. He never missed a day except vacations granted by the government. His colleagues remark on advancing age for mail carriers and praise his dedication.
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TY. W. Harris
Hoopeston
National Pay-Up Week Promises Annual National Event
Pay-Up Week is inaugurated for February 21-26 to encourage settling debts across the chain from manufacturer to consumer. Originating in Waukon Iowa, the program boosted local prosperity by paying about $50,000 in debt in a single week. Merchants Trade Journal publicized the success, spurring other towns to adopt the plan and boost circulation of money nationwide.
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