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Newspaper
Graettinger Times
Location
Graettinger, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Feb 09, 1899
Page
6
A patriotic piece recalling Abraham Lincoln birth on February 12. It honors his legacy, sacrifice, and the union’s victory, urging reverence and yearly remembrance. The author notes Lincoln's humble origins and enduring fame while lamenting war’s toll and celebrating national unity.
In a small town, a group of girls vote to host a Valentine party organized by Mabel Jarvine. They debate entertainment from music to a simple gathering, aiming to avoid a long program and keep the event lively with planned schemes and social mixing.
An archival note recalls Abraham Lincoln visiting Kansas in winter 1859 60 with speeches at Topeka and Atchison. He dined at the Massasoit House with Gen Stringfellow John A Martin and others and debated slavery remarks noting a stark clash over prairie sod and race words.
In this Sunday School exposition the author argues Johns gospel centers on Jesus as the Son of God and Lord of the Sabbath. He links Jesus healing on the Sabbath to authority from the Father, notes the rise of Jewish opposition, and emphasizes spiritual resurrection as proof of Christ’s divinity and authority. Jesus claims divine prerogatives and interprets the will of God for believers.
A tale about Abraham Lincoln kindness to a barefooted boy at the White House. Lincoln corrects the boy’s name joke and offers a warm farewell with a hearty handshake. The anecdote highlights Lincoln’s patience and humane outlook during his presidency.
A historical record notes that the Supreme Court has reversed, affirmed, or modified a large share of cases each term. It tallies affirmations, reversals, and modifications over three and a half years, showing about 41 percent reversals or modifications at the current term, near the 81 to 85 percent totals in earlier terms.
The Novak case was submitted to the Supreme Court last week without oral argument. Attorneys M. J. Lobin of Vinton and T. I. Milner of Belle Plaine appeared. A May decision is expected. The defense argued Novak was driven insane by smoke and gas from the fatal fire and fled to Alaska due to mental aberration. An Iowa heir questioned estate distribution after J. A. Bachelder's death in Glenn County California. A Clinton attorney sought delays claiming I. E. Bachelder proves kinship. The estate centers on a ranch deeded to Josiah Hargrave shortly before death. An Iowa mine consolidation near Des Moines created the Mystle district merger of 26 mines employing 1,800 workers. Wages run 90 cents and top men 2 to 2.50 dollars. The $500,000 capital aims to cut general officer costs and fixed charges to boost profits.
Ruth Peterson, 10, nearly burned when her dress ignited putting wood into a stove. Her sisters wrapped their father's coat around her to smother the flames and save her life. Local caution urged children to act likewise in emergencies. Swanson Recaptured by Deputy Marshal Van derveer at Marathon. He will face the Federal Grand Jury in Sioux City for violating revenue laws after selling beer while living in Eagle Grove. Fost Mail Derailed near Grand Junction. Fireman Casey killed. no passengers harmed. Board of Control expenses for 1898 total 16,761.17, covering office costs salaries and travel. Adams guilty of forged actions connected to Iowa Hardware case in November.
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