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Newspaper
Graettinger Times
Location
Graettinger, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Feb 16, 1922
Page
8
The record lists events titled Hedge nights and a recurring Test Monday each month. George is named as Clerk and F. C. Wiegmann appears as Consul. Details are sparse but indicate a formal schedule with monthly and special occasions.
Ex-service men seek free medical and chiropractic treatment at Midwest Hospital and Sanitarium Association Worthington Minnesota with notices inviting public interest until July 1922. Republican candidates Thos H Atorson Ruthven and J Martin Ayrahine list candidacies for county supervisor and treasurer subject to June primaries. Washington capital feature notes Grand Times column highlights and Hog Feeding profitability from CG Culbertson data. discusses corn hog price ratios and farming returns in wartime terms.
W T L Lapp of Iowa State College warns dusting and spraying are necessary to eradicate chicken mites. He urges spraying the chicken house in cold weather while mites lie dormant, then a second dose about nine to ten days later to prevent spread to hatchlings.
Iowa farm experts at Iowa State College stress planting large oat acreage next spring to combat smut. They foresee careful treatment of oats and widespread adoption on farms to boost yields.
A college recommended method uses one pint formaldehyde per 10 gallons water to treat 40 bushels of seed, claiming rapid, effective results and potential complete smut eradication in two years if followed. Stronger mixes for small hand sprayers noted but harder to control and may cause fumes. A separate anecdote recalls a misused Spoonerism at a California church gathering about the harsh winter.
A historical letter discusses corn as fuel versus food, urging farmers to store corn for livestock feed and export amid rising freight costs. The writer argues war taxes linger, global disarmament won’t end conflict, and urges reliance on corn surpluses while criticizing current national policies. General H Lee signs the piece.
The school lists students across grades awarded certificates for perfect attendance and six week period marks. It notes a solid geometry course is required, with Mr Gothe teaching geometry this term and a two period day schedule.
Graettinger faces West Bend at home Friday for both boys and girls games the season’s last on their floor. A large crowd expected as seniors and freshmen prepare pep events, with prior wins shaping momentum for the town’s turnout and tournament plans.
Miss Ide Jamieson, daughter of Mr and Mrs John Jamieson, married Mr Gerhard Thompson a week ago Monday in Eatherville with Ray Berge officiating. The groom, brother of Mrs J P Wicks, will stay with his bride at her home and they later visited the Jamiesons before returning home.
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