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Newspaper
Graettinger Times
Location
Graettinger, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Feb 17, 1910
Page
6
The passage alternatingly exalts a visionary ideal of justice and recounts a military labor scene. General Washington intervenes when a corporal orders others to work, then assists with lifting a heavy beam, proving leadership through action and urging compliance with duty. The narrative blends lofty rhetoric with a vivid moment of practical mercy and discipline.
The text discusses tariff disputes shaping US relations with Germany and France, noting Knox and advisers abandoned demands on American beef and meat exports. It says Germany would discuss matters diplomatically, with millium duty rates aiding German goods and prompting France to seek similar terms. A Franco Canadian reciprocity effect could benefit Canada and affect American imports.
A vintage ad touts a gentle laxative for children and mothers, praising Syrup of Figs and Elixir of Senna from the California Fig Syrup Co. as free from objectionable substances. It emphasizes pleasant tasting relief only when needed and urges parents to ensure the product is the correct formulation.
A man describes a seven year skin irritation on his leg that caused severe itch and sleep loss. After trying doctors with no relief, he used Cuticura Remedies and Cuticura Ointment with Gradual improvement, reporting the condition fully disappeared and expressing gratitude.
A fragmented verse recounts a neighbor named Ha catching a cold and dying, followed by a garbled disclaimer about a cough remedy. The text shifts to a law note about a witness swearing to tell the truth, with a suspicious remark about a lawyer nearby.
A garbled OCR item mentions a drug claim BromO Quinine promising quick cure for a cold in one day. It references E W Grove and a judge, with nonsensical surrounding text about youth and punishment.
Irregular readable fragments mention a chaotic discussion and questioning tone. The passage references a variegated string of phrases including about authority, praise, and a struggle. Names, dates, or clear events are not discernible.
The report of the Department of Commerce and Labor shows 1909 hog receipts at Chicago and other markets fell sharply, with hogs totaling 49,546,726 head in five years and Chicago cattle receipts dipping below 2 million for the first time since 1900. Grain receipts across fifteen markets dropped to 744,624,068 bushels, signaling broad declines in agricultural supply.
A gas explosion in No 2 slope of the Hrneut mine, Bremilea north of Indiana Pennsylvania, killed eleven men from a group of twelve trapped workers. One American, ten Hungarians perished. Andrew Krageer crawled half a mile to escape. Rescue crews freed 110 other miners after a ten hour delay due to black damp.
Armour & Co plan a model town in Hill City Minnesota with new houses under construction. 176 families to be moved from Ithaca and Marble Michigan. Chicago Packers closed operations, Armour interests to spend 200000 dollars on improvements in a year. They purchased all properties of the Hill City Wooden Ware Company. Mississippi, Hill City and Western Railway built into the creation six months ago aided by Armour interests.
The Swedish scientist Martin Jikenbarg, arrested in Landon on charges of complicity in a government bomb outrage, was temporarily insane but later committed for extradition to Sweden. He died suddenly in Beix ton jail, with authorities attributing the death to apoplexy.
Fragmentary OCR text references Henry J. Schwabagher, president of J. and M. Schwabadher, Ltd, a wholesale grocery, with mentions of Ney Orjonng, Mr. Bohner, and Knaber. details are garbled and no coherent event or date is discernible.
A sprawling extractdetails George Washington and Martha Custis from 1759 wedlock. It portrays Martha as a graceful First Lady, with Washington faithful and affectionate, managing her property and children while supporting his role as husband. The letter excerpts reveal intimate domestic scenes and Washington’s devoted correspondence from Mount Vernon.
Robert M. Bromfield of Philadelphia donated the Washington Panliy carryall, a longtime family relic at Mount Vernon. Once drawn by four horses for grand tours, it was later used for light service by Washington and his family, with a two-horse version common for daily use. The piece remains an imposing yet curious artifact.
A historic carriage, known for years, was finally located and stored with other property. It was found during the winter quarters of Worepaugh's circus in Philadelphia and transferred to Mount Vernon where the coach house, built in 1722 and restored in 1894 by Missouri ladies, now houses it.
Fragmentary OCR text contains names and phrases possibly from a list or note. It references es and edi fragments without clear event or context. Unable to determine a coherent main fact or entity set from the provided snippet.
Former Vice President Charles W. Fairbanks, visiting Rome, faced a delicate clash with the Vatican over plans to speak at an American Methodist church after seeking audience with King Victor Emmanuel and Pope Pius. Vatican officials insisted the speech would offend Catholics, and Fairbanks ultimately refused to alter his American Methodist commitment.
Three unidentified robbers boarded a Missouri Pacific passenger train five miles east of Pittsburg Kansas on the outskirts of Pittaburg. They remained unmasked and demanded valuables from passengers while riding along the car. The bandits drew revolvers and forced the conductor to halt as they collected about 400 dollars and some jewelry from riders.
A coroner's inquest session examines a muddled testimony about alleged malfeasance, nincompoop medical notes, and potential intent. Witnesses include a nurse from Chicago and various doctors while authorities probe the unclear cause of death and sequence of events surrounding the household.
Fragmentary OCR note mentions steamer Alamo, Navy, longitudes, and ship movements but readability is limited. It references crews, measurements, and possible coordinates, with scattered phrases about a vessel bound for Key West and wartime context unclear.
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