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Newspaper
Graettinger Times
Location
Graettinger, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Feb 22, 1912
Page
8
A mixed auction listing forty one horses including a six year old purebred stallion weighing 1900 pounds with pedigree provided sale day, multiple mares and geldings of various ages and weights, mules and driving teams, many in foal or ready for work, all described as well matched and sold as seen with buyers paying only for what they receive.
A historical note on carrier pigeons during the siege of Paris describes 263 birds sending about 800000 words in one trip through microscopic photo replication. Messages were printed in ordinary type, photographed, then viewed under a microscope. Under favorable conditions pigeons could carry three quarters of an ounce over short distances.
A survey of animal grooming habits notes varied methods. Cats use mouth and rough tongue, paws for facial rubs, and cows or horses rely on tongues, rolling, or tree rubs. Foxes, dogs, wolves scratch with hind legs. mice use hind legs. fur seals resemble women grooming. elephants shower with trunks, then dry with toilet preparations.
In Sir William Butler's posthumously published autobiography a story about Cecil Rhodes is recounted by his brother Frank Rhodes. The tale recalls a youthful moment when Cecil asked for a shirt to attend a London party, and Frank refused.
The marriage of Mr. Charles Kane and Miss Clara Joyce was solemnized at St. Thomas church in Emmetsburg on Wednesday of last week. Father McNerney performed the ceremony with Nellie Miller as bridesmaid and Joseph Joyce as best man.
On February 7 in Thornton the marriage of Peter Hendrickson and Christiana Johnson was announced. The couple will reside on the groom’s farm south of town, where Hendrickson has farmed for three years. The groom’s family, well regarded in the city, offers best wishes for the newlyweds.
Miss Emma Sando, visiting from Estherville, spent Sunday at home, sharing time with family and friends.
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