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Newspaper
Graettinger Times
Location
Graettinger, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Jul 04, 1940
Page
7
A wall demolition accident in Lohrville saved several card players when bricks collapsed through a roof. Nearby curiosity likely prevented a disaster as the damaged building threatened the game. The incident leaves no clear causal record beyond the unusual luck of those inside.
General William H. Harrison described Native Americans in his 1801 note as easily identified by appearance. He claimed distant tribes appeared healthy and well clothed, while nearer tribes were often poorly clothed, intoxicated, and weakened, with few arms beyond a smife used for “villainous purposes.”
The Columbine plant Aquilegia is linked to early Roman times. The Latin Columba means dove, symbolizing freedom, while Aquili refers to the eagle spurs. Aquilegus suggests water loving, indicating its habitat.
The piece notes no definite origin for the Indians arrival to the continent. It mentions the widely accepted theory that migrants came from Asia across the Bering Strait and cites anatomical similarities between Asian Mongolians and American Indians as supporting evidence.
Ancient Egyptians viewed home as threefold: the home of the god, the home of the dead, and the home of the living. The article notes the emphasis on the fraternity and second aspect absorbing most public interest and energy.
Town of Walcott will not worry about water bills for the next half year as free water continues as a yearly service. The column also notes local trivia and short notes about residents, a court-related joke, a motor recovered from Clear Lake, crop damage by ground squirrels near Albia, a 21 inch snowbell and a 21 pound Shetland pony born at Scranton.
Windsor Ontario sits on the Detroit river opposite Detroit Michigan and is Canada's southernmost city.
A line about Sarawak on Borneo’s coast, once ruled by English rajahs in an era of colonial influence.
A one-year-old goat belonging to W. J. Kollman of Rudd ate a ten dollar and a one dollar bill. The goat was butchered and the money, damaged but redeemable, was found in its stomach. Ruby Carpenter and Myrtle Fisher, sisters of Horton, underwent appendicitis surgery the same day and were in the same hospital room, both recovering. Roy E. Rowland, Mahaska county district court clerk, leaves hospital for the first time since February after a fall while roller skating.
Mr and Mrs John Helvig Mr and Mrs Olaf Michaelson and John Orlan attended a large family reunion at Olson Park Fort Dodge with over sixty relatives from Story City Roland Plover and nearby areas. Attendees then visited Mrs Helvigs sisters in Callender and others to end the day.
Local residents recount visits and travel including Paulson and Hansen at Maple, Effie Helgeson with Aunt Peton at Grover, Elmer Osher on Des Moines business, Rolfson couples to Leech Lake Minnesota, and a Wallingford Lutheran ice cream social benefiting ABUTY. Betty Groth attended 4 H camp at the lakes. Chester Anderson and son Lloyd joined Ruthven confirmation service.
The Gagoo Womans Club gathered with 16 members and 8 visitors at Mrs. Jim Mahan’s home on Wednesday for hand work and a lunch prepared by Mrs. Moffitt, Mrs. Oraig and Mrs. Young. A Bible Belt program by pupils and teachers Miss Crown and Miss Middleton drew a large crowd. For sale spring fryers listed by Jesse Anderson, phone 3 on 14.
The article lists several community happenings including Herbert Nielsen's 10th birthday on June 25, Mrs Anders's niece Lline Mantland in the class, and children from the neighborhood joining in. Neighbors Clifford and Carl Larsen from Livermore visited grandparents Mr. and Mrs C B Larson, with Clifford remaining for the Fourth.
The Board of Supervisors will hear a petition at the Court House Emmetsburg Iowa on July 15 1940 at 10 o clock p m. Interested parties may appear. The notice lists Mary E Zeigler Beata and Thelma Greyer Frank J Korleski Metropolitan Life Insurance Co and others in reference to land parcels described in the filing.
Estherville and surrounding towns note a busy period with visits from Estherville residents to Storm Lake Spirit Lake and Parker South Dakota. The community held a family reunion at Ed Merk’s and hosted picnics at Lake Okoboji and East Okoboji. Royal Neighbor Camp met near Cylinder and a hospital tonsil operation was reported in Emmetsburg. Local families extend sympathies to Mr Smith over Mrs Elizabeth Rogers’s funeral.
A petition to establish a gravel surfacing district in Palo Alto County Iowa has been filed with the county auditor. The proposed district would cover a specified area around section 14 township 97 range 31 and include parcels listed under Metropolitan Life Insurance Co Equitable Life Assurance Soc of the US and other owners. A hearing before the Board of Supervisors is scheduled at the Emmetsburg courthouse on July 16 1940 at 10 o'clock a.m. All interested parties are urged to attend.
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