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Newspaper
Graettinger Times
Location
Graettinger, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Jul 10, 1947
Page
15
Proper sleep equipment lasts longer when cared for. Twerspring mattresses should be turned every two weeks and occasionally end for end. Cotton or hair filled mattresses need weekly turning. Regular airing and vacuum cleaning help prevent packing and soil buildup. Sunlight aids deodorizing and keeps the mattress fresh. Remove cotton mattress covers for laundering and wipe boxsprings and metal springs with a soft cloth.
Barbados claims one of the oldest legislatures in the British Empire and marks a tercentenary in 1939 as uniquely loyal to a single flag. Founded by 1605 landers, English settlers arrived by 1626 and the island earned the name Little England while attracting Irish and Scots settlers to its northeast Highlands-like region.
Better Hybrids Iowa led the way with four pioneer hybrids in 1934. One suited the north, one the south, two the center. They displaced open pollinated varieties and became scarce as newer hybrids replaced them. Yields stayed high, lodging declined, and disease resistance improved, aiding mechanical harvest.
The potato anchors Chilean meals with seafood and premium meats, complemented by vintage wines. A typical Chilean meal features cazuela a chicken or lamb potato soup with corn and beans, then baked empanadas de horno, followed by white or red wine to aid digestion.
Instructions advise rinsing coffee and tea cups before washing to avoid dark stains. If staining persists, rub with a moist cloth in soda or baking powder. Avoid scouring china or pottery as it can fade color and damage surfaces. Damaged dishes with chips, cracks, or missing glaze are not sanitary even after washing.
Experiments at the agriculture department station show nitrogen on Kentucky blue grass raised crude protein by 12 percent. Phosphate and potash further increased protein. Phosphate raised grass phosphorus by 25 percent and calcium by 16 percent. Phosphate with white clover increased phosphorus by 32 percent and calcium by 32 percent plus a rise in crude protein.
The article outlines Ford's industrial medicine program including a March mobile X ray unit housed in a trailer and crewed by four technicians for regular employee chest X rays. A company health lab produces skin creams, and hygienic methods have reduced skin inflammation. Health supervision by hospital staff continues, with a rehabilitation program for ill or disabled workers and four inspectors from the medical transfer department seeking assignments for employees with deficiencies. Penicillin and sulfa drugs lower future infection-related disability risk.
Public safety guidance warns readers to keep hands and feet dry and avoid damp spots before using electrical equipment. Do not overload outlets or motors, avoid metal sockets, use insulating links, and replace frayed cords. Never tamper with wiring. cut power at the fuse or master switch. Keep extension cords limited to one or two per outlet. Avoid contact with high voltage lines and don’t use wiring for pranks.
The article explains washing small light colored cloth rugs to keep them bright. Vacuum or shake to remove dust, soak 10 to 15 minutes in lukewarm suds, then run in a washer 4 to 6 minutes. Wash one rug at a time, rinse once in warm water and twice in lukewarm, hand washing with a rubber plunger if needed, squeeze moisture, shake nap if present, and dry on parallel clothes lines for air flow.
The piece explains young fowl standards for roasting, detailing marks of youth such as cartilage behind the breast bone, tender skin, and soft meat. It notes roasting class turkeys are five to nine months old with good body shape, fat under skin, and few pin feathers. It advises dressed weights per person: three-fourths to one pound for turkey, about one pound for chicken, and about one and a half pounds for duck.
Sparsely settled Sumatra lies in the East Indies with under ten million people. Tribesmen resist European conquest, especially in highlands. The equatorial land hosts vast forests and jungles where tropical wildlife and rapid plant growth flourish.
An Ames youth receives a Bible for perfect Sunday school attendance. A nearby aunt compares her own win in simpler terms, then the boy retorts with a quip about moving forward in life. The dialogue shifts to a moral on kindness spoken as a universal language.
The Times of June 20 1927 notes Fourth of July events at South Walnut church Hand's Park and other areas with large observances. Community activities include a city dragnet planned to curb firework noise, a fire call to Fisher hate, Creamery and social details. Marriages births and visitors from Graettinger Muscatine Manchester and Albert Lea are mentioned along with local business updates and the George Sweet shows opening in Graettinger.
A crop of local notes covers hospital stays and recoveries, car purchases from Jenson Auto Co, Rochester and Chicago visits, and family travel. Names include Tipp, Pindsen, Veal, Thompsot, Suss, Paulsen, Clayton, Urry, Jensen, Everson, Poede, Ord, Thoresen, and Mahans. Plus bank footings, farming estimates, and a birthday in June.
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