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Newspaper
Graettinger Times
Location
Graettinger, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Jul 11, 1929
Page
3
Quote essay on perseverance by EBERT HUBBARD about continuous effort and persistence turning near failure into success. Notes tides of business fortunes rise on turns, urging more patient effort and inner strength to avoid defeat.
Alfred Jensen narrowly escaped injury during a Sunday storm while rescuing a lamb. He climbed a woven wire fence to help the animal when lightning struck the fence, burning his hand but causing no serious injuries. The Fenton Reporter notes the risk was tied to the fence type.
An eclectic vintage ad piece promotes McCormick Deering manure spreaders cream separators and Farmall tractors. It blends farm gear pitches with odd humorous lines about education and advises young men and women while touting dealer offerings and stock like 8 ft spreaders and cream separators.
The text contrasts hunting culture with appearance standards, noting that the extinction of game does not curb the appetite for shooting it and that beauty hinges on a pleasant expression as much as features.
Community notices record Catholic Missionary society at Mrs. George Graettinger home on July 16 and W H M S meeting at Mrs. Kenneth Harding on July 12. Embroidery club picnic at Lost Island State Park. Norwegian Lutheran Ladies' Aid at Mrs. Levi Kaltved home July 17. Local notes include farmers union picnics, theft arrests, Fourth of July events, and prize won by Matt Donovan for car sales.
A flurry of short trips and family visits fills the week as Dr Dappen and relatives from North Dakota call on local kin. Mrs Jorgensen and Mrs Bonstead with son drive to Coulter Iowa while Mr and Mrs Knutsen visit Swea City. Several families travel to Manchester and Estherville for visits with relatives. A baby born to Mr and Mrs Meng on July 8 is reported healthy. Many residents motor to nearby towns for holidays and gatherings, with thanks and best wishes extended to local families.
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