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Newspaper
Graettinger Times
Location
Graettinger, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Jul 22, 1926
Page
3
A collection of quips and observations. An American financier remarks on British taxation per person in dollars. Mussolini claims satisfaction with a North Pole flight. A vaudeville historian notes few strong men are musically inclined, quelling fears of a bull fiddle future.
A discussion highlights a Japanese effort to ban modern American dances, noting worries about earthquake risks to buildings. The piece also mentions a rise in legal vocabulary, from 125 to 170 words per minute over 65 years, though its significance remains unclear.
Mr L Reihsen, formerly of Emmetsburg, married in Windom Minnesota. Estherville defeated Joliet Prison team 2 to 1 here Friday. Mr and Mrs F J Culligan drove to Graettinger Monday. A E Peterson suffered a double shoulder fracture after falling from a moving train. Emmetsburg seed house plans a large seed grinder. J C Weldinger of West Bend filed a bankruptcy petition. R E Greenage resigned as Electric Light manager to pursue another line. Armstrong defeated Titanka 5 to 18. Ryan played short, Horswell and Osher contributed in batting. A memorial note thanks relatives and friends for support during illness and death of a wife and mother. appreciation extended to Miss Mary Sorensen for devoted care.
The Danish and English services at St Pauls Lutheran Church include morning worship at 9:00 a.m. in Danish with Sunday school at 10:00 a.m. and morning worship at 11:00 a.m. in Danish at South Walnut church. Evening service at 8:00 p.m. in English. Rev Axel M Andersen invites all to worship.
A terse advert offers top cash for cream and related goods, urging readers to contact the buyer for the best price. The misspelled line hints at a cash-for-cream scheme and a prompt payout.
The Thermo is promoted as superior to washboards and older machines, claiming faster, gentler cleaning without damaging clothes. It offers easy ownership terms and a built in gasoline motor for use where electricity is unavailable, inviting immediate consideration.
The Methodist church announces no preaching for two Sundays due to the Okoboji camp meeting from July 24 to August 1. Speakers Bishop Titus Lowe and Bishop Edwin Hughes of Chicago will lead services at Okoboji, with daily morning and evening sessions and a parochial school program at High Lake.
Insurance of all kinds takes over the agency formerly handled by Vincent Kelly at the Firming and Merchants State Bank. The new agent offers life, tire, hall, tornado, liability and workers compensation coverage and will serve Bankers Life, Des Moines. Patronage appreciated for prompt careful attention.
A jumble of quirky lines mentions flyers recognizing the North pole by flags, Yale professors questioning theories, and tests for legislation. It notes marriage vows to death do part, awkward remarks about telephoning a picture, and a Hindu scientist showing plants react to pleasure and pain, likening it to sitting on a cactus.
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