Rural menagerie at the McCarty farm south of Graettinger
An observer visits George and Agg McCarty's farm praising their busy retirement. The yard hosts three large tractors, antique cultivators, a breaking plow, and assorted old machinery. Geese, mallards, Canada honkers, guinea birds and rabbits fill the property, with birds and livestock cared for by George’s routine feeding. The scene ends amid unfinished notes on bird houses and other plans.
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Graettinger
George McCarty
George
Agg
Graettinger Bank Report Condensed From June 30 1976
The Graettinger State Bank of Graettinger Iowa 51342 filed a consolidated condition report as of June 30 1976. It lists total assets of 9 177 000 total deposits 8 225 000 and total equity 972 000 with the note of loans 5 008 000 and outstanding stock 1 000 shares. Directors Kenneth Edge and Clara Mae Bonstead signed the document before Notary Lorraine Eldridge.
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Graettinger State Bank
Graettinger
Iowa
U.S. Treasury
U.S
United States
Corhman
Carital
Kenneth Edge
Clara Mae Bonstead
Basik
Alj. Graettinger
C.H. Barlow Ralph A. Wyatt Edmund Her Thomes Thomson
State of
Palo Alto
Lorraine Eldridge
County 4H COMMENTS on responsible freedom and citizenship
Carol Crocker reflects on citizenship and responsible freedom in 4H. She questions true freedom, the role of attitude, and how war and taxes relate to preserving universal rights while respecting others. The piece probes how individuals balance personal pursuit of happiness with collective rights.
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Hers
Graettinger locals reflect on equality amid diverse views
A fragmented county page blends personal notes from Graettinger residents, hospital admissions, and a civic tone. It presents a debate on equality and fair treatment across ages and backgrounds while noting 4 H members in a citizenship course and announcing the Palo Alto County Fair dates for August 2 to 4.
Family history aids in recurrent canker sore risk
The article explains that anyone can develop canker sores but risk rises for young people and those with a parent history of susceptibility. It notes that heredity plays a role in the likelihood of recurrence.
Canker Sores Common Mouth Affliction Described
A dentist explains canker sores or apthous ulcers affect about 20 percent of people at any time. They form silvery white central craters with red borders on gums and lips and typically heal in about ten days.
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BY Joe Gabrielson
Equity Capital
Federal
Carol Crocker
McCartys
Hospital News
Holy Family Hospital
Jerry Sloniker
Palo Alto County
L.B. White
Hardwick White Range
Northern Propane QS Company
HIWAY
North Graettinger
Eagle Brand
Swansons
Dep
Turkey
Johnson
Tek
Welle
Rath
del Monte
Freestone
Carton
Mrs. Grimes
Lucky’s
Bordens G. C
Strea
All Brea
Kris
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