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Newspaper
Graettinger Times
Location
Graettinger, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Jul 25, 1918
Page
5
A vivid brief on Santo Cruz de la Sierra described as the tropical city of silence. It notes its elevation, population quirks, lack of industry, and street life with ox carts and sandy avenues as wooden wheels hum no sound.
Africans seek treatment at mission dispensaries for animal bites across the region. Snakes in Inhambane are numerous with many deadly species. hyenas kill and maim, sometimes taking children by the head. Other biting pests include flies, scorpions, and sharks in nearby bays. the thumb bite is the most common and hardest to heal.
A reader discusses how small typos and phrasing changes can alter legal meaning in a court setting. The note cites misworded phrases that could mislead juries and defeat justice, highlighting the importance of exact legal language and the potential impact of stenographic mistakes.
In early suffrage days a crowd of enthusiasts, jailed by the magistrate for protest, gathered at Holloway to celebrate release. A Clement’s inn charwoman spoke, recalling the boyish mischief of defiant acts, while a chair admonished with stern but hopeful remarks about law and change.
The piece discusses camels known as the ship of the desert and their distinctive swaying motion. It notes their ability to endure days without food or drink and comments on how drivers restrain camels during rests by tying forelegs, rather than using stakes, to keep them stationary.
Read as a vivid account of a jungle betrothal, a bride named Papita is recognized and led by ritual as a priestess conducts a lengthy ceremonial marriage. A reed sways by the creek and a mystical moment follows with an elaborate exchange before parting.
A passage from John Butler Owens contrasts American and English sensibilities. It argues Americans value happiness and practicality while poets strive for inner peace, noting scenery over people. The excerpt reflects debates about poetry as life’s by product.
The piece gives practical advice on Cork usage emphasizing a one direction twist to remove and replace the cork, avoiding dirty surfaces, and proposing a method to attach the cork with string to the bottle neck. It also mentions keeping the cork from touching the table and suggests securing the string to prevent misplacement in a darkroom.
French researcher M. Grossfeld develops a rapid egg aging test using a hydrometer and gravity loss over a week. A device replaces the weighted bulb, giving instant readings for eggs around 55 grams though small eggs may yield errors.
Pauletta wanders a fern path and finds a man sleeping beneath the trees. She guides him to her cottage, where they speak of rebuilding and possible ownership of a nearby ruin as they share breakfast and plans for a future colony.
A woman lectures at the Mast on The Influence of Joy arguing that pain should not be used to discipline children. She condemns spankings and whippings as ineffective, urging joy and gentle association as the true tools of training.
Dr Nathan Rosewater of Cleveland discussed a familiar morning fatigue at an American Medical Association meeting. He described a pattern of progressing tiredness after a good night's sleep, with abdominal pains and extreme muscle sensitivity that lessens with pressure and improves by evening.
A fragmented critique discusses evolving ideals of beauty and expression against tradition. It argues modern tastes redefine nobility of form, challenging conventional standards while praising humane vision in art, though the text remains obscured by garbled phrasing.
A New York correspondent reports a dramatic court scene where Mr Tabor disputes spousal demands for support. The husband pleads incapacity to earn enough, citing endless needs of his wife and the impact on his struggle with drinking. The judge weighs the futility of compensation amid marital strife and shifting fortunes.
An antique advisory note discusses easing sleep by clearing thoughts and achieving gentle relaxation. It suggests reading cautiously, ensuring hydration, and improving circulation by proper room ventilation. Practical tips include adjusting windows for airflow and choosing pillow use based on comfort.
A Glasgow report notes a drop in pauperism and a Japanese inventor patents a sprinkler that disperses water to form pavement advertisements. A Welsh inventor patents a process to renew solder tin and chemicals from kerosene and galvanized metals using base metals.
A Washington father and his five year old son attend a late opening in the capital city. The boy, bored after expecting an elephant, spots President Wilson and Mrs. Wilson in the parade crowd. The father and child rise as the president’s party passes, but the boy asks where the elephant is with childish disappointment.
Fragmentary OCR text discusses early stage attention to observed issues in service and employment. It mentions terms like von tlietet, Hittan Sieve, Keraitta, Wynne fy oo oily, and references to service and observers. Details are unclear, but center on attitudes toward servants and their treatment.
The text reads as a garbled OCR fragment with scattered names and phrases. It references people and items like Salviosi trousers, big pockets, and witches in a distorted, unclear sequence, lacking coherent events or clear context. The source appears to be a broken historical clipping with illegible structure.
A block of butter escaped captivity sixteen years ago and fell into a well on the Pierce place near Auxousse. Recently, while cleaning the well, J. W. Munn found the butter. A hard crust formed on top, yet it appeared fresh and yellow when viewed.
A house to house salesman touched a young customer then demanded a kiss. After she refused and reported the incident, the man was arrested following police inquiry.
A brief note states corn bread mix with milk or sktumlls contains protein which builds tissue, offering better value than mixes with water. The text suggests milk or dairy enhances the grain’s nutritional yield through added protein.
Mrs. O Cressell left for Jordan Minnesota for rheumatism treatment. Twenty two local boys left for Camp Pike Arkansas on a special train amid a banquet and speech by Rev Hock of Estherville. Several families visited, moved homes, and visitors from Estherville Bryden and Sheldon passed through town.
Mrs Milo Hausner visits her parents for two days while Milo heads to Camp Gordon July 23. New York guests and relatives visit Sheffield to see Milo. Miss Budah Sandvile returns from Pequot and Winning to visit Mrs Fo Dunn. Local ads list a 1917 Ford Touring car for sale, farm rental opportunities, and property exchange near Gracitinger Wisconsin. Several small notices include rent requests, sale of improved property 114 miles from town in Minnesota, and farm buildings for sale.
G C Coolidge advertises cash for autos and Ford parts including engines, machinery, puto casings tubes rubber and related used goods in Graotiinger Iowa. Call for repairs and exchanges.
Piano tuning and repair service available in Graettinger area. Charles Luhman offers first class piano work after years in Vinton and Townshe. He seeks local business and is ready to respond to inquiries from Graettinger vicinity.
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