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Newspaper
Graettinger Times
Location
Graettinger, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Jul 26, 1923
Page
5
A garbled OCR fragment discusses listening in sleep, curing a sick boy by risking chores, and critiques on abolishing poverty. It references Rewitt in the Thaca, a garden versus seed catalogue, and matrimony versus novel letters with stray quotes and misspellings.
Ford C. Frick recounts a Native American legend from the Blackfeet tradition about the Maker of all, the Manitou, and the origin of the Red Man. The tale describes the Creator shaping the world, a daughter’s plea, a river test with a stone, and a pact that people must die to live well, ending with a vision of peace and a warning of continued peril.
Whalemen contend whales can replenish rapidly and avoid extinction. They estimate tens of thousands of whales exist in the seas. Current stations catch enough to meet needs without extensive coastal travel, implying losses are offset by incoming whales from other areas.
A clipped excerpt shows a humorous misheard chat about dollars and disbelief. The dialogue feels like a playful exchange with mispronounced terms and a punchy, informal tone. The fragment hints at characters named Lobo and a speaker reacting to a suggested amount.
An ancient tale recounts Manitou unleashing storms to punish faithless seekers. The peak splits and falls, reshaping the landscape as elders warn against vain wishes and the power of the spirits. A contemporary aside reveals a diarist confessing nightlife wanderings in Ringsted and a debate on public morality in Forest Park.
The article discusses mahogany as a preferred wood for furniture with beauty and workability, noting its historical discovery in 1605 by Sir Walter Raleigh’s shop and its extensive use in Africa and major use in the United States sourced from Cuba, Mexico, and Central America. It highlights mahogany’s fashion resistance and workability for curved surfaces.
A tribute to apples extols their versatility in the kitchen. The piece notes apples can stand in for meat courses from raw to pie, and lists several dishes such as fried apples with bacon, spiced apples, apple jelly, and warm combinations with cheese and ginger.
Regional officials discuss airing crime scene fingerprints and location data, raising concerns over privacy and public safety. Critics warn of potential misuse, while supporters say it could deter crime. The debate centers on effectiveness versus civil liberties and accountability.
Classified notice states a hemstitching service at home with mail order options. The ad promises material handling, payment on return postage, and untested services, directing to Send orders to Ketehun Estherville Box 7-20-8x and an address. The fragmentary text implies a home business offering hemming and related services by mail.
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