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Newspaper
Graettinger Times
Location
Graettinger, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Jul 27, 1911
Page
13
The article describes hot days on rural routes between Ocheyedan and tere with dry Union Slough and farmers cutting grass for hay. It notes stockmen sending cattle to town, promoting hay sales for winter and urges wives to help with chores, while listing local newspaper rivals and civic chatter.
A garbled 19th century notice describes The National Tribune in Washington offering a free map of Florida, printed in three colors on quality paper. It explains the map shows climate advantages and growth in Florida, how to request it by sending 7 cents for postage, and that it will be mailed in a sturdy tube to any interested reader.
In Wallingford and nearby, residents like Rev Taylcraft and Johnsen are mentioned for community roles and routines. Ethel Misener visited the Cushing home while Miss Grover and family stopped by Gus Merritin’s place. Threshing continues with Mr Schubbe and J O Buse, windmill projects appear on Twelve Mile Lake Township farms, and Mr Peterson of Goldfeld serves as the apt agent during Mr Cload’s absence.
Miss Neilia Bilal returned from a Sunday event at Spirit Take where Mas Onkas and Will Bryan joined visitors.
Public notice by authority of three board resolutions dated July 24 announces a special election in Graettinger Independent School District Palo Alto County Iowa. The August 1911 vote at the HG Harrison Building runs 1 PM to 6 PM to decide issuing bonds up to 3500 dollars for a clay brick school building adjacent to the present facility. E M Thompson Secretary
Windy week impacts South Walnut area with damaged apples and injuries. Asa Banley suffered a bad wound while riding a wire fence. He required stitches and crutches, causing ongoing pain. Mrs Dahizelte of Osgood mentioned in local notes. Misses Plavence and Juanith Wells visited the Mowatt barn in Hoping on Wednesday.
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