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Newspaper
Graettinger Times
Location
Graettinger, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Jul 28, 1910
Page
2
The Graettinger Times lists Merriman subscription rates with one year options and advance payment, plus general notices on advertising policies, copy deadlines, and free notices for meetings. It notes a tax on stamped return cards starting July 1, 1911, and includes an admonition against youth cigarette use.
A man named Powe living about five miles southeast of the city applied carbolic acid to his face after shaving instead of witch hazel on Friday. His face is terribly burned but he is reportedly getting along, though it is unclear if permanent marks will remain. Spencer News reports.
At Emmetsburg the Chautauqua closed Saturday night with about a thousand tickets subscribed for next year, ensuring the Redpath-Vawter System return. This year’s event was praised as one of the best ever in town, with attendees from nearby areas highly satisfied by the music and lectures, which tackled leading questions of the day and praised educational value.
Local notes report extensive Chautauqua attendance in Emmetsburg with Mrs Ed Arnott Mr B Bradley and many residents visiting from Estherville Algona and nearby towns. The record also notes accidents including a fork injury near town and a fatal stove incident in Titon. Multiple residents travel for visits and relatives while others attend socials and church events.
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