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Newspaper
Graettinger Times
Location
Graettinger, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Jul 29, 1915
Page
3
Fragments show a quirky title line from a 1920s style newspaper. Likely a local tabloid item with a sporadic masthead fragment and a note about publication class. The readable text suggests a period-appropriate rural paper with irregular typography.
Advertising rates are listed at 15 cents per inch for display ads and 1 cent per word for readers. Card of Thanks is 60 cents. Rates apply except by contract.
A July 1 law requires all state public schools to offer elementary agriculture, domestic science and manual training. The message urges home duty, child citizenship, and a mother’s role in shaping home life while outlining upcoming town elections in April and June with primary ballots and delegate selections.
The note dated July 8, 1915, is transmitted to Berlin and expresses the U S government's disappointment that the German reply fails to address key differences and the principles of humanity. it signals ongoing diplomatic concerns over submarine warfare and urges a more acceptable response.
A Des Moines alert warns bootleggers of looming July 4 enforcement of new anti liquor laws. First offenses become misdemeanors, repeat offenses felony. fines, injunctions, and state-level search warrants extend to district and superior courts. Births and marriages noted: Clifford I Johnston and Freda Camden wed July 20 in Algona, surprise ceremony hinted by friends.
The couple, recently married, will depart for Cedar Jails where the groom's parents reside. They will spend several days visiting relatives and friends in Waterloo and Germania, then return Friday evening, before heading to Buffalo Center on Saturday where the groom is employed as a band instructor.
Kossuth Record reports alarm over army worm spread in wheat and nearby corn and oats across Pottawattamie Cass and Montgomery counties. Ames Agricultural Experiment Station advises measures including deep furrows, post holes every 15 feet, kerosene or crude oil to kill worms in furrows, poisoned bran mash for wheat, and keeping poultry away from treated areas.
Statewide effort by bankers association detectives and police to capture L. B. Boyd, who posed as a trustworthy farm helper near Lake Mills. Sheriff Revell offered 100 dollar reward as bankers and auto dealers were alerted to be on the lookout. Letters from a Thief marked family role aided his ruse.
A man employed near Lake Mills received letters about a father’s death and estate settlements from Thief River Falls. He was drawn into a large check cashed at Mila Bank, bought a car, and disappeared. Authorities report no Boyd family remains in the area.
In Bancroft this week Mrs Stella Senile a 20 year old mother of five children including a five week old is reported to have developed insanity with a religious drift seeking Baptist baptism. The family lives in town and Mr Seale works nearby. She was taken to Cherokee on Wednesday evening. Seales mother tends the children. The Strom boy from Algona, home briefly, was returned to the hospital.
A Finmersburg Democrat letter asks why county officer reports are not published in official newspapers as required by Iowa law and who is responsible to ensure taxpayers see these notices. The writer urges statements from the county attorney, county auditor, or board of supervisors on the matter.
Reported weeks cottagers on West Okoboji lake heard agonized cries for help from mid lake. Rescue boats with life preservers searched the dark waves, uncovering a fatal outcome blamed on criminals staging a cruel practical joke.
Spirit Lake Beacon reports a Carnival Company event drew fines totaling 125 dollars with a guilty woman receiving a short jail term and a 50 cent fine. Walter Chambers sold whiskey on car No 2 leading to costs for the case and there were other pending actions. The paper notes disturbances, arrests, and special police patrols with the grounds dubbed the fly cap responsible for actions taken.
A man believed to be one of the bandits from last week's Farmers' Savings Bank robbery in North Liberty was found in Dillard hall today but slipped away through a back door before officers could recapture him. Police agent George B K Bidwell pursued the suspect as Assistant Cashier Cypr assisted in identification.
Fragmented OCR text shows unclear names and action. Readable parts mention a local public sale and officials but specifics are missing.
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