30 Jul 1908
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Newspaper
Graettinger Times
Location
Graettinger, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Jul 30, 1908
Page
1
Neatly strung OCR fragments mention several individuals including Cameron Larson Axelton Baumgarner Simonsen and Mitchell. The text appears to be a partial roster or notice with scattered names and initials, lacking context or a clear event.
A worker recalls tending a powerful mill's four mules and wages, forced frugality, and loyalty rewarded with discharge. The poem traces the toll of grinding labor, high value placed on mules, and the dilemma of remaining in service or becoming merely a man.
June totals show 858621 pounds of milk and 22826 pounds of cream with $4356 paid. Top patrons receiving $60 or more include Jens Thompson 161.20 Pat O Rourke 181.20 Pat Montgomery 109.94 Springer 102.91 Oscar Craven 97.80 and others such as Paton 91.66 Jackman 80.04 Bondhus 88.41 Elsenbast 87.02 Derkx 82.89 Laughlin 72.34 Wilson Brekke Mister.
Readers note a discussion of polygamy beliefs among Mormons, claiming their Bible aligns with others and miracles continue in modern times, alongside a first-hand account of conversion activity. A birthday party at Bryan home near Hoping honors Jessie Bryan’s eighteenth birthday with dancing and gifts, followed by a stray advice note about home shopping and neighborly lending.
The wedding of Colbert Hicks and Misa Haonagh Duus occurred Thursday July 17 in Sheldon. The bride, daughter of Mr and Mrs Duus, hails from the town and is praised for her sterling qualities. The groom’s background remains largely unknown but he is deemed worthy. The piece includes late 19th century local gossip about a town pest and concludes with a barb at scoffers and growlers who threaten enterprise.
A doctor warns against tile ditch water as typhoid risk, noting tiles drain foul sources and impure water. Palo Alto Reporter highlights James Brennan’s rise after Stanford and political shift. A farmer tip suggests lime in tanks prevents green scum and keeps water fresh, while a social quip contrasts lavish shopping with a family’s hardship and street scene observations.
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