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Newspaper
Graettinger Times
Location
Graettinger, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Jun 01, 1922
Page
4
Four Blue Earth youths fell ill after a Sunday night dance plan at Hand's Park. Their voyage ended ashore near the Whetstone place as the crew lay sick on the grass, warning others of the dangers of moonshine.
A group of five to seven boys under 20, labeled the convivalists, were towed in by Sheriff Bill and Deputy John after a motorist spotted them and a county jail visit with a doctor using a stomach pump. They admitted obtaining moonshine in Blue Earth, with one providing some information. County Attorney Frondt of Blue Earth plans prosecution. warrants issued for the quintet. A special court term was set for the afternoon as five boys appeared in Justice Nelson's court at 1:30.
The court gave a 40 day jail sentence with costs to two young offenders, suspended until July 1 for conduct review. County Attorney Frandt from Blue Earth urged mercy, noting the youths long remorse. In Ringsted, three men posing as Legion members selling magazine subs fled scrutiny after local checks. They claimed varied stories and fake service records, prompting Mayor Jensen to confiscate funds and alert the publisher.
A visitor describes large solicitations from robust men who travel to town to collect for worthy causes. He claims the collector keeps half of what is received and reports only what suits him, leaving doubt about the totals and integrity of the effort.
A town-borne incident involves a solicitor blaming a business man for funding a questionable cause. The man denies presence last year and counters that he was not in town. The exchange centers on alleged donations and the solicitor’s assertion of ongoing support.
Officials at Ames promote using previously wasted automobile crankcase oil as hog feed by settling and discarding metal particles. They claim it is safe for hogs though white hogs may have delicate skin and blistering. The process reduces waste and keeps hogs protected from fire.
Ralph Hazen of Burton Kansas has patented a device to hatch chicks by electricity. His incubators use a thermostat on an electric light wire to control heat, breaking contact when too hot and restoring it when cool. The hatchlings are described as unusually hard and strong and it is hoped the system reduces lamp heat dangers.
Andrew Hollenbeck of Cedar Rapids was killed near Waters Town last Friday when the pile driver he operated fouled him and caused fatal injuries. He was well known among railroad workers in the city and had worked here many times. The damaged machine is being repaired at local shops.
Mrs H H Deache of Algona received a picture postcard mailed from Mullard Palo Alto county Iowa on February 26 1916 The card reached her in late March forwarded from Wurt with Burt postmark March 25 1922 The mystery is where the card has been during the seven years. Scalded To Death In Boiling Water The infant child of Mr and Mrs Roza Smith fell into a tub of boiling water last Wednesday and sustained burns described as severe.
A Humboldt incident states a child was left in a room with a tub. The tub was placed out of reach, but the child somehow fell in and died shortly after. The Humboldt Republican notes the tragedy and its circumstances.
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