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Newspaper
Graettinger Times
Location
Graettinger, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Jun 05, 1924
Page
3
A June 5, 1924 Raettinger Times column honors mothers, describing motherhood as the divine influence reflected in a mother’s care. The piece urges readers to honor their mothers, even if only a small gesture remains due, comparing a mother to a sainted figure at the edge of the grave.
A business man explains charging worthless inventory to loss, then applies the idea to life. Two elderly confidants report aging is manageable by charging off fear and past sins. The piece urges dropping regrets, bad habits, and guilt to gain happiness, hope, and better future prospects.
A collage of verse about longing for home across seasons and life events, interwoven with a humorous patient and a shopper’s view on Sears Roebuck previous to a local dealer contrast. The piece shifts from lyric musings on home to a dialogue about retail values and community support.
Art Jensen found a curious five gallon can on the road north of Grachtinger. Displayed at Charley Jensen hardware store, the northbound can features an inverted funnel interior producing a one quart compartment and four gallons four quarts remainder. Sheriff Shea or Sheriff Nivison could deduce innocence from its design.
Fragment discusses a sealed compartment found by Mr Jensen, noting water fill and possible use to hide hootch in a five gallon can. Mentions skepticism about current goods and prices.
June 2 1924 council bills show Northern Iowa Gas & Electric Co $49.62 claimed $48.62. Peter Hanson grading $24.60 claimed $20.60. Ray Rosberg hauling gravel $12.50. Co S Murray hauling gravel $21.75. Matt Parrott & Sons supplies $8.44. Graattinger Telephone Company calls. W. C. Foster gas $10.18.
Sunday School at 10:00 marks Children’s Day with a full program of songs and recitations. Epworth league meets 7:16, evening worship 8:00 with “Helping the Helpless” and special music. Odd Fellows and Rebecca lodges invited as guests. Bible study Thursday 8:00 on St John chapter six. Death of Bishop H. J. Stuntz in Omaha noted. Bishop Keeney to lead the area for four years.
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