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Newspaper
Graettinger Times
Location
Graettinger, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Jun 06, 1912
Page
3
The Graettinger Times announces subscription rates and postal details then includes a quoted letter critiquing high school attention to the Constitution and student art. It ends with a humorous remark about editors, a reference to a Grundy Democrat quote, and a question about whether the editor could be a woman.
An article argues the household fly signals broader health issues. It notes flies are not germs but disseminators that spread disease, urging eradication by smothering breeding sites and stressing early preventive reform. It calls for decisive action now while awaiting preventive common sense.
A party at Lars Rasmussen's home honored Williga seventeenth birthday. Emma Henningsen traveled from here to Minneapolis then Luck Wisconsin for about three weeks. Lillian Suss visited Germania. A Fallow versus Lead Island baseball game Sunday drew a large crowd, with Fallow winning 11 to 6. The club plans to add Greathinger next.
A damaged text fragment notes work contracted for completion in time and lists loan details. It mentions two notes, one by C and another by Carl Hanson for $200, plus a $1000 loan labeled Sevdy. A bank book contains P and 5S, with a request to settle or leave with C. Dated 5-23 and signed Tvedt.
A rural update lists Mrs Jenson's runaway incident with a broken arm. Sunday callers included Mr and Mrs John Wilkine at the Sheffield home and Mr and Mrs H H Sandvick at the Anton Bonstead home. Kaoute Iverson visits from afar as Ralph Smith builds a large township stock barn. Several residents receive dental work in Estherville and visits to P K Iverson. Corn is good but cut worms threaten some fields. Mr Peton adds a new enclosure to his house.
South Walnut notes report a Good Will aid society gathering at Mrs. Snyder's, with local residents including Mrs. Wells traveling to Whitewater Wisconsin to visit her sister Mrs. McFarland. Addie Howard of Graettinger visits friends, and Florence and Juanita Wells visit the Noble home in Graettinger. Other locals: John Hester buys a car, Frank Smith visits friends, the Oogsood Sunday School plans a Children's Day program, and several residents attend Graettinger graduation.
Public notice from the Graettinger Independent School District in Palo Alto County Iowa states a special election to be held at the Gosra House on June 28 1912 from 1 pm to 6 pm. The question asks if the district should issue bonds up to 4000 dollars to build a school house. Dated May 29 1912 in Graettinger.
A local lumber dealer advertises expert guidance for homebuilders and stresses inside knowledge. The note emphasizes selecting properly dried lumber for durability, warns against baked or poorly dried stock, and invites sincere orders with a promise of high quality lumber and proof of its superiority.
Mr and Mrs John Moltz extend thanks to neighbors and friends for their kindness during a recent illness and recovery period. The note expresses appreciation for support and thoughtful acts shared throughout the ordeal.
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