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Newspaper

Graettinger Times

Location

Graettinger, Iowa, United States of America

Date

Jun 08, 1939

Page

4

Guard And Protect It We Seek To Help Credit Rating

Counsel and guidance offered to help individuals build and maintain a good credit rating. The material emphasizes practical steps and protections for borrowers seeking reliable credit health.

20 Years Ago From The Times Of 1919 Notices

A mixed local recap notes deaths of Mrs. Jane K. Atdahl and 14-year-old Oscar Skattebo in Wallingford, plus a May 24 market sale, German peace terms described as very severe, and community updates from Emmetsburg and Graettinger including marriages, auto sales, and local events.

Jane K. Atdahl Wallingford Oscar Skattebo K. K. Skattebo Elmer Myhre State Bank Ankeny Nels Skow Emmetsburg A. J. Johnson Gladys Witherville Saturg Grover’ Ynberg Mary Larsen Emmetsbur Guilford Paulsen Otto Spies Livy Gardner Tanner Jacobson Roy Christiansen Norman Thoreson Adolph Spies Graettinger Rier Halverson

Disease confusion threatens farmers over swine fever signs

Farmers face difficulty distinguishing a pig disease from hog cholera as symptoms like fever appetite loss and partial prostration mimic each other. Experts urge veterinary diagnosis and early treatment to prevent chronic illness and spread, emphasizing water guard measures.

Local notes reflect farming sales and community events

The Times of May 22, 1919 itemizes land sales near Rodman and Milford at 200 to 400 per acre, bank and editor changes in Gravatt and West Bend, and residents returning from service in France. It mentions births, hospital visits, school commencements May 29, paving meetings May 23, and various travels, auctions, and banking meetings, with names including Frank Koch Rev Cook J. P. Kirby P. J. Paulsen and others.

Don Fogde Camp Dodge J. P. Kirby Gravatt Bank Terris West Bend Frank Koch Rev. Cook Honore Jensen Dingman Rodman John Montgomery Casper Wyoming Theo Olson France Jake Leduc Emmetaburg Ys Milford Quater H. Cameron Des Moines Kevin McDonald New York Dickinson County Aurealia Bankers Times Charlie Christiansen H. Seale Wildey Woodman Hall Gladys Johnson Minnig Henningsen Thora Brekke Adaline Sandvig Otto Spies Vernon Dickey Henry Simongen Arthur Myhre Henry Fogde Adolph Spies Elbert Harrington First National Bank P. J. Paulsen P. J. Hession Opera House Co A. J. Johnson J. L. Birkland Vincent Kelly John O. Jertson Bankers Spirit Lake Sullivan Guatherville Jake Frick M. &. Mahan Thomas McDonald Wm. Fuller Sturday Fort Des Moines Arthur Fogde Sugar Reinery Clinton Bernard Smith Teryi Clarence Lande Carl Spies Capt. Hession L. A. Larson Ruasel Dulen Frans Swanson Spencar O. G Dalen Hinckley Minnesota

One Brigadier yore For Him

A wartime scene unfolds as farmers talk with a traveler about soldiers who worked their fields. A farmer points to a private and a corporal among the workers and notes Former officers among the group, highlighting the varied ranks held.

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Venice Vowed Churches Rise After Plague Revered Through Time

A Los Angeles Times writer recalls how Venice tied plague to faith in the Middle Ages. As ravages from the Levantine trade spread, Venetians vowed to build churches to saints if delivered. The Church of the Salute, Palladian in design by Longhena, embodies art and imagery of pestilence and protection.

Venice Levant Adriatic Los Angeles Times Quebec Winthrop Boston Longhena Palladio Our

Sultana Disaster Recounted in Mississippi River Steamship Fire

An 1865 accident narrative recalls the Sultana steamboat disaster. The overcrowded vessel departed New Orleans for Vicksburg with 1965 soldiers and 35 officers, then exploded a boiler near Paddy's Hen and Chickens Island, killing about 1700. The ship burned, drifted downstream, and sank after quick repairs were attempted.

Cincinnati New Orleans Vickaburg Andersonville Macon Cahaba Tennessee Kentucky Indiana Michigan Ohio Wisconsin Ilinois Nebraska Kansas West Virginia Memphis

Nose Fatigue and the Smell Sense Decline

Women complain that perfumes lose strength and fragrances fade with time. The phenomenon, termed nose fatigue, occurs when the nose becomes accustomed to a scent and can no longer react sharply. It also affects workers exposed to strong odors, such as refinery staff, who may become unaware of odor levels until rest restores sensitivity.

Nature

Non-Ferrous Metals Used in Steel Production

Seven of twelve principal non ferrous metals used in steel come chiefly from foreign countries per the American Iron and Steel Institute. The three main uses are to aid manufacturing, to tailor properties in alloy steels, and to act as corrosion resistant coatings. Principal metals listed include aluminum chromium cobalt copper lead manganese molybdenum nickel vanadium tungsten and zinc.

American Iron ‘and Steel Institute

Canada’s Only Walled City on Cape Diamond

A sketch of Canada’s lone walled city perched high on Cape Diamond overlooking the St Lawrence. The article recalls mellow ramparts, 20 foot thick walls and 30 foot high passages and tunnels as relics of early North American civilization.

Canada Cape Diamond Goaway North America

Old Fireplaces Show Brass and Copper Fittings

A discussion of antique fireplace fittings highlights brass candlesticks copper warming pans and iron long-handled tools. Warming pans date to Elizabethan times with cradle-like coal pans and engraved lids. Copper arrived in 1650 for utensils and various small items. craftsmen produced brass and copper warming pans with wooden or iron handles and decorative pierced lids.

Alice R. Rollins Los Angeles Times America

Carrying Coals to Newcastle Explained Across Languages

An etymology brief notes Newcastle upon Tyne as a coal center, where exporting coal would be redundant. The phrase originated in the Seventeenth century or earlier and has parallels in French, Greek, Indian, and Roman sayings about bringing resources to already supplied places.

Newcastle England Newcastle-upon-Tyne Greece Hindustan

Bowler Hat Derby Name Roots and Notable Makers

The bowler hat known as the derby originated over 60 years ago through William Bowler of St Swithin's Lane. It gained its British name from design and makers and is linked to social status while a toppers like Hetherington's top hat and Gibus's opera hat spring shaped headwear history.

Derby William Bowler St. Swithin's Lane Britain John Hetherington London Itasheen Antoine Gibus

Dog Daya Origin and Sirius Star Significance

Fragmented OCR note traces Dog Daya to Egypt, linking the dog day period with Sirius the bright star. It notes worship of a canine deity and the star’s yearly appearance signaling a prophecy of plenty. Mentions Canis Major and the term Sirius.

Egypt Majorius

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