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Newspaper
Graettinger Times
Location
Graettinger, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Jun 10, 1920
Page
13
A collage of short items from small papers includes a Bellefonte Pennsylvania anecdote about clothing and names, a Pipestone Minnesota leader excerpt with a humorous boarding house table scene, and a Fox Lake Wisconsin Farmer mule purchase quip. Also a Yonkers Statesman quip about a dog growling over high meat prices.
Bige announces a high grade Belgian stallion to stand in 1920. He will cover mares Saturdays in April at Groct tinger and Wednesdays and Saturdays in May and June at Gracttinger Bal. Fees are 16 dollars to insure a healthy foal plus 12 dollars for service. Care is given but no liability for accidents. The stallion weighs about 1800 pounds.
The Melcore Messenger notes that women once flocked to Paris for fashion but now favor Africa. It jokes about drilling 86,000 feet and questions the value of barefoot clubs while mocking shoe prices. A child’s prayer tale from Mitchell and a twin birth anecdote follow with humorous local color.
Sale notice for a black Belgian stallion named Larry Conway kept by J W Kiser in Graettinger for 1920. Standing insurance $15 and foal insurance $12. Boarded terms, rider waives liability for accidents. Service fee due if the mare is sold or moved from the county.
A brief notice promotes Jock as a heat breeding stock kept for a reasonable service fee. The advert urges farm owners to seize the opportunity to borrow or secure access to this prized mule for labor needs, emphasizing rarity and value.
A user favors a horse with a blocky build and easy keeping style. The text emphasizes a strong bone structure and good weight, appealing to farmers seeking a sturdy, low-maintenance mount.
A collage of brief local remarks and humorous asides from multiple papers includes a Wellington headline about a “fire” and a New York Times photo caption of Lady Geddes, plus quips about time, mints, and a staged marriage. In Minnesota and Colorado reports, residents share small tales of civic life, a city couple’s wedding, and a tale of a whip too short. A Castle Rock tornado account describes destruction with wartime echoes and a group of Carleton girls visiting the ruins, noting churches and homes reduced to kindling.
The article notes misfortunes from reckless rides as warm weather returns. Cattle tied, a cow unharmed after a pole blowdown, and poultry losses mark the season. It warns against alcohol and gasoline mix, midnight speeding, and unsafe rail crossings, urging caution on country roads.
A Ringsted editorial urges caution as the auto season begins. It explains how carburetors and fuel mixtures affect starting, smooth running, and engine health, noting that dust water and sticking floats cause trouble. It advises adjusting the dash screw regulator and using richer mixtures at high altitudes for safer, easier trips.
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