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Newspaper
Graettinger Times
Location
Graettinger, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Jun 11, 1908
Page
5
In a gray storm day scene five youngsters and a shaggy crew sail the Black Cat along Lake Michigan. A rain battered breakwater provides a thrilling backdrop as the ship’s crew mock danger while a tense chat over sensible amusement ends in a daring excursion.
On a moonlit voyage into the tropics, a narrator pursues a Creole girl seen on deck. They share hushed conversations, glances, and a fragrance as the ship sails toward distant horizons, with days of tropical splendor and a fading farewell awaiting at departure.
Local notes show the Arst annual Store Holders meeting delayed today due to lack of full quorum. Vernon Holna opened a new barber shop, while John O. Kuan and Chris Tarson left Thursday for 81. Paul Obns plans a moving picture show Saturday over Bing.
Elephants used in teak timber work are being stolen on a large scale in Siam, alarming owners and cutting into profits. In just over a year one firm reported 26 elephants stolen with 14 recovered, while another saw 22 stolen with 12 recovered. a British government transport elephant also disappeared, remaining missing for nearly four years.
In April 1906 Veanyins eruption, Prof Mattanclli notes electric discharges in the vast plume of smoke gas and steam rising thousands of feet above the crater. Discharges occurred between the column of ash and earth, with extraordinary heat. The column height reached about 42 600 feet, roughly eight miles.
A PLT column reports Professor Launay noting natural cylindrical pillars in Bulgaria's open plateau region. The forest of columns rises along the edge of a plateau and stands 18 to 80 feet high, appearing like an antique ruin with columns about three feet thick.
An old promotional blurb extols digestive juices and their role in blood and vitality. It warns that faulty eating damages health and urges prompt, reliable remedies. It advertises Kodo for dyspepsia and indigestion, sold by T. D. Collins.
Notice to subscribers stating a government ruling requires weekly papers to be paid now. The editor notes no power to alter the rule and urges prompt payment to avoid suspension while explaining compliance with the regulator’s mandate.
Maupas, an imported Percheron stallion bred by M. J. Loisseau in St Germain Theil Orne, France, was approved by the French Government to stand for public service. Described as large and powerful with exceptional finish and activity, Maupas comes from prize-winning bloodlines on both sire and dam sides. The American breeders note his value and announce his 1908 season availability, with a stud fee of 15 dollars due at foaling and 12 dollars due if the mare fails to foal, under the Ospond Percheron Horse Company led by George C. Smith President.
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