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Newspaper
Graettinger Times
Location
Graettinger, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Jun 19, 1924
Page
13
A fragment from a Houston Dost item describes a Germin descent farmer confronting a Wested Chto druggist amid a story line of a bid to hire an undertaker. Martin T of Canton is cited as an expert in relationship matters. The dialogue implies tensions over a druggist’s sympathy and a demand for an undertaker within a local mix of names and roles.
A damaged review notes plans covering Norwegian waters and wartime measures to prevent competition in whale meat production. It references scientific testing by a university, the dairy of wartime policy, and shifts toward treating whale meat as a neutral edible product amid supply concerns.
Fragmentary OCR text discusses a tree planting ethos tied to national service. It references a tree service and quiet worship within a university setting, aiming to honor duty and civic engagement through arboreal deeds.
The readable text hints at a fragmented dialogue about travel and education with names like Anna Whett Nongenso and a cryptic reference to Car Moggendorfer Wotter Cvundeh. No coherent event or outcome is identifiable.
The readable text discusses Cure products for pimples and a general health ad tone. It includes stray mentions of wash methods, chemical agents, and a tale about elephants and site activity. The damaged OCR yields unclear names and dates, with little coherent event or clear entities to anchor a full summary.
A health scare promotes coffee limits and urges trying Postum for thirty days. It claims caffeine harms longevity and vitality, urging readers to switch to Postum for a free one week supply and detailed preparation options.
A catastrophic explosion on a battleship during high elevation drills killed 48 crewmen and wounded many others. Names of the injured and dead, including Ensign William G. McCreit and Vernon Brumfield, are listed among the aboard crew. Adira Prati called it the worst naval disaster in history, citing other historic losses aboard the Missouri and Dowhanbd ships.
Noted author and playwright Peter Churk, described as a longtime contributor to San Francisco letters, apparently committed suicide in front of the coroner’s office near the hall of justice. He reportedly fired a bullet from a pistol, dying instantly at the scene.
Gaston Doumergue elected president of France by the National Assembly. He received 16 votes, Pau Painloye presiding in the chamber of deputies. The vote tally included 20 for other candidates and eight blanks.
In Washington and Gaston B Means moves to remove government aid as Acting Attorney General Saymour revokes Winn O Ladd, a special assistant to the attorney general, over a prosecution in the prohibition cases against Mr Means of New York.
A fragmentary clipping notes a San Francisco reference to the Exclusion Act affecting a large group of passengers. It mentions July 1 as a key date and signals rising tension over immigration with unclear details due to OCR damage. Named entities include San Francisco and July.
A forecast from the Department reports a smaller wheat crop for the year in Washington. Output emphasizes reduced production and weather-driven yield expectations impacting growers and markets.
Summary of livestock and grain prices across markets with hogs cattle and veal ranges, dairy butter prices, grain bids for No 1 dark northern spring wheat and winter wheats, corn, hay and alfalfa values, and regional variations in prices and receipts noted for Chicago Minneapolis St Louis Kansas City and Pittsburgh markets. Includes bids for feeder cattle veal fat cattle spring lambs yearlings and fat cattle with price ranges and regional pricing dispersion.
The Supreme Court, in a unanimous decision by Justice Sanford, rejected doctors prescribing beer as medicine and undermined wets legal grounds. The ruling covered Himes Eyreirds breweries versus Tulip A. Day and James Burke Ltd. against David H. Blair, commissioner of Internal Revenue, reaffirming broad reach of prohibition era power under the Eighteenth Amendment.
Supreme Court rules that a strike against manufacturers intended to prevent competition did not constitute a conspiracy to restrain interstate commerce under the anti trust law. United Leather Workers International Union et al appealed from the Eighth Circuit. Chief Justice held the action lawful under the act.
Professor Chuothy Smiddy of Gerk is appointed minister plenipotentiary of the Irish Free States in Washington. Desmond Fitzgerald, foreign affairs minister, announced the appointment in Dublin.
Chiago and Nathan Leopold and Richard Loeb face trial for the murder of Robart Franks. An intensive study by pediatric artists is said to back an insanity defense, with experts observing the defendants as part of proceedings.
Ambassador Hanihara has booked return passage to Tokyo, sailing from San Francisco on July 18. It is understood he does not plan to return to Washington.
A partial OCR fragment mentions a foreign mill and references New York and a method or initiative. The text is incomplete and lacks clear events, dates, or named individuals to establish a full news item.
The funeral of the mother of Gen Sir W E Congreve, noted British soldier, was held in England and featured wedding like elements. The church was decorated with flowers, the service was choral, clergy wore white stoles, bells rang, and flags flew from the staff.
Drugstore reports show many Americans suffer kidney trouble without knowing it. Dr Kilmer's Swamp Root is praised for its mild healing effects and is widely sold in two bottle sizes. A Life Insurance examiner notes kidney disease is common and often unrecognized among applicants. A test sample is offered for ten cents by sending to Dr Kilmer & Co.
A vivid reminiscence recalls a flashy parrot from childhood whose whistle echoed “The Village Blacksmith.” The author fondly remembers the bird’s beauty and the lively sparks that seemed to fly from its tail.
Two lawyers argue over what constitutes the right thing in a tense exchange. They acknowledge a potential long lawsuit to resolve the question, reflecting legal strategy and uncertainty about ethical action.
The American Tree Association of Washington, DC, lists several oak varieties including black, red, scarlet, Spanish, water, willow, and laurel. A 2 cent stamp buys a tree planting bulletin. members gain access as the association emphasizes pointed or bristle-tipped lobes in leaves. The text also hints at a proverb about persistence like a flame that cannot be easily quenched.
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