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Newspaper
Graettinger Times
Location
Graettinger, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Mar 02, 1897
Page
2
In a dreary Glasgow day a tense family atmosphere grows as Stella withholds a secret about John Hannington, Alan Moncrieff seethes with jealousy, and Bertie discovers troubling nocturnal activity amid Molly Ralph Kingscott and threats loom.
The article notes a shift from token suggestions to public debate on road improvements. It argues good roads are the best investment, with farmers pressed by taxes looking to relief through better highways. It predicts 1907 will be notable for road improvement efforts and urges civic participation.
A speech from Mount of Tadhiune argues for improved county roads, free gravel systems, and better road supervision. He criticizes road tax misuse and supervisor incompetence, urging reform to cut waste and reduce upkeep costs while expanding highway work without higher taxes.
A Portland Oregonian account details a heroic rescue at Olurno Ferry on the John Day River where 10 year old Donald clung to a wire across a flood. Charley Clayne, son of the ferryman, risked the capsizing boat to reach him as the current swept them. Donald held on until he was drawn to safety and saved his own life.
A new white metal cover aims to be unbendable at corners and heavy, offering durability for libraries and book-using institutions. Aluminum is also considered if affordable, with age in mind.
A New York construction company engineers a household carburizer that burns garbage inside kitchen stove pipes or enlarged sections to convert waste into charcoal for binding fire. The device is described as simple and compact, turning refuse into usable fuel through in stove installations.
A nun notes that the press press coverage clashes with public interests, signaling a broader tension between media portrayal and community harmony. The remark suggests a persistent conflict between what is printed and what the people seek.
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