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Newspaper
Graettinger Times
Location
Graettinger, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Mar 03, 1927
Page
5
Public health guidance emphasizes preventing spread of colds and flu through covering coughs, avoiding shared utensils and towels, washing hands, and staying home when ill. It notes dangers of illness in children, weather-linked susceptibility, and recommends clean habits, ventilation, and proper clothing to reduce risk.
A columnist warns that colds need not become epidemics at home and advises consulting a physician if a cold hangs on. The piece reinforces the old saying that prevention is worth more than cure.
Emmetsburg attorney D G McCarty wrote a Palo Alto county history in 1910. The Graettinger narrative covers land grants, town platters, depot moves, and early merchants like Zahm Osher Spies and Fahnestock. Key events include the 1882 railroad survey, the Cedar Rapids Town Falls & Northwestern Town Lot Co. formation, first stores, and the evolution of the Osher and Wildey buildings.
A rough board shed roof caused leaks hindering children to attend school taught by Miss Rona Mahan who rode three miles daily against the northwest wind. The next year no Moor was added and no shingles on the roof. The present school house was erected in 1808 and now serves as Woodman hall as the town expands shipping freight over the railroad. German Lutheran Church Notes: German Lutheran service will be held at the Methodist church next Sunday at 2 PM conducted by Rev Otis L Lang.
Church notes compile multiple services across Lutheran and Methodist groups in Graetlinger, Wallingford, and Lost Island. Listings include Holy Communion times, morning worship, Sunday school, confirmation classes, youth meetings, and related organizer notes with dates and hosting homes or halls.
Emmetsburg Hatchery announces for sale baby chicks with substantial capacity and a 16 page color catalogue offer free feed. Also on offer are six work horses and a line of farm machinery from the Oliver L Myhro Estate with location details and contact numbers.
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