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Newspaper
Graettinger Times
Location
Graettinger, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Mar 12, 1914
Page
4
Fragmentary OCR text references surveying tasks in ingsted Iowa and mentions pricing. The readable portion hints at work being offered or described as positive but provides no clear subject, date, or organization. Further details are absent, leaving the exact item ambiguous.
The coming year’s grand jury includes Geo Edwards Ayshire H N Osher Graettinger L C Hahn Mallard Joseph Mulroney Emmetsburg W E Reed West Bend Joe Lever Mallard Henry Wisler West Bend O E Oleson Osgood UL G Trong Malard J P Walkers Rodman C Henningsen Emmetsburg Rich Aylward Graettinger A second list shows petit jurors for the March term: Lloyd Wagner Ruthven Leslie Underwood Emmetsburg CR Keepers Cylinder Anton Christoffersen Ruthven CC Smith Emmetsburg T J O’Brien Emmetsburg H L Jensen Graettinger Will Boblet Emmetsburg HLS Fain Emmetsburg Robert Miller Ruthven J B Brennan Emmetsburg Wm McNally Ayrshire Seth Smith Ayrshire Ed McNally Emmetsburg W H Coakley Emmetsburg W C Axelton Graettinger Chas Siegle Emmetsburg P S Malloy Emmetsburg W S Clanton Marathon LT Clark Ruthven Elmer Smith Ayrshire Peter OBrien Emmetsburg Joe Meehan Sr Emmetsburg Henry Agnew Emmetsburg Theo Thoreson Ruthven C P Mee Kowen Rodman W J Ryan Emmetsburg Gus Moresek Emmetsburg C H E Hanson Emmetsburg
In Terris near the Iowa line, a town celebration turned sour after a couple arrived on the 8:20 eastbound train, seeking marriage in Jackson. They were jailed after a night of revelry, facing the familiar $15 fine, a scandal that contrasted with the hometown pride. The episode ended with the couple wed before leaving, a point of local criticism over lax marriage laws.
Miss Kit M Oxley announces in the Democrat her candidacy for the position of recorder of Emmet county, subject to Republican voters at the June primary. She says she desires the office, will strive to win it, and is confident in her ability to perform the duties.
Hart-Parr Tractor Company of Charles City Iowa emerges as a leading manufacturer in farming engines and machinery. The text highlights its status as a major producer, noting its role as an inventor of early engine technology and its prominence among large corporations in the sector.
The article notes a broad pay cut and layoffs at Hart-Parr and related plants, with over one hundred discharged in a weekend and 225 cut in ten days, leaving about 275 still employed. It cites slack trade, a standstill in tractor production, and argues free trade tariff policies hurt sugar and manufacturing, contrasting Iowa's shift from agriculture to manufacturing prominence.
Report from a Bradley district school election votes for a new school house north of Limmets bore about Vern on township. Director elected is Mr Snyder. Current room lacks air light and equipment, hampering pupil work and teacher effectiveness.
Classified notice offering a few cholera proof Duroc Jersey brood sows for sale. Inquiries directed to Nels Nelson two miles east of Hopiig. Dated 3 12 23.
For sale a six room dwelling with unfinished upstairs. Inquire at this office. WANTED Land to list. Anyone with land to dispose of should list it with Lewis Lippold.
Balance sheet listing assets such as reserves, U S bonds, cash items, and securities, plus liabilities including deposits, notes, and capital stock. Signed by cashier G. George and directors, sworn March 16, 1014, before Notary Jensen.
A terse exchange contrasts Locke’s principle that actions reveal thoughts with a character’s struggle to gather his ideas. Smart dismisses a direct attempt to help, advising against effort, while Lapleigh contemplates the matter and reveals inner confusion.
A concise epigraph attributed to O W Holmen notes that sin has many tools, but le is the handle that fits them all, reflecting a moral maxim in compact form.
In a brief society note from the Kansas City Journal, a young lady’s two suitors collide when they unexpectedly call on the same day. The item highlights the social awkwardness and the delicate dynamics of courtship in a small community.
A clipped aphorism plays on Ben and Als mouth words with the line about the heart and wisdom. The piece reflects a witty contrast between foolishness and prudence attributed to Benjamin style quips.
The Birmingham Age-Herald notes Plimson living ahead of his income and remarks that even if he stopped earning for five years his income would not overtake him. The exchange presents a sharp, tongue in cheek take on financial planning and personal wealth.
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