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Newspaper
Graettinger Times
Location
Graettinger, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Mar 26, 1908
Page
3
A damaged text fragment discusses voters expression and delegates in a senatorial contest. It mentions a republic and election context with references to voters, delegates, and a senator, but key names and places are unreadable.
Arben called to address the convention as Judge Hessell defended Senator Allison’s long service and leadership. He warned against new party necessity and urged voters to recall the Republican party’s history, resisting attacks that questioned its deeds and principles.
In Iowa City the governor and aides face scrutiny over a failed effort to correct the Shiloh enlistment record of the Sixteenth Iowa. Four Washington trips cost about 1000 state dollars, while Secretary Patt and the president allegedly adjusted the record in minutes after Senate and Major Lacy intervened. The governor billed hotel and carriage expenses totaling roughly 325, drawing veteran criticism and claims of wasted state funds.
The Globe-Democrat notes Mr Allison, who recently marked his 79th birthday, has served 35 years in the Senate. It compares his tenure with Sherman and Morrill and reflects on deadlines for completing full terms on March 4 if he remains alive to win another term.
Fragmented OCR text discusses Senate committee action on dairy product subsidies and farm policy. Mentions government expenditures, agriculture, and concerns over egg and milk pricing and eligibility. Readable names or dates are not clear.
The notice announces subscription options with one year in advance priced at $1.50 and another at $1.00 for a different term. It lists Larson as a contact or purchaser and refers to the publication’s name in a garbled manner.
A rambling plea to Republican voters in the 7th district asks support for a state senate bid. The candidate touts long party service, speeches delivered, and local familiarity, seeking votes at the primaries or party meeting as an earnest request for the honor to serve.
A candidate for the office of county treasurer announces their bid, stating intent to run in the Republican primary in June and seeking voter support from the county, with the name H. W. Densen.
County sheriff hopeful EDWARDS announces bid in the Republican primary slated for June 20 in Pato Alto County. He states the race is for the office and vows to seek voters' support at the polls.
D L Johnson announces as a candidate for the office of sheriff of Palo Alto County subject to the voters will at the Republican primary on June 2, 1903.
A fragmentary reflection comments on the persistence of new cults in science and religion and notes people often act like stunts amid these recurring beliefs. The text surveys public fascination with novelty and the tendency to follow trends regardless of credibility.
The latest dictate of fashion proclaims skirts must be narrow. A woman with broader hips asks how to respond to this trend and still feel stylish, noting clothing options and personal fit.
The fragment lists names such as Molloy Emmetsburg Gromstinger O Connor Tolley Hanson Jamestown N Morrick Wallingford Hellet Schubbe Cook Keener Emmet Moore Milea Nyborg Ruthven Thorsen Oakes Paulson Osgend Peterson Graettinger and Stewart Center N D Ichardson Emmetsburg of a Roll of Honor. An accompanying ad promotes Kodol as a stomach remedy and DeWitt’s Carbolized Witch Hazel Salve as healing and soothing for various ailments, sold by LT D Col in.
Partial notice from Martin Stewart about a farm in Run Township listing an 80 acre tract, a white sow weighing 245 pounds, and a complete outfit of pump and mill tools. Brennan offers to do all kinds of work in the line on short notice in Grae. Iowa.
The Iowa State Board of Health revised and adopted rules for quarantine and disinfection to prevent contagious and infectious diseases. The regulations, issued August 18, 1907, outline restrictions and procedures for monitoring and controlling outbreaks.
The passage outlines definitions of contagious diseases and lists illnesses such as scarlet fever diphtheria measles and plague. It requires physicians osteopaths and authorities to report cases to mayors or township clerks within specified hours and to notify the State Board of Health. It also mandates isolation in doubt and duties of families school officials and local leaders to report occurrences and resolutions.
Local note announces a newly installed disc sharpener and offers ready service on short notice. The message references “The West Rand Blacksmith” and includes misspellings and typographical errors typical of an OCR fragment from a historical newspaper page.
Local health authority outlines duties of the mayor, township clerk, and sanitary police to quarantine premises upon notice of diseases like scarlet fever and diphtheria. It mandates placarding for chicken pox, whooping cough, and mumps, prohibition from gatherings, school access restrictions, and required disinfection overseen by the Health Officer with permits signed by officials.
Public health rules require reporting typhoid fever puerperal fever tuberculosis and pneumonia for records with no quarantine. affected premises must be disinfected. Scabies and vermin cases exclude individuals from public schools. teachers must enforce and report to the Mayor or Health Officer. Mayors and clerks designate sanitary police to oversee quarantined premises and daily checks. A quarantine notice is posted on buildings with a yellow card bearing the word QUARANTINE and the disease name, and entry is restricted by law.
The Register and Leader announce daily and Sunday editions will deliver news with bias-free clarity. Readers may secure daily copies from Des Moines Iowa by subscribing for $1.60.
For Sale item notes a good residence and well block offered at a bargain. A contact line reads Call at no Times office and includes a second line about 1000 bushels good Russian Green seed vats. Signed S J. Juerdet.
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