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Newspaper

Graettinger Times

Location

Graettinger, Iowa, United States of America

Date

May 04, 1916

Page

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Wildey Seeks Republican Nomination for State Senator

H L Wildey of Graettinger campaigns for the Republican nomination in the district include Dickinson Emmet Kossuth Clay and Palo Alto counties. He faces Leslie E Francis C C Hastings and H C Adams, with Wildey emphasizing taxation relief and economical use of public funds.

H. L. Wildey Dickinson Emmet Kossuth Clay Palo Alto Myr. Wildey Leslie E. Francis Spirit Lake C. C. Hastings Spencer H. C. Adams Algona Adams Kossuth County Francis Iowa Mr. Hastings Ma. Wildey Graettinger Wildey Law Department University of Minnesota Ti Bu

Swat the Fly Net Says State Univ Expert

Dr Mark Nf Boyd chemist at State University warns spring brings house flies that survived winter. He notes eight days for development from egg and that a female lays hundreds of eggs, leading to millions of descendants by fall. Remove food sources and destroy manure and filthy stables.

Mark Nf. Boyd The State University Boyd

Rules to curb flu by reducing fly harborages

The text lists four measures to cut flu carriers: remove manure weekly and clean filth sources, thoroughly screen houses, trap or kill entering flies with poison fly paper or swatters, and report neighborhood nuisances to the health officer. It emphasizes thorough and prompt sanitation as a public health tool.

New Electric Light System Favored in Graettinger

Graettinger residents are weighing an electric lighting plan to replace the decaying gas plant. The proposed system would serve 60 current patrons and aims to cost taxpayers little more than ongoing gas operations, while offering cleaner, brighter streets. A Municipal committee may inspect Whittemore’s plant as a benchmark, with May franchise votes planned in Ledyard and rapid progress expected across Kossuth county.

Graettinger Hecht Beon Ledyard Commonwealth Power Company ANH Kossuth

Why Children Quit School Des Moines April 29

Des Moines reports show children leaving school early to help families, with many saying sickness, cost of schooling, or need to support relatives drives work. Cases include a 14 year old railroad office messenger studying telegraphy, and others as bellhop, factory worker, or packing house employee. Several families are described as struggling due to dead or absent fathers and fractured homes.

Des Moines Sand Brother T.heen Doyr Pough Iowa City Faether Hoy Nap

Do You Dream A Psychologist Debunks Dreamless Sleep

Professor Seasnore of Seashore University argues that dreamless sleep does not exist and most dreaming occurs during lighter sleep. He cites a college student who swam at the river while asleep, later waking to discover his actions. He warns that claiming no dreams is erroneous.

Yao Seashore Mteie University Seasnore

Graettinger Considers Transmission Line for Electricity

The Graettinger city council weighs a transmission line from here to Graettinger and Watune ford to serve farmers and town residents. It argues electricity use brings immense benefits, with moderate costs, and notes transmission lines are proven nationwide. The piece urges Graettinger to arrange an electric plant installation before final decision.

Graettinger Ake Watuneford Grauttinger Byer Respon Estherville Ldenisevat

Rulings on Suffrage Election Procedures Issued by Attorney General

A des Moines report outlines attorney general rulings on a proposed suffrage amendment election. It covers that the amendment election is a special election with gubernatorial proclamation, sheriff publication duties, and whether two elections can be held with one poll. It also addresses compensation for election judges, ballot handling, and poll hours for general and primary votes.

Gilles Qells Che Lepistanes Ivo Diac Fiona Ermenciientie de Des

New Liquid Aims to Make Materials Fire Proof

Iowa City May 1 University of Iowa chemists report a liquid compound that, when applied to wood, cloth, and other materials, resists fire and may be commercially valuable. The team led by Professors Teeters and Kuever perfected the insoluble form, enabling a patent.

Iowa City Iowa University Arthur Arent Badger Iowa State University Iowan Wilner J. Teeters College of Pharmacy Hudolph A. Kuever Arent United States Patent Office Kuever Washington, D. C Lowans

Discoverers cite limitless potential of new liquid

The three discoverers say they will not predict how far the liquid will be used. They claim its possibilities are innumerable and that it can be produced at prices to fit widespread adoption. They foresee use in manufactories and railroad building worldwide.

E. W. Rockwood Department of Chemistry University of Iowa Prof. Rockwood Europe Germany

Woodmen weigh site and size for proposed building

The Woodmen have not decided on a permanent building plan for a structure west of the Times office. With a large membership it will take time to present re arrangements for approval by the group and Min Geil, though final size remains to be determined.

Times Office Min Geil

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