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Graettinger Times

Location

Graettinger, Iowa, United States of America

Date

May 04, 1916

Page

3

Wildey Seeks Republican State Senate Seat in Five-County District

H L Wildey of Graettinger enters the race for the Republican nomination to represent Dickinson Emmet Kossuth Clay and Palo Alto counties in the state senate He opposes Leslie E Francis C C Hastings and H C Adams Each candidate cites different grounds Wildey pledges tax restraint and economy while criticizing excessive state spending He is a prominent northern Iowa merchant and former lecturer known for mail order method critiques and university law training

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

Swat the Fly Advised By Dr. Boyd

Dr Mark F Boyd the State University epidemiologist urges immediate action to kill houseflies as spring warms. He warns eight days for a fly to mature from egg and each female lays hundreds of eggs, potentially yielding millions of descendants by fall. Eliminate food sources for maggots and remove manure and filthy stables.

Mark F. Boyd The State University Dr. Boyd

Flies Probed: Rules to Curb Nuisance and Health Risk

The text lists practical steps to reduce fly populations including weekly manure removal, cleaning filth sources, thorough horse care, killing flies with dry paper or swatter, and notifying health officers about local nuisances. It reads as guidance from a public health notice urging community action.

Why Children Quit School Des Moines April 29

Des Moines reports indicate many children quit school to help families as state labor investigators note. Reasons include sickness keeping them out, dislike of school, needing to work to support relatives, or aiding mothers after fathers’ deaths. Children aged around 14 describe roles from railroad office messenger to hotel bell hop, machine shop, and delivery clerk, earning meager wages while citing expense or duty at home.

Des Moines Brea Wither Sand Brother Aid Tan

Do You Dream A Psychologist Explains Sleep and Dreams

A psychology professor argues that dreaming occurs in certain sleep stages and that memory of dreams comes from light or disturbed sleep. He notes sleepwalking can happen during deep sleep and cites a college student who woke while performing a night river swim, recollecting his actions only then.

Ldr Sensnore Anil Daless

Electric lighting debate stirs Graettinger town council

Graettinger citizens show growing support for an electric lighting system to replace aging downtown infrastructure. council members note extensive underground pipes must be relaid and costs are a major hurdle, but many believe modern lighting will attract business and reduce overall expenses. a council committee should visit Whittemore to study its plant and feasibility before a town decision.

Graettinger Cornell Grautting Jaeve TG Cine Bottler Lighis Ity Graellinger Tne Wannyeford Craettinger

Election Called for Laty Wate Tiiebise Power Compe

Vague report states a May election to decide control of the Goninon wealth Power Comp. electric lights project. Citizens of Kossuth county show hesitancy as work proceeds rapidly with heavy delays and financial strain.

Latywate Kossuth

Rulings On Suffrage Election Procedures in Des Moines

The governor issues a proclamation under section 10 a of the code for a special election on a proposed amendment. The sheriff is instructed to publish the rules and the election judges to enforce opening and closing times. Officials will be paid for time as provided by law. The primary and general elections will be held with hours governing both, and the proclamation outlines eligibility and conduct. A separate page notes further details and implications.

Des Moines Esauy Esos Paceum Nates OP Cou Bee Pete Dune F. Vogyet

New liquid to prevent fires could revolutionize industry

Iowa University pharmacists unveiled a liquid that allegedly renders inflammable materials fire proof. Developed at the state university after months of study, it reportedly withstood intense heat tests and may lead to widespread commercial use. Experts predict strong demand for chemists as industry seeks self sufficiency after wartime disruptions.

Towa City Iowa University Arthur Arent Badger Iowa State University Jowan Wilpor, Teeters College of Pharmacy Rudolph A. Kuever Avent United Sates Padipent Cain Kuever Washington, D. C The Lawaas Arentius Cevelop Hansen Burne Hawkeye E. W. Rockwood Department of Chemistry University of Iowa Prof. Rockwood Europe Coermany Europa

Woodmen Debate Permanent Building Plans West of Times Office

The Woodmen to erect a structure west of the Times office after extensive member discussion. A large organization requires time to reach definite arrangements. Both Woodmen and Mr Geil will construct buildings, but sizes remain undetermined.

Times Office Mh. jGeil

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