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Newspaper
Graettinger Times
Location
Graettinger, Iowa, United States of America
Date
May 06, 1915
Page
3
A fragment from Graettinger Timi discusses Advertising Rates and comical takes on wives, a new forty mill county tax, and free admission for veterans at the state fair. It also quotes editorials on Lieutenant Governor Harding, political sniping, and criticizes the present administration's tariff bill as miscalculated and fiscally weak.
The passage critiques Democratic handling of revenue and taxation, arguing a peacetime war tax failed to raise funds and left the treasury in deficit. It accuses haste and poor drafting, urging thoughtful legislation. It also weaves in anecdotes about community life and a grave incident of Everett S Wheeler’s accidental poisoning, noting his family and burial in Kankakee.
A tale contrasts a grand welcome for new Des Moines arrivals with the reality of indifference and later a move to Marshalltown. The Jones family, amid big city promises, finds no crowd or recognition, while shady sales pitches tempt later. The narrative ends with neighbors’ tepid reception after the move.
J W Rodda of Havelock on the way to Emmetsburg met a peculiar accident near a bridge last Sunday. As two cars approached from opposite sides they met on the bridge prompting Rodda to pull aside. A Mallard blacksmith driving the other car lost control, veered, and struck Rodda’s auto. Both machines were damaged with the blacksmith’s suffering greater loss. about $50 to settle.
Civile dispute and racial tensions surface as the Sac and Fox tribe contends with policy and law perceived as intrusion. The article highlights friction between tribal lands and federal or state authority, signaling ongoing clashes over jurisdiction and governance.
Saturday special dried peaches per pound eight cents horse radish per bottle eight cents spinach large can twelve cents salmon large flat can two for twenty five cents cacao regular ten cents size eight cents boys slip on coats size 12 to 14 two dollars fifty cents box paper large assortment seventeen cents pencil tablet three for ten cents made to measure suits every garment all wool and fit guaranteed.
The Star Clipper notes the filing of the first Indian divorce suit in Tama county. Josephine Young Bear seeks a divorce from Robert Young Bear, alleging cruel and inhuman treatment after their 1914 marriage under white law at an Indian mission. The petition was filed for the April term at Toledo and an answer was filed last week.
More than two hundred Austin Minn ladies and others in Albert Lea were swept into a Minneapolis lottery scam. Women formed clubs of sixty, paid 25 cents weekly, and a drawing in each club promised furniture premiums. Some invested up to 45 dollars and received nothing but disappointment. A set of chairs was sent early to maintain member support as losses mounted.
A few days ago the Twin City papers said the Home Furniture company had gone into insolvency and that the police were searching for the proprietors who are believed to have skipped town.
Dr Ashley, who ran over J H Griffith with an automobile last fall, was sentenced by Judge Coyle at the recent term to thirty days hard labor. He has been disruptive on the public lawn and will be put with the cement gang in a few days. Home at Emmetsburg. Estherville Democrat.
Howard, the man arrested for issuing checks without funds at Qynks, has been released after serving his time. He was moved from the local jail to the AF facilities.
Bert Lea of Minnesota will be tried for selling bonds and misappropriating proceeds from his company. Described as a smooth looking fellow dressed like a lord, he is quoted as having prior time served in Illinois. The source notes Isaiah StJuds claim that Lea cannot receive a long sentence for any crime based on his past.
Fragmentary OCR notes describe a shirt worn by a very tall figure, claimed to have the biggest waist and neck measurements. The garb features a 28 inch neck and a weight cited near 495 pounds, with several garbled references to a seven foot frame and related details.
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