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Newspaper
Graettinger Times
Location
Graettinger, Iowa, United States of America
Date
May 11, 1916
Page
4
A Geologic Survey bulletin discusses pure water as a key health factor, noting typhoid fever and amoebic dysentery risks from contaminated sources. It argues for deep wells over shallow ones, as deeper percolation and filtration reduce disease, and highlights the role of clean water in preventing malaria vectors.
A moody urban sketch describes Washington at night with a striking girl in black velvet jewelry, bronze streetlights, and close-lit windows. The scene suggests hidden motives behind curtained interiors, hinting at fear bravery love and unseen human stories within Trendly walls.
The tale, told by ex pilot Hen Coon to Mark Twain at the Angel Comy bar, was pushed to publication by Artemus Ward but delayed. It appeared in the Saturday Press on November 18, 1865, and later sparked the myth that the story originated in ancient Greece, a claim Clemens himself doubted after Professor Sidewick’s synopsis.
The piece notes Jefferson favored comfort over elegance, citing his quips about thirst and cold. It contrasts his era’s clothing changes with modern republican ideals, describing Monticello life and Jefferson’s style as blending garments from several periods.
In Asia bazaar districts elites claim streets eight to ten feet wide. Larger khops measure eight by ten feet, smaller five by six feet with one aide opening directly on the street. Each bazaar houses a khan for ten to twelve shops. Khops are two stories high with a central open court and rooms on four sides all opening to the court. A deot connects the court to the street and rooms are rented to storekeepers for storage purposes.
The dialogue shows a wife worried by mounting bills and debt while the husband cheerfully suggests the possibility of being out of debt, mentioning life insurance as a notable detail in their financial exchange.
A chaotic courthouse scene unfolds after a chauffeur crashes into a millinery shop on Windy Avenue. The judge discharges the case as particulars emerge through a muddled exchange about hats and a quarrel over a hatseller.
A quip attributed to a philosopher praises a wife noted for thoughtfulness. He describes a woman who mailed letters a week early for her husband to post, highlighting foresight and consideration in daily life. The remark plays on timing and mutual care in a humorous tone.
Beyond Ronior counsels marrying a rich girl while Up Yule Record hints at a social exchange. The dialogue presents contrasting views on marriage and wealth with brief, dated tone.
A fragmentary note reflects on fragile promises and frequent unmet expectations, quoting a line that hints at human optimism versus reality and the weariness that accompanies dashed hopes.
A department of agriculture bulletin argues persimmons are a valuable food and should be eaten ripe. It criticizes neglect caused by ignorance and prejudice, noting many are lost when fruit ripens and falls without being picked or eaten.
The article notes clerks and staff across hotels banks and police work rely on memory to recognize customers and suspects. It quotes a bank clerk who claims to recall hundreds of safe deposit box renters by name and even their signature without checking records.
A text notes Charley Horas or Charles horse as a common ailment among ball players. It describes displacement and swelling of leg muscles caused by stopping at bases rather than turning. Massaging helps briefly but the risk returns with strain. It links long slides to avoiding skin damage over stopping upright.
A Washington Star report discusses luminescent substances that fluoresce after sun exposure but emit no strong glow. Experts propose cautious investigation akin to incandescent lighting development, suggesting outdoor and indoor use restrictions to harness radiant energy while limiting glare.
a fragmentary note explains how the term derrick derives from Wis Pheedoric a London hangman cited in early plays The name allegedly linked to the gallows and later to any frame resembling it in shape, with references to London and early publications.
A fragment shows a conversation where a field officer questions a parent about children too young to work. The speaker notes the three youngsters are not old enough to perform duties, reflecting wartime labor pressures and family constraints.
The text presents a fragmentary reflection on a light dream that vanishes and a speaker named Na noleau who observes ongoing inner struggles to achieve victory over self, with scattered phrases about suffering and fate.
A quip on social ties urges men to seek new acquaintances as they progress so they do not end up alone. The note adds that a man should keep friends ready for constant repair and renewal.
A fragment from a London Adelaide exchange shows a playful character exchange about art and aging. Mise Milburn compliments Mrs Bankw and jokes about painting to look younger, while Adelaide Procter references a divine sign and conquest.
A garbled account depicts a Chilean hobo known as Rantligo as a famed roto. The piece notes urban presence across South America except Chile, with vivid, rough descriptions of street life and a curious claim about theft linked to a hook-tipped tool, reflecting sensational slang rather than clear facts.
The Kansas City Star quotes Arthur Guitevimn on poetry craft advising new poets not to imitate current writers, avoid overrated praise, and skip archaic substitutions. He urges authentic voice, rejects hollow hymns, and warns against parroting others while stressing honest self-expression.
A century ago the U S Navy on the Atlantic coast consisted of sailing ships in various states of readiness. Gaps existed as many vessels were in service and others not yet completed, and the era of steam propulsion had not yet fully arrived. A floating steam battery designed by Robert Fulton was launched soon after appropriation funding, marking a turning point in naval warfare worldwide.
The text argues that over ten years India drained London of vast gold reserves, hoarding about 150,000,000 gold sovereigns. It claims silver and other coins are poor investments, while gold sovereigns retain value, creating incentives to hoard and trade at favorable rates for surplus coins. It notes hoarding as a strategic move against temporary surpluses and fluctuating markets.
Describes the Ampongwe woman's attire with a cloth garment covering the head, shoulder folds, and handkerchief style, noting colors like purple lavender rose red green. Highlights dramatic fabric display and graceful body movements as the wind shapes the folds and eye is drawn to the garment.
In a garbled dialogue fragment a group discusses detlura detours, Hawlet, and Pat while referencing a post office letter claim that enough letters were sent last year to give every person twenty three cents or similar. The scene reflects quirky newspaper chatter from a regional periodical.
An old man accuses another of insulting him as a harefaced robber while the other dismisses the remark as bluster born of excitement. The exchange ends with a quip about a mustache, observed by a bystander.
A garbled regional quote from a Louisville Courlor-like source reflects misheard speech about a public issue. The fragment shows phonetic rendering and lacks clear names dates or actions to identify a specific event. It illustrates how OCR or transcription errors can obscure historical context.
A garbled OCR passage presents a cryptic exchange about knowledge, care, and selling ideas. It appears to mimic a dialogue with altered spellings and stray phrases, lacking clear names, dates, places, or structured facts. The readable elements suggest a discussion on perception and opportunity, but no concrete event or attribution emerges.
The article describes academio draas as a scholastic badge of gowns hoods and caps adopted from English fashion. It outlines gown colors sleeves and cap shapes for bachelor master and doctor levels and notes the New York University chartered code guiding adoption in colleges.
The passage discusses Chinasa Architecture and CUE amendments, praising Porvolain tower and a Tang period sculpture fragment from the Metropolitan Museum of Art. It notes comparisons to other works and references the American Art and History Association, emphasizing mastery and distinct style in sculpture and architecture.
A garbled reminiscence recounts a prominent California magnate who backed an education path. John Tony Tina recalls that early support shaped a career and the chance to “unlearn” hardships, with a father’s sacrifice for schooling and a first job that followed.
Fragmented text discusses archaic places in London tied to old markets and notable figures, mentioning Clement, Sie honey, Cobeegee, Dickens, and Ler Clilet. The excerpt references late medieval streets and the memory of past trade centers and social hubs, with scattered names and places.
An unclear recount mentions Goed Rersan and Towle Agisat with references to a scientist in America and a death years earlier. The text notes an event where a boat is sent toward a river route and an escort accompanying a driver’s assignment, with garbled dialogue about ownership and a response from a listener.
A garbled London Journal fragment shows a speaker apologizing for waste and debt, urging restraint in replies while a bumbled exchange unfolds, leaving readers with a sense of awkward miscommunication and misplaced value.
A fragment reports that caffeine, the active coffee principle, was found by Munge in Bd in a pure state it forms fine silky needles. Ordinary coffee only contains a small 1 percent, while pure coffee shows 44 percent caffeine content.
Aunt Rachel insists on marrying Archie as he visits more often, while Miss Mandy confesses Webes has asked her to marry him many times, and she wavers on the proposal.
A fragmentary Life section note ponders where the mudlaat children of yesterday vanished into musical study and loaned instruments to perform She Maldon’s Prayer and Monastery Melle. The text hints at schooling, duties, and a coming change when Holng rights assert themselves with Kingsley.
High Grade Jack Mark Tanna stands 15 hands and weighs 1000 pounds. Described as an ideal jack with good disposition and breeding. Mark Trammee examined by Dr Lindsey, veterinarian, and deemed sour. Terms $15. Breeder R F Lillard, owner, Raettinger Iowa. Willing to stand and insure costs but not responsible for accidents.
Pure bred stallion MAUPAS, MAUPAS state certificate No. 8615, weighs 1840 pounds and is a 15 year old Per vheron horse. Available for the 1916 season at the breeder's Graettinger barn from Wednesday to Monday with northeast grazing. Terms include 415 for service and 12 to insure mare with foal. breeder not liable for accidents.
Paddy state certificate 3575 pure bred stallion weighs 1.46u pounds. I will offer the season at my barn in Grieltinger across Ivan Gammon’s lumber yard. Terms are the fine as described above. Lavs Evesos, owner.
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