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Newspaper
Graettinger Times
Location
Graettinger, Iowa, United States of America
Date
May 12, 1921
Page
6
Dorrance Hopley reports in Dearborn Independent that at a luncheon a group debated money’s buying power. Four items could not be bought: a baby’s smile, youth, love of a good woman, and entrance into heaven, each proven priceless beyond wealth.
Bill's fondness for buckling occasional winners leads to a late return home. His wife Nell, weary and wary, questions his luck. He coolly reveals a bookmaker had won all his wagers that week, prompting her wary pause and a forced smile.
A fragmentary report notes Movies Everywhere as triumphant against edits and censorship. It references patches, changes in policy, and a push to foster film enterprise, mentioning Philadelphia Record, Devonshire House, and Vatican sanction related to religious-themed cinema as a broad confirmation of growing cinematic influence.
A garbled OCR item describes a collie, a four year old, and a scene with a baby woodchuck. The text is unclear but suggests a dog involved in digging, alert and eager, with stray phrases about heating and confrontation.
The piece laments urban rush and lost leisure, noting how Manhattan’s pace spurs nerve strain. It contrasts roadside walks and slower travel with frenetic motoring, urging a return to old ease, rural routes, and mindful pacing to escape constant speed.
A Washington Post correspondent notes Japan and Younettes imitate American and European business ideas, stressing the need for trained personnel abroad. The piece argues the U S government should fund a school to prepare men for international postings, aiming to make American goods and practices the most familiar worldwide.
Roger Wheeler known as the wheat wizard received a Doctor of Laws degree from Queen’s University Ningaton Ontario. Friends compare him to Luther Burbank for his plant improvements. Thousands visit his Saskatchewan farm yearly to study his methods while he remains comparatively poor. Bruce Taylor, Queen’s University president, praised his enduring impact on Canada’s wealth and settlers.
A system of labor saving coin handling operates daily at the Detroit street railway offices. A bank of machines processes about 200 000 coins per day using one third horsepower motors. Coins from the cars’ save boxes are deposited at the top, battered or worn pieces are discarded, and the rest are sorted into denominations and wrapped into rolls as requested.
The interchurch survey notes Colombia suffers severe leprosy cases amid widespread poverty. It cites inadequate working logs and scarce resources due to mining wealth in gold silver coffee copper and other commodities. The piece emphasizes the contrast between rich resources and poor health outcomes.
Vera Copeland yields to a dangerous literary lure by testing her villain inside a New York cafe. Her study of the snarled psyche yields seven profitable acceptances, but a dramatic confrontation with the man named John Vergor tests the line between author and subject.
Zoologists at Towa State College say gophers ruin town fields and are easiest to trap early in the season before clover and grains grow tall. Fresh mounts are detectable and traps can be set. Poison such as strychnine on carrots potatoes or oats is effective early but must be kept from livestock. A grain of strychnine sulfate on a carrot is placed to lure gophers into the mound. Gophers are more common now across town localities and their mounds break sickles and mar fields when hay is cut.
Miss Elizabeth Ingersoll of Town State College Home Economics says the pinking machine speeds sewing tasks. Priced about five dollars, it pays for itself in a few uses by trimming edges and finishing hems on fabric.
Do you owe The Times for advertising or job printing. Subscriptions are $2 per year if paid in advance. Statements mailed earlier this week. many accounts overdue. Cash in advance system adopted three years ago. notices failed recently. If your paper shows a wrong date, report it for prompt correction.
FP J Sodlacek of St Ansgar in Mitchell county plans to plant 400 given potatoes on the town farm this year. He emphasizes using certified northern grown seed, timely planting, and deep, thorough cultivation to ensure a good crop.
Mallard High School ball players could not arrive yesterday due to muddy roads and the scheduled game was canceled. The match had been postponed from the previous Friday because of a funeral.
West Union's high school presented the operetta Paul Revere on Wednesday evening at the new opera house. Under Miss Elizabeth Spies, the show drew about 500 attendees, praising her as music instructor and organizer. The stage, recently completed, did not hinder the performance, with the high school orchestra between acts and Miss Janet Simpson providing accompaniments.
A public dance will be held at Wootman hall Thursday evening with music by the Happy Trio orchestra. Admission is $1 including war tax and invitations are extended to all to attend.
A blurb notes Rolls-Royce automobiles selling for about 14950 dollars. It contrasts the luxury stance of a Rolls-Royce with the practicality of an Overland Light Four, suggesting the Overland offers modest mobility while the Rolls-Royce promises exclusivity.
Byron from Cedar Rapids visits friends in Wallingford. J P Rauch of Schaller checks his farm. Chassis rents a north town house. Stella Larson injures lip. doctor seen for a blue bruise. L L Irons of Algona dies after paralysis stroke. Jens Peterson rents Lundgren shop, joins Otis Jorstad’s crew. Lavalle boy cuts hand in saw while wool sawing. Freda Kraus and Rebo Wilson finish school term and return home. Myr Zitterick suffers gas engine accident. loses foot, uses artificial prosthesis. Rock Island freight strikes Peter Peterson’s cow, fence repaired. Four cattle killed on track. claim anticipated. Ten shell shooters from Wallingford gun club active.
The club motored to Redman and beat the Redman shooters 31 birds despite gusty wind. Christie Anderson and D V Palmer were local actors in the feat. Lutheran folks plan parsonage here if turnout justifies it. They sold their Gruvoyr parsonage for 5000 dollars. new church cost estimated 18000 dollars with lots. George Nichards loses to Martin Nelson in Ruthven. Barber T Dubdahl buys an Edison phonograph with fine records for his shop.
Mrs Ole Thoreson called on Chris Nelsons Tuesday evening. Thelma Thoreson enjoyed a Lost Island Lake picnic. Peter Petersen Jorgensen Bonstead and John Petersen traveled to Emmetsburg Wednesday. Mr and Mrs Peter Hansen visited B A Petersen Saturday. Norman Thoreson Thelma Thoreson Esther Petersen visited J C Christiansens Thursday. Mrs Peter Iverson improving after illness. Mrs Ole Thoreson attended Wallingford meeting Wednesday. Will Moyan and Wm Poggenpohl hosted visitors Sunday. A party honored Leroy Sorensen Saturday at the Christensen home. Center school play drew a large crowd. A surprise party for Miss Lillian Harper Friday at Martin Simmensen home. The five day old son of Reginald Kuttven died May 4. funeral at home Thursday led by Rev S O Sande and burial at Norwegian Lutheran cemetery Lost Island township. Deepest sympathy to the bereaved families.
Miss Ethel Sheffield spent Thursday at the home of Nels Smith. Mrs. Dan O Neal of Fort Dodge is visiting her brothers and families. Miss Bertha Hage called on Miss Sandvik Thursday. Miss Adeling Sandvig closed a successful term at Duys school and treated pupils to a picnic at Lost Island Lake. I. S. Sheffield returned from a visit with aging parents in Story City. Mrs. Ole Peterson and daughter Myrtle were Graettinger callers. Nels Hauge entertained Lewis Boehmer and Porter Thorson. Mr. and Mrs. Carl Christiansen were Graettinger callers. Mrs. Marie Norris visited Ole and Chris Viggo. Jacobson injured his hand and is being treated by Estherville doctors. Mr. and Mrs. O. M. Olson and Mrs. Leon Olson were Graettinger callers. Miss Norma Thorson closed term of school in District No. 8. Esther Christianson and Otis Hauge took 8th grade exams in Graettinger. Mr. and Mrs. M. C. Grier and Mr. and Mrs. Burt of Emmetsburg called at the Sheffield home. Mr. and Mrs. John Helvig and daughter were Graettinger callers. Mrs. and Mrs. Walter Matsen and baby of Estherville visited the Sheffield home Sunday. Chas. Higging and Graettinger galore. Nola Smith and Nittle were at Graettinger Saturday. Miss Boletha Helgason spent the day with Hannah My and Mrs. Milo Hauane and family.
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