14 May 1903
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Newspaper
Graettinger Times
Location
Graettinger, Iowa, United States of America
Date
May 14, 1903
Page
1
In a quirky local note, D. Wi. Cameron, recorded by Dy Larson, with eel expert Dy Gory and valver J. Iver Oh, participate in a playful event. Specific roles and outcome are unclear from the fragment but the names and the humorous context are central.
Weather notes predict sharp electrical storms around the 6th and 7th varying toward cooler conditions in the west. From the 11th to the 14th storms of rain hail and thunder may affect many states with some tornadic events. A cool spell after the 17th or 18th lasts a few days, with May and June seen as months to collect water. widespread dangerous storms are likely in the latter part of May.
A fragmentary column lampoons mining ads and office nepotism while noting quirky social scenes. It recalls a Kansas town sighting of an Indian squaw smoking and a husband trailing with a baby, alongside jokes about gendered fashion and evangelists. The piece ends with a bachelor’s solitary dinner tableau and a humorous misquote about prayers and soups.
Davenport Iowa May 19 16 annual convention announced with details on fare rates under certificate plan. Rock Island System advertised as direct line offering full information through its agents. John G Parser D R P referenced in notice.
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