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Newspaper
Graettinger Times
Location
Graettinger, Iowa, United States of America
Date
May 14, 1914
Page
5
M B Church asks why cigarets are called nails and answers with a metaphor on their harm. He argues the Iown Method is flawed and that smoking ruins a boy's chances for success and health, likening it to nailing him into a box and grave. He adds that doing what is right requires courage.
A note from Rev. A R Cuthbert reflecting on divine communication in the Garden. He states God still speaks of Life Death and a future in the same manner as in biblical times.
M J Tindall and family Sundayed at George Bosold home. Jim Conway attended Mrs Bradley's funeral in Emmetsburg. Levi Kaltvidt welcomed a baby boy. Graettinger dances and area travel recur with many neighbors attending events. A wind storm damaged lines. several people visited Emmetsburg and Graettinger. School notes mention Lost Island lake outing and denmark trip. Ben Espeland injured in a rollover. Bertha Thorsness farewelled.
The Sunday night rainfall delayed corn planting but was viewed as beneficial for crops. Paschal visited C. H. Giddings, then went to the burg before the storm and returned home. John Jones and family left for Montgomery to focus on livestock and machinery speculation. A crowd was at the River Sunday, though they did not fish.
Mrs Pete Swift visited the Martin Steward home Sunday. Gus Anderson recently under doctor care at Spencer spent weekend at home. Myrtle Oleson stayed Saturday night at the O C Ressell home. Several locals attended Rose Wilson and Ethel Youngs school final at Gravel Pit Sunday evening. Mr and Mrs S R Young visited Gus Anderson Sunday. The Spring Grove literary on Tuesday evening drew a good crowd. Burr Oak school closed Friday.
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