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Newspaper

Graettinger Times

Location

Graettinger, Iowa, United States of America

Date

May 14, 1931

Page

4

Bridge of Fire and Rescue on the Delaware

Sir George, Roberta, and Jack escape a burning bridge while a car explodes nearby. Sir George tends injuries, Roberta fears for Jack, and a doctor confirms only minor burns and sprains. The scene shifts to legal trouble as Sir George confronts Jack about a forged marriage license. TO BE CONTINUED.

Bobbie George Balt Roberta MacBeth Sir George Jack Roberta Himaeli Ray Ike Delaware Alde Tack Jjack St. George Lfe Aggy Bridge Hotel Judge Aristt Roberts Bin Atears Downstatra Nck Emm Judge Arlett the Law Misa MacBeth

Fire at Bridge Amid Spectacular Collapse Scene

A dramatic scene unfolds as a bridge erupts in flames, a blazing catastrophe framed by a cheering crowd. George awakens to the fiery spectacle and contemplates surrender, while the bridge’s partial collapse looms as a stunning, dangerous tableau.

Cordwainers Welcomed as Guests in Early American Homes

In colonial and postrevolutionary America traveling cobblers repaired boots and made new ones by house to house visits. They stayed weeks, enjoyed meals, and shared news, with some using the opportunity to collect information for Gen. Washington. A Durham property is noted at three gallons of pepper per year.

Americas Ang Brant Ren Morocco Durham England

Machines That Are Almost Human By E C Taylor

In Washington the United States coast and geodetic survey unveils the Great Brass Brain a six by seven by two foot thinking machine. It predicts tides for 4300 parts of the world a year ahead with absolute accuracy using thirty seven factors. It can answer mathematical questions about future or past times and even debunk legends about Paul Revere by calculating tides. The device assists mariners by providing yearly tidal data to prevent ships from running aground and extends its reach into historical inquiries.

Great Brass Brain Office of The United States Const and Geodetic Survey Washingtob Je Great Brass Omn United States Coast and Geodetic Survey New York New Orleans San Francisco Gragg Brete Paul Revere Minute Men Seckera Boston Cambridge Mass Henry W. Longfellow Providence Paul Ftevere Conenth Woakorn Nowspaper

Indians Ban Medicine Man at Alaska Native Brotherhood session

At a Ketchikan meeting of the Alaska Native Brotherhood a resolution was adopted opposing fortune tellers medicine men and witchcraft as practiced by Indians anywhere. The convention declared such practices fake and harmful and forbade Brotherhood members from visiting these so called doctors.

Alnaid Alaska Nativa Brotherhood Ketchikan Alaska Native Brotherhood

Crickets Sound Like Skilled Violinists in Novel Study

A garbled report notes researchers from the American Museum of Natural History comparing crickets to violinists. It describes crickets producing musical tones and a device mimicking a bow, claiming insights from the study of a performing cricket and its chirps.

Frank J. Lute W. @. Bucks American Museum of Naturi History Shont

When Travel Was Cheap A 1826 Foot Journey

Elisha Barrell of Hartford New York walked 18 days in 1826 from Gouverneur to his home, covering a 300 mile journey at a total expense of 2 dollars 42 cents. Excluding liquor, one overnight stop cost 18 cents. The account shows travel was inexpensive in early 19th century America.

Elisha Barrell Hartford Washington County New York Barrell Gouverneur

Uses of Phillips Milk of Magnesia for Expectant Mothers

Mothers learn uses of Phillips Milk of Magnesia from early pregnancy through postpartum care. It relieves nausea and heartburn, reduces morning sickness, aids digestion, and provides mild laxative action for regularity. The product neutralizes cow’s milk for infant feeding and is widely endorsed by physicians for half a century.

Phillips’ Milk of Magnesia Phillips Mik of Generaue

Theater Outing Costs Twenty Five Dollars in Pathfinder Note

A Pathfinder item quotes a humorous exchange about romance and a costly theater night. The speaker reflects that the date might be learned to love him, while noting the other person’s appearance and the expense of a theater visit with a small supper, totaling $25. The fragment suggests social etiquette and entertainment costs of the era.

Jesson Pathfinder

Promoted Patent Pill Ad Tries Odd Health Claim

Fragmentary ad copy promotes mK Pierce's Plonanat Pellets for liver bowel and stomach relief. The text includes stray phrases and stray names such as Henry and Word suggesting a coughing engine metaphor and muffler reference, indicating unreliable health claims in a damaged OCR snippet.

Mk Pierce

Plague of Misspelled Names in an Odd Ad Text

Fragmentary OCR reads like a trade notice with scrambled company names and odd product mentions. It references SASH plants and various firms and locations, plus vague pricing and a request for valuation information on a patent health product.

Got Away With House Theft in Newark

Joseph A. Puertman reported to Newark police that a two and a half story frame house with brick foundation he bought in January was moved away. two months later only a vacant lot remained. Police suspect the house was used as kindling by poor families during winter.

Newark N. J Joseph A. Puerstman Toule

Healthy Towns in New Hampton Healthful Town Report

The New Hampton town report shows the youngest death at 71, the oldest at 85, and the average age at 77. The report presents a concise view of town mortality for the year.

New Hampton N. H Nina Donthe

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