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Newspaper
Graettinger Times
Location
Graettinger, Iowa, United States of America
Date
May 19, 1898
Page
7
An advertisement states B. W. Pursell of Kintersville In. n was cured after years of suffering from piles using a single box. The farm ous remedy also claims to cure eczema rash pimples and obstinate sores, promoted by T. D. Collins & Co.
Graettinger Iowa regular meeting notes show all members present. The contract with Mr Lilly for surveying and plans for a waterworks system at 60 was approved, bills 87.85 paid, bicycle sidewalk ban and train speed regulation ordinance 16 introduced and read, adjourned. Special session May 3 1898 purchased Lot 17 Block 17 for 75, tabled well advertisement, adjourned.
John Watson and Josephine C. Rice, both well known in the area, were united in marriage at Trinity church Boston with Rev Edwal Burncamp officiating. They visited Niagara Falls and Chicago before returning to settle in Watson’s north city residence. Watson is vice-president of the First National Bank and active in banking interests at Mallard and Graetlinger. The bride is praised for her appearance, manner, and social acquirements. The Democrat extends congratulations and wishes them happiness, usefulness, and prosperity.
In a distorted reminiscence about the Duke of Weling tor and his horse Copenhagen at Watertoo, the horse prevents a setback after a battle with a dramatic display of loyalty. The duke rewards Copenhagen and grants the horse freedom at Woche park as a testament to its prowess and trust.
A collage of quirky quotes and observations spans mushrooms as water, toadstool oil, ex-prisoner John Daly in Boston, a Kentucky whisky dispute, a $60,000 horse sale, and alleged record runs. It critiques liquor bans in Washington, lampoons newspapers, recalls Henry II, and hints at lax savings deposits while noting odd inventions and society foibles.
A narrator recalls leaving home as a cabin boy at age ten and amassing wealth abroad. He longs to revisit the old village and home to honor memories and reunite with a welcoming couple, but discovers the house is emptied by time and life’s changes.
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