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Newspaper
Graettinger Times
Location
Graettinger, Iowa, United States of America
Date
May 31, 1917
Page
3
Fragmented OCR text references months and years, foreign papers, post office matter, second class mail, and a plea for help. It mentions wartime profits, exemptions, and a Lord’s appeal to those who avoid duty due to occupation or allied conscription.
A speech condemns slacking as treachery during wartime, urging all to meet draft quotas and finance demands. It warns of strong reprisals, conscription of wealth, and universal sacrifice, noting Iowa’s looming shortages and families parting as war looms. It also mentions the Polly of the Circus review and local notices.
A theatrical notice describes Polly of the Circus, a year long hit at Liberty Theatre New York. It announces a June 9 presentation under the tent with full scenic equipment and circus features, noting Polly is born of circus folk and rises as a rider amid loss and helpers including Big Jim and Uncle Toby in a tale of human interest.
A vintage sales pitch touts Kelly Springfield tires comparing mileage and price to rivals, notes Fisk Red Top as reliable, praises Cash Way pricing on wheelbarrows and garden plows, markets oil stoves and enamelware, and promotes lawn mower savings.
Big values in used cars offering service ahead of price. 1918 Ford Touring recently overhauled and painted with new tires. 1912 Buick Roadster in first class condition with good tires.
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