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Newspaper
Graettinger Times
Location
Graettinger, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Nov 20, 1919
Page
5
Misfortune strikes Lakota man as cattle smothered
L A Nitz lost five head of cattle last Friday when a straw stack toppled, smothering a pure bred cow bought for 180 dollars. The incident left the family grieving and highlights the fragile risk to livestock in barnyard fires and structures.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
L. A. Nitz
Weekly Visitors: Rail and civic notes across Iowa towns
A compilation from multiple papers reports political remarks by Senator Cummins on the peace treaty, local views on civic clubs, and economic issues. It covers Rock Island electric line postings, Bode depot lighting, auto truck plans, and coal strike effects in Terril and surrounding towns, including ministerial anecdotes and local wagers.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Rock Island
Bode
Mimmersburg
Ottosen
Bode Bugle
Livermore
Rock Teland
Terril’ Tribune
Terril
Terris Grain Company
C. H. Hewitt
Claims To Be 180 Years Old Mountaineer Fuels National Inquiry
John Shell of Leslie county Kentucky asserts he is 180 years old, with neighbors corroborating the claim. He has nine children, the oldest of whom is ninety, and about 200 descendants in his area. Shell credits outdoor living, hard work, and temperate habits for his longevity and cites excellent eyesight and steady nerves. The National Geographic Society has been asked to investigate.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
National Geographic Society
John Shell
Leslie County
Shell
Wanted Ads Graettinger Times Subscriptions and Listings
Local want ads list new subscribers for Graettinger Times and multiple sale items including four dwellings eight Duroc Jersey hogs hard coal heater Ford touring car and various poultry and livestock. Lost items include a gold brooch pin and a black leather bag. a log chain and a red bull calf are also noted. Estray notice offers calves to rightful owner with proof of property.
Too Deep For Him An Ambitious Young Author Joke Incident
An aspiring author sent a humorous paragraph to a daily editor. After weeks with no reply, the writer asked about its status. The editor replied that the joke arrived safely but had not yet been seen.
Eight Hour Farm Work Schedule Questioned
Question on labor hours on a farm prompts discussion of a worker claiming an eight hour forenoon and eight hour afternoon shift. The exchange highlights concerns about wage, hours, and farm practices in the period.
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