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Newspaper
Graettinger Times
Location
Graettinger, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Nov 23, 1916
Page
6
A satirical note claims the US population reached 103 million with 102,999,910 easy marks and 90 manufacturers. It mentions a banker's misfortune after a Hughes bet, a December 1 lecture course, and an ad on page four. The item notes thousands of war widows and children to be moved to Canada, with many women expected to marry Canadian farmers.
Trego's Cafe advertises oysters in sanitary air tight cans and easy opening. It notes oysters stews and oyster fried, plus candy and a large assortment in town. Offers peanuts by the pound and mentions pears apples oranges and bananas, with other items carried.
In Estherville on North Sixth Street a cave in of a sewer ditch killed Frank Henna and Robert Levell before noon. Hanna supervised the work and others nearby could not escape the sliding earth as it buried them. Both men were young husbands.
The Emmet County Farmers Institute and Short Course will be held in Wallingford December 11 to 13, 1916. Estherville and Wallingford businessmen donate 200 dollars for premiums. The event aims to exchange ideas, involve young housekeepers and farmers with older experts, and promote economy and efficiency through shared fellowship.
Mr and Mrs Jake Leduc were Sunday visitors at Phillip John s. Miss Lucy Lammers visiting sister Mrs Fred Stolte Ayrshire. Fd Leary and Kenneth Star key spent Sunday at B H Leary s. Arthur Richards with parents L Ki Richardson. Miss Mable Starkey at I Luhman s. Lydia Luhman helping Mrs Ben Leary. Mrs Will Herke with her mother Lam mer. Shelling corn week include Harry Wikert T J Brekke Jake Wildman Jim Robinson.
McKinley Miller called at Lolamiler and Ember homes in Vinton on Sunday evening asking them to accompany him to church. After being refused he returned and again pressed for a ride to church. He followed Miss Ember home and hugged her. He pleaded guilty to assault and battery and was fined $10 plus costs totaling $17.50.
Charley Jensen and T K Thompson, both noted as inventors, announce a new electric waterproof flashlight designed to attach near a pre server. The brief item mentions Monday as a referenced day, with unclear location or further details remaining.
Iowa City embraces wireless education at the University of Iowa with 800 word lessons on wireless telegraphy each Tuesday and Thursday at 8 15 pm taught by Prof A H Ford. No tuition or registration, 50 to 75 lessons through winter, history, methods, apparatus, and stations covered. Saturday night bulletins continue. Wednesday news service ends. Community notices include library hours, Thanksgiving events, and local society meetings. Mayme Sullivan visited from Minersburg.
Farmers and shoppers report a spike in potato prices amid rumors of scarcity and a looming famine, though official October yield estimates show a national crop reduction of about one sixth from 1915. The piece urges calm, noting Iowa yields are below par despite favorable weather and arguing that potatoes should be balanced with other foods.
Miss Coakley arrived back from Colfax after spending several weeks at the springs. She had been enjoying a rest and recreation period before resuming her usual duties.
A narrator helps a struggling man overcome alcohol addiction urging him to start anew. The dialogue encourages courage, resilience, and personal reform while contrasting despair with hopeful action and communal support. The poem contrasts liquor’s grip with a path to sobriety.
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