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Newspaper
Graettinger Times
Location
Graettinger, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Oct 05, 1922
Page
15
A fragment notes a fatal exposure incident where Florence went out without powder on, leading to a deadly cold or illness. Limited readable details describe the cause as exposure and a missing protective measure.
A clergyman in a local incident tried to stop a wheel oaring toward a mill. After two minutes a officer refused to help, saying the engine was ruined and could not stop, prompting urgent concern over the impending danger.
United States Department of Agriculture circular 222 argues heat escapes rapidly from hive bottoms and sometimes fronts. Tests of eight hive types show insulation must cover all parts to prevent heat loss. Recommends four to six inches of insulation space using cheap materials. circular available from USDA Washington DC.
An old advertisement extols Kilmer’s Swamp Root as pure, non stimulant and effective for kidney, liver and bladder troubles urging readers to request a sample and buy at drug stores. A separate London Londonderry anecdote recalls an associate’s release after being asked if he is Catholic or Protestant, answering neither.
A clipped reader page contains an anti Castoria reminder about safe infant remedies, plus assorted comic lines and quips. It mentions Fletcher's Castoria and the phrase In Use for Over 80 Years. A Wisconsin deer and bear shooting anecdote appears, ending with a humorous misidentity moment. Numerous antique quips follow, including a dramatic Sweet Daddy reference and a Tennessee Mugwump line.
A testimonial dated early in the newspaper describes a woman afflicted with nervousness and depression who improved after taking Lydia E. Pinkham's Vegetable Compound. She notes significant energy loss, crying spells, blue mood, and eventual recovery after the third bottle. The piece frames the product as a helpful remedy advertised in the daily paper.
The USDA collects honey samples nationwide to set reliable color grades for extracted honey. A new spectrophotometer will aid the work conducted by agricultural researchers in cooperation with the bureau of agricultural economics. Pollen content will be identified by the bureau of chemistry laboratory as part of these investigations.
Min pedota authorities advise sowing rape in late summer or early fall to fatten hogs. Five pounds broadcast per acre on rich soil, after thorough tillage, with hogs turned periodically for several weeks.
Operators should inspect tractors every week or ten days and tighten loose bolts and nuts. Proper maintenance prevents power loss, as loose or worn components reduce output. Early repairs avert costly breakdowns and downtime, keeping the tractor’s rhythm steady and productive.
Treasury Secretary Mellon issued a formal statement clarifying that the 4.185 billion dollar war debt owed by Great Britain to the United States arises from purchases by the Allies in the United States. He rejected claims that the debt was inflated or tied to other allies and emphasized the British obligation covered British purchases.
A home-made self feeder for poultry, reported to the USDA by Knox County Indiana extension agent, costs eight cents and uses an old mower wheel, a damaged barrel, a tub as a cover, and a rough-board platform. Feed is placed on the platform, the barrel sits on the wheel, and the tub covers the top to protect the mash while leaving a space for feeding.
In drought seasons farmers face feed shortages as pastures burn and crows roam. A farmer with a silo can store corn and use it for stock during hard times, avoiding costly feed purchases. Properly stored corn lasts for years and preserves livestock.
The note discusses how to fit a collar correctly to allow neck passage and finger room. It mentions the need for sweat bands to adjust for different horses and the risk of a collar being too large when the fleece is lost, noting spring fitting considerations.
The Agriculture Department reports that painting canvas with waterproofing mixes and pigments can nearly double its life. Experiments used earth pigments like ocher raw sienna and burnt umber with solvents such as petroleum products to create durable, weather resistant coatings for military and agricultural canvas items.
A misdated account shows Post Office solicitor Edwardita stating the department bears no responsibility for marriages arranged via newspaper ads and mail. Wives seek redress, alleging deceit by suitors using mail order proposals, while officials stress the postal role ends at mail custody and distribution.
A letter from Secretary Mellon to American Bankers Association defends government savings certificates. He rejects ending the program and urges bank cooperation in selling treasury savings instruments to investors. He cites war savings stamps and aims to boost small investor savings while benefiting banks, workers, and industry.
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