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Newspaper
Graettinger Times
Location
Graettinger, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Oct 10, 1918
Page
18
Saturday specials feature Corn Flakes two packages for 20 cents Foot Hill corn two cans 26 cents Foot Hill peas two cans 25 cents Scalded raisins 2 packages 25 cents Del Monte prunes good size 8 cents Sardines in tomato sauce 20 cents Gold en Rod washing powder and husking mittens gloves advertised as in good supply.
The article recalls C A Jensen of Graettinger Iowa and President Wilson stressing a clear enemy purpose before hostilities end. It lists local social happenings including visits by Mrs John Pegump and family, Mr and Mrs Joe Kelly and kin, and confirmation aid by clergy. It notes suspended auto manufacture due to war orders and Red Cross rooms opening next week.
The week saw multiple influenza cases among residents including Gene Foster, Anna Bergum, J W Robbins, Miss Ward, Tom Hampson and Mrs Hampson, with several unable to work. K Pierson plans a semi annual Chester White sale on November 16, while local farmers prepare for husking and market prices for potatoes and coal shift, and rain improves health and crops.
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