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Newspaper
Graettinger Times
Location
Graettinger, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Oct 12, 1922
Page
7
A Chicago Tribune item recalls a traveler and daughter on a country train trip. The narrator notes a crowded coach, procuring tickets, and a conductor who jokes about fare class after discovering the daughter’s full fare was paid while the narrator kept half fare.
An advertisement touts Dr. Kilmer's Swamp Root as a remedy for kidney and bladder issues in women. It urges immediate purchase of medium or large bottles and offers a sample for ten cents, claiming benefits like relief from back pain, headaches, and nervousness. The piece also mentions sending payment to Binghamton New York and references the Modern Surgical Wonder label.
An advertisement touts Diamond Dyes as simple for women to dye a sweater skirt or child's coat. It promises gold color that does not spot fade streak or run and instructs buyers to tell the druggist the material type from wool silk linen cotton or blends.
The New York Sun notes a query about Gladys widow status with references to Virginia and Alice Axiom. The item reads as a brief social or gossip note on titles and marriages without further context or outcome.
In the swamp near the Minga tibi railroad Joe Bostack is killed by a stray shot. Molly, McDonald’s daughter, drags Carruthers from danger as he declares his love. Bowyer’s insult sparks a clash before Carruthers hurries to Clayton to save the venture and resolve Mrs. Bontock’s matter.
Wilton confronts drunken laborers at the Big Muskeg camp where Molly is at risk, beating back assailants with Digby’s help. He vows to discipline the worst men, as Molly explains two corrupt figures threaten the portage and her father. Molly and Wilton reaffirm their engagement and plan, with Wilton promising a firm example next day.
The article recalls giant manta ray lore near New York and New Jersey, noting Block Island’s 14 foot wide specimen, 7 foot length, and 1680 pound weight. It cites Dr. B W Gudger and Theodore Gill on spines and tails, with lingering tales of weighs rivaling 10,000 pounds, and mentions a wedding anecdote about a minister and a bequeathed fortune.
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