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Newspaper
Graettinger Times
Location
Graettinger, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Oct 16, 1919
Page
11
Parsons urges drivers to study the new automobile law governing motor vehicle operation. The act introduces many new and drastic features affecting how automobiles are piloted, with details aimed at informing operators about compliance and penalties.
The article discusses new traffic rules including mandated brakes and horn use on hills and curves, lights off when parked, and signals for turning. It explains right of way rules at intersections, such as vehicles from the right having priority, and outlines prohibitions on overtaking at street intersections and operating engines emitting excess smoke. The text notes adjustments to driving behavior after December 1 and stresses safe, controlled speed near pedestrians and animals.
Regular city council meeting October 6 1919 with Mayor D W Cameron presiding. Members present listed. minutes of Sept 3 read and approved. Bills for road work labor welding filling and salaries itemized and approved for payment. meeting adjourned with clerk Harry V Dickey reporting.
In Wallingford news the Palmer sisters attend school at Estherville while Mrs J H Morrice hosts a California visitor for a long stay. A M W A hall dance drew a large crowd with Bertleman orchestra. Melvina Burns visited Lake Park. Ladies aid groups met at Mrs Joe Haring and Halvor Epertson homes. Several residents toured Spirit Lake for fishing with mixed luck. Families, hotel plans, and local shopping trips are listed among community notes.
Mrs H L Hauge shopped in Graettinger Saturday and several local families visited the F 8 Sheffield home Tuesday evening. Mrs Lewis Sandvng underwent surgery at Birney hospital Monday. Grnettinger callers included Mr and Mrs Lawrence Thorson. Hy Sandvik and family attended the Lutheran meeting at Rothy. Mrs P F Shattfield and daughter joined Mrs Walter Matsen on Thursday at Harry Kelly’s. Miss Rachel Holte spent Sunday at Nels Smith’s. Pete Christianson hauled thle to tile his farm. Mrs Frank Barrett enjoyed a birthday surprise last Tuesday with about 30 guests and all reported a fine time.
Mr and Mrs Andrew Nelson were Gracttinger callers Saturday. Mrs Sam Roseland left Thursday for St James Minnesota, accompanied by Miss Seulah Sandvik. Miss Beulah Sandvik entertained friends tonight from Otosen. Mr and Mrs Walter Matsen spent Sunday at the home of Mr and Mrs Milo Hausner of Estherville, where some teachers were entertained by him after inviting them to a movie and advising them to cut out the reception.
In Little Rock Iowa the school board dismissed Superintendent H B Bowmen by an 8 to 2 vote after he admitted carrying a revolver near pupils and presenting it in school. He plans to appeal to the state superintendent for reinstatement as other friction in school management is noted. Bowmen said he wore the gun due to community enemies and a need to deter trouble. A public reception is mentioned but details are incomplete.
Washington reports that all American soldiers buried in Germany Belgium Italy Great Britain Luxembourg and northern Russia will be returned to the United States as soon as transportation can be arranged. Secretary Baker announced orders directing the general staff to handle the purchase storage and traffic aspects and speed the process.
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