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Newspaper
Graettinger Times
Location
Graettinger, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Oct 22, 1914
Page
3
The Graettinger Times notes Sheriff candidate changes as A. E. Kuyper replaces George Edwards due to tuberculosis. It covers county politics, campaign rhetoric, and a plea for unity, plus a regional editorial on road-widening costs and a definition of a gentleman.
Keasauqua editor Rowley lauded for switch from executive council fight to attacking Van Buren county officers over taxes. county auditor boosted valuations by about 2,000,000, prompting supervisors to seek reductions to equalize two years of taxes. State levy around 10 percent versus local city share under 5 percent.
A satirical note outlines proposed newspaper price hikes tied to wartime disruptions. It envisions raising yearly subscriptions to five dollars cash in advance and advertising rates to fifty cents per inch. It also forecasts obituary poems costing ten cents per line due to limited chemical imports.
Postponed auto and motorcycle race meet moves to October 22nd and 28th in Algona with top riders Monkmeier Wells Wunderlich joining the field. Former Iowa City winner covered 30 miles in 23 minutes. motorcycle lineup strong, promises high drama and free-for-all racing. Local notes on residents and travels accompany the item.
Fragmented text warns of illicit shipments and exhibitions to the editor with heavy penalties. It references pumpkins apples grapes and other produce as contraband of war and declares severe punishment for those owing over a year’s subscription, including shooting as spies.
The line hints at a playful exchange where one party questions the source of money in a humorous way. The other replies that the funds come from the mint and cheekily laments causing a counterfeiting scare, framed as a lighthearted repartee.
Fragmentary quotation from Eleanor Gath reflecting on how public opinion shapes perception. The text critiques trivial disputes and the tendency to mock or mislead as people chase reputations, offering a terse commentary on societal bias.
Display during opening week features a range of fall suits with prices noted from seven fifty through eighteen dollars. The promotion invites customers to view the collection and explore several value options in a theatrical display.
Special Bargains in Skirts invites shoppers to tour a complete department for children. The display includes infants wear, delicate nightdresses, bath robes, coats, dresses, caps, capes, shoes and sweaters as part of a full line for the little ones.
Local store advertises clearance on rugs and draperies with notable discounts and limited stock across several popular styles. Shoppers are urged to visit the showroom to view fabric textures, patterns, and sale prices during the promotional period.
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