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Newspaper
Graettinger Times
Location
Graettinger, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Oct 23, 1913
Page
3
The column cites a patchwork of phrases about post offices in Grae 88, 600 resolutions, poetry duties, and a governor. It notes talk of death by action, schoolboys, and county road patrols. Observations on tango, language growth, and Des Moines road lawsuits conclude with Iowa road politics.
Fragmentary text mentions Dunn versus Haugen for a district seat and a proverb about self-care. The line about the Irish and a Norwegian man appears as a garbled quote. Overall content is fragmented and lacks coherent reportable events or clear entities.
A sharp jolt hits the Democratic Party as Uncle Joe Geewhilikins Cannon says he may join if they win. Known for hating the Democrats and bearing a vengeful streak, his statement stirs speculation about a late political realignment.
A report claims Jack Johnson has become a naturalized French citizen and that a $30,000 bail bond will be forfeited. The text suggests the United States holds many similar bonds and communities could offer bargains of similar cases at drastic reductions from $30,000 to 39 cents.
The Waterloo Courier notes that Cummins will run unopposed for the Republican senatorial nomination in the June primaries, creating a chance to mobilize extensive publicity, white paper, and printer's ink to promote his campaign.
A Tawa paper roasts the Iowa Brewers Association for sending boilerplate material about temperance. The association says breweries deplore excess drinking yet aim to extend their business. The piece mocks the temperance claim and predicts the end of saloons and breweries in Iowa, noting few papers believed the association’s stance.
A contemporary piece explains why bouquets appeal to modern readers. It explores design choices, floral varieties, and emotional signaling in gift giving. The author profiles several arrangers and discusses trends shaping fresh flower markets today.
Editors note that relatives often buy copies containing obituaries and mail them to distant kin. While commendations are common, readers focus on favorable mentions. The piece laments uneven responses when critical comments appear in print.
A provocative note argues for a town mayoral power to appoint someone to "kill off the autofool" or require a driver to buy brains. It critiques drivers with unsafe habits, such as steering with hands off the wheel while smoking, and discusses licensing and speed limits in a hypothetical law.
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