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Newspaper
Graettinger Times
Location
Graettinger, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Oct 23, 1919
Page
8
Publisher John J. Sullivan notes Graettinger Iowa mailing as second class matter. Subscription rates priced at 2.00 per year and 1.00 for six months. Display advertising rate set at 25 cents per inch with discounts for weekly advertisers.
A small town weekly reader sent a resignation note to the newspaper stating the paper is a pamphlet of little value to their family and criticizing lack of timely news and editorials. The letter shows informal tone and mentions no names or dates.
Hank Smith, Esq. of Wild Rose writes to condemn the newspaper for omitting his column obituaries wedding notices and an alphabetical poem. He blasts the editorials and mocks the lack of news coverage in the Times criticizing the sheet as unpopular due to ignored items and misprints.
Glen Simmons and Susie Moran married in Spencer on Wednesday afternoon with Rev Taylor officiating at the M E parsonage. They returned to Ruthven the same evening and began housekeeping at the Simmons residence. The groom, eldest son of Mrs. D E Gates, grew up in the community and worked on the home farm and as a mechanic in Estherville and Ruthven. He served in the recent war with notable service in France.
In Ruthven Free Press style the note honors a newly married couple. The groom works at the Osterhus garage and is described as ambitious and skilled. The bride is an adopted daughter of Mr. and Mrs. J. P. Moran, raised in the area, and now keeping house for her brother. Congratulations are extended to the couple.
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The Dr Hession M E Ladies' Aid plans entertainments at the first named home with a schedule listing neighborhoods and dates from October to September. Notable pairs include L Nefstead with G Ynberg on October 30 and I F Noble with J Wikert on November 18, plus open dates and a September 23 business meeting led by Daly.
A reflection on advertising as a force that begins softly and grows stronger over time. It describes a steady, cumulative influence that widens its reach year after year, creating an almost irresistible pull.
Mrs Jones reads in the evening paper that John Smith died on Saturday, while her husband insists it was Friday. They confirm the error by buying five copies from the City Star and find the same date in all. The scene reflects a local reader disputing newspaper accuracy.
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