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Newspaper
Graettinger Times
Location
Graettinger, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Oct 23, 1919
Page
9
The article notes growing use of country newspapers and bills to promote farm sales while arguing that roadside sale bills have lost value with the rise of automobiles. It observes fewer bargains, longer travel, and a high unread rate for posted notices, urging readers to assess local effectiveness.
In a farming community readers favor the town paper for farm sale notices over costly posting bills. Handbills and mailed notices reach fewer readers than newspaper ads, which target neighbors who read notices when leisurely. Advertising in the town paper garners broader, more attentive attendance than broadside bills.
Iowa hog fatalities are attributed to necrotic rhinitis and enteritis, known as sore mouth bull nose and sniffles, contrary to common belief that cholera is to blame. Dr. K W Stouder of the extension veterinary department at Iowa states the issue stems from muddy feed yards and poor sanitation.
The state board of health issued strict influenza quarantine rules. Quarantine lasts until full recovery with written physician certification or three days after a normal temperature if no doctor is available. If death occurs, complete fumigation is required. Recovering patients must change clothing. worn garments are aired eight hours in sun. The isolated house must be aired eight hours as well. Removal from quarantine requires recovery, three days of normal temperature, and full airing compliance.
A historical note traces Iowa frontier protection from 1857 to 1865 with ten border units such as Spirit Guards Frontier Iowa Volunteers and Northern Iowa Border Brigade. It mentions a 1860 bill authorizing a twelve man minute men unit and reports small pay of 34 dollars and 75 cents to the Army of Protection for Northwest Iowa. Ringsted Dispatch notes Floyd Resharrr arrived home after four years in the navy, discharged in Hoboken, and visiting relatives in Illinois.
In Fmmersburg and Fairfield township congregations of Bethany church and St. John's church give their pastor Rev. K. J. Nielson a Ford sedan. The gift honors his service across three churches as winter nears and church needs rise.
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