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Newspaper
Graettinger Times
Location
Graettinger, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Oct 26, 1916
Page
4
A Sheffield tribute recalls Reed's mill as an early regional landmark near Hampton, once a community center for grain and trade. The mill drew wheat from distant farms, spurred local business, and helped form towns, with remnants like a mill shaft and a gatepost keeping memory alive amid onward change.
The piece notes high potato prices push families to hunt for food while guns and trips remain costly. It recalls Iowa game access, ducks, chickens, and a longing for hunting trips as a remedy to rising living costs.
The piece recalls old blizzards in Iowa, describing how storms in the past were far harsher than modern snowfalls. It reflects on the dangers, lost travelers, and the endurance of settlers, contrasting past seclusion with present perceptions of winter’s threat.
A compact sale notice promises noon lunch service at a reasonable price. The message invites readers to write or phone to arrange lunch service details and pricing.
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