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Newspaper
Graettinger Times
Location
Graettinger, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Sep 08, 1921
Page
5
Cornhusker Tires advertises a tire that looks good wears well and is good from bead to tread for thousands of miles of service. The copy claims the tire is rapidly gaining customers and is cheap in price.
The home economies department at Town State College advises washing the refrigerator with hot water and a few drops of ammonia, wiping walls, and drying thoroughly. Clear slimy drain pipes with boiling water and soda every three weeks. Cover strongly scented foods to reduce odor.
Spirella The Worlds best corset approved by leading medical authorities offers free fitting by trained corsetieres. Reduction on some models for 10 days through Fleming. Limited range available at main store with 8 to 11 guideline sizing.
A historical remark compares men's slower morning routines with women's increasingly swift dressing. It notes women consolidate garments, remove hooks and eyes, drop corsets and heavy hair shaping, and perform executive level prep in minutes. The piece humorously cites fashion shifts and social roles through anecdotes about dressing pace.
The Canadian department of marine fisheries notified the U S Bureau of Fisheries of a Chinook salmon tagged in Puget Sound region in 1918 that was later recaptured near the Steann river in British Columbia. The fish traveled about 600 miles by water, a surprising wander that raises questions about salmon migration and tagging implications.
In Indianapolis a theater orchestra manager directs a pianist to tune the Kelth company piano to four forty cycles per second. The tuner claims he could not access the venue yesterday and thus missed the appointment. Ruth clarifies the intended pitch and emphasizes the urgency of the tune.
The International Institute of Agriculture reports northern hemisphere wheat and rye total 62,400,000 metric tons, 441,700,000 in 1010. barley up year over year, southern Europe crops good, America 10 percent higher. Beet sugar yield favored. export of 400,000 tons of wheat from Divesh India urged.
Vy Lucan, writing in Outlook, argues American cities resemble London more than many expect. He notes Fleet Street and the Strand feel similar to Manhattan and Chicago in energy, but contrasts modern bustle with the steadier pace of London and its grand landmarks. He also critiques rapid traffic and the visible diversity of New York versus calmer, storied streets.
A fragmented excerpt recounts Cushing describing Indian knowledge and a bizarre episode with a bow and arrow device. It also mentions Benson’s humorous prank on his Archbishop father, read aloud to Canterbury’s clergy and family, provoking stunned silence and a puzzled question at the end.
Mabel and Myrtle clash with Representative Dawson at a luncheon as anti suffrage leader voices clash over the woman’s role. Mabel mocks imitation of men while inviting Myrtle to a fellowship dinner, prompting a sharp exchange.
London Tit-Bits reports on Sarah Bernhardt’s farewell London performances. It notes high earnings from past West End shows, mentions earlier American fortunes, and quotes her indifference to money, saying she spends what she earns and keeps no accounts.
Beekeepers warned not to overharvest honey as light crops risk winter survival. State apiarist F. H. Paddock urges checking hive stores before sale and using sugar feed if needed. Twenty five demonstration apiaries operate statewide with Mahaska County leading in counts. Average honey per hive has fallen 26 percent over ten years due to keeper neglect.
A skilled tin worker offers extensive tin work and repair services from the Ed Duhn Machine Shop. With years of experience, the craftsman invites potential customers to try a trial job to evaluate quality and capability.
Subscriptions set the Temes MW and Pythian Sisters schedule with Lodge nights on alternate Tuesdays. W H Goon serves as consul alongside F C Weigman. Royal Neighbors hold meetings on the 2nd and 4th Tuesdays. Names Royl Mee George Emma Shaver Ben Reeves and Henry Keator appear as officers. Reeves and Keator Auctioneers advertise farm sales and pure bred hogs with contact details for Graettinger Iowa.
A fragmentary exchange shows Barmer Corntogset dismissing fear for America’s future and urging farmers to boost raisin production. The teller who rings the dinner bell is mocked as lacking concern for long-term welfare.
Mike Fogel known as King of Moorens land held a coronation banquet for native subjects marking the first anniversary of his reign. He gained the title upon marrying Santa Mata, a native island queen whose husband died in a flu epidemic. The feast mixed European style foods with traditional dances and music performed by 200 girls, as natives tasted new dishes for the first time.
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