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Newspaper
Graettinger Times
Location
Graettinger, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Sep 11, 1913
Page
5
An ad urges men to switch to Silver Creek Splint and West Virginia Splint Kentucky coal for cleaner, hotter cooking fuel. It argues cheap soft coal causes mess and stress, promising less stove fuss and happier wives with improved heating and cooking coal.
The Topic urges supporting a county fair in Kossuth by advertising. It notes banner across Main Street and flags, cites Britt and Britt ads, and calls on Secretary Wada worth to supply copy for a quarter or half page. The piece argues advertising is about county success, not money.
A Cincinnati judge sternly reprimanded a young driver whose dangerous speed nearly killed him and others. The judge called him a dangerous maniac and ordered a three month suspension and costs of the action, warning against further acts that endanger streets and lives.
At about noon on September 9 a car driven by Harry Ingelke turned turtle two miles north of town. Four passengers from Holstein were aboard, including Miss Cecelia Lindt, who suffered a fractured jaw.
In Ringold County Court a case seeks $2000 damages claiming a public sale hogs were misrepresented as sound. The plaintiff alleges hogs bought at auction died and infected others, with the auctioneer denying and the seller allegedly aware of disease.
Sheriff Alex Cullen appoints John Moncrief Jr as deputy amid a correction from the Democrat. Moncrief is described as a deserving young man who will be a competent and efficient officer.
Attendees from here joined residents of Graettinger for a Monday blowout described as the largest gathering ever. The event was covered by the Terris Tribune and Ayrshire Chronicle, noting broad local participation and enjoyment.
Miss Sophia Nyborg teaches in Lyons Nebraska this year. H V Brady and family visited the Sheffield home Thursday. Mr and Mrs Lewis Thorson and kids Gerald and Mable visited Estherville Tuesday. Miss Julia Iverson hosted her aunt from Ellsworth and a cousin Mrs Going. Miss Florence Abuele teaches in district No 3. Emma Larson visited Ruthven Sunday. Bertha Fudge starts her first term in district No 1 Monday. Frank Sheffield, son of Mr and Mrs Holvars, born last week. Brady and Sheffield ladies visited Miles home Sunday. Hans Sandvick and family visited Ruthven Monday.
Wanted land to list any persons having land which they wish to dispose of will do well to list it with Lewla Lipr pol FOR SALE I have a nynir good Rhoda Island Bed ichicking that Swlah tead my mediately They are go era Inquire of Mer rman BRT
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