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Newspaper
Graettinger Times
Location
Graettinger, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Sep 12, 1918
Page
22
London soldier recalls a helmet saving his servant from shrapnel and a British officer’s jibe about helmets. A Providence draftee travels with a trained cat to fend off rats, arguing no cat means no soldier, while an officer rules it out.
A cynic argues that the army favors single men since they know less about war’s horrors. He claims those who seek faults will spend time searching for them, if needed.
Haarlem Oil capsules touted as a long standing household remedy for kidney liver bladder and urinary tract disorders. Claims include cleansing the kidneys and blood, restoring vigor, and preventing disease with direct import from Holland and a money back guarantee if not satisfied. Also warns against delays in kidney trouble.
A dialogue between Mrs. Pike and Mrs. Salmon about mornings, sleep, and thoughts. They discuss wisdom and foolishness, horses versus water habitats, and finish with a humorous underwater song by Mrs. Salmon while Mrs. Pike compliments the performance.
In a dream a business man complains about a dull office boy amid postwar shortages. The boss dismissively asks the boy to stay, noting he does not realize he is present as the private talk begins.
A mother searched for her two year old missing child and located him in the kitchen area near the coal shuttle. He was carefully wiping a piece of coal with a handkerchief, explaining that he was cleaning. The boy spoke with his mother about coming away from the dangerous spot.
A garbled OCR fragment shows a casual exchange about a boy in college. The text is unclear and contains multiple misspellings and broken sentences, making it difficult to extract a coherent event, person, or context for a precise summary.
In Salem Captain Joseph G. C. Cowell of Bran dywinn says the sea once loved, but enemy submarines changed him. He plans to walk inland after the war, buy an anchor, bear it like a staff, and finally settle on a farm where locals question his odd burden. The page also includes short ads and quips about soap cures and a western frontier exchange.
A young minister delivering a trial sermon is challenged by an old lady who presents a market basket of par varry best, claiming the commentators disagree with him. The scene unfolds in a village chapel as he accepts the gesture from Toledo, Ohio, with a quirky postscript about a firm partner and public attestations.
In a pointed remark Brother Williams notes excuses as the big load people bear to avoid doing right or acting timely. He cites missing tools, dull axes, and dry wells as symbols of procrastination and pretense.
A quirky exchange explains a dog chasing its tail as Hooverizing and prompts the idea that such behavior reflects efforts to make both ends meet. The dialogue hints at turning a simple act into a metaphor for strengthening mental and moral resolve.
Thrift stamps show broad public uptake with about 34 million people owning them and total sales, including pledges, reaching 1.6 billion dollars. The program aimed for 100 thousand selling agencies but surpassed that with around 208 thousand established. Over 110 thousand U.S. cities are actively buying stamps.
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