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Newspaper
Graettinger Times
Location
Graettinger, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Sep 19, 1918
Page
12
A fragmented discussion on dairy practices in China Japan and Korea notes locals using cows mainly for draft while foreign cattle are scarce and valued. It contrasts beliefs about milk’s strength with vivid scenes of cows in cold homes and the overlay of nutrition guidance for soldiers citing food groups and daily targets for energy and driving power.
An advertisement promises savings on a grain elevator and claims the Winzimann Eleyator is the best on the market. It guarantees compatibility with any model and is sold by F D Hurlburt in Gracttin gor area.
Government issued prices list across multiple food categories including flour, corn products, oats, beans, lard and dairy. Notable notes urge sugar conservation with a two pounds per person monthly limit and advise prepaying subscriptions by September 15 to avoid removal.
Algeria faces a notably lower wine harvest this year, with official figures not yet released. Estimates place the yield around 6 million hectoliters versus 8.78 million last year, hindered by spring drought, phylloxera and other diseases, late sirocco winds, and labor shortages in Oran. Prices rise, transport to France remains strained, and bottling supplies lag.
A war correspondent describes a salvage corps operating on the battle front collecting debris for metals and munitions. Metals like steel, copper, and aluminum are recovered and sent to shops to be repurposed for armaments amid high fire hazards and dense wreckage.
The piece notes barber shortages drive many men to self shaving, a risky practice once avoided. It mentions a verse writer who links rhyming fun with lather and razors, and cites Victorian novelists fond of dressing gowns and shaving dishes in heroines stories. It references Thackeray and Wyland?ng as the most remarkable barber in English literature and a play on The Tavern?wing.
The passage notes William Gillette guiding George H. Broadhurst at a country estate. A scene unfolds with sheep bleating near the barn as the owners remark on affection and ownership while addressing the pair.
A fragmentary note hints at a bee seeking a mill to drive activities and obligations. The text is incomplete and lacks clear persons or organizations.
The article advocates meat as a natural core of a sporting dog's diet. Pork is discouraged, beef and mutton are acceptable, and raw lean meat can be served occasionally with vegetables. A stew helps balance nutrition, with raw meat as a rare option for variety and gentle laxative effects, especially during hunting season.
A man describes drastic moves to trim expenses including cutting his wife’s meals, dismissing a nurse, and halting comforts like cigars and baby care while debating further reductions to meet rising living costs. The tone shows strain over budget pressures and family impact.
Military medical authorities have examined thousands of citizens. Macfadden argues that many examined are crippled in heart, stomach, lungs, kidneys, or other organs. He criticizes neglect of the body and urges proper care and respect for the self.
Dr Robert J James, Seattle physician, introduces a new eyeglass design for military use. It promises no jarred shifts under heavy treatment, eliminates nose pressure, suspends naturally, and can be removed with one hand. Extensions extend above each eye with end plates securing the frame without touching nerves or vessels.
The official act aims to punish interference with foreign relations neutrality and commerce and to curb espionage. It bans mailing any material urging insurrection or resistance to law, with penalties up to 5000 dollars or five years imprisonment, or both.
Des Moines based State Fuel Administrator Charles Webster urges Iowa citizens to stockpile coal for winter and follow strict energy saving steps to avert shortages. He emphasizes patriotism, supporting troops, and reducing rail traffic strain by conserving heat and adopting fuel saving measures in homes. Implementing furnace reductions, sealing drafts, and using gas for cooking are among the advised actions to preserve coal and support national war efforts.
A letter from Win Lammers reports he was wounded August 6 and shot in the side, but is improving and expects to rejoin his company within weeks. He expresses gratitude to Graettinger friends. Also local notices advertise potatoes, a 1918 Maxwell, a coal stove, a heavy tractor, and land to list with Lewis Lippold of Graettinger Iowa.
Ben F Reeves offers many poles at Polands Graettinger sale on Monday featuring defee sows and boars by Long Tim Long Wonder and other lines. Highlights include a $2600 boar, two litters sired by Demonstrator by Long Jumbo and a $6000 boar Jones. Catalogs available. Col J A Benson auctioneer with M C Grodland assisting.
Hans Hanson died at his daughter Mrs Andrew Chrestian s home on Tuesday morning September 10 at five. He was born July 24 1818 in Odden Norway and arrived in the United States at age 76. He married Inger Anderson June 24 1847 and had two children Mrs Chrestiansen and Mrs Helena Hanson. Funeral Thursday conducted by Rev N P Simonsen with burial east of town. He survived by 13 grandchildren 16 great grandchildren and one great great grandchild. TheTimes extends sympathy to the family.
War relic train under H E Moas will stop in Emmetsburg on Saturday evening September 21 from 6 16 p m to 7 15 p m with two speakers and a collection of war relics. It will then be at Estherville from 11 20 p m to 12 20 p m. Mason City state Liberty Loan head McNider called the display highly interesting for local citizens. T D Collins urges prompt settlement of debts to meet obligations, offering to answer inquiries.
Jake Zitterick employed by Charles Berg suffered a broken leg above the ankle when a lumber wagon tipped over. Brother Ed drove. Berg and two sisters were inside and uninjured. Zitterick will be laid up for some time. S. W. Briggs plans to move to California with wife B. W. Briggs and advertises ten acre tract for sale with personal property and household goods on exceptional terms. Graettinger friends regret their move west.
Spotts Brothers living near Grachtinger schedule a sale on September 26 to liquidate 109 head of livestock farm machinery and household goods. One son is in France, another headed to training camp, prompting the auction. Card of Thanks expresses gratitude to neighbors Rev. Simonsen choir and family. Emmetsburg boy George Patterson wounded in France reported via A J Johnson with ties to Mora Minnesota.
A service flag was dedicated at the Cath church with three Boy Scouts presenting the flag. Father Murray Estherville gave the Patriotism address and Father Murtagh followed with a deep thinker's talk. Benediction, hymns The Star Spangled Banner and America closed the program as local service members and Red Cross workers were named. The write up honors those in service and prays for their safe return.
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