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Newspaper
Graettinger Times
Location
Graettinger, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Sep 20, 1917
Page
8
A fragmented line suggests a local report on hardship that stirs conversations among neighbors, highlighting communal response and collective resilience amid tough times. The readable bits imply a human-interest angle focused on neighborhood dialogue and support.
A farm guide explains how to train dogs to mind when working stock. Emphasizes teaching dogs to respond calmly without punishment, using an older well-broken dog to aid a puppy, and using a whistle rather than shouting for effective control.
An experienced sheep breeder warns against grabbing by the wool to avoid pain and wool loss. Proper technique involves lifting the hind leg above the gambrel or tying beneath the tower jaw, ensuring the sheep are secure without injuring the leg.
On many farms strict economy leads to using straw in cattle feed. Straw is chopped and mixed with beets, silage, and angle greens to increase feed value during famine. Farmers reclaim bedding straw, spread it on fields, and reuse it after weathering to reduce waste.
The piece argues poll evil in horses is preventable. It cites hard and ill fitting head straps and horses striking heads on low ceilings and doorways as principal causes. It notes care and proper equipment reduce the risk of this inflamed condition and abscesses.
The notice argues that despite doubts a community exhibit proves the value of cooperative breeding and incentives for better draft. Advertisements map buyers quickly and reflect the perceived worth of the display.
A fragmented tale describes fairies and Mr Sun planning a dawn swimming party. The Sun explains punctuality and being on time despite being late, while the fairies tease and learn about timing. Children’s dialogue and whimsical imagery appear amid scattered narration.
A fragment from the Christian Register recalls travelers who lose their way in a new expansive car. A man reads by flashlight, To the Poorhouse, and admits they are on the wrong road, unaware of the path ahead as they seek guidance.
In Indianapolis schools pupils supply “howlers” answers during history lessons. Questions include who aided Columbus and George Washington’s role in the Revolution. Responses humorously misstate facts, such as Patrick Henry of Virginia and Captain John Smith’s ties to Pocahontas.
A Corning firm advances pre dished baking utensils made of a new tough glazing that endures oven heat and is safe to handle like ordinary crockery. The Scientific American notes the innovation lets housekeepers see pudding and pie appearance clearly during baking.
The bride sobs beside her woolly dog Muffin as she fears the pet is ill after biting a pedistec’s teg today. Her terrified husband pleads for calm while she moans between sniffs. A social man’s idle minute is wasted by troubling a neighbor who is busy.
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