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Newspaper
Graettinger Times
Location
Graettinger, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Sep 24, 1914
Page
4
A 1914 census report from the Department of Agriculture states Illinois lost 610 3 hogs valued at 6 589 080 due to diseases. The state has 5 000 hogs worth 47 066 000 at 10 80 per head. Nationally, the year ended with 7 004 800 hog deaths and a value of 75 000 000, or 119 per 1 000, with 1912 referenced as a prior year.
The piece explains navigation methods to locate a vessel on ocean routes and describes sounding procedures off Newfoundland and near Ireland. It highlights the Grampian carrying 40 lifeboats for 50 people each, maritime safety measures including wireless telegraphy, and the general safety of well charted routes and refined liner practice.
Engineer F A Macdonald circulated petitions early this week seeking to vacate the section of the Armstrong Estherville highway along the Armstrong cemetery and between two railroad crossings. A second petition proposes a highway running a short distance north of the present route to avoid crossing the railroad twice within a short span. The plan aims to allow a single crossing or no crossing of the tracks, reducing danger and easing grade adjustments, with emphasis on locating the road to minimize steep changes in elevation.
Glenn, riding a previously well behaved young colt with cousin Roger, was thrown near the Wiegman place. The horse kicked him on the lower jaw and upper body, breaking the jaw and injuring the spine. He died before Dr. Hollis could reach him after the accident.
A clash last Monday night in Westport Township left Clarence McCarren, a ditcher from near Lake Park, with a neck wound from a revolver. He was taken to the Adkins home west of town, where Dr. Fuller attended him. the Milford Mail reports the wound is not serious.
A farmer and a dog were struck by a car on a country road. The dog died instantly. the driver paid $10 to the farmer, who accepted. The farmer later wondered who owned the dog. George W. Clarke spoke at the fair grounds despite rain. Governor Clarke’s tent address drew a small crowd and focused on state prosperity. County Atty H B Narey introduced Clarke. Senator L E Francis and Fish and Game Warden Elder Hinshaw hosted him. August Kyhl sustained a dislocated elbow while unloading silage after fishing last week.
Archie Williams former manager and editor of the Democrat will serve as foreman and local editor of the Enterprise in Estherville. He will assume his new duties Monday noon according to the Vindicator and Republican.
A grand jury in Sioux City returned an indictment charging the Tri-State Serum Company with illegally selling hog serum without a state biology laboratory permit. The case accuses the company of selling serum to farmers and breeders despite lacking the required authorization.
A. Duffy has bought the insurance business of J. A. Slater, who represented several established companies. Duffy will office in Slater’s room, as Slater begins a new role as Northern Iowa agent for two companies. Slater will HQ in this city.
Mrs J E Ford who ran the Sevold restaurant sold out last week to C T Sevdy and his son in law who will take possession the first of October. She has been in the city a short time but made many friends and will return to her old home in Canada.
Allfred N. Anderson of Karlstad Minnesota has traded for the Windsor and taken possession. His son and daughter will paint clean and ready it for opening by October first. The family plans to run a first class hotel in every way. Mr and Mrs H Greystein who ran the hotel here depart for Karlstad to make their future home.
Attorney Coyle, son of Judge Coyle, moved from Humboldt to Omaha to study violin at a conservatory and to perform in a symphony orchestra. He trained in law at Hartley before returning to Humboldt. He was nominated by the bull moosers for county attorney last spring but withdrew from the race.
Frank Lester, helping a man fix a Buick, was struck by a flying fan blade just below the eye and on the forehead. He suffered a deep cut but the wounds were not serious, as he rests at work with C I Ingvall Company.
Holger Petersen narrowly escaped serious harm after striking a yearling calf on a road near the Barney Elgen farm last week. The collision killed the calf and badly damaged his car, with one light damaged in the impact.
State gym department will census Iowa game birds next winter when snow lies on the ground. Ward en Hinshaw asserts that birds placed in the state last spring number at least 30,000 and with two to three years of care the state should be well stocked. Partridges at preserves reported large flocks this year. Harry Tremain has paid 9.85 to settle his speeding accounts with Justice Crowell and Marshal Hackman in Algona. He also attempted to settle Burt speeding charges with a 29 check, then stopped payment.
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