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Newspaper
Graettinger Times
Location
Graettinger, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Apr 06, 1911
Page
3
The Graettinder Times lists subscription rates and payment terms including one year options with and without advance payment. It notes advertisement copies due by Tuesday for publication and that bills are payable the first of the month, with meetings open to the public.
The Times laments unfair treatment by some Al outfit merchants and complains about their selective use of catalogue houses for printing. It asserts local ranchers deserve better, praises the few honest shops, and notes resistance to misusing cheap catalog services.
Former Emmet county farmer Jamison writes to Humboldt Republican detailing a northern circuit through Rutland Ottosen West Bend Rodman Emmetburg Graettinger Estherville. He recalls owning a tiled four mile northeast Grasttinger farm bought for 42 per acre eight years ago now worth 100. He notes Esstherville landman tours, compares Humbolt and surrounding areas, and says a tile farm at 85 per acre would sell quickly if in Humbolt county. He thanks the editor and Osgood of Estherville for showing him the countryside.
In Ames this week, Harry Young traveled from the area to discuss home affairs and comment on ongoing weather and election events. The report notes shifts in local sentiment amid stormy conditions and a timely political focus.
Miss Siva Birkland from Mason City plans a Saturday visit and week’s vacation with family. Shea teaches near Mason City. Wra. Wo. Brym to Lake Pearl Wednesday to seek treatment from a chair prator for his lametays left infantile paralysis.
Town residents discuss proposed Opera House to cost about $6,000 with 40 by 80 feet footprint and 18 by 40 stage area. The plan includes three dressing rooms, a coal and furnace area, gallery seating for about 500, and a company selling $10 shares. Residents urged public support and to boost the enterprise.
Mia Wallingford Oliyay teaches music at Twin, avoiding trips to Estherville. Haidacker from Jushuel, SD visits brothers Pred and Jubl and the Kass family. Mrs. Wilson hosted relatives, while Mrs. Crisen’s family visited. Des Moines mentions and other local chatter fill the week as residents travel, host, and celebrate. A baby girl arrived Monday to Mr. and Mrs. Juhn, and many neighbors gathered for M. S. Savatson’s birthday as school activities pause for gatherings.
A 20 acre farm near Lown offers 4 decent houses 16 by 24 with cellar, 80 by 55 barn with shade, two outhouses and good walls, watered well. Fenced all around, it is described as one of the best small farms close to town and not expected to last on the market. Contact the office for full details and price.
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