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Newspaper
Graettinger Times
Location
Graettinger, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Apr 14, 1904
Page
3
Fragmentary OCR text mentions Lathe Christensen and a local exchange page item. Limited readable details show names and a brief note but no clear event or date. This entry records the partial reference without full context.
A jumble of notices includes an auctioneer and passenger report, local business updates on shelving in E J Mitchell’s store, and a cough syrup ad. Readers are urged to clean alleys, comply with street and alley rules, and anticipate upcoming public notices. Rail and bus rate changes for Rock Island and M S L lines are listed for Estherville, with season ticket prices and dates, plus shop gallery invites and bargain offers. Local commentary laments outdated street lighting and comments on Estherville life and agriculture.
Ed Stevens reports Estherville visit and seeding plans. Nora Deck closes spring term at Larson No 3. Wallingford telephone service grows to most business districts. H. G. Gilbert dies at 75 at his son’s home west of town. mineral services held. Mrs. Walger Grothe dies at 84 in Terril after cancer, pioneer of the county, survived by daughter Mrs Lee and several grandchildren. Subscriptions to Times urged. ads offer Homeland, Poultry Farmer, and Times at $1.50.
The Minneapolis & St. Louis Railroad offers daily one way excursion tickets during March and April to Portland Tacoma Seattle Spokane Helena Butte and other Northwest points at very low rates. Thru trains to St Paul and Minneapolis run daily with direct connections in Union Depot and one car change for Coast service. For full rates and details contact local agents or A Butts GP IA Minneapolis Minn.
An old advertisement touts Berg's Sweet Laxative Chips as mild and effective. It promises to cure corruption and all bowel complaints, purify and enrich the blood, and improve complexion. Prices listed as 10 and 25 cents.
The Times shows it is well equipped to handle all kinds of job printing tasks. The note emphasizes versatility and readiness to take on diverse printing assignments for customers.
A narrator recounts severe sun stroke years earlier with shattered nerves and poor health. After two years of failed medical treatments he used a tonic, reporting marked improvement and renewed vigor though the text stops mid description.
Francis Bitiner and Lizzip Graettinger announce the opening of a dressmaking shop at Paulsen’s Pur Store. They are prepared to take all orders in this new line, offering tailored garments and alterations.
Print sale bills advertise three good work horses for sale with the price right. Listing notes J. J. Mahan of Graettinger Iowa as the contact.
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