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Newspaper
Graettinger Times
Location
Graettinger, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Apr 20, 1905
Page
3
A partial OCR reads Defiance Starch claiming to save iron and money with a 16 ounce package. It urges buyers to trust the grocer and staff, noting price points and features while cautioning about other brands.
Advertises permanent engagement for industrious persons to travel for a house established eleven. Promises weekly cash gain of $18 plus traveling expenses and hotel. Advanced cash each week. Experience not essential. Send reference and self addressed envelope to The National, week 334 Dearborn St., Chicago.
Mr and Mrs P G Miller visited Mr Pearson on Sunday. 8 M Kenline attends court in Estherville this week. A G Kirtland and Marvin Miller spent Sunday in High Lake. Frank Berrett attended a dance at Mr Knode s Friday night. Anderson Miller and Kenline bought separators last week. Mabie Miller returned from Estherville where she visited John Heidecker is failing rapidly from stomach trouble and confinement to bed for eight weeks with poor prognosis.
Reports from South Emmet recount fears for early sown grain due to continued cold. locals describe farm tasks, births, deaths, and arrivals. A jail sentence for a chicken thief is noted alongside plans for a Swan Lake creamery and a new telephone line extending to Ryan Lake Co. Also mentioned are visits from relatives and a funeral led by Rev. Scott.
Rates to Pacific Coast reduced by 1500 and tickets to San Francisco Los Angeles Portland and other Northwest points on sale through May 16. One way coach tickets available with tourist cars to California without change. For details contact A T Curtis GP&TA Minneapolis Minn.
HOPRIG Mr and Mrs Mortensen and family drove to Fallow Sunday to visit their uncle. Mr Stuart of Reinbeck is visiting with Bryan family. He is also looking after his farming interest here. Mrs J W Oakes is reported quite sick at the present writing. We hope to hear her recovery Oon Chas Nourse took the fast train to Graettinger last Saturday morning returning Sunday Miss Kattie Costello visited with the Kane family Sunday G H Peterson sod family were business visitors at Ringsted Tuesday Mr and Mrs Wahicieck and son Harry visited at the Paugh home near Ringsted Sunday Mr Andrew Gard from Minnesota is visiting his sister Mrs Mortensen Miss Alice Kane is spending in week vacation with her parents.
From another correspondent farmers sowing weather hoped for. Misses Pullen and McCilough visited the Lorimer home Saturday afternoon. Mr. and Mrs. Jensen transacting business at Emmetsburg Saturday. The Misses Blair visited at the Lorimer home Sunday. Herbert Bryan called at the Johnson home Sunday. Mr. and Mrs. Oakes and Grace attended church Sunday. Miss Marie Weir guest at the Johnson home Sunday. Mr. Mowitt and Nita drove to Graettinger Saturday. Misses McDonald and Wells visited the Blair home Saturday. Miss Young started to school. Masters drove to Binnetsburg Saturday. Prof. Nurse finished his seating Saturday. Mrs. Lorimer interior remodeled giving fine appearance.
For sale a group of Fywil blooded Buff Cohen cockerels. Enquire at this office for details and availability.
The Rock Island System announces low one way rates to California Oregon Washington British Columbia Idaho Montana Utah and more with tickets on sale daily March 1 through May 15. From Cedar Rapids rates include Salt Lake City Helena 24.00 Spokane 26.50 Portland 29.00 and San Francisco Los Angeles 31.05. For details contact Jno G Farmer Division Passenger Agent Cedar Rapids Iowa.
Community notice directs readers to obtain sale bills at the Times office for upcoming local listings.
An aging recruitment notice invites investors and merchants to review a map of the Rock Inland States. It highlights Kansas, Oklahoma, Texas, Arkansas, New Mexico, and eastern Colorado. The ad promises free information packets and low round trip rates during March and April, with contact details for Cedar Rapids, Iowa.
A US farmer offer promotes Chelowa Rome stead Poultry Farmer and The Special Farmers Institute Editions with the local paper, claiming four one year subscriptions for $1.50. The package touts West-wide recognition and practical farming guidance, urging timely action as the deal is limited.
The Iowa State Labor Council holds its annual convention in Council Bluffs from May 9 to May 10. The Rock Island System offers reduced fares for travel to the event. for details and booking contact the organizers or the railroad ticket agent.
A notice requests Friends of the Timms to ensure their legal notices are sent to the designated office for publication. The message emphasizes timely submission and proper naming in the paper. It notes the privilege of naming the paper for such notices and directs adherence to filing procedures.
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