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Newspaper
Graettinger Times
Location
Graettinger, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Aug 05, 1897
Page
3
A garbled OCR fragment lists candidates for county or town offices and party designations amid scattered phrases about Harlema Spirit Lake and local officials. The text is incomplete with many unreadable portions, but signals ongoing candidate preparation and election context.
Community notes report Ruthven visits by Louis Simi and Iverson to Estherville. Cedar Rapids will get a new passenger depot this summer. Reverend Bassett handed out lumber from his car for the church. Graettinger’s growth continues through the depression with new residences planned. Wireless telegraph claims spark intrigue plus local farming updates. A.O. Berg W named postmaster candidate, Lambe’s term near end, and election suspense resolved with some disappointment.
Local notices include a Gudstjeneste at 3 PM in the Lutherske kirke Graettinger with Rev J D Swalesmen. readers report strong corn growth and timely moisture. Agricultural notes mention harvest pauses due to rain and a regional catarrh belief. Public notices reference Emmet County GOP proximity to Cedar Rapids and Senator Funk.
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