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Newspaper
Graettinger Times
Location
Graettinger, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Aug 08, 1901
Page
7
A brief note appears about the Cedar Ruplae route, outlining its path and regional relevance. It mentions local points of interest and possible travel implications for nearby communities. The item reads like a transportation update in a district newspaper.
August 15 picnic planned at Rafferty grave site by Catholic Foresters of Graettinger with a dance and varied entertainment. Numerous residents travel for business, auctions, fairs and visits. Emmetsburg and area hosts include state fair events, conventions, and shows with local commerce and transport updates.
A forthcoming United States coin departs from ordinary design by featuring a hole in the center. Readers recall the nuisance of the old three cent piece, which disappeared from circulation, while the new piece gains the nickname doughnut as it enters circulation in the coming weeks.
During June to September the railroad sets very low round trip rates from all stations on the B O R N Ry to many destinations including Dunvar Colorado Springs Pueblo Flour wood Springsidlo Salt Lake City Og an Utah San Francisco Los Angeles San Diego and other points. Contact the company for details before travel.
Petition filed by Plalnulit seeks $217.00 plus interest on notes secured by mortgage on Kent’s land in Kent’s arch division Palo Alto County. Court requires appearance by Oct 14, 1901. failure leads to default and judgment. Dated July 20, 1901. Rocky Mountain Tea ad included.
A farmer ad pitches buying farm implements and insurance from TD W Cameron. It urges choosing Mire lightning and Tornado Insurance, avoiding bankers and non resident agents, promising low rates and service for stock and mutual company policies plus hail insurance and loss adjustment.
A jumbled collage of old ads mentions A J Lande selling paints and oils, the Cassidy plow, Singer sewing machines, and DaWitt’s Witch Hazel Salve. It references T D Collins Co, James White Bryanteville, and Me oad suffering with cures claimed by various products, all presented in a cluttered promotional style.
Round trip tickets at favorable ties will ban sales to New York via Burlington Cedar Rapids Northern Ry Dalton agents for particulars.
A vintage ad proclaims The New Lunch Room as the town’s best spot for square meals any time. It promises a clean, welcoming place with temperance drinks, cigars, fruits, confectionery, ice cream, and unspecified wares.
Jo Hardie & Co thank customers and announce sale of their grain and coal business in Graettinger to S H H Wilson. Wilson assumes responsibility for all outstanding claims against Jo Hardie & Co. and all debts due to the late firm must be paid to Wilson.
A handwritten prospect piece from Hendricks Minnesota touts Lincoln county values, urging investment in 40 to 240 acre farms at 28 dollars per acre. It highlights boomtown Hendricks on Lake Hendricks with schools churches and rail access, listing several farm parcels with descriptions, improvements, and prices to attract buyers.
Fragmentary notice references life or fire insurance lines and medical remedies. Mentions DeWitts Little Early Risers as a cure, with unclear names or dates and damaged phrasing.
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