First Graettinger Times Issue Reveals Early History
Copy of the Graettinger Times Vol 1 No 1 dated December 14 1893 recalled in 1947 by Marshal Albert Jensen recounts town incorporation, owners and publishers Tom Larson W O Lester E B Merriman John J Sullivan and staff hand typesetting era. It notes ordinance 1 and the paper’s nonpartisan aims and appeal for local news items.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Marshal Albert Jensen
Graettinger
Iowa
Graettinger Times
Times
Tom Larson
Wallingford
FE. A. Baumgartner
the Times
Richardson
Rev. Kluckhan
E. B. Merriman
The
Ada
Times Office
Grachtinger Times
Grachtinger and
Graettinger Growth and Prospective Local Enterprises
Graettinger sits on the Burlington line with six general stores an array of trades and two hotels. The town centers in fertile countryside and could support a flour mill or brick and tile factory, with the editor inviting interested parties to contact for information.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Graettinger
Burlington, Cedar Rapids & Northern
the Times
Graettinger Fires Bring Aid and Civic News
In Graettinger Iowa a fire losses spurred a fundraiser for Perry ONeills barn and livestock. The Times announces local ordinances, a jail building, church plans, and a busy town scene with ads, marriages, and upcoming subscription offers reflecting late 19th century life.
Careful drivers and local business closings sale listings
Feed ground to order and a series of local business notices outline shop offerings from B F Nye barber to George Bros hardware. Cabinet photos offered by Chas Desebenska. large 8x10 family groups priced at 5 dollars for 12. Iverson Hegland general store and holdings closeout sale noted. County highway construction deadline set for October 15 1947 with Martin Thompson county auditor authority.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
B. F. Nye
George Bros. Hardware
Windsor
Chas. A. Desebenska
Steil & Harrison
Desriera Iverson & Hegland
George Bros
Official Notice for Deputy County Assessor Exam in Palo Alto
An examination for the Deputy County Assessor position in Palo Alto County Iowa will be at 9 00 AM Wednesday September 3 1947 in the Court House Emmetsburg Iowa Applicants must file by August 23 1947 with the Iowa State Tax Commission Des Moines and meet residency and voter status requirements Applications may be obtained at the County Auditor's Office or by writing to the Assistance Director Property Division Room 516 Des Moines Bldg Des Moines Iowa Dated July 7 1947 George E Griff Chairman
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Palo Alto County
Iowa
Court House
Emmetsburg
Iowa State Tax Commission
Des Moines
Palo Alto
Des Moines Bldg
Towa State Tax Commission
George E. Grif
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Grein & Sampson
Electrical Service
Raymond Tindall
Graettinger Times Office
George Justice of the Peace
Graettinger, Iowa
Charles Martinson
Iverson & Hogland
Gammon & Spurrier
A. I. Lande
H. N. Osher
Oliver Coles
Algona
Preston Fahnestock & Co
Wm. Mueller
W. J. Stewart
Nye
I. S. Ressell
Betty Nestegaard
High Lake Township
Ref. Bell
Norwegian Lutheran Church
Nelson’s
C. S. George
Union Sunday School
Jensvold
Marshal Hidsness
Bank of Griettinger
A. A. Wilcox
Estherville
Shoo House
Dunn
City Meat Market
Robert Simonsen
Lnwest
J. A. Spies
H. Schualtky
Farewell
Dr. Powers
E. C. Kent
Carroll
Carroll County
Hauns & Larson
Larson & Osher
Burlington, Cedar Rapids & Northern Railroad
C. G. Dalen
H. G. Harvison
H. i. Osher
Jens Olesen
J. A. Iverson
J. J. Hazen
N. Hodgkinson
Lars L. Larsen
M. L. Kids
Ness
M. Jenswold
Father Kelly
Wilcox
Swallow Scone
Union
S. George
W.C. Leater
C.T
Otto Reno
E. A. Baumgartner
Graettinger Savings Bank
E.S. Ormaby
J. J. Watson
C. W. Hodgkinson
Henry & Powers
A. J. Wolfgang
Rierson Bros
T. H. Rierson
Eckhert & Spies
Jens Oleson
Daniel Baumgardner
Robbins Street
Martin Jenswold
H. Butler
Littleton & Lambe
Chas, Martinsen
J. Emmett Martin Funeral Service
Phone
B. E. Dappen
Graattinger
J. P. McManus
Graettinger Block & Tile Co
Grettinger, Iowa
Ghed
Fannens
EepEas Fige
Led Stock Commission
Sioux City
OWA
Benst
Biogs
C. D. Wikert
Harry Gisolf
Flax Development Committee
United States
Plan Developmint
Tio Roanaks
Minneapolis 2
Minnesota
Martin Thompson
19Th General Assembly
Lows
1Owaa
Said County
William A. Fife
Carl Helgeson
SKOW
Graottingar
Herke
Lundgren
Golden Sun
Sotl Builders
Mr. Farmer
M. N. Jacobson
Wallingford, Iewa
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