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Newspaper
Graettinger Times
Location
Graettinger, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Aug 24, 1916
Page
6
Graettinger and nearby areas report a steady flow of community events. Local officials discuss road repairs, school activities, and upcoming fairs. Residents share updates on sports, church events, and seasonal farming concerns in this week’s roundup.
Residents and visitors fill Graettinger with calls and reports of travel to Estherville Calmar and Des Moines. Local officials discuss crops near Wadeni while social events and club meetings unfold including M E Ladies Aid and Catholic Ladies Aid gatherings. The Union Giants beat the Tennessee Rats 15 to 5 at Arnolds Park.
Notice states those who know themselves indebted should settle within the next two weeks to aid the lender. Signed Very respectfully M J Reidy.
The Swea City Herald reports on a proposed cold storage beer plant on the west side of Silver Lake. The plant would wholesale beer with a minimum 27 quart purchase, while neighboring Spirit Lake also operates a similar plant. Local patrons may favor the Silver Lake site if erected, though informants offer no details on ownership.
The note explains that a 1904 auto maker sold 37 two cylinder cars at 1250 each while LOLS sold over 45000 six cylinder cars at about 950 each. It asks what created the demand and why prices fell. The answer: Advertising. It asks who paid for the advertising and cites the Omaha Trade Exhibit.
The piece argues Hetty Green was called the richest woman but notes many are wealthier. It says true richness lies in health cheer generosity and being beloved, as reflected by Atchison Globe.
Miss Ethel Misener and Dr Stinson with Miss Agnes enjoy a few days outing at Arnolds Park. Mrs C D Olsen injured her head in a car accident but is improving. J A Nelson welcomed a baby boy born August 20. Rev Paulsrud and family visit from Randall Iowa. Merle Misener underwent tonsil adenoid surgery at Anderson Hospital Hiawville. Dr Golden attended J E Remling home. Mrs Remling mother injured shoulder. J H Morrice Jas Anderson and Katie Misener visit Emmetsburg. Golden Rule Show drew a good crowd. social League at R S Russell's a lively evening. Football crowd attended Arnolds Park game. Mary Larsen of Graettinger starts music class in Estherville. Mrs Frank Irwin Basil return from Minneapolis. Rumor of another town wedding. Adams family at Estherville. Julius Hanson visits from Estherville. Stella Larson visits West Bend.
Miss Jennie Green thanks the people of Graettinger for their votes in the contest run by the Quaker Remedy Company and for presenting her a beautiful diamond ring. She expresses sincere appreciation for the kindness shown.
Mrs Peterson seeks general house work position and offers a 16 year old boy for a job. Also listed are a sale or trade ad for a five passenger touring car in first class condition, with trade options for a Ford Roadster horses or cattle. Estherville Iowa and Graettinger Iowa listings include land listing requests by Lewis Lippold R F D 2.
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