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Newspaper
Graettinger Times
Location
Graettinger, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Aug 29, 1901
Page
7
The Graettinger Times reports an ongoing railway claim with details unclear due to OCR errors. Named individuals and precise locations are unreadable, but the piece references a formal dispute involving rail operations and potential legal or regulatory action.
A crowded Graettinger area notes a quad and picnic near Nels Christensen’s place east of Anfin Rierson with a Sunday to Monday schedule. Speakers from local groups and a program in the forenoon and afternoon are planned, inviting all attendees. Public notices highlight preparations and community involvement.
An advertisement notes photographs for sale by L. C. Donovan or similar name, promising perfect pictures and weekly Tuesday openings from 8:00 a.m. The text references Ayers teal and a waiting location, indicating a local photography service or studio.
Local notes report Mellvoy starting a lumber yard due to timber intake. Mrs. L A Baldwin was called to LeMars by telegram for a serious illness of a child, later reported better. M Bird and W Dice threshing is underway today. A social gathering at Z F Dickinson’s honors AD Dickinson’s birthday. C H Giddings has been a wider recently. Seeking for the Jest was the theme Howan Yerkes sang the other evening.
District Court in Palo Alto County Iowa announces a petition to admit the last will and testament of Henry Rumb, late of North Walnut township, to probate. The filing occurred August 20 1901 and a hearing is set for the next term to determine validity and grant letters testamentary.
A local insurance ad urges farmers and businessmen to compare rates for fire lightning and tornado coverage with D. W. Camerax. It promotes brokers, nonresident agents, mail insurance, hail-loss handling, and mentions Madison Medicine Co and 3K Mada.
A complete line of Norwegian books for sale at A I Lande. For the best paint and oil go to A I Lande. The new Cassidy plow wears longest runs easiest and is best liked after a trial convincing. George Bros offer Singer sewing machines. Fre Fuldstandig udvalg af Norske Boger tilsalg hos A I Lande.jamies White Bryantzyile. DoWire's Witch Hazel Salve heated pui aing sures on both legs. Ue pad suffer ed 6 years. Docsers failed to help him. Fes DaWitt's Accept volmitation T. D. Callins & Ca.
The ad promotes THE NEW LUNCH ROOM as the town’s best place for a square meal anytime with clean premises and a variety of temperance drinks cigars fruits and ice cream. It invites patrons to visit Dalen's Restaurant Broptinna noting quick healing salve and warning against counterfeits of DaWitt's witch hazel and Curtain cure.
The Burlington Cedar Rapids and Northern Railway announces phased completion of 140 miles of new extension in southwestern Minnesota. Six new towns Reading Wilmont Lismore Kenneth Walters and Gangar rise as growing commercial centers, with plans to sell entire towns including implied land to private buyers to accelerate local development. Contact the town lot agent for terms and purchases.
Advertises land bargains in Hendricks Minnesota Lincoln County with multiple farm tracts priced from 15 to 60 dollars per acre. Describes soil, crops, improvements, and proximity to Lake Hendricks. Endorsed by C K Pierson, Hendricks MN, highlighting 4 offered parcels and a booming rural community.
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