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Newspaper
Graettinger Times
Location
Graettinger, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Dec 02, 1897
Page
7
An advertisement by T A Slocum M D of New York claims a reliable cure for consumption and lung diseases with three free bottles offered to readers. It asserts testimonials from Europe and America, urges immediate action, and provides address 98 Pine Street New York for responders.
Grallettinger, Iowa offers repair services for all kinds of repairs. Local shop emphasizes thorough workmanship and quick turnaround on household and small engine repairs. Customer reviews highlight reliable service and fair pricing.
Special execution issued by the District Court directs Sheriff to sell at public auction the NW quarter of the SE quarter or similar described parcel in Section 7 Township 97 North Range 32 West to satisfy a debt of five thousand six hundred thirty two dollars and costs. Sale set for December 1, 1807 in Emmetsburg at courthouse between 9 am and 3 pm, bid cash, Sheriff THOT. w. W. Langson prints.
An advertisement touts DeWitt’s Witch Hazel Salve and DeWitt’s One Minute Cough Cure as cures for eczema piles coughs colds and throat and lung troubles. It cites multiple testimonials from individuals and firms praising rapid relief and cures for various ailments.
An Omaha attorney sought a mandamus to compel Nebraska Telephone to install a $3 monthly phone in his office, challenging the $5 rate as excessive. The court ordered production of books, then demanded $3 monthly service and the company appealed to the state supreme court. Miss Grace Kent spent Thanksgiving with her uncle Mr Qaka and enjoyed the visit.
The air is full of wedding bells as Lost Island couples wed. Theodore Thoreson and Nenrietta Bonstead tie the knot at the Lost Island Norwegian Lutheran church with Rev. J. D. Swalestuen officiating. A reception follows at L. Theresa's home. Over one hundred guests attend. Forthcoming marriages include Fister of Cylinder to Annie Hall of Emmetsburg with Rev. Swalestuen. Nels Rasmussen of Lost Island to Annie C. Jensen-Cok with Rev. Jensen-Engholm. and Peter Jensen to Jensina Larson with Rev. Engholm officiating. Wishes of bliss are extended to all.
Thursday evening crowds arrived from far and near for a Thanksgiving ball and supper under young hosts J. J. and M. K. Mahan. About 100 tickets sold, supper at Flannery and Berndorf hall dance lasting into early morning. Net proceeds exceeded 60 dollars, aiming to fund church steeple and sidewall. calls for rural telephone and electric line extensions noted. Union Sunday School plans a Christmas tree and entertainment on Christmas Eve with committees named. Miss Lulu Hans departed Tuesday for the Southern part, after four months with her sisters Mrs Kluehn.
An excerpt explains bladder and womb origins, linking bladder disease to kidney issues and urging urine tests. It promotes Kilmer's Swamp Root as a remedy, with sample offers and address details for Dr Kilmer & Co. Also touts Philips Tourists Cars for California travel and rail rates via BO R&N Ry with travel details and contact info.
Work near Superior paused by cold. comedian John Dillion visited Estherville. Ministers of the Norwegian Lutheran church met in Estherville for a two day conference on regeneration. Confirmation services held at St John’s Norwegen Lutheran five miles north of Cylinder with about 590 in attendance and eight confirmed. Ole Jacobson and family plan move to Lyle Minnesota. Miss Biglow resumes teaching near Graettinger after kindergarten study. Various locals, including J B Lambe, Rev Jorgenson, and Cynthia Cameron, appeared at events and hospitalities around Graettinger and Estherville.
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