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Newspaper
Graettinger Times
Location
Graettinger, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Dec 15, 1898
Page
3
Fragmented notes describe a Christmas Eve tree at a Norwegian church and holiday visits by China, Hanson, and Jens Thomson. The passage also mentions a marriage at C. Foter with warm congratulations to the newlyweds and best wishes for their life ahead.
Holiday excursion rates announced by the B C R N Railway agent. Round trip tickets go on sale December 2 and June 1 and 2 with a return limit January 4. For details contact the local B C R N agent Morton at the station.
Farmers Jones and Smith meet to discuss an orchard project with Jones affirming plans. Dialogue includes cordial exchanges about the arrangement and future steps. The excerpt reflects a rural community interaction and cooperative planning.
A farm near Jraettinger will hold a public sale on Monday at noon to dispose of dairy cattle including five cows, calves, and a gray horse, plus two lumber wagons, farm implements, hay, and harness. Terms: cash up to 5 dollars, amounts over 5 dollars on time with 2 percent interest, 12 month limit. Proceeds go to the proprietor Twill.
On Thursday November 22 1898 at 1 0 A M the estate near Wiesland Creamery will sell 30 head of cattle and 20 calves plus horses a binder wagon shelter and other items. Terms cash for sums 85.00 and under. 12 months on approved notes at 8 percent with 2 percent discount for cash. Lunch served. A T Gande and Jens Paomsen auctioneers and proprietors.
Public sale of cattle including 11 cows, 5 two-year-olds, 9-year-old gray horse, farm machinery such as mower, binder, harrows, harness, cultivators, hay equipment, and miscellaneous items. Terms cash for 45 dollars and under. over 5 dollars at one year on bankable notes at 8 percent. Lunch at noon. John McNally proprietor F P Mahan auctioneer.
The ad claims deafness stems from inflammation of the ear lining and cannot be cured locally. It promotes Vall's Catarch Cure as the sole constitutional remedy, offering free circulas and promising hearing restoration, with endorsement language and dubious medical authority.
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