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Newspaper
Graettinger Times
Location
Graettinger, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Dec 29, 1904
Page
3
A college student in Town won oratorial honors delivering an oration on the years old Diet of Worms. A Bishop suffers a hip disease from carrying money in his pocket. Railroads plan corn specials this year. Congressman Aull mentions Leslie Shaw as a potential president and Edwin Conger as governor candidate.
The Wesley News World notes a weather prophet predicting a hard winter. It cites thick onion skins and heavy ears as signs, while hunters report more abundant rabbit and squirrel populations, signaling a severe season ahead.
The twice a week Times Republican of Marshalltown offers two large eight page papers weekly at one dollar per year. It lists reduced clubbing rates and promises special livestock market reports by wire, Associated Press telegraphic news of the world, and extensive exclusive Iowa news.
For Christmas and New Year, the Rock Island System will sell greatly reduced return tickets. Sales begin December 2 and 7, with a final return limit of January 15.
Holiday excursion ticket sale announced for December 24 25 1881 and January 1 2 1905 from Minneapolis and St Louis. Round trip fare at one and one third fare with return allowed to January 4 1905. For details contact dn agents.
A fractured 19th century notice outlines a military escort train departing Boston September 8 at 1:00 p.m. by the Boston & Albany toward Chicago, with allied parties and private detachments joining en route. The itinerary includes Colorado Springs, Manitou, Pike's Peak, Garden of the Gods, and stops at Watering points, with receptions and entertainment planned. rates and schedules are promised but not fully detailed.
Local notice advertises a bull sale with details to obtain sale bills at the Times office. It mentions bull names and sale terms in concise terms for potential buyers and bidders.
Notice states that following a sold out operation in the restaurant business, the party invites all individuals indicted to contact and settle accounts at the stated address. The message requests prompt action to avoid further trouble.
For sale a new house and a quarter block of land with a good barn and well, in a good location in town. Easy terms. Also a good house for rent. Galton Fred Simonsen, Graetlinger, A Brryer Of Money, farmers and others who wait to know where and how to make money should write John G. Farmer, Cedar Rapids, Iowa, for booklet The Land of Now.
Local offer markets personalized envelopes at low cost. Customers can have their names printed for a small fee, improving presentation for mailings and invitations. Limited quantities and standard sizes apply.
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