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Newspaper
Graettinger Times
Location
Graettinger, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Feb 18, 1897
Page
5
The notice lists subscription terms for Graettinger Times, showing one copy and yearly advance payment, with options for six months and prepayment details. It references E F Klugkhohn and emphasizes in advance payment requirements.
March 1 caucus called as republican and citizen groups meet at night. Grand torch light procession planned March 4 by Graettinger McKinley Club with parade at eight, bonfire and music by the Cornet Band. Church bells, christenings, visits and social gatherings populate a busy local week with reflections on civic life and family milestones.
Jack Creek items recount fat cattle disposal by Bosold, rabies symptoms in trees, runaways on the prairie, and many small local happenings. Reports cover health, threshing, milk hauling, visitors to Osgood, agricultural labor, social gatherings, church dedications, photo sessions, and community entertainment with sporadic weather notes and minor misfortunes.
Bradley Bros delivered several hundred bushels and Lund Bros loaded two cars for the Chicago markets at Osgood on Monday. Mr and Mrs Hi F Giddings are slowly improving. In Walnut and West Walnut communities, a group from Graettinger visited Pleasant Home Me and Mrs Stitt and Mrs Baines were noted in attendance.
Monday events in Estherville and nearby areas note Mrs. Cameron and Elmer Olson tied to business visits. E J Christopher attended Eatherville on important business. Supt H H Davidson visited Grace Ateais school Thursday. Names and places reflect community civic activity amid district happenings.
An advertisement touts Scotts Emulsion of Cod liver oil as a tonic that strengthens the body to fight disease and quiet coughs. It argues coughs signal foreign intrusion and urges readers to request a free book on prevention. Scott and Bowne, New York.
The Estherville Demokrats receive a batch of news from the High Lake correspondent every week. Hope she will continue to send her newsy items.
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