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Newspaper
Graettinger Times
Location
Graettinger, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Feb 22, 1912
Page
3
The Graettinger Times notes subscription terms for one year in Graettinger Iowa. Copy for advertisements must be in by Tuesday. Invoices are payable the first of each month.
The Farmers Institute awarded many prizes across departments. Winners include Me delrus bread by Mrs John Wikert. Ethan Allen bread by Katie Sullivan. biscuits by Mrs O C L Thorson. cookies by Mrs C T Sevdy. doughnuts by L Christopher. leaf cakes by Mrs J Brekke and Mrs Theo Thorson. various cake, pie, and quilt awards with numerous second places noted. The piece notes the overall display was strong, especially in needlework.
A young girl, aged thirteen, sewed an entire suit with workmanship that would credit a twenty-year-old. The piece impressed observers though no prize was listed for this kind of work, and no premium was awarded.
Resolutions prepared for the Graettinger Farmers Institute praise the event as one of the best and most successful, citing attendance and programs. The group resolves to extend thanks to officers and the executive committee and to cooperate with new officers in 1913, urging citizens to assist in the coming year.
From the District Court of Palo Alto County Iowa comes notice that T D Collins a registered pharmacist seeks a permit to buy keep for sale and dispense intoxicating liquors in Groettinger Grottingers lot 7 block 8 frame store building Palo Alto County Iowa hearing set in Emmetsburg on March 28 1912 before county court officials A J Burt county attorney notified and involved in the filing process
Proposals to erect a schoolhouse in the independent district of Graettinger Palo Alto County Iowa will be received at the undersigned office in Graettinger until 0 o clock p m Saturday March 1912 for the contract to the lowest responsible bidder. The board reserves the right to reject any and all bids. Dated Wed Feb 7 1912. S M Thompson Clerk
The Unite Doctors announce free consultations for deformities and nervous, chronic and stomach illnesses, charging only medicine costs. They claim to be leading experts, offering non surgical, bloodless treatments and urging immediate visits for various ailments, with cautions about minors and accompanying adults.
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