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Newspaper
Graettinger Times
Location
Graettinger, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Jan 04, 1940
Page
2
An eight month old pullet with a rustic flair struts around Audubon at the Chas. Baker home. Townsfolk recall Shades of Jesse James wandering town prairies recently, as chatter grows about high produce prices and a lively local scene.
Butterfield Produce Company in Estherville led by Floyd Gustafson promotes reliable poultry eggs and cream markets. The ad touts top prices, full weights, and local market growth backed by experienced management and a statement of fair dealing.
Five Kansas City youths held up an interstate bus and robbed it of about $12 in currency. The five were captured five hours later in the tourist room of a residence at Tiffin. The report details the rapid capture and the small amount stolen.
Randolph Plumbing and Heating offers plumbing and heating equipment installation with free estimates. The firm highlights its American industry origin, modern home comfort, conscientious service, and economical pricing.
A new firm offers a distinctive beauty shop serving ladies and gentlemen. Central Avenue Beauty Shop, under Mr Shriver, promotes modern hair care and facial treatments with permanent waving specialists. Phone 220 for an appointment. courteous service always at your service.
Estherville Packing Company advertises as a leading cattle market in Northern Iowa and Southern Minnesota. It touts a competent manager, emphasizes best returns for producers, and urges farmers to obtain bids before selling cattle with the slogan Located To Your Advantage.
In Clarion last week the stolen automobile trial collapsed when the complainant withdrew after noting that the defendant, defense attorney, judge, and witness were all Norwegians. Judge Henderson dismissed the case with county attorney consent. Darrel Roepke, 10, of Hinton, shot a pigeon with an aluminum leg tag marked Chicago 39 5 0522. A Cresco farmer demonstrated a new airy turbine motor burning air and diesel in a Model T chassis.
The Coleman Hospital under superintendent J. M. Walden offers 50 beds, modern x ray service, and registered nurses. It emphasizes quiet rest, up-to-date medical and surgical equipment, and aims to benefit the community, urging local support for its continued service and high standards.
Elmer E Russell Machine Shop at 307 First Avenue South Estherville Iowa offers complete machine shop and welding services. Experienced staff repair or machine parts for sewing machines tractors engines and more with timely delivery and reasonable charges.
A string of rural incidents reports shots narrowly missing two Preston residents, a fatal wagon accident near Pier son, and a farm wagon loop failure that killed Woelrath Knaack. J L Bas escaped a near disaster after a two blowout crash, while Harvis Hanson survived a sawmill mishap with only one sleeve and one trouser leg remaining. Your subscription is due.
Belts, sashes, and girdles have long been worn in China as part of official costume and attire for gentlemen of quality. They were once called cloudy dragon court belts and resemble the fat of sheep in the older phrasing.
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