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Newspaper
Graettinger Times
Location
Graettinger, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Jan 13, 1916
Page
8
Taken up by A J Johnson on December 18 1915 in Vernon Township Palo Alto County Iowa a bay horse about three years old with a white spot on the forehead. Also mentions ellatinds of cut flowers and iron metal rags hides palis wael and good cellar with notes of a house and Vanes. Dated December 15 1915.
Mor sale advertisement offers Puroc Jersey boars and gilts from large litters sired by four great herd boars. High quality individuals with strong bloodlines and pedigrees. Also tavA extra good Keg Shorthorn bulls listed. Located one mile west of Graetlir. 9-9-6 mo.
Dr W A Stagg the eye specialist will make his next regular trip to Graettinger on Monday January 17 1916 at Dr Nuane s office to fit eyes for glasses.
Public notice of a special election in Graettinger Independent School District to issue bonds for purchasing additional grounds. Election date January 27, 1916 at The Opera House, Graettinger. Voters decide on a 30 600 dollar bond issue and hear related drainage district overflow issues and land ownership considerations.
The notice urges voting on a school housing project for Graettinger. It instructs residents that a mark of Yes in front of the word Yes indicates support, while a mark of No in front of No indicates opposition. The proclamation is signed by John O. Jertson, Secretary of the Independent School District of Graettinger.
The notice states claims must be filed by February 11 1916 or be deemed waived for the drain ditch in Palo Alto County. It mentions an axe required to file such claims and references the Board of Supervisors and W F Eagan as issuing the order.
The county auditor of Palo Alto County Iowa receives a petition by EF L Wiltse et al filed on November 5 1915 seeking drainage improvements in Lands described in sections 9 10 15 township 97 range 34 to prevent overflow and wet conditions affecting public health welfare and cultivation in the district. The notice lists owners and potential lienholders including Karl Holte O J Nervis F L Wiltse Travelers Insurance Co and others and addresses parcels in Palo Alto County.
Palo Alto County Iowa Board of Supervisors announces petition for drainage district to drain lands and promote utility. Engineer Guy R Campbell surveyed lands, filed report 1915 detailing suggested drain course and profiles. Hearing and final action set for February 12 1916. objections and damages claims must be filed by then.
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