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Newspaper
Graettinger Times
Location
Graettinger, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Jan 17, 1924
Page
13
A Saturday evening social in Gravettinger honored Miss Jozia Wilson. Mrs Joe Swift hosted. many ladies attended and enjoyed a delightful time. Mr and Mrs M Smith moved into the Spear residence, planning to stay in Gravettinger as their future home.
The annual meeting reported fifty cars of hy stock moved 3 405 hogs and 222 cattle, $67 871.20 received, $1 324.99 expenses, and a January 1 1924 balance of $666.13. Directors J B Skow and Jorgen Andersen re elected for two years. Farmers Grain Co and Farmers Creamery Co figures credited. grain activity noted as high profitability for Graettinger.
The Grasttinger Telephone Company held its annual meeting at Hawkeye theatre on Monday afternoon. Shareholders voted to renew the charter for twenty years and appointed a committee to adjust by laws. The firm, incorporated in 1903 with authorized capital around 40 000, operates 136 miles of lines and a modern central office switchboard. Manager T C Thompson, praised for building a strong Grastinger exchange, notes free local service to Wallingford Ringsted and adjacent farm lines with a small charge to Ruthven patrons. All officers were re elected and rental rates set at 20 for business lines and 15 for residence and farm phones.
The Tamera Creamery Company of Graettinger posted the largest business year in a decade, with Hannen as former butter maker. The annual statement shows butter sold for 07,878.74 with total creamery receipts and production details including 619,000 pounds of cream and 228,000 pounds of butter fat, reflecting strong market demand despite financial concerns.
The candidate announces Republican nomination bid for State Senator from the Forty-seventh District in Town subject to the June primary voters assessment. Announcement dated 11-17-Te.
FOR RENT A sewing machine motor will rent by day or week T C Thompson December 20 1912 Found A rifle Owner may have came by calling at wagon shop identifying property and paying for advertising January 10 1902 For Sale 7 pure bred Jersey pigs Papers can be furnished Munsager Jacobsen November 22 1911 Wanted Want to buy garage Enquire at Times office ix Food of all kinds We have the best at the lowest price Farmers Grain Co Ady
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