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Newspaper
Graettinger Times
Location
Graettinger, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Jan 21, 1904
Page
5
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A fragmented telephonist directory lists exchanges and local businesses from Windsor Hotel to Rock Island Depot with names such as Ganfield Bros Hardware Seay at Jratvnal Beak Sp Wares Meat Market Harrison Bradley Hidware Osher's Gen's Store Jensen Postoffice Kent Residence Lister Livery Barn and more. The page mentions several residents and businesses alongside an ad for Rocky Mountain Tea claiming to brighten bridal days for 35 cents and an incomplete line for T. D Crine & Gn.
A chaotic local brief describes Gaston driving to the depot when an extra engine approached. The horse reared and bolted, but she steadied it until the engine whistle startled it again. After about ten miles the horse was recaptured, with Gaston showing notable nerve. Weather notes and Sunday School changes are mentioned, along with misplaced mail, a dressmaking shop opening, and local sale notices.
The notice advertises homegoekers’ tickets to St Paul and Minneapolis every Tuesday with special rates April through June. It directs readers to call for information from G. Murmar, Passenger Agent, Cedar Maple Town, Mull, and mentions Rock Island ticket offices for purchase. Calendar orders for 1904 are offered by The Piates office with cheaper rates.
Nels Johnson visit plans a barber shop location for next month. Creamery sale brought almost $600, above expectations. New creamery president T O Sando acts decisively. Rierson buys dwelling for a permanent stay. Red measles spread locally. A surprise party at Henry and Mrs Stuby’s entertained guests. F Hawins moved pool tables to Armstrong. Hard pine flooring up seven dollars per thousand. harbor supplies up twenty percent. M W A installation planned next Friday. Farmers Savings Bank annual meeting reelects officers. Miss Leea Larson visited from Northville over Sunday.
An old advertisement touts Scott's Emulsion as a fortifying tonic for those who cannot eat well. It claims the product builds bone, flesh, blood, and nerve, aiding invalids, convalescents, and weak children with nourishing fat and strength.
Farmers urged to bring in threshing machinery for repairs before fall to ensure plenty of time for work. Also advertised: 360 acre farm for sale near town with good buildings, grove, running water, creamery, churches, and schools. terms and prices available at Tem. Tings Office.
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