26 Jan 1905
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Newspaper
Graettinger Times
Location
Graettinger, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Jan 26, 1905
Page
1
The notice lists weekly worship times for multiple congregations. Catholic, Lutheran, German and Danish churches announce Sunday services and parish activities with morning gatherings and special schedule notes. Pastor C. Krvan is mentioned as a local leader.
The sixth annual Our Farmers Institute session opened with exhibits and premiums. J O Overholt spoke on increasing corn prices, Miss Alice Menu from Algona described the Ames short course, and dairy topics were presented by Mr. Noble, Mr. Suss, and Mr. Bruck. Mr. Thompson led a hand separators debate as George spoke on horticulture and forest reserves.
The Producers Association hosted an evening entertainment debate on the resolution that railroads in the U S should be owned controlled and operated by the government. Cohoon spoke twenty two minutes in opening supporting the measure while Becker Ames and T 8 spoke for the negative. Juries were polled and a venire of twenty six men selected. twelve judged poorly on judgement and intelligence. The jury outcome was disagreement. A Windsor Hotel repast followed until early morning. Women’s Session on January 20 featured exhibits in culinary art and domestic science with mayor of OGood seen in good spirits and present for the discussion.
Rock Island introduces major changes to its train service starting December 26. The Golden State Limited will depart Chicago at 8:00 p.m. daily reaching Los Angeles 68 hours later, with a new Pullman tourist car and second class tickets honored. The California Limited runs Chicago 8:40 a.m. to Los Angeles 6:30 a.m. on the third day. Additional daylight express services link Chicago, Des Moines, and Omaha, plus through service between Albert Lea and St Paul Minneapolis maintained, and Worthington line trains added to coordinate with Lake Park and Hardwick connections. This marks the first phase of an expanded Rock Island program with more improvements to come.
Public notice for a department store clearing sale promises deep cuts across all departments to clear winter stock and make way for a spring line. The ad outlines aggressive discounts as departments join the event.
Local shoppers find dresses, suits, and underwear at major markdowns. Men suits from 15 to 18 dollars with some items at 12, girls and boys suits and gowns heavily reduced. Hosiery, prints, wool flannels, gloves, and children’s hoods offered at substantial discounts across multiple departments.
The text outlines neutrality obligations during war, detailing duties to prevent military supplies or arms from reaching belligerents. It covers naval control, prohibition on aiding either side, and penalties for violations, highlighting the role of neutrals in limiting hostile actions and ensuring safe conduct at sea. It references international norms and agreements governing neutral conduct and the prevention of contraband transit.
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