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Newspaper
Graettinger Times
Location
Graettinger, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Jul 09, 1903
Page
7
A long list of town residents and visitors recount Fourth of July celebrations in Story City and surrounding areas, with notes on travel, visits, and social activities. Mentions include Andrew Jacobson building an addition, various locals visiting relatives, and several small town business and civic updates. Weather and storm impacts, telegraph and bank activity, and planned gospel meetings nearby are also noted.
Peterson, The Artist, Grasttinger, Towa announce last chance for portrait photos before July 14. Gallery will close for the season after that date. Honest work at reasonable prices.
The Times offers job printing and sale bills for farms and property. It advertises B N Mergeith for quick farm sales and promotes The Timegland Weekly and Inter Ocean subscriptions. It asks readers if they have paid their time bill.
In a letter to Editor Times, P H Donion states he will not seek any county office after three terms as county superintendent. He argues others with teaching talent should vie for the post and notes opposition to long terms. confirms a new candidate will contest the nomination, not him.
Farm listing for sale featuring a 20 acre parcel with good buildings and improvements. For terms and prices, contact Callon Thompson.
The Transportation Committee of the Christian Endeavor Society of Town selects the Rock Island System from Omaha to Denver as the official route with very low summer rates. Thru sleepers start from Cedar Rapids Des Moines Omaha and other points and consolidate into a solid train leaving Omaha at 5 30 PM July 8. For full information contact any Rock Island Agent or write Jno G Farmer D P A Cadur Rapids.
Classified ads offer numerous houses with land parcels near depots and churches on easy terms plus a fine business property near the American Bank. Also advertised is Loop the Loop, a sensational death cycle act at the Sioux City Mid Summer Festival from June 28 to July 4 with John Ruehl performing twice daily and four times on July 4 as railroads grant low excursion rates.
Extraordinary low rail rates to Denver Colorado Springs and Pueblo apply for ten days in July. Graettinger to Denver round trip 8 dollars with travel until August 31. Open to all, linked to the Christian Endeavor annual meeting. Rock Island issues a detailed convention folder via agents or J G Farmer Osage Rapids IA. Also mentions publications and local ad copy for fire crackers and sky rockets at Dalen's.
Travel advertisement notes a California and return trip from July 1 to 10 via Rock Island System with a return valid until August 31. Warns resorts not crowded in winter and promises a delightful continental journey. Advises contacting nearest Rock Island agent for more information.
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