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Newspaper
Graettinger Times
Location
Graettinger, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Jul 11, 1901
Page
7
Brief item notes railway times for the Cedar Rapids route on the Graettinger Times page by T Larson. Contains partial OCR garble but identifies the B & C N Ry line and schedule reference.
Community notes list Dr. Burdick and family at Witherville and Dr. Osher back from South Daskola. Several locals, including Miss Katie Sherlock, Father Kelly, J B Lambe, and Mrs. White, visit friends or travel for fairs, funerals, or errands. The town discusses rail, elevators, weather heat, and local business notes and social visits.
The Spirit Lake Chautauqua Assembly announces the 1901 season running July 17 to 31. Noted lecturers include Russell J. Conwell Frank W. Gunsaulus Geo Bain Dr A J Palmer Father J F Nugent J P Brown and Rev Anna Shaw.
DewWitts Watch Hazel Silva is urged for prompt application to burns cuts and scalds. It soothes and speeds healing of the injured area. The ad also warns buyers about worthless timinterfoils and similar fakes.
Tam Ideletod touts Minute Cough Cure as restoring health after a lung trouble and lingering grippe. The testimonial from Eb Ol Wise of Madison credits the product with improved well being despite prior unsatisfactory treatments.
An unclear ad copy cites "Fat Lady" diet methods urging reduced appetite and rapid weight loss. It mentions Rocky Mountain Pea and claims the product acts directly on fatty tissues. The text references T D Coline & Co as presumably the supplier.
Letter-style notice from DB W Canerox offering farm implements and stock insurance. Promises lower rates on fire, lightning, tornado, hail, and stock insurance from poststanding companies. Encourages contact to obtain rates and value in insurance, claiming to adjust losses and serve local needs.
Low travel rates to Chicago announced by the Baptist Young People's Convention period July 20 28. The BB C R N Ry advertises extended cheap tickets open to the public with first class service both directions. Inquiries encouraged for exact fares and schedules.
Reduced round trip rates from Cedar Rapids Iowa to Denver Colorado Springs Pueblo Glenwood Springs Salt Lake City Ogden Utah San Diego and other points apply during July August and September. Travelers should consult company agents before planning trips.
Polly and Charley accompany Uncle Josh through Graettinger visiting Osher's dry goods, Coline drugstore, Peoples Meat Market, and local shops. They sample shoes, shaving parlors, farm machinery, wagons, and a grand pitch for Preston Pahnostod Co. while planning a Tim es newspaper subscription and a new baby carriage.
An old clipped ad copy touts De Witte Witch Hazel Salvo and Little Early Risers with claims of healing bowel issues. It also markets real estate by Collins & Co with farm loans and insurance from multiple companies. Options include town lots for sale through E. C. Kewe and various fire, lightning, and mutual insurance suggestions.
A Poor Millionaire Lately starved in London due to indigestion. Early aid from Dr. King's New Life Pills could have saved him by strengthening the stomach aiding digestion and improving appetite. Price 25 cents. Sold by Collins & Co.
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