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Newspaper
Graettinger Times
Location
Graettinger, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Jul 22, 1909
Page
1
Andrew T. Hisey, a presidential candidate, was badly hurt when dumped from a wheelbarrow by rioters during a speaking event in Yale, South Dakota. Doctors say the injury may leave him unable to push a wheelbarrow again.
The Ayrshire Chronicle notes Emmetsburg era politics and Palo Alto County offices. The piece predicts next year will bring shifts as residents expect changes after 1910 returns. It mentions a man in Grachtinger expected to be there once results are counted.
The piece argues editors of country newspapers face frequent criticism for unintentional errors and for not pleasing every reader. It praises the editor’s hard work and courage, calling the profession one of the noblest, where earnest men can do much good for their neighbors.
A young gentleman named Dayton Merriman arrives Monday July 10 1909 and takes residence with Mr and Mrs H B Merriman He invites readers to call him Dayton and promises to be the smoothest in town while his father the writer remains humble in contrast The notice asks townspeople to call and pay him a visit.
Notice to the Public states the board of supervisors has completed essential repairs to the Court House. They indicate work includes improvements to the old sheriff’s residence rooms located in the basement of the Court House.
Beginning Friday morning July 23 and continuing until Saturday August 7 our annual clearing sale offers genuine reductions across all departments with especially large savings on summer dress goods shoes and clothing. The sale is promoted as a genuine money saver appreciated by customers with numerous bargains highlighted.
A dense listing of fabric prices and shoe discounts from a drygoods department. Items include Sucsine silk 47 cents per yard, Soiesatte silk 25 cents, Venetian Swiss novelty 20 cents, and various muslin underwear prices. Footwear features patent leather and vici kid oxfords for men women and children with sale prices and an additional 10 percent reduction on new styles.
A sale note announces a ten percent reduction on men’s furnishing goods with special prices on crockery and glassware. The promotion emphasizes bargains at lower prices across these departments.
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