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Newspaper
Graettinger Times
Location
Graettinger, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Jul 25, 1901
Page
7
A brief item from The Graettinger Times by T Larson highlights local coverage with scattered details about a commentator or contributor identified as BOR N and Ry Codar Rapside Route. The piece hints at a byline focus and community relevance.
Local notes report scattered social visits and business in Dows and nearby towns. People seen include Mrs A V Jolson in Dinnersburg, photographer Keating retiring from Mametsburg, and attorney Davidson visiting Emmetsburg. The season brings harvest activity, wage changes, and preparations for the State Fair while temperatures hover near 100 degrees and farmers warn of potential dry conditions.
Osgood notices urge vigilance during the dry spell with chimney safety checks and five wardens to inspect. Local updates mention Dr Adams return, H S Dickinson’s illness, Yerkes stove fires, Kate Brennan visiting Emmetsburg, and a Friday ice cream social to raise funds for Sunday school. Workmen begin stone piers for a railroad bridge as job ads appear.
Peter Cullen died suddenly last evening at his home three miles west of town after working in the harvest field. He became overheated and expired shortly after. Mrs Cullen, visiting in Buffalo, is due home Saturday morning. Funeral services are set for next Saturday. he leaves a wife and six children.
The Republican State Convention of Cedar Rapids Iowa on August 7 will be served by the Ry company selling round trip tickets from all stations at reduced rates via one fare call through agents. The 1901 Chautauqua program at Spirit Lake includes July 17 with lecturers Russell H. Conwell Frank W. Gunsaulus Geo Bain A J Palmer J F Nugent E P Brown and Rev Anna Shaw.
During June July August and September very low summer rates apply from all divisions of the B G and N Railway to Denver Colorado Pueblo Glenwood Springs Gale Salt Lake City departure Utah San Francisco Los Angeles San Diego and many other points. End notes reference the fare policy and agency clarification.
In a warm belated farmers celebration Tim Collins, a local druggist, was surprised by a packed store crowd while wrapping up party green. Attorney Crosson presented a cane carved from Kenarsage timber tied to the Confederate Alabama ship saga from 1864, a gestureTim graciously accepted noting youth and future support.
Hutchings Moore Larson and Tollifson shipped a train load of hogs cattle and sheep to Chicago Sunday morning. Also noted among the travelers were Emmet Moore W G Hutchings C B Tollifson H G Harrison and Thos Cunningham.
Reduced rates apply to meetings including the Annual State Convention Grand Lodge Knights of Pythias and Iowa Brigata Uniform Rank Encampment at Cedar Rapids August 11? with nationwide validity from all Iowa points. Also Triennial Conclave Knights Templar Louisville August 27–31 and National Encampment G. A. R. at Cleveland September. Round trip rates to Pan-American Exposition Buffalo and home excursion tickets offered the first and third Tuesdays monthly. Contact nearest agent or Jno G. Farmer AGT & P a BC R&N Ry, Cedar Rapids, Iowa.
Round trip tickets at favorable rates available to New York via Burlington Cedar Rapids and Northern Railway agents. Inquire for particulars and travel details.
During the annual Chautauqua Assembly at Spirit Lake July 17 to 31 low round trip excursion rates via B O R N Ry are in effect. Those who attended praised the value of their time and the lake resorts are very attractive this season. Agents will gladly provide information on application.
A local agent, D. W. Oamenon, pitches affordable fire, Nebtaing, and tornado insurance. He offers term plans and block policies from stock and mutual companies, promising fair rates, prompt loss adjustment, and personal service to farmers and businessmen.
A garbled historical message claims a person found rapid relief from cough and lung issues using a product named One Minute Cough Cure after health treatment failures. The text is fragmentary and contains many misspellings and unclear references to doctors and locations.
Profitable land investment offered in Lincoln county Minnesota. farms near Hendricks on Lake Venddricks shore, with 1240 acres improved and 210 acres broke for crops. Prices range 28 per acre for several tracts, with details on improvements, orchards, and pasture. Describes local schools churches and railroads, urging buyers to act before prices rise.
In brief notes the piece mentions fire and lightning insurance, old line carriers, and financial concerns. It reads as a terse historical financial snippet listing insurers and payment contexts, with scattered references to funds and policies typical of early 20th century notices.
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