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Newspaper
Graettinger Times
Location
Graettinger, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Jul 27, 1916
Page
2
In Graettinger Iowa the Times notes rates and practices of subscriptions and advertising, comments on paper costs amid a US paper price surge, cites Graettinger area stories about marriages and divorces in Palo Alto county, and reports on auto trade, gopher extermination tips, buttons production, and global weapon counts. It mentions Roadaplane cars and 1916 fashion.
Royal Neighbors hold regular meeting Tuesday afternoon August 1st at 3 o'clock at Mrs Henry Westergard's. All neighbors requested to be present. By order of Oracle Mrs Emma Shaver Recorder.
Mrs. Frank Trunnell spent Tuesday at Estherville. Miss Alvira Christopherson spent Sunday at Spirit Lake. Wm. Starkey came down from Wallingford Sunday evening. Mrs. R. Johnson returned to Bishop Hill Illinois after visiting her father Frank Johnson. Mr. and Mrs. Miller returned to Galva Illinois after visiting Frank Johnson. Sunday Ben Liberal injured a finger opening a clam shell. physician says it can heal. Mr. and Mrs. Nels Skow and son returned from an auto trip to Lamberton Minnesota visiting their son S. N. Skow there. Skow notes excessive moisture in Minnesota region. Nickles Are Valuable note urges paying subscriptions with five cent pieces due to copper content and higher nickel value.
205 acre improved farm listed in Emmet county near Graettinger Iowa for sale. Includes 134 miles south of Graettinger and 160 acres with SE1 22 98 33 in township 98 range 33. Contact Ig Kent Indianola Iowa for details.
Dray line in town of 400 with horses harnesses wagons eight room house on 244 lots barns fully electric. Selling for sickness reason at a bargain on easy terms. Address Mack Clay Hardwick Minnesota.
Residents are urged to attend a Labor Day gathering at Larson Brothers' land office Friday at eight o'clock. Organizers aim to make the holiday a record breaker with community involvement. Several locals send greetings and provide updates on visits and harvest help.
S. S. Larson enjoyed a Sunday visit from his mother who resides east of town, brightening the family day.
A Fort Dodge eight year old boy was killed by an automobile Sunday. 5S. S. Larson spent Sunday afternoon at Emmetsburg. Mr. and Mrs. C. A. Vanney and Mr. and Mrs. F. H. Green and families spent Sunday at High Lake in Emmet County. Mr. and Mrs. J. C. Molison and families and Mr. and Mrs. Bert Shaver and families went to Estherville Sunday evening.
Shareholders met at J A Spies office on May 1 1916 and voted to dissolve the American Savings Bank. The First National Bank of Graettinger has bought the Bills Receivable and assumed obligations to depositors. Dated Graettinger Iowa May 1 1916.
Notice of incorporation for the Graettinger Woodmen Association with main office in Graettinger Iowa. Describes purpose including purchasing real estate building and leasing. Capital stock $10000 with $500 due by November 28 1916. Business to commence June 28 1916 for twenty years with 5 to 7 directors and annual stockholder meetings starting December 2 1916. Directors named E S George L P C Larson J A Fleming J W Robbins F H Green John C Molison.
Notice of sale under a court order in Palo Alto County Iowa from Ida B. Tipp vs G. W. Tipp et al. The sale, on August 12, 1916, covers specified parcels including parts of section 34 in township 98, range 33, with staged payments and mortgages, possession retained until 1917, and includes adjacent lots in Graettinger and Gynettinger with terms to be secured by mortgage.
A disjointed old page advertises auto casing sales for two makes, with prices and guarantees. It pivots to fashion items, hats, and silk waists, then shifts to credit costs, bank rates, and a lengthy rant on cash vs credit pricing. Multiple product pitches include canned loganberries, Cracker Jack, popcorn, and grape juice priced per unit and by deal.
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