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Newspaper
Graettinger Times
Location
Graettinger, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Jun 02, 1904
Page
7
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Emmetsburg area notes include frequent visits from residents and visitors, school vacation begins, local business ads, and various social updates. Mentions include H A Garson, G B McCarty, Wm Blom, A G Kunath, Miss Tillie Rierson, and many others in town and surrounding communities.
A Short Horn bull named Sala, about 18 months old, located near L Tow, B34 miles west of Graettinger.
A Graettinger gallery announces Saturday and Sunday hours during World’s Fair season with transport and hotel guidance for visitors. John G Farmar, Div Pass Agent, Rock Island System, offers low season tickets and prompt replies to travelers’ questions. A pocket book found on Main Street is offered for return upon owner verification.
Agents of the Rock Island System sell tickets for Tre dines June 21 to 24 in Des Moines. Fare is one fare plus fifty cents except where open fare applies. Tickets go on sale June 20 and 21 with good return until June 28.
The notice states the fishing season at Spirit Lake and Westakolion will open May 16, urging fishers to be prepared and to request a booklet from Division Passenger Agent Jno G Favor, Cedar Rapids, about the lakes and Rock Island System routes.
A Kunath was brought before Justice Cameron on an assault with intent to inflict grievous injury charge filed by his wife. He allegedly returned home intoxicated, threatened with a razor, and attempted arson. Marshal Blom intervened, and Kunath received a preliminary hearing after which he posted $200 bond and was sent to Emmetsburg to await grand jury. He has a previous affair with Ella Meredith and one child.
An old advertising notice promotes Geba boxes of Torat kidney remedy claiming it cures kidney troubles and restores health. The claim is priced at 35 cents and urges immediate use.
Seed corn for sale and purchase contact PR. J H Gammon advertises screen doors and windows from Rupital Camp Meeting National Holiness Association. Des Moines Iowa June 6 18. Rock Island System offers a one third fare certificate plan with details at local ticket agents.
Rock Island System agents offer round trip tickets to St Louis for the National Democratic convention. One fare plus twenty five cents. Gala July 4 to include, good returning within fifteen days from sale date. Tickets valid for round trip under Gala July 4 schedule.
Osgood pasture four miles north of Graettinger offers grazing for cattle at three dollars per head and horses at one dollar per head for the season with abundant grass and water. O D Barrett of Wallingford provides the listing. A yearling colt with a white face and white hind foot is stray or stolen. five dollar reward for information leading to recovery. Notify W Scoville Hoping Towa.
The Epworth League declares the Rock Island system tied in a regional reading or social event. Local officials and church organizers signaled the outcome as a shared status amid community activities.
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