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Newspaper
Graettinger Times
Location
Graettinger, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Jun 13, 1901
Page
7
Gadar Rapida Route company PRK enters a new phase with expanded services and revised pri cing. Officials highlight improved efficiency and regional reach backed by updated routes and partnerships.
Local notes report A HL Thompson returning from Superior and multiple visits to Emmetsburg from Spirit Lake Bemets burg and other towns. Readers learn of social calls business trips band concerts elections and a Tuesday cyclone at Oswood with warehouse damage and stock loss.
The Palo Alto county Republican convention selected a 11 member delegation to the state convention. Led by Bi A Morting J O Davies D Starr E G Kelley W L Brown D D Johnson H W Bimrich I O Wiedahl N D Anthony J BR Bite and 0 S George the group is uninstructed and anti Cummins. The convention was a clear anti Cummins victory with few Cummins delegates and no passed Cummins resolutions. Rep J F Connor of the Tenth district also backed the ticket. Trewin is expected to gain the majority on the first ballot though rivals have floated on the delegation.
Passenger train No. 608 halted suddenly when the river bridge gave way as it crossed. The engine and crew escaped with injuries to the engineer, fireman unhurt. baggage and mail car narrowly avoided ditching. Trainmaster Murphy coordinated passenger relief. Estherville sent an engine, and travelers were routed via Forest City to Dows and Osgood. Bridge deemed unsafe after recent raises. repairs planned, service temporarily disrupted.
Real estate listing from Palo Alto County Iowa. Property offered by B S Lynn Humboldt Iowa. Includes South half of section 3 in Walnut township. Contact seller for details and terms.
Bergeson Bros dispatched a twenty three car train of export cattle to Chicago Tuesday morning under Conductor Knoll. The decorated way car and engine bore Bergeson Bros Grachtinger Iowa Expot cattle marks. A jolly crowd including B J A O and L E L Bergeson and others accompanied the shipment. The article forecasts a lively return and painting the town red.
A local toast to a Graet linger mason ends in a farcical disaster as a single chimney draft pulls the landlord and carpenters up the stack and onto the roof. The crew slides down in confusion while the major flees toward Graettinger, leaving the scene unsettled.
Woodmen officers in Estherville are coordinating all possible measures to ensure the success of the MWA picnic on June 19. All Woodmen and their families should begin making plans now as the event nears, and non members are urged to attend and consider joining.
The Spirit Lake Chautauqua Assembly has arranged a fine program for the coming season with dates July 17 to 31. Noted lecturers include Russell H. Conwell Frank W. Gunsaulus Geo Bain Dr A J Palmer Father J Nugent and Rev Anna Shaw. Also reports on crop conditions and a grand Low Rate excursion to Detroit and Buffalo leaving from Cedar Rapids July 6.
An 19th century style notice from M Jenswold offers in stock blacksmithing services and wagon parts. Items include buggy and seat springs shafts nuts pies singletrees neck yokes eveners and miscellaneous devises. Bargain sale emphasized with respectful closing.
Ohristian Endeavorers traveling to Cincinnati are urged to secure a neat illustrated pamphlet issued by B., C. BR, & N Ry. Gall. Contact agent or address Jack Farser, A, GP & 1A, Cedar Rapids, Iowa, for copies.
Bids will be received until 8 o'clock A M June 15 1901 for digging a 2 foot well at the creamery. The board reserves the right to reject any and all bids. F I Lamae Secy.
A historical ad style claim from Norris Silver of North Stratford NH and T D Collings & Co touts One Minute Cough Cure as a safe, sure remedy for stubborn coughs. It asserts doctors once deemed cough curable and that the cure has helped thousands.
Insurance offer targets farmers and business people seeking lower costs for fire lightning and tornado coverage. The advertiser promises personal service quoting stock and mutual company rates, urges avoiding bankers or non resident agents, and claims to provide value and customer satisfaction.
A dated notice warns that a surgical operation is unnecessary for piles and promotes DeWitsn Witch Hazel salve as a sure remedy, while cautions readers about counterfeit products from T D Colling and similar claims.
Fishing saloon opens May 15 at Spirit and Okobnji Lakes promising fine fishing. The scene offers comfortable lodging nearby at reasonable rates with a transfer bus meeting all B O R N trains to bring visitors to the lake. Local hotels and boarding houses border the lakes, providing easy access to boats and services.
Readable fragments describe bruises and injuries from a night incident. Local authorities or witnesses are unnamed. Details are unclear but indicate a troubling event requiring further clarification.
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