Farmers & Merchants State Bank at Graettinger Builds Modern Home
The Farmers and Merchants State Bank of Graettinger marks ten years since its founding with a capital of 25000. Officers are J. P. Kirby president Vincent Kelly cashier and M. S. Sandvig assistant cashier. The bank offers full services, real estate and insurance, loans, and aims for courteous treatment in all departments. The new building erected five years ago features a large lobby and modern facilities.
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Farmers & Merchants State Bank
Graettinger
J. P. Kirby
Vincent Kelly
M. S. Sandvig
Kirby
Walker
Kelly
Sandvig
Farmers & Merchants Bank
J. H. Gammon Estate Led Graettinger Lumber Yard
The J. H. Gammon estate operates Graettinger’s leading lumber yard with 85 years of local ownership. Founded by G. H. Gammon, later run by L. C. Gammon, it offers a large stock of lumber and building materials, coal, and roofing and mill work. The yard emphasizes quality and carries brands like Square Deal fencing and Anchorite steel.
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J. H. Gammon
Graettinger
Busimesa
G. H. Gammon
L. C. Gammon
J.H H Gammon
Iwaber
Graettinger Lumber Yard Promotes Local Prosperity
Under manager L. C. Ammon the business has prospered as Graettinger’s leading lumber yard. A home concern, it keeps money in the community. Patronize it for best quality, minimum prices, and service that brooks no criticism.
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L. C. Ammon
Graettinger
Grachtinger
Brooks
The First National Bank of Palo Alto County
The First National Bank of Palo Alto County in Grachtinger has stood as a solid community bank for 25 years with capital and undivided profits of 30000 and deposits around 350000. Officers are M L Brown president Fred Spies vice president H B Hetzler cashier and Elizabeth Jensen assistant cashier. The bank offers general banking services including commercial and savings, real estate and insurance, and farm loans, in a modern building with up-to-date clerical equipment and ample space for customers.
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River National Bank
Grachtinger
First National
M. L. Brown
Fred Spies
H. B. Hetzler
Elizabeth Jensen
Brown
Spies
Hetzler
Clarinda
Iowa
Miss Jensen
Palo Alto County
Farmers Supply Co Builds Graettinger Produce Market Reputation
Farmers Supply Company has served farmers for 22 years, paying top market prices and offering low priced goods. The Graettinger market center attracts buying from nearby towns and surrounding territory, underscoring its importance to the town.
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Farmers Supply Company
Farmers Supply Co
Graettinger
Com
Graettinger Firm Offers Wide Farm Supply Range
A local Graettinger business handles about ten poultry cars yearly with eggs valued at 50 000 to 60 000 dollars and annual shipments surpassing 160 000 dollars. From April 1 to May 15 this year it shipped over 28 000 dollars in eggs, selling John Deere International farm machinery and a large stock of parts. The firm offers swift mail or parcel post replenishment, stocks farm merchandise such as Miller tires Prime rose cream separators Big 3 and One Minute washing machines, Mobil oil and gasoline, operates two filling stations, and supplies chick feeds and poultry supplies. Established by A. J. Johnson the present manager, the shop emphasizes QUALITY MERCHANDISE TOP PRICES PAID FOR PRODUCE AND SERVICE TO THE TRADE. A Bed Baby International truck supports efficient service, making it a leading Graettinger enterprise attracting trade to local merchants and farmers.
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Pany
John Deere and
International Lines
Mobil Oil
A. J. Johnson
Johnson
Graettinger
Rocel
Pp. J. Paulsen Furniture and Undertaking
For 80 years P. J. Paulsen has served Grachtend er and surrounding community with quality merchandise and dependable service. The store offers a complete home furniture stock and nationally advertised brands, plus up to date undertaking facilities including a motor hearse and embalmer services, with personal attention from Mr Paulsen.
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J. Paulsen
P. J. Paulsen
Grachtinger
Paulsen
Way
Lieemser
Paulaci
Quaker Oats Plant Elevates Iowa Grain Markets
The Quaker Oats Company, a leading Iowa industry, runs Cedar Rapids main plant and grain elevator operations since 1912. It buys grain from nearby farmers, stabilizes markets, and promises the highest possible prices to patrons in the surrounding territory.
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Quaker Oats Company
Iowa
Cedar Rapids
Grachtinger
Graettinger Quaker Oats Plant Advances Capacity and Management
The Graettinger plant handles about 800000 bushels annually with a 65000 bushel elevator and a 100 bushel hopper scale meeting railway commission standards. W H Drake manages the Graettinger facility and serves as company auditor for about 50 plants in northwestern Iowa and South Dakota, building a permanent local business for Quaker Oats cereals flours and chick feeds sold in all towns.
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Graettinger
Railway Commission
W. WH. Drake
Quaker Oats Company
Drake
South Dakota
Osher's Department Store Celebrates 35 Years Service
Osher's Department Store in Graettinger marks 35 years as a community landmark. The store emphasizes quality merchandise and personal service, offers a broad stock from dry goods to groceries, operates a Terri location, employs eight locals, and is led by A H Henning sen under McCarty management.
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Osher
Shrvich
Graettingres
Inter. N. Osho
Tibe Splendid Mercantile Institution
Peters
Stephenson
Tron
Farmers Grain Company and Jensen Auto House Profile
The Farmers Grain Company, formed in 1910, serves Groatington area farmers by paying top prices and includes about 100 members with local officers. Jensen Auto Company, led by Ma Jensen, offers a wide range of autos and services, operates a Standard Oil station, and provides a drive it yourself program and skilled mechanics, highlighting long local residency and community standing.
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Gractrera
Lou
Jon Nen Aude
Chris Teaser
Ty Dublins
Ma Jensen
Poel
Tradie Ol
Towa
Jensen Auto Company
Iiiek
Chevroet
Stork
My. Jensen
Irivelon i Fll
Mirrshone
Marathon
Gamlard
Wes Monal
Abbey
Jensen
Graettingar
Anil Watt
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Atuin Fouitielly
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the Hawkeye Theatre
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Drassinge
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