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Newspaper
Graettinger Times
Location
Graettinger, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Jun 29, 1905
Page
7
Estherville district reports a busy week with visits from Linn Grove to Ringsted, weddings in Sioux Rapids, and a Knights of Pythias lodge formation planned here Friday. Several residents traveled to nearby towns for work, family visits, and community events, while notes mention gas lighting talks, school leadership questions, and calls to mow weeds locally.
Proceedings threaten settlers in O'Brien county as government begins opening 1 000 000 worth of land to settlement. Of 822 000 acres in Iowa from the Sioux City and St Paul Railroad grant, about 12 000 acres remain in former buyers' hands. Farmers who have held land 15 to 20 years face showsuccession to justify why they were not purchased from the railroad.
Wn Mueller cashier of the Graettinger Savings Bank disappeared last week after buying a ticket to Estherville. A bank safe reveal showed the cash needed for notes was on hand. authorities pursue a $6,000 note against Mueller in a Farmers Savings bank attachment. Mueller owns most of the Graettinger bank and county property mortgaged. Democrat report notes limited local business and potential losses.
The item notes extreme scarcity of Garden stock due to breeding costs and training needs for high quality horses. It lists local merchants and services including Royal Lumber Co hardwood supply, a found armbarilla, and farm goods like corn, tomatoes, and baked beans. Also mentions Eugene Cullen buying shoes and Cullen Bros handling Toot Schultin shoes.
Local notices boast Gammon's Lumber yard for tamber and building materials plus screen doors and 41 windows. Barb Wire and Fences promoted with Gammon's Huber yard. American Savings Bank offers lowest farm loan rates. Preston Fahnestock Co and Dr. W. A. Staggs appear in eye care and overhauls. Spencer Business University advertises a 360 scholarship. details via Box 139 Spencer.
The 1906 premium dust of the Town State Fair has been issued and a copy received at this office. The dates this year are August 25 to September 1. Horse and cattle entries close August 1. All other departments except speed on August 26.
For the Fourth of July the Minneapolis and St. Louis Railroad will sell round trip excursion tickets to all points on its line at an open rate of one fare plus 50 cents. Tickets on sale July 1 2 3 and 4 with return limited July 5 1905. Call on agents for particulars.
Fragmentary OCR reads as advance notice for a railroad sale. Mentions Minniajally and St Louis routes with round trip tickets at a base fare plus additional charges to northern Minnesota and Dakota points. Return limits unclear. after Jones, Minneapolis and Barvoulara appear as garbled items.
The Rock Island schedules a seasonal ticket offer for Spirit Lake running Saturdays and Sundays from May 18 through September 80 with a single round trip fare. Tickets are valid for return on the Monday after the sale date, encouraging weekend visits.
The Rock Island System opens a swimmer station at West Okoboji head for transfers to West Okoboji points. Okoboji Steamboat Co adds a dock. steamers will meet trains in summer. Round trips to Spirit Lake honored to and from this station. Methaltan Beach Arnold Park travelers save time and money. A Spirit Lake and Okoboji booklet available by applying to J. G. Kainit, Division Passenger Agent, Cedar Rapids, July 1.
Patient testimonials praise Dr Miles Remedies for relief from liver neuralgia and headaches. Customers note cures and satisfaction with Anti Pain Pills, citing rapid relief for rheumatic and neuralgic pains. Includes names and locations such as James Lvertz Alton and L B Mors Helens Ont.
With enhanced implants and corroborative tests, the practitioner offers to diagnose eye condition and determine if his improved senses aid sight. He invites all sufferers from eye strain especially those with complicated cases to call for consultation and examination.
The text describes making and grinding composition fogging lenses at high temperatures and angles, cementing ingots to metal tools, and turning lenses upside down in frames. It warns that misfitting lenses cause severe headaches quickly and emphasizes custom fitting with precise measurements for pupillary distance temple length and crest position.
Testimonial notes from community leaders emphasize trust in Dr. Getman’s medical care. Readable references suggest contacting the writer or calling the office for verification and further information on the endorsements.
A letter from Marcus Iowa reports relief from childhood vision problems after using prescribed spectacles from a government clinic in Kiel Germany and later American prescriptions. Another note from Benj Delaney of New York praising mail delivered glasses as the best he has had and recommending the service.
Inwood Iowa letter from Mable Bahnsen describes lifelong vision problems and headaches. She consulted N E Getman Optician in December 1904. He diagnosed mixed astigmatism and prescribed lenses. Since wearing them she reports no headaches and improved vision with eyelids returning to normal.
In Graettinger Iowa N E Getivau an optical specialist receives a note from a customer praising the fogging lenses prescribed about a year ago. The reader reports complete relief from headaches and appreciation for the effectiveness of the lenses. The message ends with a brief sign off from Mr J Lockwood.
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