Cedar Falls Man Cuts Living Costs With Purchases
A Cedar Falls resident is noted for saving on expenses by buying groceries in bulk. The article mentions a local individual who doubled purchases from a single original source to reduce costs while preparing to be a student. A rule from Dr. R B Wylie governs who may study next summer at Macbride Lakeside Laboratory under State University auspices.
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Macbride Lakeside Laboratory
West Lake Okoboji
State University
R. B. Wylie
Grocers, Gains, Greens and Games in 1907 Iowa
A collage of notices and notes from the Graettinger Times covers subscription rates, local ads, and varied county items. Pieces include a dynamite seizure near Dubuque, a postponed University of Iowa meet, price quirks in potatoes and apples, a Newborn life saver motor at Boone, a hold up report near Wheatland, and Independence high school student strike over Washington’s Birthday holiday.
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Dubuque
Walter A. Jessup
University of Iowa
O. Burton
Sibley
Independence High School
Washington
Glad Gerard is Gone From German Espionage Office
Rotterdam correspondent reports Dr. Wildgrube of the German Agricultural League in London News quotes relief at Gerard’s Berlin office closing. He calls Gerard’s actions a nightmare, praises the chancellor as a friend, and labels England and America as Germany’s worst enemies.
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Gerard
German Agricultural League
Rotterdam
London News
Wildgrube
Reichstag
Berlin
England
America
Moves and relocations ripple through Burr Oak area
Raymond Berg moved his car and will relocate to Clay county. Others head to new farms or towns including Elmer Olson, Ralph Fox, C O Ressell, Harry Hanson, J Wicks, and Glenn Young. Miss Bessie Tow visits Lake Park. Marie Peters injures her arm and seeks care in Spencer. Local carpenter Kasa works at Ole Eggelands. Several residents attend the post nuptial shower for Mr. and Mrs. Conrad Retsell.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Raymond Berg
Graettinger
Clay County
Mr. Fox
Harry Hanson
Estherville
J. Wicks
C. O. Ressell
Wallingford
Glenn Young
Ressell
Bessie Tow
Lake Park
Kasa
Ole Eggelands
Marie Peters
Spencer
Conrad Retsell
Olson
J. S. Retsell
Wildey’s Cash Store Notice Sparks Cheery Market Chatter
A Wildey’s Cash Store notice quotes market shifts and prices with humor about eggs, the 8 inch Crescent S wrench, school boards and books, upcoming stock like curry combs sweat pads butcher knives tires and Fisk Red Tops, plus cheese sales and plans for paper or paint this spring. The piece reflects small town commerce and local concerns.
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Commission House
Graettinger
Pleasant gatherings and visits in Lost Island area
Mr and Mrs Will Olson hosted a Friday evening gathering before their move to Ruthven. Alfred Olson’s seventeenth birthday was celebrated by 40 guests hosted by Mr and Mrs Sam Roseland on Sunday. Various neighbors and relatives visited homes and attended dinners and sales, including the Peterson sale praised as a great success.
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Will Olson
Ruthven
Sam Roseland
Alfred
Nes Matsen
Sheffield
Karl Holte
Tom Thorson
Evelyn and
Barbarie
Sam Bond
Tom Thompson
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ERAL
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Jno
P. Kirby
B. A. Gronstal
Vincent Kelly
Indiana
Craw
Avalon Farms
Aluuialisford County
Lowa
Cedar Falls
THE
Graettinger Times
John J. Sullivan
Boone
Wheatland
Iowa
Dixon
Tom
Waterloo
Shim
United States ‘Biological Station
Fairport
Iowa State College
Waukon
Allamakee County
Missouri Iron Co
Missouri Iron Company of
St. Louis
Burr Oak News
Wildey
Spirit Lake
FISK
H. Leslie Wildey
Lost Island News
the Lewis
C. Weigman & Son
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