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Newspaper
Graettinger Times
Location
Graettinger, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Mar 02, 1905
Page
3
A garbled field note mentions buying Defi Cold versus starch for groceries and lists an address 334 Dearborn St Chicago. It references traveling expenses and cash in advance, with unclear names and a call for engagement by industrious persons or agents from The National.
The Wallingford M W A Minstrels drew a large audience at the M W A Hall with receipts of 85 dollars. Roads were poor, farmers stayed home, and a follow up show is planned for Thursday. Sub district school elections are set for next Monday at each school house with posters to guide time. A new fire escape at the M W A Hall prompts local curiosity. The drugstore loses its pharmacist and closes until replacement. a $5 fine is noted. Milfred O Grodeland and Edith Si Ruth wed February 22 at the groom’s parents home in High Lake township, in a small ceremony attended by close friends and relatives.
On January 17th, February 21st and March 21st the Rock Island System will sell one way second class Colonist tickets to points on its lines in Missouri Arkansas Kansas Oklahoma Indian Territory New Mexico and Texas at half of the first class rate value one dollar. For full information apply to nearest ticket agent or write Mr Jno. G. Farmer Division Passenger Agent Cedar Rapids Iowa.
A public sale of farm property to be held Saturday March 11 1905 at 11 AM eight miles east of Graettinger. The auction lists horses cattle hogs farm machinery and seed oats with terms nine months on approved notes at eight percent interest. No property to be removed until settled and A L Horeham is owner. Auctioneer H E Sharrar and clergyman C S Grorage listed.
Receipts and disbursements of the Independent District of Graettinger Iowa from Feb 21 1904 to Feb 21 1905 under section 2781 of Iowa law. Details include TEACHERS fund on hand and receipts from county treasury with balance, CantinaEt fund and Tuition, School House Fund receipts and transfers, and unpaid outstanding orders totaling 842.18. Also public notices advertising land, houses for sale, and local classifieds.
The Rock Island System offers low one way rates to California Oregon Washington British Columbia Idaho Montana Utah and more with tickets on sale March 1 through May 15 Rates from Cedar Rapids include Salt Lake City Helena 24.00 Spokane 26.50 Portland 29.00 and San Francisco Los Angeles 31.05 Contact Rock Island ticket agent or Jno G Farmer division passenger agent Cedar Rapids IA for details.
A seller boasts that by avoiding borrowed money rent and staff costs they can undersell competitors by five percent. He asserts customers profit from buying from him and signs off with a pledge for business.
A Redmond farm two miles south of Graettinger is offered for sale on easy terms. Ss. B. Stedman, Emmetsburg, invites inquiries. Also available are one heavy bob sled and one light bob sled offered for cheap by U S George.
A brief notice directs readers to obtain sale bills at the Times office. It notes the location and purpose without additional details.
An undated and unverified advertisement offers a “positive cure” for measles, hemorrhoids, and skin diseases at 400 Manhattan Avenue, New York, inviting afflicted individuals to write for details. The copy reads as a sensational pitch with no medical verification.
An offer to farmers combines The Iowa Homestead The Poultry Farmer and The Special Farmers Institute Editions with the local paper and its pauper for a one year rate of $1.50. The ad touts the publications as top in their class and urges quick action with samples available by mail or in person.
Rivarti residents seek privilege to name papers for legal notices. The Times asks friends to ensure their notices are sent to the office promptly.
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