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Newspaper
Graettinger Times
Location
Graettinger, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Mar 16, 1905
Page
7
Partial OCR text indicates transport and financial mentions across multiple cities including Omaha Denver Fort Worth Minneapolis and Rock Island. The fragment references system names, agents, funds, and freight activity but readable context is limited and no clear event or outcome emerges.
A long list of transient visitors and locals in Estherville and surrounding towns. Mentions of Mr. and Mrs. Bergeson, Carl Peterson from Wallingford, Jacob Brekke visiting Story City, and town improvements like cement block building work. Notices include sermons by Rev Stevens and forthcoming sales and business blocks. Also references to health ads, a show purchase by Ringling Brothers, and various farm movements and court notes.
The Iowa Tourist Association offers a five week winter tour to Old Mexico described as a sunny land of tropical scenery ancient ruins and dramatic chasms. Interested travelers should write for cost details to J. B. Van Winkle manager of the Iowa Tourist Association 505 Crocker Building Des Moines Iowa.
A fine dwelling with two lots, barn, wood shed, an excellent well, evergreen and forest trees, located one block from the business street. Inquire at Dalens in Graettinger, Iowa.
For sale 85 full blooded Single Comb Brown Leghorn cockerels. Price reasonable. Contact K Per rson.
The Rock Island System offers low round trip fares to Portland Oregon and California from all stations as part of the Lewis and Clark Exposition promotion. For full details contact the ticket agent or write to Jno G Farmar Division Passenger Agent Cud ar Rapide Iowa G-1.
National Baptist anniversaries set for St Louis from May 16 to 24. A Barrel Of Money guide offers farming money tips via John G Farmer Cedar Rapids Iowa. Envelopes printed at Timms office for 56 cents. Rack Land System low round trip fare one way plus 50 cents across all stations. Call nearest ticket agent for details.
Ambiguous travel advert lists September October rates via M and SeX8 to Louisiana Texas Oklahoma New Mexico and other destinations. Enigmatic names and places appear, including Minneapolis and New York, with a dubious medical cure offer and claimant contact.
Ayrshire Iowa February 27 1905 Dr D H Glenn Emmetsburg Iowa Dear Sir I regard my glasses fitted by you as highly satisfactory After a month use the strain of vision has disappeared and my eyes feel as well as ever The dull forehead pain is gone The bloodshot inflammation has gone and my eyes are clear and painless. EP Corrn Editor Ayshire Chronicle
Hirleman's offers groceries and fresh candies including buckwheat and syrup lemons oranges bananas and apples. The ad lists a wide selection of produce available at Hirleman's store.
A caller urges readers to contact them immediately if they have property to sell or trade. They claim the seller may provide exactly what the reader seeks and warn that delays are dangerous. The message emphasizes quick action and direct outreach.
A 150 pound black sow pig is missing near the C. M. Neion property. The Times office notes calendars for 1906 can be ordered locally, claiming lower prices and better work than competitors.
The Minneapolis & St Louis announces March and April cheap rates for settlers traveling to Minnesota North and South Dakota. Daily through trains to St Paul connect at Union Depot with no car changes en route. Consult Minneapolis & St Louis agents or write A. B. Cutts G P and T A Minneapolis Minnesota for details.
The Rev Irl B Hicks Almanac for 1905, a 200 page astronomy and weather study, is offered postpaid for 30 cents. Word and Works journal, scientific and religious, costs one dollar per year. both published by Word and Works Pub Co at 2201 Locust St, St Louis Missouri.
A brief ad-like note urges swift storm property sales through broker B N Merdeith, signaling a promotional approach aimed at expedited housing or asset listings amid unsettled weather conditions.
The Rock Island and Frisco Systems offer very low fares to Indian Territory Oklahoma Texas and New Mexico for home seekers excursions on February 7 21 and March 7 21. Inquire at nearest ticket office or write J G Farmer Cedar Rapids Iowa for full details and sending matter.
A prominent druggist lauds Scotts Emulsion as a reliable remedy from infancy to old age. The remark notes its broad appeal and reputation, saying the emulsion supports growth, vitality, and recovery, while its action is more in the gentle effect than the exact formula.
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