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Newspaper
Graettinger Times
Location
Graettinger, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Mar 26, 1903
Page
7
A fragmented OCR snippet references Rock Isla Graettinger and trips to and from Omaha Denver Colorado Springs Fort Worth St Fall Minneapolis, suggesting travel between these places with unclear context or dates.
Far flung notes from Graettinger and Emmetsburg towns recount visits by Mike Durban and D Gollins, farm changes, new refrigerators, a grand ball planned, and multiple residents traveling to Emmetsburg North Dakota and Canada. Mentions of weather swings, market quotes, and upcoming elections frame a portrait of a busy rural community.
A vintage advertisement extols selling what customers want and favors the Gold Medal Flour from Preston Barnestock Co. It claims top flour yields best bread, pleasing all family members and improving household mood. It notes multiple carloads sold and ongoing stock availability.
BIL Cra N and M G Leonard came from Graettinger Monday to buy cattle though scarce. Leonard sold livestock and machinery earlier intending to move, renters failed him, Craven and Hester wager on which can raise the latest ear of corn this year, winner to host a pig roast for neighbors at farmers' picnic in Graettinger on September 1.
We extend our heartfelt thanks to all friends who kindly offered support during the illness and death of our beloved wife and mother HB Gangrentanes sbi. Your thoughtful acts and sympathy are deeply appreciated.
A collage of local classifieds offering farm seed oats corn and blue stam seed, pasture lands for rent, livestock and a 3 year old colt, a cultivator and casting tool, and scattered notes on seed quality and trade. Names include Eugene Cullen Jacob Merkin J. J. Mahan and Carl Falgro.
Fragmentary ad claim describes a product Kidney Ektos that allegedly purifies and strengthens kidneys to a normal healthy condition for 35 canta. No verifiable details or sources provided.
An old time classified style ad promotes fire, lightning, and hail insurance from Old Line and Mutual companies. It also markets A I Lande savings and a real estate loan program at five percent interest for up to three years with flexible principal payments and prepayment options. Peterson the Photographer illustrated in Graettinger Iowa. Emmetsburg Iowa State Land and Loan Co. 94 R Stedman, Secretary.
An old time spring health ad touts Rocky Mountain Tea as a family remedy. It claims the beverage boosts well being and lists a price of 35 cents for the product.
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