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Newspaper
Graettinger Times
Location
Graettinger, Iowa, United States of America
Date
May 04, 1911
Page
7
The notice outlines yearly and semiannual rates for subscriptions with in advance payment options. It specifies one year rates for in advance and a six month term, though the text is garbled. The item presents pricing details for delivering the Graettinger Times.
Community boosters announce a planned opera house with over 4500 subscribed toward a 6000 target. Site likely on main street near but not beside a livery barn. Citizens urged to subscribe a share, support, and sign up to avoid hindering fundraising for the project.
A Blackhawk County farmer argues fall freshening suits most dairies. He cites better calf quality, higher winter milk prices, longer lactation, and easier hired help, while noting summer overwork and seasonal labor gaps. He advocates permanent winter employment and balanced work to avoid idle periods.
The article discusses how feeding combines with pasture affects butter quality and yield. It notes butter prices vary seasonally, with higher winter costs. Freshening cows in spring yield more milk, while fall freshening can exceed spring in some cases. It explains lactation cycles, drying off, and the challenges of maintaining milk flow, especially as summer reduces production. It emphasizes winter butter can be produced with less effort and notes storage care differs by season.
Ben Meredith visited the county seat yesterday. Pat O Rourke returned from Jackson county on Wednesday. Ed Arhelt was an Emmetsing visitor yesterday. Carl Ingvald came from Estherville Sunday by auto and took the Monday train due to rain. Ida Truesdell returned home from Ringsted Friday after a successful school year to spend summer with her parents. Tess Westergard and M Pecar wrestled at the Armory in Estherville to 0. Mrs Helmesa MaAnetsburg and friends the Bigley family traveled to Emmetsburg Wednesday. Fred Spices made a business trip to Emmetsburg Wednesday. Jessie Bryan went to Spirit Lake Wednesday to visit relatives. Miss Steele of St Paul is a guest at the McCarty home. Mrs Avery visits from Dixon and plans a summer stay with her husband. The Democrat notes Thomas Jensen prepares to erect a new house at Graeninger, quitting farming. Emmetsburg welcomes the Jensen family as substantial citizens.
Knutson lists three good brood sows at 427-2 Mallow Town. The note records stock details and farm location with limited context in the old listing.
A terse pasture advertisement urges buyers to consider grass and water availability in a dry season. The vendor notes last season’s customers were pleased, offers favorable prices, and provides contact as 5-4-2 B. 1. Lillard.
Spotted two year old grade stallion Prince will stand during the 1411 season at Ed Arnett’s Graettinger barn. Permit to insure five foal is 38.00. Call to inspect and breed with this fine horse.
A 20 acre farm near town offers a good house with wood cellar, a 20x38 barn with shed, two chicken houses, and nine wells with ample water. The entire property is fenced and touted as one of the best small farms near town. Call this office for full details and to arrange viewing.
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