06 May 1897
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Newspaper
Graettinger Times
Location
Graettinger, Iowa, United States of America
Date
May 06, 1897
Page
1
A fragment mentions ANL Styles at VP and blue flame oil stoves, suggesting a note on equipment or a product display. No clear event or full details emerge from the readable text, leaving the exact context uncertain.
The record documents a board meeting approving bonds for S C Jenswolds J V of Independentee two for scores and a rejected claim for W R Barringer J P et al fees. Tax refunds for 1899 on overassessments granted, property levies against Sullivan Kenwall etc. A committee is appointed for plans for a poor house and road continuations. Fish laws sections set seasons and penalties. Local social items mention visits of C J Lande and a wedding announcement for John Knight and Clive Gifford plus community commerce notes.
Osgood items report sickness and recovery among residents. Wells builds a store beside his house. Dickinson boards at home. Raél rides daily to the Burg. Small grain looks fine. plowing proceeds despite risks. Dickenson returns to school Monday though not well. Spring term grows, Pattee Thretnad recovers, Wells & Son prepare fields, Giddings improves his properties. community efforts continue amid varied conditions.
An old advertisement touts Hall's Catarrh Cure as effective against catarrh by using internal remedies. It claims the product is prescribed by top physicians and combines purified ingredients to reach the blood stream directly. The ad notes the medicine is sold by druggists and includes misprinted names and terms typical of period medical ads.
Warning not to purchase a 4 note now issued in March and April 1807 tied to Martin Jenswold and others. Local court jurors and clients attend Hus week as proceedings unfold. Subscriptions on a dareh drive funded a chicken building project for the coming summer, trustees select E C Rent George McClure to oversee completion with actions by Gipkeiblr Abstif Possiple.
An 19th century advertisement touts Kilmer’s Kidney Remedy from Binghampton New York claiming it relieves back pain kidney bladder and urinary issues. It promises to correct incontinence and nocturnal urination and hawks a bottle price and free pamphlet upon request.
The town council of Graettinger Iowa passes ordinance approving a transfer of an alley portion from the original plat of the incorporated town to J A Spies in return for forty dollars. If ownership changes or is unsettled the alley reverts to the town and the refund of twenty dollars is noted. Publication hails the ordinance in Graettinger weekly.
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