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Newspaper
Graettinger Times
Location
Graettinger, Iowa, United States of America
Date
May 07, 1931
Page
11
G Graeltinger of Cooliage-Graeltinger offers farm land virgin prairie land and timber land, town lots, and merchandise in Town. Encourages buying deeds over leases, with same money and terms. If sale fails, suggests swapping. Highlights care for non residents property needs.
Auction brief for Graettinger town estate of J McGarty outlines farm land and town property for sale. Collections promised prompt attention and care, with property to be looked after for non residents.
Dairy experts urge dairymen to adopt cow testing records to boost herd efficiency. Maud Arnold notes many fail to keep records, while associations offer affordable, complete record programs. Proven benefits include better culling, feeding, and management, with higher sale value for graded cows with records.
Blacksmith and Welding Shop in Wallingford Iowa offers trusted on site and in shop welding for broken machines and castings. Quick service with cheerful estimates. heavy and difficult jobs welcomed.
Council met Monday evening May 4 to approve payments. Names listed include Barton Warner Go scraper and street equipment 339.37 M J Aylward gravel hauling 3.00 and 21.50 Town Public Service Co street lights 56.00 power 10.00 John Paulsen night watch 5.00 Mike Weinholzer stop watch marshal 15.00 John Clemmensen tractor use on streets 26.55 hose cart repairs 1.65 Wm Blom marshal salary 75.00.
Notice is given that Herman Elsenbast has been appointed and qualified as administrator of the estate of John Hansen, late of Palo Alto County, Iowa. Creditors and those indebted to the estate must promptly pay and file claims with the Clerk of the District Court for allowance as provided by law. Dated April 21, 1931.
About 176 bulls have been proven in this manner and many more partially proven. Two breeding associations operate in Palo Alto County with sponsorship from the Farm Bureau.
Emmetsburg hosts a county wool growers meeting to plan the 1931 wool clip sale through the Iowa Sheep and Wool Growers association. R P Henderson reelected president with Ray Barringer as vice president and Fred Schnell as secretary treasurer. Final settlements target 2 to 7 cents per pound with advances of 12 to 15 cents for most wool, pooling set for May 28 at Emmetsburg. shipping and freight details outlined.
County farmers are urged to prevent weed seed production as seeds can survive decades. Crops rotated, clean cultivation, roadside mowing, and encouraging germination then killing seedlings are advised. Dutch broadleaf weeds may persist 10 to 40 years, so killing at seedling stage is essential.
Dr B E Dappen, D V M V, assumes as veterinarian successor to Dr L L Lindsey with license details. Contact via telephone 69 Gractlinger, Jows. Lewison licensed embalmer listed at Henderson Furniture Co, Grartitnger, Iowa.
Bartleman Bros Prop. advertise a barber shop offering ladies gents and children's services with modern equipment and shower bath near the Drug Store, and Graettinger Bakery promotes fresh bakery goods including bread on sale at local grocers. Open Wednesdays and Saturdays evenings. M E Raepe, Prop.
The Quaker Oats Company thanks customers for past patronage and asks them to continue. It advertises fresh flour in two grades Quaker’s and Mother’s, a full line of seeds and salt, Blue Diamond and Curlew coal, Orient Egg and Hard Coal, and urges buyers to compare grain prices before selling. Contact J. H. Swift at the Met Office with phones 72 and 2 on 123.
The Graettinger Co-Operative Live Stock Shipping Association urges farmers to support their organization and control their business, warning against outsiders. The group meets every second Wednesday of March, May, July, September, November and January, under manager W. L. O'Connor with yard and phone contacts listed.
Amdahl's Meat Market invites customers to visit its new Graettinger location offering fresh and cured meats Oysters and fish in season plus fruits vegetables and groceries. City Meat Market promises a large stock of meats groceries and fresh dairy items at low prices. Farmers Grain Co highlights grain coal flour feed and home-sourced service with a broad stock of feeds available.
The message advertises increased volume in the ring and pledges improved quality and lower prices for customers. It invites readers to take home a sack of flour, promising value and satisfaction from the producer.
D. F. McCarty, manager, Graottingen, states the flour is of very good quality and braced on a narrow margin. Telephone number 63 listed for contact.
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