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Newspaper
Graettinger Times
Location
Graettinger, Iowa, United States of America
Date
May 10, 1917
Page
3
A brief notice from the Grating postoffice in Iowa lists mailing rates: one year is $1.50. six months and four months or two months options exist. Canadian and all foreign papers are $2.00 per year.
A long series of local sightings and visits from Emmetsburg and nearby towns details residents at Emmetsburg on Friday and Saturday, plus Sunday gatherings. The report notes a 53 year old battle flag on display in Iowa City with 25 stars. Other items mention parole board activity, a Des Moines concentration camp comment, and local civic updates including suffrage tea plans and new car sales.
A Great Farmers Organization Farmers Mutual Insurance in Iowa lists ED WESTON as agent. The notice notes insurance services and organizational branding within the Iowa farming community.
Wildey’s Cash Store notes Port Arthur shops go strictly cash, citing 6 percent costs for bookkeeping and collections. Ads tout bargains on wheel barrows nine, plows, crackers prices rising, and a dog tax quip amid general price vigil. Employee promotions of goods and bikes appear with price cuts and promises of future increases.
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