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Newspaper
Graettinger Times
Location
Graettinger, Iowa, United States of America
Date
May 31, 1906
Page
7
Local notices describe preparations for the Woodman picnic in Graettinger on June 6 with state-wide speakers, ball games, music, prizes for best team, and an evening dance. Nearby towns Meantime send teams and features from Estherville Wallingford Armstrong Ringsted Emmetsburg Ruthven Terri will join in uniform.
Mayor Cameron did not contract with Judge Graettingert to shear sheep last week. He went down early and had fewer than a hundred sheep shorn before night, claiming the record cannot be matched by any other mayor in the state.
All persons are hereby notified to remove manure and rubbish from alleys vacant lots and yards at once or the street commissioner will remove it and charge the cost to the property. D. W. Cameron mayor. Wanted about 30 head of horses and battle to pasture J. W. Prucuer.
In a Tuesday deal B and Dales take ownership of Hirleman’s restaurant. Hirleman plans to move away after a year and a half in Graettinger. The new proprietors assume control of the business and will operate it locally. Woodmen Day at Graettinger features a June 6 event with Hon. T. H. Daily delivering a lecture plus music and amusements. A Groettinger Ringsted baseball game is on the schedule with special railroad rates.
New towns are being opened along the Minneapolis and St Louis railroad extension into South Dakota offering excellent business opportunities. For full particulars contact Thomas A. Way Townsite Agent Watertown South Dakota.
Notice from H. H. Gierpz of Graettinger Iowa dated May 26 1906 stating he will not be responsible for debts contracted by his wife who has left his bed and board.
An auction advertisement lists items for sale including one team of cattle, four sets of harness, one wagon, and various machinery. The small ad notes the seller G and a dealer or place name CooLrpar, signaling a local sale event.
Town Christian Convention at Iowa City runs June 25 to 28 with Rock Island Lines offering a fare reduction and a third on certificate plan. For full information contact nearest ticket agent. Taken Up two red steer calves Joxun Bonpsus.
A compilation of historical transport notices listing reduced round trip fares to Portland Seattle Tacoma and other locales with sale dates June May and June. Details include routes via various lines, one way additions, limit dates from May 14 to May 31 and June 9, usage windows up to 60 days, and charges for extensions. Contact agents for full particulars.
A compact notice offers a bicycle at $15 from Safe. It highlights a $45 value, first class wheel, and best road grade B associated with T. OsuEr, suggesting a limited time sale or offer.
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