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Newspaper
Graettinger Times
Location
Graettinger, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Oct 19, 1916
Page
2
The Graettinger Times publishes a response by Mr. Wildey countering a prior note on switching from acetylene gas to electric lighting. He argues the gas system costs taxpayers and benefits only users. proposes a shift to electric street lights where all residents pay for lighting.
The store announces ongoing supply of soups including chicken vegetable and tomato plus Chili Con Carne. A large assortment of new goods, cigars, chocolates, penny goods for children, and beverages like pop cider and malt are offered with prices from 10c to 1.50 per box. Warm mittens and work gloves, groceries, and hot and cold lunches are highlighted.
A long, chatty sale notice from Wildey’s Cash Store touts tub waist outfits plain and striped at 2 50 for one week, hats at 2, ladies coats 10 percent off, and a warranted hammer at 57 cents. It notes butter pricing, grape baskets, and a booming wait on yourself shoe department, with work shirts and overalls prices discussed amid a casual, humorous tone.
H. M. Schuller announces candidacy for re election as Graettinger county treasurer appealing to voters in Graettinger and vicinity for support after serving one term. He respectfully asks for votes and assistance in his bid.
We express heartfelt thanks to kind neighbors and friends who assisted during illness and death of our wife and mother. Thanks for the beautiful flowers and support shown by K. Rokne and children.
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