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Newspaper
Graettinger Times
Location
Graettinger, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Oct 21, 1915
Page
2
The text describes a system where a clerk totals charges for goods bought, lists each item and amount, and issues a printed receipt to customers. It notes the receipt totals, records paid amounts, and serves as protection for owner and customer, with the National machine printing clear records of every purchase.
James Chapman returns from Roseau with plans to ship hogs for auction, but sales in Minneapolis yield profit over cost. W H Wheeler's father dies in Lucas Iowa, funeral soon. Epworth Leaguers host farewell for Rev Griffith and Mrs Griffith, clock awarded. David Lennox funds a large barn east of town, 36 by 64 feet, peak height about 36 feet. project valued around 1600 dollars. Helpers include Smith Lowrey, O W Resseguie, and Sim Long assisting locally.
Feadames Helmar Solveson Haug and Broberg of Sioux Rapids came last Thursday to spend time with the former's sister Mrs. T H Tvedten and help celebrate her birthday. O B Erskire finished drilling a well west of the schoolhouse on Saturday and Monday began on the waterworks well. Erskine expects to finish the well this week and then water mains tower and tank work will begin.
A. A. Pettit traveled to Montana recently with the aim of buying land, though he has not decided whether to relocate. The Star route between Titonka and Wesley, recently discontinued, has been reestablished with a contract awarded to E. J. Hackerson of Titonka at $7,380 per year. C. H. Geronsin and family hosted Otto Geronsin and his wife, with Otto recovering from an appendicitis operation in Estherville prior to the visit, after visiting Mrs. Geronsin’s parents in Algona. From there they visited Ringsted and Armstrong before returning to Harris. John Wegener of near Cylinder shipped seven carloads of cattle bought in the Dakotas for fattening. The Wegener operation reportedly profits from cattle purchases each fall. The Hantelman family drove to Mankato, Minnesota, to visit their daughter Susan, who accompanied them home and remained briefly before returning to Mankato to continue college. Mr. and Mrs. H. N. Wilberg visited Clarence Anderson and his wife of Bede, Mrs. Anderson being Wilberg’s sister. Rev. A. H. Meyer is home from…
Mason City pastor remains unable to hold regular services after a sequence of minor operations. The Sunday school board elected officers on October 1 with L. J. Weinbrod as superintendent and Henry Boevers as vice president. Ethel Bailey was secretary and Sadies Boevers assistant secretary, Peter Hayenga treasurer, Mabel Boevers organist, Irene Newell and Viola Lindsey librarians. Mrs A R Weisbrod missed class due to illness, so G H Weisbrod taught that day. Edward Widdel, from Spirit Lake, visited family then returned to Spirit Lake to work at a jewelry store.
The September 9 issue notes a paper coloring crisis as Tidewater Paper Mills of Brooklyn and DeGrasse Paper Company of Pyrites run out of dye. The New York World reports a natural yellow tint in its morning print, warning that many papers may imitate straw paper until coloring supplies run out in about two weeks.
A column warns the paper industry faces dwindling color supplies by month’s end as producers stockpile and conserve. In another note, two new residences on block 2 outlet 6 go on sale with two lots each and leases expiring March 1, 10165, under reasonable terms.
J A Spies announces a town property sale scheduled for Saturday October 23 1915 at 2 o'clock in the afternoon. The notice indicates printed bills promoting the sale appeared this week.
A fragmented note on Japanese gardens recalls famous miniature scenes and popular spots in history. The text hints at gardens inviting visitors to sweep through famed displays reflecting cultural heritage and historical events.
A garbled Yonkers article fragment notes a statesman or commentator named Patlene-fa or Patinee Nor and mentions a preference for domestic flavors or tastes. The text is incomplete and unclear but suggests commentary on cultural or culinary choices.
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