Statement of Ownership for Graettinger Times
Ownership statement for the Graettinger Times of Graettinger Iowa lists E B Merriman as editor managing editor business manager and publisher. Owner is E B Merriman with no bond holders mortgagees or other security holders. Notarized by Miss Lizzie Jensen on September 30 1912 with commission expiring July 4 1915.
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Graettinger Times
Graettinger Iowa
E. B. Merriman
Graettinger
Iowa
Lowa
Sunday Visitors and Local Social Notes
Julius Skow and Oscar Olesen visited Rodman while Miss Hannah Jenningsen and her brother Chas called at the Jensen home Sunday. Mrs. S N Olesen drove to Ruthven last week. Andrew and Emma Henningsen entertained friends one evening. The Lost Island Creamery Company paid 3 cents for butter this month.
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Julius Skow
Oscar Olesen
Rodman
Hannah Jenningsen
Chas
Jensen Home
S. N. Olesen
Ruthven
Andrew
Emma Henningsen
Lost Island
Subscription Rates and Notices from Graettinger Times
The Graettinger Times lists a one year subscription rate in advance at 1.50 dollars. Postage handling shows second class mail matter. Free publication offered for free public meetings. Cards of thanks and resolutions of sympathy priced at 1.00. Copy for ads due by Tuesday to ensure publication.
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Graat- Unger
Iowa
Kicker urged to silence shadow and aid town growth
An exchange argues that a lone, pessimistic kicker harms a town by driving away business and capital, worse than droughts and disasters. The quip urges the kicker to confront his failings in solitude to restore effort and opportunity.
Kenyon Name Will Not Appear On Ballot, Officials Say
Officials urge voters not to expect Kenyon on the ballot as Clarke and others are listed in the June primary. A vote for Kenyon is only possible by choosing the Republican nominees for state senator and state representative in the first column of the ballot.
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Kenyon
Clarke
Bolach Remmdy
Solace CO
Bole
U.S
Lee Morris
iMrat National Bank of
Voters urged to elect assemblymen who back Kenyon
The text urges elected assemblymen supportive of Senator Kenyon, naming Representative Kulp and Senator Francis as Republicans favorable to Kenyon’s return. It notes this may be the last time senatorship is tied to assembly elections and predicts direct election of U.S. senators in the next cycle.
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Kenyon
Kulp
Francis
Senate
United States
No Patience for Defeat of Kenyon and Other Nominees
The Record condemns those who refuse to accept primary results in the Iowa republican race. It argues a voter should accept defeat as sportsmanlike, noting Kenyon Woods and Judge Woods have served the public and deserve to remain in position. No grounds for complaint are found by the Progressive.
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Kenyon
Woods
Clark
Iowa
Jewell
Brown Aroars on gowns and courses at bazar
Mrs Brown asks about an expensive gown while Mrs Knowlt notes it will require at least five courses and his favorite dishes to obtain it. The exchange appears in Harpers Bazaar style talk reflecting fashion and social planning.
Cylinder bank robbery conviction for Chas Fisher
Chas Fisher was found guilty of robbing the Cylinder bank and sentenced to ten years in the penitentiary. Sheriff Cullen took him away last week. Dr. Osher and family were visiting from Estherville over Sunday. The Times will begin this week to visit Mrs. Andrew J. Iverson at Owatoma, Iowa.
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Chas, Fisher
Cullen
Dr. Osher
Familly
Esthervile
The
Times
Andrew J. Iverson
Owatoma
Iowa
Knut Iverson
Minnesota
Lew Hague
Wivadiea
vlattoEey Schooley of Terris
Mio Yin
C.H. Berdin
Florence
Annie
Tria
Fenton
Isaac Nyborg
Sioux Falls
Will Johnson
Sheffi
Lena Christensen
Graettin
Evi Barn
Entertaining Guests and Local News in South Walnut
South Walnut notes Eugene Kane hosts Wisconsin visitors this week. Graettinger visits from Mrs Geo Forbes and Mrs Christen sen. Mrs A H Thompson stayed with her mother. Clara Thompson visits Terris and nearby. Local youths enjoyed a gathering at the Schaney home Friday. Osgood Ladies Aid met with Mrs Geo Smith. Election day noted. Graettinger Opera House Company allegedly staged burlesque prize fights, drawing local comment. directors blamed, suggestion to hire a ticket seller offered.
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Elmer Wells
Osgood Ladies’ Aid
Geo. Smith
Opera
Graettinger
Lost Island H News Fragments From Emmetsburg Visit Notes
Local notes show Stevens traveling to Emmetsburg on business. Birth announced for Nyborg child on October 17. Mrs Nyborg and baby reported well. Various residents, including Knut Iverson and Lew Hague, referenced for injuries and travel. Community updates cover hospital visits, visits to Graettinger, and relatives in Rochester and Story County.
For Sale Items From Estherville Iowa Trade Offer
Maxwell run about and a Flanders No 20 advertised for sale or trade. Piano offered in exchange for a team weighing about 1100 pounds. Stru be Brothers of Estherville Iowa note date October 3.
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Maxwell
Strube Brothers
Estherville
Iowa
Estray Notice Taken Up in Vernon Township Iowa
Estray notice reports two ponies taken up at residence in Vernon Township Palo Alto County Iowa on April 5 1912. A seven year old hay pony branded with a letter on the right hip and a seven year old grey pony branded with Z on the right hip valued at 20 dollars by J P Conway and John Conway. Posted before P J McCarty Justice of the Peace J R Martin County Auditor.
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Lammers
Vernon Township
Palo Alto
Towa
J. P. Conway
John Conway
P.J. McCarty
J. R. Martin
Faded Street Scene Sparks Quiet Protest Memory
A garbled reminiscence recalls a quiet protest and a flirtatious exchange by an old waterlogged street. Names and places are unreadable, but the mood hints at youth, affection, and unresolved tension amid urban decay.
Lumber dealers boast about quality and intimate know how
The speaker insists they cannot be bought due to many local friends among carpenters and builders. They offer guidance to sincere orders on lumber choices and include insider expertise. Emphasizing careful drying, they warn baked lumber decays while slow dried lumber preserves life. They promise top grade stock and invite customers to prove it.
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Grodland
Lewis Lippold
Ward Noble
Poland
China
James Welsh
Halfa
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D. W. Cameron Graettinger
RT. Morris
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