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Newspaper
Graettinger Times
Location
Graettinger, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Oct 26, 1916
Page
2
Two farmers discuss the value of advertisements in the local paper. One notes ads help save many times their cost through business advantages gained weekly. A business man admits the farmer’s point, while the exchange ends with a reminder that inviting customers matters.
E J Higgins pharmacy in Em mersburg debuts a new upscale store with a marble front and a rear glass front soda fountain. The interior gleams with mirrors and fixtures, glass showcases, and orderly shelving, reflecting a strong investment in service and future profitability.
The Jefferson Bee in Ta., reports 640 inches of Farm Sale Advertising the largest total for this class in Iowa papers. The Glidden Graphic notes progressive farmers see value in printer's ink to attract buyers, with costs rising from $2 to $10 or $20 as newspaper investment.
A letter from Burt’s mother last week accuses a poker gang of siphoning funds from a boy who cannot win. Officers are urged to act, but doubt remains over securing sufficient evidence. The note suggests the boy quit if victory eludes him and hints orphans may be affected by the ongoing issue.
A special election for Graettinger Iowa is set for November 18 1916 to decide granting Northern Iowa Gas & Electric Co or assigns a 25 year right to erect operate and maintain an electric plant and distribution system in Graettinger. The ordinance details street clearances wiring heights franchise terms and street light rates and conditions.
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