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Newspaper
Graettinger Times
Location
Graettinger, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Oct 26, 1916
Page
3
The issue includes a correction by Mr Wildey on last week’s figures for acetylene and town finances. It rebrands prior debt figures, explains city cost accounting, defends electric lighting benefits, and notes publication delays for drainage district hearings and council minutes.
Mrs Clara Thompson came back Saturday after a three week absence and spent the last week with her son Ed and family at Emmetsburg. Mrs E M Thompson was in Chicago consulting a medical specialist for her health. Mr and Mrs Knute Tieg of Lakefield Minnesota visited local friends last week and then headed to Story county to visit more relatives. A social gathering at the home of Mr and Mrs O T Tenneson Sunday was enjoyed by all present.
Notice is given that a document purporting to be the last will and testament of Thomas Jensen deceased was produced opened and read. The Court sets Monday November 27 1916 for hearing proof in relation to the instrument.Witnesses signatures and seal dated October 23 1916 by E M Thompson Clerk District Court.
A vintage storefront notice touts all cash pricing on overshoes, stoves, Crisco, ironing boards, lanterns, rope, and repair services. It urges comparison with Chicago prices, promotes the Cash Way ten percent savings, and offers in-store fitting and at-store adjustments. The ad also highlights stock valuations in a rural Iowa town and hints at financing costs embedded in competitors’ prices.
The engineer filed a report dated October 1916 recommending the drainage improvement with profiles of lands, cost estimates, and legal details. November 1916 is set for hearings at Emmete bur Town, with November 17, 1916 as the deadline for damage claims. failure to file will deem claims waived and the ditch approved.
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