01 Sep 1904
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Newspaper
Graettinger Times
Location
Graettinger, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Sep 01, 1904
Page
1
City officials including mayor and street commissioner are named along with church service times for various denominations. Programs show Lutheran and Danish Lutheran council services, Sunday school at 10:00 a.m., and regular sermons every Sunday and alternate Sundays with specific church announcements and pastor names.
T. S. Hays cashier of the State Bank of Armstrong died Friday afternoon August 26 after a brief illness. He contracted blood poisoning from a facial pimple. A leading citizen of Armstrong, aged 37, he leaves a wife and three children. Funeral services were Sunday at 3 p.m. in Armstrong, with burial following.
A new rural route would deliver mail by gasoline launch around the lake shore. The plan targets summer service for cottagers and estimates at least 3,000 people served. Sanbérn Pioneer
A number of applicants for teachers certificates failed the examination at the close of the normal institute. It is hoped most will succeed in the branches they were deficient in, as teachers are scarce in this county and across the state.
On the first and third Tuesdays monthly the Minneapolis and St Louis Railroad offers homeseekers excursion tickets to Northwest West Southwest South and Southeast regions at one fare plus two dollars. Return valid up to twenty one days from sale with stopovers allowed. Inquiries to agents or address A B Cutts G P T A Minneapolis Inn.
Advertisement for the Minneapolis and St. Louis railroad extols the shortest comfortable route to the Gates of the Fair. It promises direct through trains, time savings, reduced crowds, and lower travel costs. Free excursion tickets and a guide are offered by A. B. Cutts, G. P. T. A. by mail.
The Minneapolis St Louis Rail Road offers less than half fare round trip tickets for various events. Valid for Boston, Maas, A R Encampment August 11 13, with sale August 1 to September 10 and final limit October 28. Includes San Francisco Los Angeles Knight Templars and Portland American Mining Congress routes with sixty day final limit. Contact A B Cutts GP and T A Minneapolis for details.
Land owners must clear rubbish from public highways and cut weeds by August 25 or the township will do the work and tax the cost to the property. Ole Knutson, Road Superintendent. For Sale: Keystone Hay Press, nearly new in good condition. George Bros.
The Rock Island arranging coach tours from all points in Iowa to the St Louis Exposition on Tuesdays and Thursdays in August. Tickets valid for seven days. Contact nearest Rock Island System agent for details or write Jno G Farmer Cedar Rapids for a World's Fair folder.
The Chutes in Chicago markets itself as the city’s top resort offering a circus country fair summer park and theatre. Attractions include water cascades chutes Loop the Loop laughing gallery miniature railway and the Katzenjammer Castle among many amusements with band performances and bright lights thrilling crowds.
AB Péterson announces that the gallery in Graettinger Iowa will be open for work on Saturdays and Sundays each week. The notice highlights regular weekend hours for viewing or purchasing art from the painter AB Péterson.
An advertisement touts a candy named Bays sa Dasparets Candy Cathartlo as a gentle, refreshing medical discovery for a wide range of issues. It claims to aid kidneys liver bowels and alleviate fever constipation headaches and cold symptoms. Sold with incentives and a promise to cure, the copy urges readers to buy a box today.
The Odd Fellows Special and Rock Island System announce Gen M A Ranvy will lead an escort train from Chicago to San Francisco leaving Chicago at 10:00 p m September Mth with stops at Oscar Rapids Des Moines and Omaha to Sept 10. The train includes standard and tourist sleeping cars for the pleasure of the Odd Fellows and friends. Reservations may be sent to Gen M A Ranoy Marengo Ia or Jao G Palmer Cedar Rapids Ia. Also Lana McDonas announces piano violin and voice instruction in Grilettinger on Fridays and Saturdays, Emmetsburg.
If you want anything special in our line write us for prices. Northern Nursery Co. Traer Iowa.
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