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Newspaper
Graettinger Times
Location
Graettinger, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Sep 02, 1909
Page
3
A plain offer promises easy money at home with no experience needed. Readers are told to send a stamp for particulars to Empire Press Syndicate in Middleport New York.
The West Bend base ball tournament drew strong crowds last week with Curlew suffering a 66 to 0 loss on day one and Bradgate bowing 38 to 4 to Body in the afternoon action. Day two saw Curlew and Bradgate contest a tight 7 to 6 for no purse, followed by a final amateur championship tilt where West Bend edged Bode 9 to 8.
Help needed in Ailen Nursery Co. Rochester, N. Y. territory. Men to represent us locally or traveling in sale of a full line of easy selling specialties. Apply quick and secure.
A found item is reported with instruction that the owner may claim it by identifying the property and paying publication costs. The notice requires the owner to present proof of ownership and cover the associated notice fee.
Two farms offered for rent with reasonable terms. Locations noted as favorable for farming operations and productivity. Potential tenants encouraged to inquire for details and availability.
A fragmented roster lists county officers and supervisors including Auditor Sim R. Stedman Treasurer H. G. Kelly Recorder Pearl Richardson Clerk Ed. Carney Sheriff Alex Quillen Superintendent Lil Patton Coroner Dr. Van Gordon Surveyor Guy Campbell and board members Emrich Iverson Beckwin Kirby Gurter. Also mentions council members and commissions with partial names and titles.
Rail timetable fragment shows routes between Chicago, Omaha, St Louis, Denver, Memphis, and other cities with trains listed by numbers and times. Mentions Fort Worth St Joseph Fort Faulk Kansas City Minneapolis and beyond. Passenger holding tickets accepted by agent C A Vannoy.
Emanuel Anderton son of A J M Anderson of this town, aged 12, fell forty feet from a windmill while tending cows. He fractured his left arm near the wrist, wrenched ligaments in both heels, and suffered bruises. He was found shouting for help, taken home, and treated by Dr. Wallace. He is sore but improving.
The marriage of J. Peterson to Martin Peterson occurred at the bride's brother John Peterson's Randall home on Thursday evening with Rev. Paulsrud officiating. The couple will settle in Ringsted after their honeymoon trip to Fetty Jake, as the Bride returns from California where she was well known among friends.
A humorous plea questions Lafe Young's whereabouts during a Des Moines crowd greeting the senator. The letter mentions thousands in attendance, Iowa pride, and a joking note about Lite seeking a health retreat to ease back pains as Cumming leads political fervor in the state.
Rock Island runs a gasoline electric motor car from Iowa Falls to Vinton with a Friday trial. The test reached part of the line at 3 miles per hour. The daily service starts at 6:20 am from Iowa Falls and returns in the evening. The eight cylinder dynamo car combines motor room smelting and passenger space with fifty seats.
On Monday forenoon Frank Scott found four pearls in Coon River including a transparent pearl, a transparent Dink pearl round 8 grains, a round white pearl 6 grains, and a round white pearl 4 ½ grains. On Thursday last week Albert Scott found two round white pearls totaling 7 grains.
A fragmentary tale describes a boy in a remote town, judged harshly by his elders as he moves through life toward a grave. The voice hints at a warning about character and fate in a harsh social setting.
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