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Newspaper
Graettinger Times
Location
Graettinger, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Sep 09, 1897
Page
7
An 19th century ad touts T A Slocum M D offering three free bottles of a claimed cure for consumption and bronchial diseases. The piece pledges religious duty and charitable care, citing testimonials from labs and urging readers to mail address and payment details for delivery.
The document outlines capital stock of four thousand dollars with shares. business to commence June 19 1897 for twenty years unless dissolved by vote. It sets a five member board, annual meeting at Gradlinger Iowa, by laws to be enacted, officers to be elected, one vote per shareholder, private property exempt from corporate debts, and describes corporate seal and title.
The document records the ARTICLES XV and EL authorizing the corporation to own real estate and improve it for Creamery business, with power to sell unused property. It notes amendments by two thirds vote after thirty days' notice and bears signatures of Pat Montgomery, John Nelson, I Tosten son, A O Bergeson, F L Lambe. A 1897 notary acknowledgment in Palo Alto County Iowa confirms the individuals as incorporators and their voluntary act.
A Kentucky farmer and wife balance a pig on a board over a fence to weigh it. Using lever physics and the known weights 135 and 2, the pig’s weight is calculated as 213 pounds after exchanging positions and balancing the system. Prof. Lilly explains the ratio and arithmetic leading to the result.
The Homestead discusses affordable options for farmers to attend the Des Moines Iowa State Fair September 9 to 12, 1897. It details discount rail fares, lodging and meal costs, and extensive camping facilities with inexpensive tenting and supplies. It notes camping grounds, electric light, water, and a medical tent, aiming to make attendance economical with ample attractions and a grand river naval demonstration.
Arthur G. Baker and Mae A. Randall wed September 1 1897 at Mrs Mary Randall's Vernon township residence with Lenard Randall and Mary Irish as bridesmaid and groom. Rev M D Bevan officiated Baptist church Estherville. Guests from Palo Alto and Delaware counties attended. A grand supper followed. Best wishes from families and friends. Estherville Democrat.
H W Beebe a clergyman from Emit metbsburg was in Chicago and purchased a large stock of goods, which are daily arriving. The Kane saloon at OB has been closed by an order after failing to comply with licensing rules. the Estherville district holds a six months liquor license, pending action.
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