Farmers & Merchants State Bank of Graettinger grows steadily
Beginning ten years ago with a policy of service the Farmers & Merchants State Bank of Graettinger now shows deposits around 270 000 and a 25 000 capitalization. Officers include J P Kirby president N P Walker VP Vincent Kelly cashier and M Sandvig assistant cashier. The J H Gammon estate runs Graettinger s leading lumber yard with quality as its hallmark.
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Farmers & Merchants State Bank
Graettinger
J. P. Kirby
N. P. Walker
Vincent Kelly
M. § .Sanding
Kirby
Walker
Kelly
Sandvig
Farmers & Merchants
J. H. Gammon
Farmers Supply Company Builds Graettinger Produce Center
For 22 years Farmers Supply Co. has served farmers with high market prices and low selling costs. It handles ten carloads of poultry yearly and eggs valued at 50 000 to 60 000 annually, with total business over 150 000. From April 1 to May 15 this year it shipped over 28 000 worth of eggs to markets. The firm sells farm machinery including John Deere and International lines, parts, farm merchandise, tires, cream separators, washing machines, fuel and poultry supplies. Established by A J Johnson, the manager, the policy emphasizes quality merchandise and prices paid for produce and service to the trade. A Red Baby International truck reflects top-notch efficiency, making it Graettinger’s leading eco enterprise and a boon to local merchants.
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Farmers Supply Co
Graettinger
John Deere and
International Lines
A. J. Johnson
Johnson
Red Baby International
First National Bank of Graettinger Celebrates 25 Years
The First National Bank of Graettinger marks a quarter century as a solid community banking institution with a capital and undivided profits of 30000 dollars and deposits around 350000 dollars. Officers include M. L. Brown president, Fred Spies vice president, H. B. Hetzler cashier, and Elizabeth Jensen assistant cashier. The bank offers general banking, savings, real estate and insurance, farm loans, and operates from a modern, well equipped building with updated clerical facilities.
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First National Bank
Graettinger
First National
M. L. Brown
Fred Spies
H. B. Hetzler
Elizabeth Jensen
Brown
Spies
Hetzler
Clarinda
Miss Jensen
Palo Alto County
Quaker Oats Elevator boosts Graettinger grain trade
The Quaker Oats company, a major Iowa industrial enterprise, operates a Graettinger grain elevator since 1912 with 65 000 bushel capacity and 100 bushel hopper scale. Manager W H Drake oversees Graettinger and visits to about 50 other northwestern Iowa and South Dakota plants, fostering strong farmer relations and steady prices. Two Quaker cereals and flours are sold in all towns within the area.
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Quaker Oats Company
Iowa
Cedar Rapids
Graettinger
Railway Commission
W. H. Drake
Quaker Data Company
Drake
South Dakota
Osher's Department Store Celebrates 85 Years in Graettinger
Osher's Department Store, founded by H. N. Osher, marks 85 years serving Graettinger with a policy of quality merchandise and personal service. The store offers a wide range of goods, from dry goods and clothing to groceries, with brands like Peters shoes and Oshkosh overalls. It operates 9,000 square feet in Graettinger and a second location in Terril, under manager A. H. Henningsen, employing eight people and part of the G. W. C. buying group.
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Osher
Graettinger
H. N. Osher
Peters
Curley
McKibben
Stephenson
Oshkosh
P. M. Wade
A. H. Henningsen
Henningsen
Iowa
Farmers Grain Company of Graettinger
The Farmers Grain Company, established 1907, serves Graettinger farmers with high market prices and a 150-member cooperative. Led by D. E. McCarty as manager, it buys, ships grain, and sells flour, feed, coal, and salt from a 40,000 bushel elevator, handling 350,000 to 600,000 bushels annually.
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The
Farmers Grain Company
Graettinger
PL Lambe
Jorgen Anderson
R. E. Smith
D. E. McCarty
Schurmanns Grocery Serves Graettinger With Sinclair Gas
Schurmanns Grocery established 18 months ago by F E Schurmann has shown steady growth. Former Windsor Hotel operator. runs a front-street filling station offering Sinclair oils and gas. Sells groceries, soft drinks, fruits, vegetables, candies, cigars, bakery. auto truck serves three routes delivering goods to farmers.
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Schurmann
F. E. Schurmann
Graettinges
Windsor Hotel
Sinclair
Graettinger
Jensen Hardware Promises Wide, Up‑To‑Date Stock
Jensen Hardware, established twelve years ago, is touted as a leading hardware store in the region with a broad array of shelf and heavy hardware, stoves, ranges, furnaces, paints, oils, varnishes, guns, tackle, enamel and tinware, plumbing and heating services, and a tin shop. The stock features brands like Green's Colonial furnaces, Majestic and Monarch ranges, Perfection and Coleman stoves, White Way washers, C. P. W. paints, Major Spar varnishes, and Universal cutlery. The store occupies over 2,600 square feet with a 1,200‑square‑foot warehouse, and owner Charley Jensen personally ensures attentive service and satisfaction.
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Charley Jensen
Jensen Hardware
Green
Colonial
Majestic
Monarch
Perfection
Coleman
White Way
Woodrow
Universal
Jensen
Burkhead and Company in Graettinger
Burkhead and Company in Graettinger offers a complete stock of clothing and gents furnishings featuring Hart Schaffner Marx Cloth Craft Walk Over and Arrow brands. Managed by L M Burkhead the store emphasizes quality and service and operates additional outlets in Ringsted Armstrong Iowa and Lakefield Minnesota.
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Burkhead and Company
Graettinger
Hart, Schaffner & Marx
Keith
Wilson Bros
Glover
Arrow
Bradley
Eli Walker
Stan-Nox
Oshkosh
Wolverine
Burkhead
L. M. Burkhead
Ringsted
Armstrong
Iowa
Lakefield
Minn
Noble's Grocery Serves Graettinger for 28 Years
W H Noble proprietor of Noble's Grocery in Graettinger holds a long standing role among local merchants. He operated as rural mail carrier for years and opened the current store 18 months ago featuring Opal Strongheart Quaker White House and National Biscuit products. He personally runs the shop and offers high prices for produce while delivering attentive service.
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Graettinger
W. H. Noble
Noble’s Grocery
Opal
Strongheart
White House
National Biscuit Company
Mr. Noble
Erickson Hardware Store Dominates Graettinger Shop Scene
Erickson Hardware in Graettinger, five years strong, is a Ira and Jorden Erickson family copartnership offering a full hardware stock. Monarch ranges, Florence oil stoves, No-Gas stoves, Henry Sears cutlery, Gilt Edge paints and other quality brands are showcased. Main Street location supports a dependable, community serving business described as among Graettinger’s leading enterprises.
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Graettinger
Jensen General Merchandise Opens Desirable Graettinger Store
C A Jensen general merchandise offers a wide up to date stock at low prices. With two stores including West Bend under Andrew Jensen the Graettinger shop benefits from large buying power and national brands. They feature Holeproof and Rollins hosiery Buster Brown shoes Fairway groceries Chase Sanborn coffee Del Monte canned goods and more. Mr Jensen personally handles buying ensuring stock quality and fair pricing.
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C. A. Jensen General Merchandise
Graettinger
West Bend
Andrew J. Jensen
Jensen
Holeproof
Rollins
Buster Brown
Fairway
Chase
Paulsen Furniture and Undertaking Serves Graettinger 30 Years
For three decades P J Paulsen has provided furniture and undertaking services to Graettinger and surrounding community. The store offers quality merchandise, nationally advertised brands, a complete funeral department with hearse and licensed embalmer, and personal attention from Mr Paulsen ensuring right prices and reliable service.
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P. J. Paulsen
Graettinger
Paulsen
Axelton Motor Company highlights and services
The Axelton Motor Company founded in 1919 by C. M. Axelton operates as the Authorized Ford Fordson and Lincoln dealer in Graettinger. It offers full Ford line parts batteries accessories tires oil service and a large used car department. The garage covers over 10 000 square feet with storage and repair across all makes emphasizing genuine service and customer satisfaction.
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Axelton Motor Company
C. M. Axelton
Ford
Lincoln
Graettinger
Axelton
Blackhawk
Goodrich
Védor Oil
Mam
Jensen Auto Company in Graettinger Serves Quality at Reasonable Prices
Jensen Auto Company is a long standing Graettinger Iowa dealer owned by Chris Jensen since 1911. It handles Buick Chevrolet and Overland cars with parts service tires oils and batteries plus a Drive-It-Yourself delivery option. Four expert mechanics ensure quality auto repair and Jensen’s past as local postmaster highlights community ties.
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Jensen Auto Company
Chris Jensen
Grasttinger
Jensen
Iowa
Buick
Chevrolet
Overland
Graettinger
Wiegman and Son General Store in Graettinger
C Wiegman and Son, a Graettinger co partnership run by C and F C Wiegman, has operated 11 years. The store offers groceries, produce, dried goods, meats, cigars and clothing with brands like Wear A Well, Red Fern flour, Del Monte, McLaughlin and Golden Sun. The partners are active daily, promising attentive service and quality.
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C. Wiegman & Son
Graettinger
F. C. Wiegman
Wiegmans
Red Fern
del Monte
McLaughlin
Golden Sun
Wiegman’s
Community Meat Market in Graettinger
Community Meat Market, led by J. G. Amdahl, is Graettinger’s leading shop praised for quality products and personal service. Amdahl, a 20-year resident, butchers his own grain-fed hogs and cattle and maintains strict temperature control to keep meats in prime condition.
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Graettinger
J. G. Amdahl
Amdahl
Mr. Amdahl
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State Bank
G. H. Gammon
L. C. Gammon
Brooks
Bank
Farmers & Merchants Bank
Farmers Supply Company
Osher's Department Store
Schurmann’s Grocery
Sinclair Gas and Oils
P. J. Paulsen Furniture and Undertaking
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