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Newspaper
Graettinger Times
Location
Graettinger, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Apr 10, 1919
Page
3
A town merchant argues smaller towns have lower costs than large city outfits. He cites Lord & Taylor in Fifth Avenue as evidence this district can underprice city firms due to reduced operating expenses and lower normal profit margins.
The Iowa tax chief announces a May 1 deadline for individuals yet to file income tax returns for 1918. Penalties will be waived if taxes are paid and an affidavit explaining the delay is filed with the return. After May 1, penalties and proceedings will begin. Fifty-three field officers cover the state. residents can learn their locations from local banks or newspapers. A collector will visit Graettinger April 27 to 30.
Advertising copy touts Maxine Shoes pomps and oxfords in black brown and white for Easter with sizes A to D. It promotes a complete kids stack in white and brown for men women boys and girls and invites customers to view the display and have items shown.
The Elks in Idaho Falls publish a humorous paper. Don Williams advertises real estate for sale while admitting limited views on marriage. A bank touts 414 percent interest on time deposits with 12 percent reloan capacity. Safety deposit boxes come in quart and pint sizes. A real estate firm publicizes farms for sale and promises more after foreclosing loans. A citizen opposes a new school house with a shower bath. Humble Republican recalls irrigation ditch baths.
The Humboldt Republican reports a Fort Dodge action where 3000 pints of liquor valued at no less than 10000 dollars were destroyed after raids. Sheriff and deputies conducted the destruction over several miles from Fort Dodge, breaking bottles and pouring contents onto soil. A precise tally will be reported to the court as authorities continue liquor prosecutions from the past three months.
A Guthrie survey of Iowa farm labor conditions shows nineteen counties already seeking eight to twenty five workers. Investigation from mid January to March twenty indicates single men average wages 50 to 60 dollars, some as low as 40 or 45. Married men average 60 to 70, with top wages up to 100 in Ida county and 90 for a married man in Sioux county. Overall average expected 40 to 65 dollars.
A horticultural note advises delaying stock turnout until pasture grass shows robust growth. Turning stock onto grazed fields too early weakens the herd, preventing a strong stand. Ensure the pasture is well established with even ground cover before release, per expert guidance.
A pasture’s value varies with its quality and how cattle are managed. For feed purposes, limit to one cow per two or three acres. excess grazing leads to overstocking. If grass is eaten down, move cows to other areas or remove cattle temporarily to allow regrowth. maintain a balance of leaf cover and avoided bare patches.
City Council of Graettinger Iowa held a regular meeting on Monday April 7 1919 with Mayor D W Cameron presiding and council members Noble Allen Petersen Lindsey absent. Bills were approved for salaries road work and utilities totaling multiple small payments. a petition to establish a grade and build a permanent sidewalk along Washington Ave was accepted. meeting adjourned with clerk Harry V Dickey noting the adjournment.
Officials present a financial statement from Treasurers books to March 31 1919 detailing funds General Road Water Light Cemetery City Hall. Cash received totals 3176 59 and cash paid out 3197 08 with a net overdrawn balance of 20 49. Eugene Foster treasurer signs the report.
The column notes improving health of Frank Rathman after pneumonia treatment by Dr. Birney of Estherville with a nurse. Carl Larson returns from France grateful to be home. Mrs Misener learns of a Beresford friend’s pneumonia death and had previously visited four years ago. Mrs Bloomquist of Dunnell visits with daughter Mrs Sevason. play at Mi W A hall titled The Drive draws praise from locals.
Three points about Cove oysters emphasize better quality a five ounce can instead of four and a price drop from 20 to 18 cents. The savings: more oysters per can and lower price plus a total saving of over four.
A local play drew praise and a high priced basket supper after show. Attendees reported a good time, though the takings were not disclosed. Mrs J E Wee and baby visited from Estherville, and Mrs L E Crim was hospitalized in Estherville for appendicitis surgery. Mr and Mrs Blair visited from Estherville, guests of Mr and Mrs P H Tallman. Iowa farm land values have risen, with the South Atlantic leading gains.
At the start of March 1919 Iowa led the nation in cultivated land value at 169 dollars per acre, ahead of Illinois 144, California 121, and Indiana 100. Alabama showed the lowest average plow land value at 24 dollars, with Mississippi at 25.50. In 1906 the average value of all lands was ...
Flavius Donaldson and L. C. Donaldson traveled to Toronto to purchase an airplane, completed the buy, and left yesterday for home. They reached Detroit but were delayed by bad weather. The new ship will join the fleet gathered for exhibition purposes and the boys are expected to fly into town soon.
Donald Hendricks has been on the sick list the past few days and remains under medical care.
Sunday shopping picks up with Easter this weekend as retailers promote toys and treats. Consumers are urged to buy early for April 20 holiday celebrations and family gatherings.
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