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Newspaper
Graettinger Times
Location
Graettinger, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Apr 13, 1933
Page
3
The Emmetsburg Democrat discusses Roosevelt era policy, prohibition shift, veterans’ allowances, and labor issues. It notes predictions about repeal of the 18th Amendment, potential beer sales, and shifts toward shorter work time. The piece argues machinery displacement requires action, possibly taxed labor-saving devices, to support unemployed workers.
Railway Age discusses how rail freight demand shapes workers and producers lives. From 1925 to 1930 purchases averaged over two billion annually. then three years of cuts removed about 3 billion, surpassing federal public works funding and causing widespread unemployment. Restoring rail buying power seen as essential to recovery and boosting general demand and mood.
A British post office stamping scheme urges customers to buy British goods with a slogan across envelopes, though no such program has occurred. The movement widens to buying locally in states, counties, and villages, prompting questions about the effectiveness of spending money at home amid ongoing war debt concerns.
The author argues that spending on foreign goods can aid both home welfare and international trade. He notes dollars spent abroad circulate back through the economy and help stabilize global commerce, while a ten percent export share is the norm. boycotts hurt modern civilization and widespread unemployment.
A Contributed piece arguing that while tax cuts are popular the public education system must not be crippled. It warns that reducing teachers salaries or funding could harm future citizens and the republic, urging thrift without harming schools and the character built by education.
Detroit Free Press notes an urgent call for a design to create a well ventilated soundproof room that excludes the noise from a neighbor's loud speaker. The item seeks practical architectural or engineering solutions.
Easter program details at Lost Island Lutheran Church on April 16 with opening hymns scripture readings and choir selections led by Rev Hammer and committee members. Methodist notes outline Easter service next Sunday starting at 10:30 with Sunday School at 10 and baptism and flower sale. Lutheran notes mention first Lutheran Easter program at Lost Island and schedule for Holy Communion confirmations prayer meeting and Good Friday service.
Local Lutheran congregations list Easter morning and evening services at Zion and St Pauls Graettinger with confirmations, Holy Communion, Sunday schools, and related events. Rev. Otis L Lang and Rev J P Christensen note hymns, sermons, and Easter greetings across congregations in town and country.
A club discusses using a ten percent blend of dehydrated alcohol with gasoline to absorb a large corn surplus in Iowa. Proponents cite fuel improvements and potential price effects, while oil interests oppose. Demonstrations planned in Spencer and Winnebago.
Viggo Christensen cites a Denmark paper dated February 27 claiming every American bank would close soon. The article notes the proclamation issued March 4 and mentions gold transfers from the United States to Windsor, Canada. It suggests urban papers knew earlier than small towns.
Night prowlers attempted entry at Bert France's home about 9:30 Wednesday. Mrs France and a companion fled to neighbor F Thompsen’s house. attorney Carl Spies retrieved his shotgun and checked the scene, finding no evidence and returning with Sheriff Montgomery and Deputy Sprout. The report credits Spies with ready neighborhood protection.
A quoted motto stresses that progress comes to the patient, steady person who advances without haste, aiming for long road to achievement. It attributes the line to J. Arnyere and frames patience as the key to success.
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