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Newspaper
Graettinger Times
Location
Graettinger, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Apr 15, 1920
Page
13
B F Nefstead of Graettinger Iowa declares candidacy for County Attorney of Palo Alto County subject to Republican Primaries in June. He states intent to pursue the office and seeks party support.
State Senator H C Adams of Algena Iowa files to seek renomination in the Republican primary set for June for the 47th Senatorial District. The filing centers on the state senate race within Iowa's party contest.
State Senator D. E. Kulp announces his candidacy for the 17th District state senate, subject to the Republican voters decision at the June 1 primary. The notice notes the upcoming party primary and Kulp’s intent to seek the office.
A historical fragment shows J. C. Molison requesting voter support in the June Republican primaries for the office of clerk of court. The note expresses appreciation for any backing from the electorate.
For Clerk Of Court I wish to announce my candidacy for re election as clerk of the district court of Palo Alto county Iowa subject to the decision of the republican primaries to be held on June 7 1920 B M Thompson How About A Sewerage System How about extending the water works system in Graettinger and installing a sanitary sewerage system Both improvements are very badly needed A couple of years ago the sewerage question came up but there was opposition war redirected energy Now these conditions have passed and we should go back to improving and advancing Our town needs a better water works system not necessarily a better one but a system that will reach more homes for private uses as well as for fire protection With the water works extension we need a sanitary sewerage system Then the people of Graettinger can have modern homes with city water drains and toilets These improvements are for the best interests of our community Our recently elected mayor and city council should take the lead in these matters for the public convenience
The Newberry Ford case in Michigan reveals a financial problem where Newberry and allies used money beyond legal limits to contend for the Michigan Senatorship. The public sympathy favors Newberry, though the law imposes fines and penalties for contest expenditures and campaign finance. Senator Adams is noted as a candidate for re election.
Citizens of Graettinger note that E. M. Thompson of Emmetsburg seeks re election as county clerk. His Graettinger ties include former resident status and a mail carrier career on Route One. Thompson faces a well regarded challenge from Molison, making the Republican primary race widely watched locally.
A British House of Commons committee examines proposed capital taxes aimed at war profits to reduce the national debt. It argues against forcing cash conversions of securities, notes capital taxes are risky and blunt, and praises income taxes while criticizing inheritance taxes. It suggests directing certain revenue to debt repayment and public works.
Local traders warn lumber costs are high but expect a drop soon amid claims that public forecasts echo familiar price-raising rhetoric. The speaker notes that actual material costs for house framing appear lower than common beliefs, citing widespread skepticism toward optimistic lumber statistics.
The piece contrasts current high prices for paint wallpaper plumbing and fixtures with lumber costs. It questions why lumber prices fall while transport costs rise and links farming purchasing power to wage and price levels. It argues for broader price declines across goods as farm product prices drop.
Advertising guidance notes that nationwide merchants use a 3 percent method with eight percent of prior year gross sales as the annual budget. Tests show a 33 1 3 percent business rise over a year through steady campaigns, not a single burst. Big city stores spend 5 to 7 percent, while Maryville, Missouri, can achieve wonders with 3 percent.
W. C. Foster states the trouble with the striking switchmen is that they get too much to eat and not enough to drink. He notes there is some truth to the claim.
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