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Newspaper
Graettinger Times
Location
Graettinger, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Apr 15, 1920
Page
8
E F Nefstead of Graettinger Iowa declares his candidacy for Palo Alto County County Attorney. The announcement notes it will be subject to Republican primaries in June. Printed in the Graettinger Iowa newspaper dated Thursday March 18, 1920.
H C Adams of Algena Iowa announces candidacy for re nomination to State Senate representing the 47th District. The move comes ahead of the Republican primaries in June.
D E Kulp announces his candidacy for state senator in the 47th District subject to the June primary decision of Republican voters.
J C Molison announces candidacy for county clerk of court in the forthcoming Republican primary in June. He asks voters for support and appreciation for any backing given.
Clerk of Court TE M Thompson seeks re election as Palo Alto County Iowa Clerk of the District Court subject to Republican primaries to be held June 7 1920.
A town discussion urges extending the water works to reach more homes and adding a sanitary sewerage system. After wartime opposition, residents say now is the time to advance public health and convenience, led by the newly elected mayor and city council.
The Newberry Ford case in Michigan highlights a financial issue as Ford’s side used payroll and offices paid by Ford Motors to support the senate bid while Newberry’s group financed money beyond legal limits. The public largely backs Newberry but the law imposes fines and imprisonment under the Corrupt Practices Act for campaign expenditures. The piece cautions that future U.S. Senators may attract industrial group backing across districts with costly clerical and office support.
Emmetsburg figure Hon D E Kulp announces Republican candidacy for state senator. Senator Adams of Algona seeks reelection while H Leslie Wildey from this area plans to enter. Kulp notes service in the 84th and 85th General Assemblies from Palo Alto County and argues experience benefits the county clerk race in the past.
Citizens of Graettinger note the county clerk race between E M Thompson of Emmetsburg and opponent Molison, with Thompson a former Graettinger resident and mail carrier backers in the northern county. The primary contest is expected to draw strong local interest and will determine the Republican nominee for county clerk.
A parliamentary committee weighs a capital tax funded by war profits to reduce national debt, arguing it risks reducing revenue and discouraging investment. The piece contrasts income, inheritance, and savings taxes, and critiques current policy as wasteful. It notes lumber costs, freight rates, and consumer prices, urging scrutiny of price formation and purchasing power affecting wages and employment.
A veteran lumber dealer recalls advice that lumber prices will drop, noting the typical public receptivity to such gospel claims. He cites that lumber cost is under 25 percent of building expenses and questions how many readers will accept the decline as fact.
Advertising advocates report merchants nationwide adopting a 3 percent advertising budget tied to prior year gross sales. Tests claim a 33 1 8 percent lift over time with persistent yearly campaigns, noting big-city stores spend 6 7 percent for volume while towns like Maryville Mo average 3 percent.
W C Foster argues the tribule with the striking switchmen claims they get too much to eat and not enough to drink. He notes there is some truth in this assertion.
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