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Newspaper
Graettinger Times
Location
Graettinger, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Apr 16, 1914
Page
3
The Graettinger Times subscription terms list one year in advance at $1.60. The notice indicates second class mail and identifies Graettinger, Iowa as the posting location.
Political notice announces Bysele as candidate for sheriff of Bimmer County subject to Republican primary voters decision in June. TOM NIVESON.
Dwight G. McCarty runs for County Attorney and W F Eagan seeks County Auditor in Palo Alto county Republican primary on June 2 1914. L O Wigdahl declares for State Representative as Palo Alto county Republican candidate in same primary.
The Iowa legislature faces criticism over land valuation around the capitol and Governor Clarke. The Swea City Herald rebukes county seat dominance in Kossuth, while Humboldt Independent notes New York stores slashing tariffed imports like French undergarments to undercut domestic producers, signaling wage and competition impact.
The Citizen rejects the idea that a court order to raise land assessments affects equity. A district court ordered full value assessments, the supreme court later ruled the lower court erred, yet law mandates full value assessment. The district court decision may have prompted specific outcomes.
Iowa farm land values average 64.87 dollars per acre for assessment with one fourth used for tax. Johnson County shows 74.56 dollars. Three new millage taxes add about three cents per acre total for capital extension and state buildings, largely shifting cost to landowners via local levies. Local boards deemed responsible for most tax increases, while the governor faced criticism.
The Soo Line will establish a one cent rate for settlers on or about May first. The Interstate Commerce Commission has approved the plan and it will begin when practicable. Prominent railroad observers expect other lines to follow, boosting immigration and settlement across North Dakota after a long regulatory fight.
Al J. Massey, bandmaster for Wallace Hagenbeck shows, faced Cedar Rapids police court after pleading guilty to a charge arising from a flirtation with Miss Lillian Cooper on a Rock Island train. Conductor Ebling and Special Agent Morweiser helped steer the situation to a safer outcome. The 20 year old from Minneapolis was returned to her mother in Dinsdale, Iowa, as Massey was fined $50 and costs.
A man identified as Al J Massey and his wife checked into a city hotel. A special agent notified police, and sergeant, detective, and agent removed the couple to the station. The woman broke down and told her story to the matron. Massey posted bond and left town. no charges against the girl, who was cared for at the station until a train departed for Dinsdale.
The Humboldt county scene shows 275 voters signaling intent to support the progressive ticket by signing affiliation blanks. Law requires changes ten days before the primary unless not registered, voting first time, or moving to a new precinct. Springfield township accounts for 125 signatures. other townships show small early interest, with numbers expected to rise before May 20.
L E Richardson returned home Friday from Morehead Minnesota where he had been seeking after real estate interests in that locality. Mr and Mrs Orm Fredricks of Emmetsburg visited with Mrs Fredricks parents Mr and Mrs Richardson. M J Tindall and Wise Luhman went to Cherokee Sunday in Tindall’s car. Willie's father who had been in the hospital there returned with them. A number from this locality attended the dance Wednesday night at Chas Jenkins. W E Hayden and son of Lake Center Town and daughter Mrs Roy Small of Gilmore City spent Sunday with her sisters Mesdames John Wikert and Frank Briggs. Arthur Richardson purchased a new top buggy Saturday. Joe Klingle and family of High Lake spent Sunday at the Lou Allen home. Frank Briggs and L E Richardson went to Emmetsburg Saturday in the former's car. A large number of the young folks spent Easter Sunday with Miss Lulu Wikert. Several from here attended the funeral of Nora Olson at Graettinger Monday.
Mrs Sam Rosiand called at the Thorson home Tuesday. Mrs Marie Norris visits her sons Chris and Ole. Mrs Simongen entertains a friend from North Dakota. Mrs Rier Halverson calls on Mrs Ole Thorson Friday. Arthur Johnson on sick list. Mrs Lewis Thorson improving. Peter Miles works at the Sheffield home. Mrs Ole Thorson travels to Heron Lake Minnesota for head injury aid. Mrs Lande and daughter Mrs Thorson visit C J Lande home from Colorado. Mr and Mrs Sam Rosland attend funeral of Mrs Nelson at Ruthven Sunday.
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