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Newspaper
Graettinger Times
Location
Graettinger, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Apr 18, 1912
Page
3
The Graettinger Times lists subscription prices of one year in advance at 1.80 and six months at 0.90. The notice states altered at the Graettinger Iowa post office as second class matter and requests advertisement copy by Tuesday. Free ads apply to meetings open to the public.
The page announces candidates for county superintendent and supervisor positions in Palo Alto area, listing Hart J O Neill, Jon Jackman, Javon Ditrichy, and J L Hotan with party primary caveats. It also cushions with satirical jokes on advertising, editors, and daily life, including moral tales about boasting and shop favors.
A candidate in a county supervisor district promotes transformation from worldliness to faith while seeking office. The Britt Tribune notes his moral stance is solid but warns the political risk of running, regardless of party, amid calls to maintain readiness to confront difficult truths.
The cashier fled with all bank funds at Citizens Bank of Story City. Father and chief stockholder Mr Swan has pledged his own money, insufficient to cover depositor losses. He seeks bankruptcy in Des Moines federal court as creditors prepare to appoint a receiver to wind up affairs. Liabilities total 82682.14 with assets of 70082.72. The cashier remains missing as the family grieves a newborn son born on April bth.
Humboldt residents and local supporters hail Ion Frank P. Woods for steadfast voting record and legislative gains. They credit his close district ties, study of bills, and efforts to secure enactment over speeches, predicting continued renomination if he maintains his practical, progressive course.
Several farmers sowed oats last week including reports of Pete Ludowitz and Art Johnson visiting at the Joyce home. C B Gaard of Ruthven visited friends in the locality while Supervisor Iverson attended official business. Mrs Fredrickson and family from Ringsted spent days with Mrs Chris Fredrickson, traveling by auto.
Mise Donovan notes the Democrat editor W J Branagan suffered a drastic facial hair loss after thirty five years with a mustache. The tribute says he is distressed yet bears the event with humor, and adds there was no insurance for the unexpected change.
Three oat classes are described with distinct heads and straw length. Early varieties fare best in north central states or Canada, while mid or late varieties suit the corn belt. Side oats yield best when the season allows full maturity, but are risky in northern regions.
The sowing rate per acre depends on location and bed preparation. With well-prepared beds and well graded germinable seed, ten pounds per acre should be ample.
Prof Warburton reviews Nebraska experiment data showing cost of producing oats at $10.38 per acre, including labor, goods, interest, and taxes. With an average price near 36 cents per bushel, 2 bushels per acre would cover full cost, while a good practice yield of 86 to 90 bushels could yield net profit under favorable conditions.
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