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Newspaper
Graettinger Times
Location
Graettinger, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Apr 19, 1917
Page
3
Blood's house paint combines pure carbonate of lead oxide of zinc linseed oil turpentine and tinting colors. It promises long wear low yearly cost and superior coverage with durable flat finish that can be washed with soap and water. The ad urges customers to visit the store to learn more and choose Blood's paints.
High compliments flow for Miss Gertrude Montgomery for drilling and training children for the Tom Thumb wedding presentation. Dodgeville and Plymouth papers praise her skill and success, noting crowded churches and a novel, take notice performance. Graettinger boys edge Jack Creek in a nine inning baseball opener as two local teams prepare another upcoming game. Alice Wildey visited Emmetsburg. Mr and Mrs Kleins of Fairville and Ringsted guests at J P Wagner’s home Sunday.
Aaron Anderson argues against a leather embargo as a cure for high prices. He notes the reciprocal nature of international trade and warns that halting leather exports would backfire, hurting domestic supply and jobs since the U S relies on imports for major skins and tanning materials. He condemns broad government regulation as a panacea for economic problems.
The Parents and Teachers Association program will be presented Friday April 20 at 8 p m at the school house. Introduction by Chairman Home and School Mrs Muller Chorus Fifth and sixth grades Shelling Cora Christopher Economy of time in Arithmetic Miss Swanbeck Music Mary Larsen Methods used in teaching Reading and writing Miss Harris Report of Teachers meeting Hannah Henningsen Chorus High School 7th and 8th grade girls Question Box conducted by Prof Johnson All Parents and Teachers urged to be present. Clarence Richardson was at Emmetsburg Saturday. Fred Spies was a business caller at Estherville today Pete Swift was a southbound passenger this afternoon Mrs E S George and mother were at Estherville Saturday Misses Lillian Hilton and Katie Barnhart were at Emmetsburg Saturday Donald Hendricks was at Estherville Saturday to see his sister in hospital Mrs Kane of Estherville was a guest of her sister Mrs Martin Laughlin Saturday.
Statement of Ownership for Graettinger Times April 1917 sworn by publisher John J. Sullivan Graettinger Iowa. Owner and publisher are Sullivan with mortgagees E B Merriman Redfield SD and J B Lambe Graettinger IA. Notarized by Lizzie Jensen April 17 1917.
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