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Newspaper
Graettinger Times
Location
Graettinger, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Apr 20, 1916
Page
8
Henry C Adams of Algona Iowa announces candidacy for the Republican nomination to the Iowa State Senate from the 47th District subject to voters in the June 5 1916 primary. He argues the states budgeting should run as economically as a private corporation.
A statement announces candidacy for the Republican nomination for State Senator from the 47th Senatorial District at the primaries to be held on June 5, 1916. This early campaign notice emphasizes seeking party support and defeating opponents in the primary race.
L. O. Wigdahl announces candidacy for the nomination as representative from Palo Alto county in the June Republican primary. He states his intent to represent local interests and seeks support from voters.
A candidate declares for the office of Sheriff of Palo Alto County on the Republican ticket subject to the June 1916 primary. The statement sets the race within the party and ties it to the forthcoming election in the county.
J J Hand announces candidacy for sheriff subject to June Democratic primaries. Hans Westergard also declares for Supervisor in the Fourth District, subject to June Democratic primaries.
A candidate announces self as nominee for Fourth district supervisor subject to primary action in June. The statement names the district and ties candidacy to the upcoming June primaries.
The piece notes that Tama county public schools demand over $3200,000 in taxes this year with an exact figure of $204,487. It argues that the bulk of taxes come from local residents and places responsibility on home voters and school directors.
The Tama county forecast urges higher school spending with a per family cost around 40 dollars and a rise in school house and bond funds. Teachers' wages total 123,475 this year, eight years ago 11,300, with similar staff numbers. A Cedar Falls merchant condemns a county home food list that omits butter and uses coffee and tea with milk as required beverages. Local papers note publisher upgrades and ads praising improvements, while a Times office pokes fun at neighbors.
Seed corn offered from the 1914 crop Wimples Yellow Dent and Silver King. Price four dollars fifty cents per bushel in ear. Tested under Emmetsburg Commercial Club auspices and approved by Prof M A Houser of Ames Agricultural Department. All corn grown in Palo Alto County. Orders to A T Horton manager testing rooms Kimmetstown Kimmetsburg Iowa.
L. R. Francois appeals to voters in the district for continued support in the upcoming Republican primary on June 5. He cites work on simplified court procedure state economy and a dry town as his pledges and asks for backing from Republicans.
A satirical column mocks war reporting and public statements as World War I era notes drift. It jokes about German apologies, currency inflation, Bryan speeches, and a torpedo wake while quipping on U S military training rolls and Mexico revolutions.
Community inquiries ask which Graettinger business leaders and citizens would back an electric lighting move and who would oppose it. Names of boosters and knockers are sought, along with local opinions on progress and progressives. The piece also playfully mocks timekeeping, rail schedules, and postal service quirks while hinting at broader civic interests.
Easter program at the M. E. Church begins at 10 30 a.m. The service features Lizzie Tonsen and many school and choir items, including songs such as Jesus is Risen and Oh Bring Fair Blossoms. Reverend Cuthbert conducts the baptismal service and reception of members.
Radical mix of store promotions for Saturday items including cakes, raisin specials, chick feed, mustards, lawn mowers and tires, spark plugs, and dresses. Notes on delivery, pricing tricks, and a local contest offering candy for spotting ad errors. Mentions Vernal Utah population 836 in 1910 and berry shipments in season with weather impacts.
The mayor warns all property owners to clean all rubbish including ashes tins and offal from their premises immediately. If not cleaned by May 1 the city will perform the work and charge the owner.
Peter Johnson traveled to Elkton South Dakota this morning to spend a short time with relatives and friends.
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