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Newspaper
Graettinger Times
Location
Graettinger, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Aug 06, 1931
Page
3
Fragmentary OCR mentions a note about second class mail matter and a stray phrase about postage classification. Readable items are sparse, offering only a glancing reference to mail status without clear names, places, or dates.
A Royal Neighbor publication raises the question of widowhood rates noting how more men die than women. It argues widows face financial and child care challenges, and highlights the need for provisions to protect widows whose families rely on them after a husband’s death.
The reports show large gold shipments from the Bank of England to France as nations seek relief for German banks. Hoover and Mellon push a moratorium while tensions rise among United States Britain and Germany. France and Wall Street reportedly hold a majority of world gold as England reduces reserves. The piece criticizes foreign influence on U S financial policy and urges more silver and paper money, noting unemployment and road funding needs.
A. Great Road Year outlines a $1,616,000,000 total expenditure for 1931 government road projects across federal, state, and local levels, reflecting an increase of $15,000,000 from 1920. The plan emphasizes expanded highway construction and funding distribution among agencies.
Bad manners by drivers are blamed by authorities as a main cause of automobile accidents. Traffic engineers and statisticians say the accident rate could drop if drivers showed courtesy on the road when passing and yielding to others.
Esthervilla residents noted light chatter as people exchanged jokes about marriages, wealth, fashion and social norms. A German professor forecasts rocket travel, a soldier’s mistaken return ticket becomes comic, and household tips caution on dishwashing timing.
A survey by the Albert Russell Erskine Bureau for Street Traffic Research finds the car is rarely at fault in accidents. Most crashes stem from human error and poor driving habits, with nine of ten incidents caused by carelessness, incompetence, or bad judgment. Future campaigns should target drivers who resist letting others pass and who ignore pedestrians and other motorists.
The federal government closed its year with a deficit of 903 million and a public debt increase of 616 million on June 30. Receipts totaled 3.817 billion, down 861 million from 1930, while expenditures rose to 4.22 billion, 226 million above last year when a surplus existed. Revenue drops stem from income tax, corporate and customs duties. The report notes the government remains sound but urges drastic economies and predicts higher taxes absent action.
A columnist argues America is overrun by mass legislation governing daily life. They claim millions belong to groups policing others and warn that quantity of laws breeds crime rather than order, suggesting reformers seek control over private behavior.
A committee of experts appointed by the International Chamber of Commerce will study the world silver problem. Members from the United States Great Britain China and others will be selected for their knowledge of silver and economics. Findings are awaited with world interest as low silver prices reflect nations adopting the gold standard and prompt policy stabilization discussions.
A warning from Chicago discusses the city’s inability to meet current bills due to lack of funds. The mayor admits uncertainty about escaping the financial crisis and uses Chicago as a cautionary example of spending, taxation, and public response to taxes.
The article notes that about 77 percent of the nation's annual food budget, over 10 billion dollars, is wasted on perishables. Clarence Birdseye, scientist and investor, promotes a freezing method to preserve meat and seafood by extremely low temperatures, signaling economic and social impact.
The new method keeps poultry, vegetables and fruits fresh for months, saving about $500,000,000 yearly by reducing spoilage. It aims to establish quick-freezing plants nationwide to store surplus crops at sub zero temperatures until markets demand them.
We thank everyone for the great help we received in the search for our mother in law and grandmother last Wednesday night. It was appreciated by Mrs. Louise Oddsen and children.
Sunday schedule lists Holy Communion at 10:45 and morning worship at 10. The Ladies Aid Society meets at Mrs Henry Wertergard's home August 12 with Mrs L L Paulsen assisting. South Walnut church holds 9 15 service followed by Sunday School. Teachers meeting Friday at Knute Sorensen's home. Ladies Aid meets at church Wednesday with Mrs Carl Jensen serving. Luther League plans Friday the 14th at Anton Swanson's home. Rev Axel M Andersen, Pastor.
Aion Lutheran Church of the Missouri Synod announces a German service next Sunday at 9:00 AM in the Methedfist church with Sunday school after. A recent resolution orders regular Sunday services alternating German and English, with Rev. Otis L. Lang as pastor urging greater attendance.
Sunday services at First Lutheran 11 am with Sunday school at 10. Confirmands Friday at 1 pm at the High School. A social gathering after the program invites all the young people. August 4 to 16 Bible Institute at Lake Okoboji. Hymns and readings listed by Rev Mantsayer and leaders Alya Thoreson Erma Jacobsen Dud H Thoresen My Ressell. Committee notes and living for Jesus song.
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