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Newspaper
Graettinger Times
Location
Graettinger, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Aug 20, 1925
Page
13
Graettinger Times humor column and reader opinions dated August 20, 1925. Items include light social commentary on public morals and fashion, jokes about public life, and a tobacco on unused leisure, with ads and subscription rates noted. The piece reflects small town concerns and wry humor of the era.
A collection of brief notices covers tax receipts in Iowa, a Ruthven picnic plan by Ike Waltons, Anna Nolan and Rosalie Laughlin pursuing nurse training in Omaha, a social shower for Miss Mary Nolan, and a large community reception at the Leonard home.
The postal department faced a deficit of 37,149,000 dollars for the fiscal year ending June 30, reversing a 24,000,000 dollar shortfall the prior year. Despite higher postage rates, the loss looms large and would require about one hundred million bushels of oats to cover. No one will pay the deficit with oats grown by farmers.
Miss Hilda Knudtson, from Graettinger, earned first prize in advanced bread baking at the Minnesota State Fair last year and won a paid trip to Chicago. She plans to enter again for grand championship this year. Graettinger residents are urged to look for exhibits and the Knudtson family sends greetings to friends.
Misses Thelson Thoresen of Graettinger Mina Loveless of Churdan Florence Oritchett of Grinnell Lena Johannedn of Bancroft and Clarence Christian sen Wilmer Petersen Norman Thoresen of Graettinger returned from an extended western journey. They visited Pike's Peak Los Angeles San Francisco Santa Barbara Portland Yellowstone Park and the Jack Hills covering 7600 miles. They faced tire wear and rough mountain trails especially Grant's Pass Oregon where road width and steep drops made driving perilous. They atop Pike's Peak in snow saw a sunrise and even tried a brief foot race before descending. The trip in a four speed Pierce Arrow cost five fifty per passenger and left the group with many memories.
Multiple congregations outline weekly services Sunday school at 9 30 to 10 45 English services in South Walnut and Gmettinger. Evening worship by a Dickens Gospel Team, orchestra, and youth classes announced. Weekly choir practice and Friday August 21 LuTher League meeting noted, with Ethan Mengers and local speakers listed.
Frank Wolgamot, proprietor, advertises shoe repair at City Shoe Shop in Stari s NY. Emphasizes cheaper to fix than buy new, urging prompt service for students.
Local shop promotes Square Deal galvanised fencing with Rid Strand for durability and shade-friendly yard spaces. Also advertises chicken wire to deter neighbors and hints at building chicken or hog houses, lumber on hand for renovations, and a forthcoming ad next week.
Officers raided the Lowman place and found Alfred Rude and Art Hansen. Rude had not worked for Lowman for years and had been with Rock Island company at Estherville. The Times issues a correction noting Rude was an innocent victim of mistaken ties to Lowman. A California poem responding to a prize is quoted, reflecting on California life and culture.
Graettinger lowy Real Estate Insurance and Collections offer farm land and town property for sale. Properties are cared for with careful attention and looked after for non residents.
The notice lists weekly specials including Sugar 12 lbs for a price, Bee Golden Red Coffee two pounds, Butter Nut Coffee 1b pail, Pewberry Coffee, and a firm market with some items up to two prices higher. Certo preserving 20e, White Syrup gallon pails, and pink salmon in tall cans are noted. Prices valid for this week only.
A rambling narrative blends homegrown toil and sea air with warnings of scarce work and low pay. The speaker recalls weather, fruit and sacks weighed, the odd booster club wish, and a weary plea for truth as a long, uneven farewell.
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