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Newspaper
Graettinger Times
Location
Graettinger, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Dec 05, 1929
Page
3
A 1929 Graettinger Times excerpt contrasts swift English justice with American crime handling. It argues crime rises where public opinion neglects reform and urges citizens to demand swift retribution and law enforcement in the United States. It also notes Hollywood film fire insurance checks and related findings.
Investigators highlighted the high costs behind modern entertainment as they noted a single small role could fetch 250000 and a 50 pound film had run up nearly 4 million in expenses before a fire. The damaged sound track raised questions about salvage and insurance as the credit basis for risk taking.
A historic reflection on how progress measures by benefits to ordinary people. It argues that modern advances such as the automobile electricity and radio have democratized prosperity across workers and social classes, marking the United States as entering the greatest era of real progress in world history.
A historical note discusses gas in industry rising over 600 percent in 15 years and its many benefits, while warning of dangers from gasoline and cleaners Naptha used in home dry cleaning. It highlights static sparks, humidity effects, and the risk of explosions, urging professional cleaning to avoid fires and deaths.
By special execution from the Palo Alto District Court, MH S Von Alstine sues George H Baker et al for foreclosure. Judgment of 1920 totaled 3073.50 debt plus 88.08 costs. property described as parts of sections 28 82 83 in Township 97 North Range 82 West. Sale set for December 30 1929 at Emmetsburg Court House 10:00 am to 4:00 pm.
A historical piece warns that many home dry cleaning solvents resemble gasoline in volatility and danger. Vendors disguise hazards with artificial colorings and names ending in ine or ene. Advertisements rarely warn clearly. even when labeled, warnings are subtle or tucked in Directions. The article questions what constitutes “too near” to fire.
John Hancock Mutual Life Insurance Company sues as plaintiff with multiple defendants. A mortgage decree rendered November 5, 1929, for 14115.63 dollars plus costs. real estate described as Northeast quarter of Section 29 and part of West half of Northwest quarter of Section 20 in Township 96 North Range 8 West. Sheriff R L Shea advertises sale to satisfy debt on December 20, 1929 in Emmetsburg Court House between 9 am and 4 pm, sale at 10 pm.
The Junior Class Play What Happened to Janes entertained a large Graettinger audience Wednesday evening November 27. The student cast under Miss Madge May delivered strong performances with Cecil Jones Trygve Larsen and Kurt Spies among the standout performers.
Harold Johnson, once of Bancroft and later Mason City, died by his own hand using a shotgun on a Saturday. The 35 year old farmer had fallen into heavy liquor use, affecting family life and finances, and his will to rebuild deteriorated amid past hardships and associating with bad company.
A Brncraft resident, hampered by misfortune and alcohol struggles, died by his own action on Saturday. He left no wife or children. A mother, described as heart-broken and hardworking, endured much due to liquor and remained by him until the end. Two or three brothers also lived nearby.
An Invitation to every Xmas Shopper to see a new holiday merchandise display. The store touts Glover Pajamas as a top pick and highlights a wide range of gifts priced from $0.98 to $500. Each item is sold in a box, with men’s, boys, shirts, and fabrics advertised and a special Xmas stock of novelty and fashion patterns.
Bright new hosiery for men and women and wool items feature festive holiday patterns priced from 60e to 1.00. The store promotes a fine assortment of men’s gloves and summer wear, showcasing its best selection to date.
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