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Newspaper
Graettinger Times
Location
Graettinger, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Dec 17, 1931
Page
2
The Town State Department of Health cautions that pneumonia proves deadly in four of every hundred cases, especially risky for children under three and seniors over seventy. It urges vigilant care this season, proper temperature control not to exceed 70 degrees, good ventilation, humidity, and a pan of water in stove heated rooms.
The piece discusses pneumonia prevention through sleep, restraint from excess, clothing for cold, cleanliness, and avoiding crowds. It then surveys 1897 Hartley market prices for dairy, meat, grains, coal, and clothing, noting wide variations from historical figures to current local quotes.
Amended and substituted articles restate Graettinger Opera House Company in Iowa. It names Graettinger Palo Alto County as principal place, details corporate purpose to operate a public hall, lists real estate powers, stock rules, term years, seven director board, officers Baumgartner president and Johnson secretary, meeting and voting provisions, indebtedness limits, bylaw authority, and renewal date October 19 1981 with notary A Baumgartner and A J Johnson confirming execution.
The notice reports price comparisons from local ads showing higher tea price but lower sugar today, with navy beans priced at 2 lb for 25 cents while 3 lb for 10 cents is quoted locally today.
A compact page lists Bartleman’s Barber Shop offering modern equipment and prompt service, City Meat Market promoting meats and groceries, Graettinger Live Stock Shipping Association urging farmer support, Quaker Oats Co advertising feeds and coal, and Farmers Grain Co highlighting a home-grown supply network with farm equipment and supplies.
Graettinger bakery promotes fresh baked goods and a wide seed line with emphasis on quality and low margins. Manager D. El McCarty invites customers to try flour and seeds, noting in store delivery and home bakery options in Graettinger.
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