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Newspaper
Graettinger Times
Location
Graettinger, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Dec 29, 1921
Page
8
Fragmented OCR notes suggest rising operating expenses in wartime, with higher wages and rents. The text cites railroad disruptions and farming costs as factors, noting adverse effects on business and a contrast with 1919 levels. The message is incomplete but points to economic strain across sectors.
A discussion of railroads current taxation and maintenance burdens contrasts with growing automobile transport and its impact on freight and passenger revenue. The piece explores consequences for farmers and business, plus notes on tipburn research in potatoes and seed potato supply efforts with Minnesota and Wisconsin involvement.
A 1920 census cited 1,128,892 four year olds and 119,238 colts in Iowa, while USDA surveys showed horses costing less to operate than tractors in 1920. By 1021 horses remained the cheapest farm power, with 1,400 to 1,000 pound breeds favored and mules weighing 1,000 to 1,300 pounds noted as strong work animals.
A satirical account lists taxes on daily items and activities from waking to burial. It traces charges on pajamas, water, soap, shoes, breakfast, street business, soft drinks, clothing, theater, and coffin, with varied percentage taxes amid a broader tax satire.
The annual meeting of Graettinger Telephone Company shareholders will be held in Graettinger Town on Monday January 6 1922 at 1 PM to elect officers and transact other proper business. T. C. Thompson secretary.
The Graettinger Co operative Live Stock Shipping Association holds its annual meeting in Graettinger Iowa on Friday January 6 1922 at 1 pm to elect officers and address any proper business. Jorgen Andersen secretary confirms agenda and call to meeting.
Notices announce annual meetings for multiple creamery and grain companies. Dates include January 2 1922 and January 3 1922 with 1 pm start, to elect officers and address other business. Secretaries Jorgen Andersen and Orno Corstnaron sign, with provincial locales in Grant tinger and Ernmetsburg.
On fragrant topics of grain crop feeding the text counsels moderation and substitutes, noting warm water and smoke-free drinking water for animals. It mentions a plan to move games and school teams, with a December 30 date and a December 80 typo for a mallard venue. Ruthven boys beat Mallard 60 to 18. Mallard girls lost 23 to 2.
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