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Newspaper
Graettinger Times
Location
Graettinger, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Feb 20, 1919
Page
3
The statement argues that socialism will raise state taxes by 500 percent for the first year. It notes the total state tax jump from 2,500,000 to 15,000,000 and total taxes per capita near 50 dollars, about 250 for a family of five. It warns indirect costs include higher bonded indebtedness up to 20,000,000 and more.
The Fargo Forum letter warns Workingman and Farmer readers about a political figure named Townley. It argues taxes will rise, homes and land will be taxed out of private ownership, and state control will erode personal rights. The piece accuses Townley’s supporters of fixing elections and advancing a socialist agenda that harms both urban and rural residents.
Teachers journeyed to Estherville for a local institute. Mrs J E Wee and her baby visited from Estherville. Mr C Miller from Spencer spent Sunday with Fred Rokenbrodt. Mr Chas Reippen of Jackson visited friends before heading to Ames for an ice cream making course. He runs the Jackson creamery. Pvt Oscar Soffing arrived home.
Saturday morning from Camp Dodge soldiers were mustered out. Across the pond two more, Max Soeth and Gilbert Amdahl, arrived home on Sunday. Gilbert has been across and in Des Moines for eyesight treatment after being gassed. Various local visits follow including Mrs. Pecor and daughter of Estherville visiting sisters and brothers, and neighbors in town. Tax and school notices, Red Cross, and community updates fill the remainder with multiple brief mentions of residents and local events.
Chicago engineers review local plant as Midwest firm outlines a high tension line from Bode toward Emmetsburg. The plan calls for larger units to replace several smaller plants and a mammoth Eagle Grove facility of about 10 000 horsepower. Current operations serve over thirty towns with Humboldt water power and an Emmetsburg plant. potential service to West Bend Ottosen Rodman and possibly Whittemore noted.
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