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Newspaper
Graettinger Times
Location
Graettinger, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Feb 24, 1944
Page
6
A civic statement argues Congress is swayed by pressure group blocs that push class legislation. It warns such bloc coercion threatens constitutional government, urges leaders to curb special pleaders and ensure liberty and opportunity for all, not minority privilege at majority expense.
Local barber shop promotes its services with a period style display, inviting readers to visit for haircuts shampoos and shower baths. The ad emphasizes value at a nominal price and appeals to community patronage.
Sugar Coupon 40 allows five pounds of sugar for early fruit canning using War Ration Book 4 Stamp 40. Valid Feb 1, 1944 to Feb 28, 1945. It will be the sole stamp for canning sugar and counts toward the maximum allotment. A preliminary measure to supply sugar in the South where early fruit is ready for canning.
Announcement on February 17 reports Palo Alto over the bond drive total. Obituaries note Mrs. Chris Clare 86 and Mrs. Magnus Anderson. Palo Alto farmers list 1000 hogs for AAA shipment. Emmetsburg owns $24000 in government securities. District Court Judge F C Davidson to retire Jan 1 1945 after 21 years. Memorial services for Pfc Carl Hanson at Ruthven Tak. 30th wedding anniversary for Mr. and Mrs Will Moran of Emmetsburg. Ann Snyder of Emmetsburg and T D Johnson of Rodman wed in Jackson Minnesota. J W Bell marks 50 years married. Jordan truck accident no injuries. Ration timetable outlines tire and fuel allotments with specific period valid dates and stamp details. Various local notes on funerals, social events, and farm program features. National Farm Institute in Des Moines expands to include international agricultural leaders. A blind school student returns money found on a bus. pension recovered. M H Thompson of Hudson ships 1000 pounds snapping turtles to New York firms.
Notice to Allen Murray and Ella Brown that parcel S% of W% in Block 4 First Addition to Graettinger Corporation in Palo Alto County was sold for delinquent taxes for 1937, 1938, 1939. Redemption expires 90 days after service. deed to be issued if not redeemed. County Auditor Martin Thompson signs the notice, dated October 12.
Indianola high school art students under Miss Marian A. Malmin crafted ash trays from tin cans. The cans were pierced and bent to resemble Mexican tinware as part of a class project. Thompson, an experienced trapper, hunter and angler, located turtles at the bottom of Black Hawk creek.
Livestock health authorities warn that swine erysipelas is a persistent threat to hog producers. The virulent form kills rapidly and can be mistaken for hog cholera, risking delayed treatment. Prompt serum treatment and vaccination paired with cholera protection may save many pigs, while a chronic form causes crippling arthritis with lower death rates. The disease has caused losses over wide areas and remains a serious farm issue for some time.
A short aphorism notes that gaining a man’s respect is unlikely when his selfishness is strong. It emphasizes inner character over outward effort, warning that big self interest cannot easily be overcome.
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