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Newspaper
Graettinger Times
Location
Graettinger, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Jan 24, 1924
Page
13
The Graettinger Times records subscription rates and publishing matters for January 24 1924. Publisher John J Sullivan oversees postal entry and class mail details for the Graettinger post office.
A detailed critique notes that municipal and state governments run deficits as incomes lag behind expenditures. It cites 1922 data: 261 cities with $2.008 billion income vs $2.223 billion spending, signaling heavy borrowing. The piece argues voters must scrutinize bond issues, understand tax impacts, and adopt prudent, pay as you go public financing.
The Chicago Journal of Commerce analyst Glenn Griswold argues corn profits will surpass wheat losses and that corn land will exceed its 1919 1920 boom levels. He notes bumper crops and shrinking visible supply, corn products expanding internationally, and rising demand making corn a cash crop with long term value beyond short term bets.
Miss Lydia Jacobson of Iowa State College warns that many families feed children meat, potatoes, white bread and sweets, neglecting calcium rich foods. She stresses calcium builds bones teeth and hair, and a daily quart of milk ensures adequate supply amid widespread undernourishment.
M E Giffin of Spencer wins a land judgment totaling over $270000 in a suit against Roy Kelley and the Iowa Farm Land Company. Griffin claimed the defendants bought eight tracts in Gillet Grove township on March 2 1821 and gave notes totaling 288000 with interest and taxes paid by him. The court’s ruling anticipates sale of the land to satisfy the judgment.
Iowa collected 312,687.48 dollars in cigarette tax for five months this year, with a full-year projection near 700,000 dollars. State treasurer’s office figures show steady growth since the tax began in 1821, averaging about 100,000 dollars per year over the past three years.
An amendment to the marriage law proposes a written notice posting for days in the courthouse before weddings. The aim is to deter marriages from social events described as petting parties and refined booze gatherings. Mrs. Ford in New York denies shopping trips. railroad fare cited as 1241 dollars for a private car trip with twenty five friends. The South Emmet News covers local society notices including Mrs. Gilbert Osher hosting the Twelve Mile Lake Club meeting with officers elected and a lunch served.
Predictions from Rev Arthur Brooks of Current Petitions claim President Calvin Coolidge will have a short tenure and be remembered as a destiny figure. The horoscope allegedly foresees a sudden retirement after the next election and lists events such as unrest in Portugal, French-European tensions, Vesuvius eruption, a Brazilian quake, Moscow disorders, an influenza epidemic, rising religion, and more.
Advice to extend bulb life by avoiding the final wrench when screwing in a lamp. Hold the bulb gently between fingertips, insert carefully, and apply the final strain with care to keep the glass and brass plate intact.
Notice announces Walnut township trustees annual meeting at the Marmern Merchants State park in February 4 to hire road supervisors. Also includes a classified line about renting a sewing machine and tar.
A Republican candidate announces bid for the Iowa State Senate from the Forty-seventh District. The entry notes nomination by Republican voters at the primary, identified by the code A-1748.
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