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Newspaper
Graettinger Times
Location
Graettinger, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Jan 24, 1924
Page
8
The Graettinger Times newspaper details edition dated Thursday January 24 1924. Publication shows J. Sullivan as publisher and postal registration as second class mail matter.
A census Bureau statistical statement shows municipal incomes and expenditures in 1922, with 261 cities of 80,000+ population spending more than they earned, leading to large borrowings. The piece argues for voter education, pay-as-you-go limits, and funding public services within incomes to avoid heavy future taxation.
An Iowa focus argues corn will outpace wheat losses and become a cash crop. Glenn Griswold notes bumper crops with scarce supply, rising demand for corn products, and strong land values, predicting prices may exceed 1919 1920 peaks as farmers shift to corn for profit.
Miss Lydia Jacobson of Iowa State College urges parents to prioritize calcium rich foods to build bones teeth and hair. She warns that sugar starch and fats supply little calcium and that many undernourished children have hollow chests and decayed teeth. Recommending daily oils and balanced meals, she stresses planning diets to ensure calcium intake.
EB Giffin of Spencer wins over 270000 in a suit against Roy Kelley and the Town Farm Land Company. Griffin claimed the defendants bought eight tracts in Gillet Grove township on March 1, 1921 and paid with notes and mortgages totaling 288000. The court expects the land to be sold to satisfy the judgment.
Iowa collected 56 640 24 from cigarette taxes in November per GC C McCoy of the state treasurer’s office. The five month total reaches 342 587 48 and the year’s end may exceed 700 000. Since 1921 the tax has grown annually with an average gain near 100 000 over the last three years.
An Iowa legislature amendment proposes a 16 day written notice posted in the courthouse before a marriage. The text notes concerns about marriages from parties with heavy petting and liquor. Mrs Ford, of New York, shopped there with 25 companions, traveling in the Ford private car and spending $1241 on railroad fare.
Mrs. Gilbert Osher was elected president with Miss Mao Jensen as treasurer and secretary at the Twelve Mile Lake club yearly meeting. A lunch followed hosted by Mrs. Osher while members and guests shared updates and social time.
The magazine Current Predictions cites Rev. Arthur W. Brooks foreseeing a short Coolidge term and a destiny tied to a critical moment. He predicts a sudden political change and retire to private life after the next election, plus distant shocks including revolutions in Portugal and upheavals in Europe, a Vesuvius eruption, and a Brazilian earthquake.
Do not force the bulb when screwing it into the socket. The final tug tends to separate the glass from the brass plate and shorten the bulb’s life. Mold the bulb gently in the fingertips and insert carefully, omitting the last strain.
Notice of Annual Meeting The trustees of Walnut township will meet at the Farmers & Merchants State Bank on Monday February 4 to hire road supervisors for Walnut township. MARTIN LAUGHLIN, Clerk. FOR RENT A sewing machine motor available by day or week. FOR SALE Pure bred Duroc Jersey boar pigs with papers. Mansager & Jacobsen. 11-22-46.
Leh Ttf announces his bid for the Republican nomination for State Senator from the Forty-seventh District of Tawa. He seeks voter approval at the June primary.
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