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Newspaper
Graettinger Times
Location
Graettinger, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Jan 28, 1932
Page
3
A reader urges practical steps to cope with high prices and economic stress. He advocates buying productive assets like hogs and land, investing in good hogs and land, and maintaining effort to restore confidence. The piece argues that action by individuals can spur employment and stability, ending with a call to moral example.
A fragment discusses the wasteful cost of numerous counties in Iowa, citing Gail Botaford as taxation committee chair of the Iowa Association of Real Estate Boards. It notes Kossuth County's area equals the combined sizes of Emmet and Palo Alto, and compares populations to nearby counties, illustrating inefficiency. The text is garbled but centers on county division costs and government overhead.
The piece lists disjointed ramblings on love money and religion, noting frost versus heat, a joke about paying a girl’s board, and casual lines about churches dominated by the rich. It touches on music, grandma, a grandson birthday, and graveyards with fragmented, barely coherent phrases.
The Des Moines Register questions efficiency of split county systems noting Kossuth Palo Alto Tama/Winnebago Hancock each bear distinct taxes for two courthouses and double officials. Critics argue the added expense benefits local politicians more than residents as markets shift in livestock, packing, and town ship operations.
Secretary addresses the state meet discussing how 15 percent rail rate hikes since 2018 disrupt prewar competitive balance among markets and packers. He warns Iowa and other central states face higher costs, reduced pork and cattle production, and impaired shipping to eastern and Pacific markets, risking overall industry growth.
The next meeting of the M Fy La flies' Aid society will be held at Mrs I J George's home on Thursday February 4th. Mrs George Mrs Lancaster and Mrs Mattillen will entertain. An invitation is extended to all ladies to attend. Embroidery Club members gathered at the home of Mayo and Mrs Fred Spies for a pleasant social afternoon with refreshments served. H Al and Carl Tisevbast hosted a bridge party at Mr Tisevbast's home with several tables in play and George Frick earning high honors. country club refreshments concluded the evening.
New York social life is detailed in a forthcoming serial by Mrs Jostphing Daskam Bacon. The feature follows the mysterious disappearance of a beautiful young matron, with a blend of romance and intrigue, promising a stylish contemporary tale.
A brief notice announces worship services at St. Paul in the morning hour of eleven. The item notes a congregation gathering with a brief liturgical schedule and community prayers. No additional events or speakers are listed.
A damaged piece discusses Sunday services and education in America. It references religion guiding schooling and a blend of church and civic life, mentioning Rev. Jain Bee Pig and local figures while noting a candle night event and a delivered address.
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