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Newspaper
Graettinger Times
Location
Graettinger, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Jan 29, 1920
Page
10
The advertisement describes steam baths in the northwest offering chronic disease treatment with natural methods. It lists physical gymnastics, therapy, electrotherapy, hydrotherapy, and massage as specialties. Offices are in the Woodman building with testimonials from patients as main promotion.
Announcement to shareholders and patrons of Graettinger Telephone Co. for 1920. Telephone rentals are 15 dollars if paid in advance, 18 dollars if not prepaid. Rentals may be paid quarterly, semi annually, or annually. E A Baumgartner serves as secretary.
The annual trustees meeting of Lost Island township will be held at Center Schoolhouse in Anid township on February 9, 1920 at 1 PM to appoint road supervisors for the year. R. E. Smith, Chairman.
At the regular Graettinger School Board meeting the board unanimously approved employing a truant officer under state law to enforce compulsory attendance. Citizens with knowledge of noncompliance are asked to report to the Supt or board officers. truant duties include warrantless custody of school-age children found absent or loafing during school hours.
Frank Peton called Friday in Graettinger while Fred Baudke spent the day at the Fret Zelinsky home east of town. Mrs. Lars Larsen hosted Dan ish Ladies Aid midweek. Hans Holte hauled ice for the Graettinger ice men. Pete Christiansen busied hauling tile and lumber to improve his farm. Miss Sandvik’s basket social drew a good attendance and reports of two good times. Ole Thorson, Charles Lande, and other residents were seen in Graettinger Friday, with visits to and from nearby towns and relatives include Inwood Ottosen Ruthven and Sheffield.
The piece claims Admiral Sima has lost about 99 percent of his popularity in American opinion and criticizes his public attacks on the navy. It notes wartime command in European waters, disputed ranking, a controversial book, and perceived ties to British aristocracy shaping his stance.
Adrian Larnon, formerly a Grachtinger boy, works as a rail operator in Denver Colorado. Raymond Larnon remains in the navy at San Francisco and will enter radio school at Great Lakes. Petar Miller of Nicollet Minnesota sends a two dollar check for 1920 and reports cold weather and snow banks. Thomas Larson of Mankato Minnesota foresees strong spring activity in real estate and transfers. Swea City Herald installs a new cylinder press and becomes an eight page home print paper. Mr and Mrs J O Overholt celebrate with neighbors before moving to Infinnolé Town, receiving a cut glass set as a farewell gift. Winnipeg and Manitoba papers suspend publication after Fort Francis Pulp and Paper Company refuses stock orders from Ottawa. Canadian shipments halt at customs. U S shipments paused until Canadian papers resume. Frank Sullivan of this place describes cross border newsprint troubles, with Red activity noted on the American side.
The district court session in the city adjourned after a few weeks with several cases.active. F. H. Kirby won $500 against the M. & St. P. Railway for loss of nineteen hogs shipped to McGregor Inst fall. James Stratton sued Frank Stratton for $1,600 back rent with a $1,200 counterclaim for board and expenses. the jury awarded no verdict for the plaintiff and costs to be paid. George Banwart and George Schullemirg faced an account suit that the jury dismissed. moving plans to appeal in the Banwart case. A divorce case, William Law and Sylvia Law, was granted with custody to the mother for the five-year-old daughter and the father law. Details on other actions and delays noted.
Emmautsburg Democrat outlines H. M. Havyner’s Republican gubernatorial platform stressing businesslike administration, budget discipline, strict law enforcement, opposition to radical groups, and impartial arbitration for strikes. It endorses women’s suffrage and details civil service and postal policy amid wartime rail and mail pay debates.
The Interstate Commerce Commission ruled on the railroad mail space billing system under the 1916 act, stating that a full and reasonable framework applies to all mail routes. It requires initial and terminal allowances and adjustments to include mail transportation costs in line-haul rates.
Those planning war memorials should spend time choosing before ordering. An Iowa town placed a large monolithic allegorical group and later canceled the contract because there was no suitable location for its display.
A brief note praising courteous exchange with Times reporters. The item emphasizes polite communication and professional conduct in newsroom interactions. It reflects on the value of timely, respectful briefings and clear attribution in reporting work.
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