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Newspaper
Graettinger Times
Location
Graettinger, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Jul 25, 1940
Page
2
An editorial outlines the challenges the next president will face in a time of work crisis and national emergency. It stresses national defense as the immediate priority and notes the difficulty of shifting from a peace to a war economy, with bottlenecks in laying groundwork for a workable program.
A terse analysis outlines looming economic strains from wartime prep, trade shifts under Hitler barter, and domestic policy limits. It notes Europe’s potential demand for U S farm outputs, funding gaps, unemployment, training needs, rising defense costs, and the likely decline in living standards.
Dr Sevatson chiropractor of Wallingord Iowa promotes full spinal adjustments. He emphasizes cheerful optimism, patient encouragement, and a Palmer School of Chiropractic education in Davenport. Nerves and spinal pressure linked to health, with high patient demand and recommendations. Phone for appointment and consultation.
An old ad style item lists Tensen Barber Shop with 25 cent shaves, shampoos, showers, baths and solicits patronage from Bartleman’s Barbershop. It mentions City Barber Shop offering quality service for ladies and children and city meat market promoting fresh meats, bacon, cream, milk and produce with Robt Simonson as proprietor in Grasttinger, Iowa.
The Motor Inn at Estherville run by A J Heywood offers tune up and repair services for cars trucks and tractors with low service charges. The shop emphasizes courteous service adequate accommodations and high quality work at minimal cost for the community.
An editorial extols the Coleman Hospital as a modern 50 bed institution under superintendent J. M. Walden. It highlights X ray service, registered nurses, up-to-date medical equipment, and the hospital’s value to the community, urging local support and praising staff dedication.
The passage notes beliefs that English scientists of old linked gemstones to days of the week. Brilliants, moon stones, and pale stones suited Mondays, red stones Tuesdays, and emeralds Fridays. It mentions fashion guidance alongside a contrasting ad line for beverages.
Crystal Springs Bottling Works of Lstherville markets Orange Crush and Crystal Springs Beverages at 5c per bottle. The firm touts non alcoholic drinks, uniform quality, broad flavor range, sanitary electric bottling, and state inspection. Visitors welcome.
For sale several good farms offered by H A Elsenbast. Also a resolution ordering reconstruction of permanent sidewalks in Graettinger Iowa set for hearing July 30 1940. City to bear costs with adjoining property charged. Citizens urged to attend.
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