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Newspaper
Graettinger Times
Location
Graettinger, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Jul 28, 1932
Page
5
The Iowa month of June ended with 1019 reported automobile accidents causing 38 deaths and 1644 injuries. Of those, 692 were injured and 1868 male drivers faced 190 female drivers, with 9 pedestrians killed. The report lists common causes and incident types across city and highway settings, including disobeying signals, turning maneuvers, and defective vehicle parts.
Since January 1, 1932 there have been 6758 automobile accidents reported to this department, involving 11387 automobiles and 223 people filling injuries. 90 licenses suspended and 88 licenses revoked. Economic loss from January 1, 1932 to July 1, 1932 totaled $20,214,000.
Readers are urged to use prepared menus from local dealers offering canned beef corn and ham for hot weather meals. Cold meat plates with wafer ham tongue and sausage mix provide variety. A warm quick option describes searing a sealed cooked ham baked with cloves brown sugar water vinegar for flavor.
Notice of filing a petition to form a gravel surfacing district in Palo Alto County Iowa. Hearing before the Board of Supervisors at Emmetsburg Courthouse on August 1, 1932 at 1 PM. Property includes Sub-Division See Two in section 15 township 97 range 82. Owners Gray Gowans Geo Mohr Henry Hoernet and others may appear.
The guide explains preserving ham with coverage during the last 16 minutes, noting the whole or part can be prepared by the above method. If only part is baked, it may be used later on cold meat plates or in sandwiches. slices may be baked or broiled. The meat is already cooked and seasoned, so heat only enough to warm through.
The Clay County Fair plans a public wedding event featuring Ernie Young's renowned Wedding Number performed before the grandstand. A local couple will wed as bridesmaids and flower girls look on, with scenic backdrops, costumes by Lester Ltd, lighting, and support from local merchants and fair management. Couples may apply via L. C. Dailey, Spencer Town, with confidentiality assured.
The essay argues that taxpayers work about 61 days annually for government funds, a rising share from 25 days in 1913 and 46 in 1924. It warns further growth of bureaus and departments will shrink personal earnings, noting a 160 percent rise in government costs over 16 years and linking taxes to national impoverishment in Hoover’s view.
The note explains legal adjournment as sine die meaning without day and describes that Congress adjournment implies no future meeting date. It includes phonetic guidance for the term and its pronunciation as algh-nee did-ee.
The Department of Agriculture reports extensive experiments testing starch from greed, potatoes, arrowroot, tapioca, and green bananas to compare relative values and outputs across plant sources.
The Department of Agriculture notes no reliable record on average sunflower height. It is estimated that a healthy plant reaches about six feet tall.
A Pathfinder Magazine item quotes Ecclesiastes claiming nothing new under the sun. It references the biblical line about what has been and what will be, noting the repetition of human actions across time. The piece reflects on recurring themes rather than presenting new discoveries.
Notices announce the appointment of Iver Christiansen and Oscar Craven as administrators of estates in Palo Alto County Iowa. Both estates urge debtors to pay immediately and creditors to file claims with the Clerk of the District Court for allowance. Dated July 8th 1982 for Christiansen and July 20th 1982 for Craven.
P. J. McCarty Graettinger real estate and collections for sale with attention to non residents. City barber shop offers best service and workmanship with modern equipment. Graettinger Bakery supplies fresh goods and bread in local stores. City Meat Market provides meats and groceries with full stock and daily items. Simonsen Bros. operate City Meat Market in Graettinger Iowa.
The Graettinger Livestock Shipping Association urges farmers to back their organization and not let rivals run their business. It meets every second Wednesday in March May July September November and January. The Farmers Grain Company promotes grain coal flour feed machinery salt oils wire fence posts shingles wine and related goods offering home service and quality pricing. D McCarty manager appeals to customers to try their flour and to place want ads for strong market results.
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