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Newspaper
Graettinger Times
Location
Graettinger, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Jun 08, 1933
Page
4
Graettinger Times article text notes John J. Sullivan as publisher. The snippet references the post office, second class mail matter, and the paper’s slogan That Makes News Interesting. An unclear clipping appears to confirm publication details and branding.
Economic report notes gloom over the forthcoming World Economic Conference as European nations pursue isolationist policies. The United States backs disarmament and tariff reductions, while fearing economic war if cooperation fails. Roosevelt’s possible London speech and a long navy cruise are cited as signs of potential momentum toward world amity. A dollar stabilization plan and the British Equalization Fund loom as near-term tools. The piece also reports a 1921-30 wheat crop decline and a broadly optimistic trade outlook driven by rising indexes and prices.
The Union Pacific System plans a radical rail transport shift after years of inaction. In six months a three car light weight high speed streamlined train will be tested weighing 80 tons, promising speed plus comfort beyond present steam era limits.
A miscellany excerpt with humorous lines and short vignettes. It surveys social quirks about money, manners, and aging, includes quips about rheumatism and a navy rescue, and snippets from a domestic scene featuring a child’s play and a parent’s return.
A description outlines a 600 horsepower distillate burning engine powering electrical equipment to reach 110 mph with a sustained 90 mph. The train features full air conditioning, uniform temperature, no dirt, minimal noise, and luxurious interiors with restfully lit seating and modern roller bearings, presenting ground transportation as an air plane style solution.
Iowa health officials explain undulant fever as a zoonotic disease linked to infected cattle and hogs. The condition, once called Malta fever, causes fever weight loss chills and joint pain with a low mortality but long convalescence. Prevention centers on pasteurized milk and avoiding contact with infected animals.
Editorial argues productive work is the only sound fix for unemployment. It urges property repairs and improvements as a dual solution, creating productive labor and delivering tangible value. Citizens are urged to spend on local merchants for home renovations, boosting mood and profits to fund charities.
A parent would use all means to protect children from health risks in the home. Compare a dirty tramp entering the kitchen to allowing a housefly inside, a source of germs causing diarrheas and typhoid fever. The piece urges securing the home to prevent contamination and illness.
The article urges locating and destroying breeding grounds for flies and mosquitoes and installing sixteen mesh screens on all windows and doors. Public places handling food should have effective screens on outer openings to protect foods from flies, as smaller mesh fails to keep out tiny insects.
The article defends temporary suspension of cash-value and borrowing clauses by life insurance firms to prevent a market panic. It argues the industry remains sound, with resources in government bonuses, mortgages, and securities that could be mobilized if needed. The aim was to protect the country from a mood of low confidence and economic distress.
The article suggests a plan may emerge at the London World Economic Conference to improve silver as a monetary metal. It doubts bi metallism, but expects efforts to boost silver use as exchange. Reasons include gold's failure to move international commerce and silver's low price limiting buying power, with a renewed silver market reviving mining, jobs, and broader economic activity.
A Varina bank plans to quit but will reopen doors to depositors. Officers cite small business size as the reason, saying the bank cannot cover expenses or earn profits for stockholders. Depositors are urged to come in and withdraw their funds.
The Palo Alto County group outlines its stance on liquor laws opposing repeal of the 18th Amendment while supporting the sale of light wines and beer. It warns repeal would end federal control, invite administration difficulties at borders, and risk return of hard liquor and saloons. Executives listed include Judge TF and Rev L W Barker among others.
Danish people from Ringsted Spencer Newell Jackson and other points gathered at Terrace Park on Monday June 5 for a community celebration. The event featured a children sports program a five oclock dinner dancing from early evening until midnight and a large turnout enjoying the annual observance.
Sheriff Fredericksen and Deputy Twito used poison gas last week to rout an army of bed bugs in the county jail. The effort aimed to keep inviting quarters from proving too attractive to pests.
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