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Newspaper
Graettinger Times
Location
Graettinger, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Jun 12, 1930
Page
3
The Graettinger Times notes John J. Sullivan serves as publisher and announces post office filing for Graettinger Iowa. The entry confirms second class newspaper status and location details.
A June 12 1940 editorial argues against blanket vilification of wealth while condemning poverty’s pull. It cites Bible verses on money’s dangers but defends responsible wealth as a driver of community progress, noting banks churches colleges and overall national growth rely on able wealth holders. It insists financial independence helps avoid burdening others and frames wealth as America’s hopeful promise.
The National Safety Council reports total accidental deaths last year at 97,000, up 3,000 from 1928 due to autos which caused 31,000 deaths. Other causes fell. school child accidents rose slowly thanks to school prevention efforts. States with driver licenses show better records. cities like St. Louis and San Francisco credited for safety campaigns and enforcement.
An editorial argues that automobiles revolutionize city and industrial life and farming lags without full use of modern tools. It cites 2.4 million miles of unimproved county roads and 5 million farmers on them, noting farmers pay 7 percent of highway tax but receive less than 3 percent of near retail roads. It urges all weather farm to market roads as essential to national progress.
A town alert warns of fast talking canvassers selling subscriptions to a distant newspaper with a fake pearl string. The scheme costs about 24 cents overall and targets farmers selling hens, dragging in local dime stores as cheaper alternatives.
The George D. Sweet show company will skip Graettinger this year due to high local license fees. It will perform Ruthven June 16 to 18 and Emmetsburg June 19 to 21 with the plays Little Miss Blue Beard Abbie's Irish Rose and Skid ding Why Wives Leave Home in Ruthven and What A Woman Wants at Emmetsburg replacing Abie's Irish Rose.
Prospering Kensett resident Bob Jorgensen runs a service station restaurant and small grocery on a main highway. A modern barn is being erected east of Graettinger with Royal Lumber supplying materials. Ruthven plans eighteen electroliers on business streets. Lost Island Park remains popular with steady fishing in Pickeral and local visits noted among residents and families in nearby towns.
A brisk social week in Spencer includes hospital visits, family gatherings, and community events. A large delegation attended the Spencer fight Monday night while a Penned list of locals and relatives enjoyed a Father's Day style gathering at Seth Smith’s home.
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