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Newspaper
Graettinger Times
Location
Graettinger, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Jun 18, 1931
Page
14
Hog prices drift lower through spring with the Chicago top dipping under 7.00 as March highs fade. Exports stay depressed while pork and lard stocks rise. May to September may see constrained supplies but large storage and weak demand temper gains. corn hog spread remains favorable for feeding.
A five year average shows 2 401 000 cases and March rise under normal. Storage on May 1 stood at 6 174 000 cases with a five year average of 4 694 000. April demand remained weak with trade disappearance about 6 percent below a year ago while large frozen egg stocks may boost consumption elsewhere. If demand improves prices are likely to rise in the coming months.
Classified style notices promote real estate and farm land sales by P J McCarty and G C Coolidge, radio service offers tube testing and squeal removal, live stock shipping association urges farmer support, Amdahl's Meat Market invites customers to its new building, Quaker Oats Co thanks patrons and lists grain, coal and feeds, plus City Meat Market advertises meats and groceries in Graettinger Iowa.
Dependable acetylene welding provides guaranteed work for broken machines and castings. They weld difficult and heavy jobs, offering in shop or on the road service with cheerful estimates. Quick turnaround on all jobs.
Algona residents wake to a gypsy caravan that spread through local stores seeking a doctor though none were found. Marshal Frank Green moved to clear them from town after the group, traveling in five Cadillacs, refused to travel in smaller vehicles and lingered to count money.
City barber shop offers best service and workmanship with complete equipment. Specializes in ladies and children's work. Patronage appreciated by owner Martin Myhre.
Bartleman brothers advertise a barber shop offering ladies, gents, and children’s work with modern equipment and experienced workers. The notice mentions a shower bath and a second door near the drug store, promoting their propa.
Sunday dinner options include Kama and Bacon at low, steady prices. Cream, milk, bread are always stocked along with a complete grocery selection of fruits and vegetables. Flour sold at narrow margins. Graettinger Iowa contact D Be McCarty manager telephone 68.
The Farmers Grain Company advertises a home business ethos urging customers to buy from themselves. It highlights a broad range of products including grain, coal, flour, feed, machinery, oils, wire, fence, posts, paint, shingles, twine, and more and notes a growing annual volume in feeds with a promise of high service.
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