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Newspaper
Graettinger Times
Location
Graettinger, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Jun 24, 1943
Page
2
A Graettinger Times survey excerpt discusses draft board issues and the broader labor and food supply demands during wartime. It notes rural Iowa counties facing shortages and the need to transport surplus emergency labor between counties to prevent crop losses. It cites governor Hickenlooper's proclamation and outlines expected peak labor needs in late July, with thousands of workers required.
Iowa farmers faced labor shortages during wartime with editors urged to inform communities. In Lee County strawberry pickers were scarce, but local volunteers from former war industries helped after an SOS led to 100 registrations in one day. County committees formed in 76 counties, with 7 local labor groups and 21 counties employing farm labor assistants. Some communities underestimated self-reliance while others mobilized effectively to meet demand.
M N Jacobson, a respected live stock buyer, is praised for fair dealings and high prices. His long career helps sustain local markets and prevents farmers from shipping to distant urban centers. He urges raisers to consult him for livestock sales.
A new sales organization offers farmers a reliable market where cattle hogs and other stock bring the highest prices. The facility provides ample space for keeping stock and acts as a trusted meeting place for buyers and sellers. Its fair methods and growing patronage attract buyers from the surrounding region, with cash offers available on the spot. Just call write or drop in to learn the market drift and latest information.
A four-year-old girl in Topkinton rescued her two-year-old brother Jimmie Littlefield when he fell into a farm water tank. She could not pull him out, but her screams alerted their mother, who reached the scene and saved the child.
Papadakes Candy Kitchen at 921 Broadway Emmetsburg offers ice cream candy cigarettes and tobacco with courteous service and refined fixtures. A social center drawing young and old alike, it provides a metropolitan feel and reliable refreshments in all weather.
A local business review highlights the Farmers Mutual Insurance Association, offering farm fire lightning and windstorm coverage. Composed of leading area farmers and citizens, the group emphasizes neighbor helping neighbor, low overhead, and satisfactory adjustments, promoting home trade and local community interests.
Green and three Humboldt men failed at Spirit Lake, then landed a 43 pound carfish on the west fork of the Des Moines river. Spirit Lake folk later reported a 50 plus pound catfish. Also noted a 70 year old Ida Grove hunter's record bag of wolves and foxes and Rock Rapids hogs dying from heat exhaustion, with one farm loss reaching 400 dollars.
Private Henry Enger returns home on furlough from Camp Bowie Texas while Os good residents attend events at Estherville and West Bend. Royal Neighbors camp from Os good attend a convention in Estherville. Local social visits include Clarence and J E Moffitt, Leo Frieden family, Helen Stiles and Leona Kinnett.
Miss Amanda Schutt of Fenton visited the Leo Kinnetz home on Sunday. Mr and Mrs Leo Kinnetz and Eleanor were callers in Emmetsburg on Tuesday. Reinhold Laabs visited the Leo Kinnetz home on Sunday. Mr and Mrs Ed Bradley were callers in Emmittsburg on Tuesday.
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