War era economic forecast for Graettinger
The Graettinger Times Publishes a stance on wartime economy. It argues postwar shifts will reduce living standards despite high national income, driven by taxes war bonds and rationing. It warns about labor shifts, factory growth in defense regions, and the challenge of readjustment for sales and service businesses. It stresses reliance on private enterprise to sustain growth after the war and questions heavy government control.
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Nee
Splendid 1941 Addition To Graettinger
A fine new structure built in 1941 stands just north of the Quaker Oats business office. John Swift is the local Quaker Oats manager with A. J. Weir as his assistant. See pews paper file history for details.
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Quaker Oats
John Swift
A. J. Weir
Postwar vision and economy loom in wartime address
The address outlines a dual path of victory and peace, urging readiness to rebuild after the war. It warns of vast postwar challenges, highlights a mighty productive economy, and calls for an era of true freedom and reduced bureaucracy led by American industry and leadership.
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Wallace
The Salvation Of The World Through Free Enterprise
A speech argues that world salvation rests on more trade production and free enterprise. It contrasts private capital driven growth with totalitarian style public debt and loss of freedom, asserting postwar America can raise living standards by supporting free enterprise and the nation’s democratic ideals.
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America
Tax Bill Demands Wider Reach and Frill Cut
The piece argues Americans must pay for the war through new taxes and a possible general sales tax. It discusses income brackets expanding beyond prior limits, the inadequacy of the current annual income tax, and a potential monthly collection plan. It urges universal sacrifice and the elimination of non-essential luxuries to show citizens their stake in government spending.
Fragments and Jests From an Amusing Column
A collage of quips and anecdotes on manners, marriage, and mischief. Snappy lines poke fun at referees, temper, and love, with shtick about doctors, nurses, and a comic scene of a woman asking for a cigarette rolled for her. A playful look at courtship, aging, and frugal wisdom.
Clears Questions On Sugar Rationing
State homemakers endure long hours to obtain canning sugar as rationing rules clear. Individuals must prove they will can 36 quarts of food with their allotment and receive a green slip to buy sugar. Some boards misapplied limits, Pratt offers tips to conserve sugar and maximize sweetness.
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Pratt
Grain elevator collapse shocks town in June blast
Khlara's only era elevator a dam year old structure collapsed June 5 in a dust explosion. Eight thousand bushels of grain stored inside is expected to bring Parr value. The facility belonged to Froning Grain Co.
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Khlara
Record Season For Way Timothy On Wil Lie Lamb Farm
Timothy growing in a field near Blomfield yields heads up to ten inches on the Wil Lie Lamb farm. Abundant rings and favorable growing weather boost hay production across southern Iowa this season.
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Timothy
Jelover ix
Willie Lamb
Blomfield
Juwa
Grain Co adds two storage tanks at north elevator
View shows north side of the elevator and a twin cement block storage tank south of the main building. Tanks were built in 1941 by Graettinger Block and Tile Co. Manager Jorgen Andersen and assistant Raymond Tindall led the project.
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Graettinger Block & Tile Co
Jorgen Andersen
Raymond Tindall
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Graettinger Manufacturing
the Farmers Creamery CO
Graettinger, Iowa
Iowa
Robbins Avenue
Oral Bonstead
George ‘Torrence
Wayne Hamilton
Chris Martinson
Lester Craven
Wesley Sevdy
the Graettinger Times
John An Sally Swan
Graettinger, Is
Welles
Graettinger
Finnie & Duff
Whit
Pope
Hiller
Trouble Brewin
Vcted
Pornferous
Bundy
Ditta
A. W. Ritzman
Mgr
Standard Oil Bulk Station
Hanson Cleaners
the Farmers Grain CO. Elevator
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