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Newspaper
Graettinger Times
Location
Graettinger, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Mar 16, 1916
Page
3
A brief postal notation indicates entry at the Graettinger Indiana post office as second class mail matter with a $1.60 charge listed. The fragment confirms mailing status and a postage amount associated with the item.
Sizable local opinion surfaces as S W Duhn of Lost Island township voices opposition to the proposed consolidated school plan. He argues such a system would raise costs, hinder teacher quality, and increase travel for pupils, favoring town schools. He notes consolidation works in Graettinger but doubts rural success. The item invites supporters to respond. Prison labor profits cited from Stillwater show Minnesota earnings from binder twine and machinery, with state revenue estimates and farmer savings, per Warden Reed’s senate inquiry into the Yucatan sisal industry.
Burlington based Mauro and Wilson failed to file their December income report for 1914. Federal authorities have filed suit in a United States court seeking $10,000. The case draws interest as to whether routine corporate reporting becomes burdensome or misused by officials.
The Graettinger Tile Works is promoted as a leading and modern tile factory in northwest Iowa. It ships up to five train cars of tile daily, employs many locals, and also produces building blocks and concrete fence posts. Fred Spies, the manager, has built a proud Palo Alto County business.
An advertised price list from Wildey's Cash Store touts sugar at 26 pounds for $1.08 delivered, plus bulk macaroni, coffee, baking goods, canned vegetables, chocolates, and other staples. The pitch emphasizes price comparisons, “better value,” and in-store viewing, with items ranging from 5 pound pails of Cord coffee to overalls, aprons, bed springs, churns, and rope, inviting customers to visit and compare in person.
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