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Newspaper
Graettinger Times
Location
Graettinger, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Mar 16, 1916
Page
8
The Graettinger Times announces its annual publication schedule and subscription terms. It lists delivery notes as second class mail matter and sets pricing at one year in advance and six months in advance.
Display advertising is priced at 10 cents per inch standard rate, with contract options for negotiated terms. The notice outlines base pricing and the availability of contracted rates for long term or large volume placements.
S P Duhn of Lost Island township visited the Times office to voice opposition to the consolidated school movement. He argues it won’t return to a vote soon, wouldn’t benefit pupils until after eighth grade, would double running expenses, and challenge teacher recruitment in inland consolidated schools. He notes long drives and severe weather for small children and says consolidation suits towns like Graettinger but not rural areas. He urges readers to consider the downsides before any proposal.
The Graettinger Tile Works stands as a prime advertisement for Graettinger in northwest Iowa. It is among the largest and most modern tile factories in the state, shipping up to five cars daily and employing many local workers year round. Manager Fred Spies has built a strong business noted for building blocks concrete fence posts and cement products.
A marketing letter from Wildey's Cash Store touts delivered sugar at 25 pounds for $1.08 and lists numerous bargain items with low prices. It urges readers to compare with competitors, promises stock like coffee in 5 pound pails at $1.73, baking supplies, canned goods, and household items, and promotes a no-risk, see-before-you-buy approach.
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