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Newspaper
Graettinger Times
Location
Graettinger, Iowa, United States of America
Date
May 03, 1928
Page
3
A May 8 1928 note laments a local bank forcing hardship on residents and warns that the town risks losing its financial stability. It urges patronage of banks built on service and community support and praises banks that weathered the storm two years prior as worthy of trust and loyalty.
An Ayrshire Chronicle column laments rising candy production by Huby Ruth Candy Co and warns of overindulgence effects. It notes 1,800,000 Baby Ruth bars shipped in March to the west coast, and argues excessive sweets harm health, teeth, liver, stomach, and behavior, drawing on W. J. Bryan and alcohol comparisons.
An editorial reflection notes that last week had no misfortunes such as fires, deaths, or crimes in the town. The piece urges readers to appreciate calm periods and avoid grumbling when newspapers show no tragedy.
A crowded column blends jokes, family quips, and small-town scenes. It highlights a festival in jest, a soldier’s parade mishap, horseplay at school, and students earning party time after a spelling win. It also lists hospital visits, class notes, and Latin literature projects amid light social chatter.
Captain Daniel Kirby arrives in New York with his Cuban bride Maria D Alvarez Kirby for their honeymoon. A missing husband case leads Maria through a perilous chain of robberies abductions and hospital ordeals as a hotel detective and a detective search for Kirby. The suspenseful romance unfolds amid New York streets and a boarding house escape.
The Graettinger team expected Ivan to play for Ayrshire Sunday, while Armatrong defeated Graettinger 4 0 last Wednesday. The seniors select a play The Mummy and the Mumps with a cast including Grachtinger and Craven. The first reading rehearsal Monday night, and Thursday Armstrong high school baseball beat Graettinger 5 0. The annual track meet saw Sophomores win first place with Merle Croitleland standout. Clifton Kathoran won the mile run.
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