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Newspaper
Graettinger Times
Location
Graettinger, Iowa, United States of America
Date
May 11, 1933
Page
3
In Crawford County and Graettinger region mobs threaten a judge, deputies clash with rioters, and martial law is ordered as governors deploy troops. Civilians anger stems from farm foreclosures and banking practices. The Raettinger Times notes unfair mortgage renewals by R F C backed lenders fueling unrest and calls for balanced farm relief.
A retrospective critique discusses Joint Stock land banks and their bonds bought at par valued around 100, now about 80. Loans backed real estate, as with a $16,000 farm redeemable when land sells at $8,000, suggesting gains from retiring bonds. Other bonds, issued to fund farming loans, drop to about $4,800 for 160 bonds at $30, creating a complex financial picture. The piece notes investors in reduced-price land gain while farmers risk loss, and attacks myths about Taft era parks and prohibition. Roy Elwood Collins’s survey is cited to challenge land revert provisions.
James W Fay Lawyer Emmetsburg Iowa offers real estate insurance and collections services. Farm land and town property for sale with prompt careful attention. Property looked after for non residents.
A 1930s style Gridiron banquet spoof features reporters entertaining Roosevelt cabinet officers and others. Skits mock finance and Prohibition era issues with figures like Charley Dawes and references to the R. F. C. and a bank crash. Jokes about Hoover, Roosevelt, and the New Deal mix with satirical songs and gags.
The Student Council met at Hope Christensen’s home Friday night and discussed the last week track meet. Junior and Sophomore girls served. The Junior Senior banquet will be Thursday evening at the Ker Moore Hotel in Emmetsburg. Hamilton Business College Mason City speaker addressed Juniors and Seniors Wednesday. Seniors with average 82 plus complete work will be excused Friday May 12. Council play enjoyed by large crowd. Ruth Raleigh spoke at county dry meeting in Emmetsboro Monday. Commencement week schedule: May 19 Senior Play May 21 Baccalaureate May 22 Grade Commencement May 23 High School Commencement May 24 Mothers Banquet May 25 Class Night May 26 High School Picnic. Canada reduced grain rates Friday the Canadian board of grain commissioners cut wheat freight rates 9 percent from Fort William to Montreal.
The Toledo Blade editorializes that a man who claims he knows nothing of value may reveal something if patient, suggesting skepticism toward those who profess ignorance and urging careful listening before judging worth.
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