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Newspaper
Graettinger Times
Location
Graettinger, Iowa, United States of America
Date
May 16, 1929
Page
3
The piece argues for stricter law enforcement over new legislation, citing President Hoover on crime, and warns against expanding statutes. It includes auto safety notes from a 1929 perspective, comments on all steel bodies, shatterproof glass, ball bearing shackles, and the need for better highway visibility, plus a recipe and culinary notes.
The piece argues that fair taxes spur progress while high taxes slow growth, noting European powers struggle under debt that taxes business and citizens. It suggests the United States can observe and learn from these conditions as the government’s momentum is described as unsettled.
The piece touts alfalfa meal and oilmeal in hog rations for efficiency and urges use of McCormick Deering Rotary Hoe and Two Row Cultivators to improve yields. It highlights practical field tips, bull exercise, and demonstrations, aiming to boost adoption of farm equipment and methods.
A flurry of Sunday calls and visits fills Osgood and nearby towns as Mrs. C W Higgins and son Carl join Willard Jones at Arthur McClelland’s home. Visitors include the Ayers family of E.R. and Gracettnger, and families from Ruthven Emmetsburg Ringsted and Spencer. Regular Sunday School program noted, with plans for Wallingford and Osgood services following.
The Ratherville Epworth League Gospel team will conduct the evening service at the Methodist church. The program promises uncommon appeal with a group of talented young people worth hearing. Sunday services have been well attended and the morning Sunday School set a record with high attendance.
Sunday services at St Pauls and South Walnut Church listed with worship times. Congregational meeting planned to vote on a new parsonage. all members urged to attend. Confirmation instruction for older children and Ladies Aid gathering noted. social host Mrs Knutsen mentioned.
All are welcome to worship at Graettinger on May 22 at 8 o clock. Rev Axel M Andersen will lead prayer and closing hymn Doxology. Rudolph Christianson, Pro Com. Gerald Bonatead, Pres.
Hermansen opening hymn scripture and prayer by Marie Thoreson memory verses by Li L Seasion of prayer L L Paper Francis of Assisi Mrs Ry Knutsen story Mrs Clarence Christiansen duet Mr and Mrs M Simonsen topic and discussion The Jews turn from the law as a way of salvation by Mr and Mrs Chea Hermansen Bible study The Two Witnesses Lutheran Church Notes First Lutheran English service at 11 sermon theme What does Pentecost mean SS at 10 confirmands Saturday at 9 at the church Bible hour of Tom Helieson next Wednesday evening Lost THland L ChuPe at least services at 9 SS at 10 confirmands Saturday at 2 Bible hour at Ole Norris next Thursday evening 1 L at Theo Hermansons Sunday evening If any man love he will keep my commandments Jr 14 23 Rev Mandsager Pastor
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