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Newspaper
Graettinger Times
Location
Graettinger, Iowa, United States of America
Date
May 20, 1920
Page
3
Fragmented prose questions the price of labor and marriage exchange in a world of rising wages and unregistered markets. It critiques Congress for floundering extravagance while asking whether representatives truly reflect the people.
Unclear passage references fair price commissions and agents across the United States, suggesting lingering postwar economic controls. The text appears as scattered fragments touching on clothing and public expectations, with no coherent event or attribution.
A New York State Industrial Commission report notes wage increases since 1915 in woolen and clothing sectors, with 136 percent and 116 percent rises in wages respectively. It argues that adding 185 percent to cloth and 161 percent to labor for a suit captures the first price surge, blaming profiteers and misaligned output for the surging costs rather than labor relations. The piece calls for remedies aimed at the real sources of trouble.
The United States borrowed money to finance the war and issued Liberty and Victory Bonds. The bonds state conditions for repayment with interest, including semiannual dates such as April 15 and October 15 until maturity, with fixed rates and terms.
J W Jackson announces his candidacy for sheriff of Palo Alto County in the Republican primary. He urges voters to support him at the upcoming primary in Jane, expressing appreciation for votes and backing.
A candidate announces efforts to run in the Democratic primaries for Palo Alto County sheriff. The filing notes June primaries and Sheffield as contextual markers. The statement confirms campaign intent and party alignment without detailing platform or timetable.
J C Molison announces his candidacy for the clerk of court, subject to the Republican primaries in June. He asks voters for support and gratitude for any assistance.
E M Thompson announces candidacy for re election as clerk of the district court of Palo Alto county Iowa subject to the Republican primaries to be held on June 7 1920
E F Nepstead announces his candidacy for the Palo Alto County Attorney office, subject to the Republican primaries in June. He lists Gractinger Iowa as his location and confirms the nomination bid.
B E Frost announces his bid for County Attorney, subject to Republican primary decisions in June. The statement emphasizes party process and the upcoming election as the formal step toward holding office.
D E Kulp states in a formal notice he is entering the race for State Senator, 47th District, subject to the June Republican primary voters decision. The declaration frames the filing as a candidacy contingent on party voters selecting him.
H C Adams of Algona Iowa announces candidacy for re nomination to State Senator for the 47th District subject to the Republican Primaries in June.
The article advises bond holders to keep Liberty Bonds until maturity rather than sell. It argues that selling now yields poor dollars per face value as market prices fall, while holding guarantees safety, accrued interest, and eventual face value. It urges buying more at low rates to profit from the rise at maturity.
A video from the Iowa campaign promotes Havner as the advocate of compulsory arbitration before strikes, strict law enforcement, and reform of state administration. The native Towan farmer and Simpson College veteran contrasts his platform with machine politics, urging voters to support his concise agenda and worker protections.
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