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Newspaper
Graettinger Times
Location
Graettinger, Iowa, United States of America
Date
May 21, 1931
Page
7
The Graettinger Times imprint shows John J. Sullivan as publisher. Postal entry indicates second class mail matter at Graettinger Iowa.
The Des Moines Register analysis notes farm tax and assessed value rises from 1880 to 1981, with 11 mills state levy. local levies vary widely by township and city. It argues true tax relief lies in local budgeting and spending, not solely state reform, and cites a new fire company organized at Fenton.
A. provocative comment by G B Miller relays Senator Geo W Norris figures showing US net income for 1929 near 604 million, equal to value of cotton and wheat crops, contrasting 604 nonworking Wall Street incomes with 2.8 million farming producers. Questions rising about power and political obedience.
A quotation from the Iowa Union Farmer warns that a few rich individuals hold vast wealth while millions toil for basic needs. It questions how long the country can endure this gap before a small elite own most property, turning the many into slaves.
A local Renwick business man complained of slow trade and admitted his circulars and hand bills rarely carry community notices. The Times editor reminded him readers expect births, deaths, council reports, school news, church notices, and local events alongside business appeals.
The unsigned fragment suggests readers see newspapers as the best direct medium for outreach and advertising at low cost, contrasting with handbill venues. It mentions a new band in Weat Bend and hints at community business practices.
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