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Newspaper
Graettinger Times
Location
Graettinger, Iowa, United States of America
Date
May 24, 1934
Page
3
A dated feature argues that poverty tests love and fidelity, recounting a couple’s thrifty early life, a later divorce, and the ensuing temptations. It counsels wives to nurture affection, avoid nagging, and maintain tenderness to keep a faithful husband.
Fragmentary text notes political notices in Palo Alto about republican representation and democratic primaries. Names such as Henningsen and Mallard appear amid scattered references to county and city positions and local election processes.
A critical editorial argues sentiment is useless without action to improve maternal health. It cites 1933 Iowa data showing only 26 of 100 mothers consulted a physician before the sixth month, linking late care to high mortality rates among mothers and children. The piece urges proactive medical supervision to reduce deaths.
Tornadoes strike with rapid, hour-long bursts causing extensive destruction. Fast-moving storms unleash intense winds and debris, followed by short lulls as emergency crews assess damage and secure affected areas. Local officials warn residents to stay sheltered during ongoing severe weather forecasts.
Irving Bernstein a 21 year old bookkeeper told of being in another world for an hour after collapse in a Bronx hospital. He recounted how doctors said he was unconscious while his sister Becky and father Benjamin observed shivah at their Forest Avenue home.
Notice is given that an instrument purporting to be the last will and testament of Conrad Wiegmann, deceased, was opened and read. A hearing is fixed for Tuesday, June 6, 1934 for proof in relation to the will. Witnessed by E.M. Thompson, Clerk of District Court, with seal affixed.
A narrative fragment recounts Irvin who died after a medical crisis, describing his perception of time and the hospital deathbed moment. It includes a second piece that laments automobile obsession, contrasting past travel by horse and wagon with postwar speed and the need for cars.
Emmetsburg theatre listings announce Laughing Boy starring Ramon Navarro and Lupe Velez with a bank night drawing $100. Friday May 26 shows Fire of Friday and other titles including Spitfire with Katherine Hepburn and The Fighting Priest. Chicago’s Bandy night lists were shown May 28. Bucktones and Myrna Sommnagie are billed in evening screenings.
Memorial Day closures affect Gradlinger stores at 10 a.m. with remaining shut all day. shoppers urged to buy Tuesday or note Wednesday hours May 30. Weather and grain crop outlook grim with possible half crop if weather improves. Palo Alto County Red Cross to meet June 6 at 2:30 p.m. Jensen Hardware showcases 1934 Frigidaire line. A health note explains pernicious anemia and liver extract care.
Pernicious anemia is a severe blood forming disorder like diabetes. Liver extract can be worthless or expensive in some forms, while doctors insist patients use only a high quality liver preparation. Quality has no substitute, says physicians.
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