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Newspaper
Graettinger Times
Location
Graettinger, Iowa, United States of America
Date
May 27, 1920
Page
3
A garbled crop and political notices roundup mentions sugar prices, crop timing, and planting guidance amid local political candidacies for Palo Alto County offices. The missives include sheriff and county clerk race hints, nurse relocations, a class play, and community concerns about flies and sanitation.
J. W. Jackson announces his run for Palos Alto County sheriff subject to Republican voters at the June primaries. He requests the vote and support of the electorate.
Two candidates declare bids in Iowa and Nebraska regions. J C Molison seeks support for county clerk under Republican primaries. E M Thompson seeks re election as Clerk of the District Court of Pato Alto County Iowa subject to the Republican primary on June 7 1920.
E F Nefstead announces candidacy for County Attorney of Palo Alto County subject to Republican primaries in June. Nefstead lists Grnettingex Iowa as his residence and affiliation.
County Attorney announces candidacy subject to Republican primaries in June. E Frost also notes for State Senator 47th District, subject to Republican voters at the Jones primary. D EB Kulp and H Adams announce re nomination for 47th Senatorial District, subject to June primaries. Senior class members in Estherville Tuesday for class picture.
Investigations by the United States Department of Agriculture indicate salt used on hides to preserve best prices risks hair removal and hair discrimination against further purchases. Fraudulent market practices by country butcherers and cheaters are alleged to undermine fair prices for hides.
Noting the danger of damage to pastures in wet conditions, farmers are advised to keep stock off fields to prevent soil puddling and hindered future growth. The text also contains garbled letters about jewelry scams and a mishmashed local notice including a May 26 event.
Ringsted Dispatch notes city officials pardoned one street sprinkler to control dust from streams of summer. Ruthven Free Press reports Mrs Mary Wilson Walatro of Spencer died by ingesting bichloride of mercury after divorce despondency over rekindling affection. West Bend Journal covers Thos Laran of Mankato visiting, daughter Charlotte underwent leg surgery in Rechester Hospital and hopes for improved walking. Ayrshire Chronicles signals Ayrshire’s potential baseball representation with a ten-man team. ground cleared near old Hammond site for new facilities. weekend games expected. Carrington Record reports seven year old George Warra of Inmertown burned to death in barn fire. suspected arson while he was at Sunday school. three horses perished in the blaze.
The Bancrest Register notes advertising at 0c an inch and warns that paper costs and scarcity threaten small newspapers. The Dispatch plans to adjust ad rates before June 1 and may raise subscriptions or suspend operations if conditions do not improve.
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