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Newspaper
Graettinger Times
Location
Graettinger, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Nov 21, 1929
Page
3
Gruttinger thees John a Sullivan Publisher notice notes post office registration and second class mail matter status for Gradtii ne, Ta as part of classic newspaper bulk content.
A 1929 Iowa issue argues the greatest threat is not tariffs but a nationwide chain banking system. It warns that small independent chains could be absorbed by larger ones, enabling a few to control farmers and businessmen through money power. The piece notes candidate recruitment for state offices being shaped to favor chain banking and predicts lawmakers could be steered to support the plan.
An OCR fragment notes that fortified banks in Iowa could let Wall Street financiers dictate business and financial policy in the state, signaling concerns over local control and influence in economic decisions. The wording suggests broader implications for governance and accountability.
The Bureau of Public Roads with the asphalt industry will study low cost oil treated surfaces for gravel soil and sand clay roads nationwide. It will analyze methods materials costs and service of existing low cost surfaces to provide a year round dustless smooth road surface. Card Of Thanks expresses gratitude for support during illness and death. Ayrshire elevator fire destroys Farmers' elevator along with 300 bushels of corn and 15 000 bushels of oats, loss estimated at 35000 dollars. Ross Frazee and James Toll visited J T Michaels in Chickasaw county. Frazee heads to Nebraska to see an agent aged 97. Toll to Texas.
Students and teachers in Graettinger celebrated a corn husking vacation as calm weather allowed farmers to work in the fields all week.
Graettinger fans urged to attend the season opening game at Armstrong on Thanksgiving night November 28 1929 as the county champions begin a new season. Local girls team notes limited play this year but hopes for next year and a planned class tournament. Coach and boys push for strong effort and community financial support.
Church notes outline a Sunday program with a Womans Home Missionary society led service featuring songs and a play, plus a pastor address. Evening service combines activities with youth meetings and Davitt the Singer highlighted. Lutheran and St Paul notes include Mission meetings, English services, confirmations, Thanksgiving services, and regional meeting details across Graettinger Lost Island and South Walnatch with multiple pastors and congregations.
Social items note the Dorens Society gathering at Mrs Nels Nelson home on Tuesday November 26 with Mrs Walter Jorgensen to entertain. Also announced are a basket social at Hoping School Friday November 29 and various club meetings with refreshments and friendly socials. Lost Island Lutherans plan Thanksgiving bazaar at the schoolhouse with a noon dinner and two oclock donations sale inviting all to attend.
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