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Newspaper
Graettinger Times
Location
Graettinger, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Nov 23, 1922
Page
8
A Graettinger Times piece from November 23, 1922 portrays Brook Hart as a candid Iowa neighbor and lawyer. It notes his Missouri birth, Iowa upbringing, square dealings in law, and a farm orchard with 1,400 bearing trees, while poking fun at his political stance and public image.
A defense of Brookhart, praised as a farmer’s son turned lawyer and soldier, while opponents call him Judas Iscariot. The tribute lauds his integrity, work ethic, and family, noting his six children Ned, John, Smith Jr, Florence, Edith, and Joe, with Mrs. Brookhart active on the city education board.
Washington secretary Mellon announces conversion options for $625 million of 1918 war savings certificates maturing January 1. Holders may exchange for 1923 treasury savings certificates with cash adjustments. redemption before maturity is not allowed except via advance redemption checks starting January 1, 1923. Registered stamps to post offices, unregistered at banks or treasury branches. Postmaster Raleigh urges early bulk processing before Christmas.
William Allen White steps down as editor of Judge magazine after a dispute with publishers over prohibition. White, who would edit by mail from Emporia, Kansas for a salary of 1000 dollars monthly, says the owners favor light wines and beer while he remains a strict Kansas prohibitionist. He praises journalism and notes a conflict between editing versatility and publication stance.
A publisher refused a man seeking an editorial post after learning his claimed specialty was invective. He stated he could direct invective to any side or subject, and the publisher rejected him despite his bid to write for the paper. The anecdote originates from the Des Moines Capital.
The Retail Merchants bureau of Dubuque warns that scam artists are canvassing counties for a farm directory. They partner with local printers, solicit ads, then copy farmer records from public files to fleece merchants, railroad workers, and others. No such directory has appeared in Dubuque yet.
A new merger unites American British German French and Argentine radio plants under one management. The Argentine site near Buenos Aires spans 1400 acres with towers 800 feet high costing about 16 million dollars and reaches vessels and stations worldwide, enabling direct North South American radio communication. The consolidation aims to reduce cable costs and expands control over transatlantic wireless traffic.
A cursorily expressed view asserts Canada now has a representative in Washington and direct dealings with the US. It notes Britain consented, calls England wise, recalls 1776, and claims President Harding declared war on Turkey with turkey consumption down 30 percent and prices up 80 percent over ten years.
Notice is given that Mat tie Birkland has been appointed and qualified as Executrix of the Estate of J L Birkland late of Palo Alto County Iowa deceased. All persons indebted to said estate must pay promptly and those with claims will file them with the Clerk of the District Court duly authenticated for allowance. NEFSTEAD CARMICHAEL Attorneys for said Estate dated November 1922
Five men face trial in Marion for murder linked to the Herrin coal mine killings last summer. Prosecutors seek convictions as locals question if justice will be served after the alleged murder ring's actions.
The question asks who stated that the dry ruling would not draw patronage. The source attributes this claim to a public figure criticizing the ruling's impact on supporters. The implication is that someone argued it would not attract patronage.
Local eatery in Graettinger showcases hash plates as evidence cooks master balance of meat and starch. Patrons praise robust flavor and portion size reflecting regional hunger for hearty breakfasts.
A cautionary note compares reckless accelerator use to waking under ether fumes and proposes several savings ideas, with visiting as a suggested remedy. The piece implies practical safety tips from the Bureau of Mines and stresses awareness of hazardous conditions.
Opera singers are deemed high risk by insurers, who argue many middle aged vocalists decline or fail to sustain careers, leading to increased losses as voices falter on demanding high notes, notably the high C.
Greek culture clashes surface as partners open a new dining spot after a collaboration that blends traditions. The piece suggests entrepreneurship follows cross ethnic encounters, highlighting culinary ventures as a common outcome of such meetings.
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