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Newspaper
Graettinger Times
Location
Graettinger, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Oct 22, 1931
Page
3
Dr Harold J Knapp health commissioner of Cleveland cites declining disease and improved general health amid recession. He attributes it to simpler meals costing less with milk and butter central. He prescribes plain meals for children and balanced weekly menus using affordable staples.
A column argues wealth can impoverish independence, warning that extra income raises living costs and liabilities. It recalls a theft of corsets under false pretenses, urges banking money for safety and community benefit, and promotes thrift, advertising, and Graettinger’s town economy amid wartime strain.
The piece notes Oklahoma Governor Alfalfa Bill Murray doubts a wheat surplus and suggests a corn shortage due to last year’s shrinkage and this year’s poor crop. It criticizes press claims of surpluses and recalls auto makers’ overproduction early this year. The writer warns shoppers to begin Christmas buying as two months remain until the holiday.
Zion Lutheran Church to hold English service with holy communion next Sunday afternoon at 2 in the Methodist church. Sunday school follows the service. Rev. Otis L. Lang is the pastor.
St Pauls Lutheran Church announces Danish language services this Sunday with 9 15 in town and 11 oclock in the country. Luther League meets Friday October 23 at L C Larsen home with a fine program and invitation to any young person. Rev James P Christensen.
Luther League schedules a 8 p m service with hymn I Need Thee Every Hour scripture prayer and a free will discussion led by Ruth Wicks and others. Leona Landvig and Ruth Wicks perform an instrumental duet. Rev Mandsager speaks on Signs of the End Time and the coming of the Anti Christ. Helen Helgeson pres Gudrid Naae P C.
This week in church life the year’s work begins to gain momentum with November set as loyalty month. A special Sunday message at eleven, and league meetings at 4:45 and 6:45 precede evening services at seven thirty. Rev. Fremont Faul, pastor.
Church notices list Sunday worship at 9 and 11 with Sunday School at 10 and 8pm service for senior youth. Bible study and confirmation on Saturdays. Mission festival guest Dr. Sandahl announced for November 15. S. S. Convention at Wallingford November 1 with Rev. Bakke speaker. Cradle Roll class November 8 at 10am. several prayer and devotional items included with scripture quotes.
A reader recounts severe right side pain mistaken for appendicitis but resolves after Adlerika. The ad claims Adlerika clears gas by cleansing upper and lower bowels, removing poisons that cause gas and nervousness. The ad touts a quick powerful effect.
A letter about the Iowa Teachers Service Committee of Five confounds Emmetsburg and Palo Alto County officials. State, county, and federal offices deny knowledge, while local educators and parents await more details. Public interest grows as investigators search for the committee’s origins and membership.
The Lutheran Sunday School teachers union will hold a convention at the Riverside church in Wallingford on November 1. A full program is planned for the forenoon afternoon and evening with readings talks and music.
Farm er s Grain Co offers a broad feed selection at low prices. Advertises variety and value for farmers seeking affordable animal feed staples.
PIANO TUNING And correct regulating and repairing. A growing patronage is evidence of satisfactory work. C. IF. Walden, Graettinger. ROOFS REPAIRED And resurfaced by Joe McNamara, Emmetsburg. Have materials on hand for repairing and recoating roofs of all kinds. FOR SALE 50 Poland China boars at private treaty, also a few extra good pure bred. Spotted Poland China boars. O. R. Gardner & Son 10-1-11. FOR SALE Fifty good Spotted Poland China pigs. Some sows to farrow soon and some gifts for sale. Boar pigs weigh as high as 250 lbs. Some Holstein cows and heifers for sale. Anton Vammen, 4 miles east of Ringsted.
Sunday dinner specials list ham bacon cream milk bread and fruits with complete grocery stock. The Shipping Association ad urges farmer support and notes regular meetings every second Wednesday in March May July September November and January. V. L O Connor manager Graettinger Co Operative Live Stock Shipping Association yard phone 166 day phone 190 night phone 64.
Quaker Oats Co thanks patrons and invites continued business. Advertises fresh flour in two grades Quaker's and Mother's, seeds and salt, Kentucky coal Blue Diamond Curlew, Orient Egg and Hard Coal at low prices. Offers grain price quotes before selling. J. H. Swift, manager. Office phone 72, house phone 2 on 123.
Graettinger bakery offers fresh bread pies cookies and other goods with in town pickup and store sales. Farmers Grain Co promotes grain coal flour feed machinery paint and more and invites customers to buy locally supporting the home business with a focus on quality and fair pricing.
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