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Newspaper
Graettinger Times
Location
Graettinger, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Oct 24, 1935
Page
5
Town farmers decide whether to sustain central corn and hog production into 1996 while considering potential coinage changes and Rex Beresford of Iowa State College warns on hog numbers. He notes 1956 saw desirable gains for producers and consumers, but past droughts show risks of overproduction.
The piece explains how volatile pork production raises costs for farmers, processors, and consumers. It notes peak demand forces plants to stay large, causing higher overhead, and that price swings punish buyers while threatening farmer incomes. It also mentions the corn-hog program aiming to balance feed supplies and curb excessive hog numbers. Corn picking is delayed by rain, shifting work by two weeks.
Sealed bids will be received for the Woodman Groettinger up to 8 pm Friday November 1 1995. Bids requested for building three lots and for building and lots combined. Bids to include certified check for 10 percent of bid. Board reserves right to reject any or all bids. J J Sullivan Secretary Grauttinger Iowa
Ford unveils the 1936 V-8 with a longer hood and new grille, larger fenders, and refined appointments. The engine changes include a larger radiator, new cooling pumps, and easier shifting. Features emphasize safety with Super-Safety Brakes, welded steel body, safety glass, and improved road manners. Displayed now by Ford dealers.
The Dunioy Class report a successful operetta with gate receipts of 91.80 and profit 72.17. They thank the public, announce two games left in the season and an upcoming November 7 production. Fire drill notes, classroom activities, and student achievements follow, including poetry lessons, Macbeth study, and a Ninth Grade party.
Ford V-8 prices listed for thirteen body styles with multiple trims. Prices range from 510 for a coupe to 760 for a convertible sedan, F.O.B. Detroit with standard accessory group and Safety Glass, plus economical terms through Universal Credit Company.
Times Office offers special price on Fokted four page note paper for typewriter and letters. Assessing quality, this heavyweight paper targets office use with an emphasis on durability and legibility for era handwriting.
Bartleman Brothers advertise modern equipment and experienced barbers offering services for ladies, gents, and children. Shop located in the Loveau Hotel and Cafe building with Bartleman’s Barbers as proprietors.
City Meat Market in Graettinger Iowa advertises a wide stock of fresh and cured meats. It promises fine selections for Sunday dinners, Kama and bacon at low consistent prices, and always-available dairy bread and grocery items including fruits and vegetables. Robt Simonsen prosp. Tele phone 71.
Gust Carlson announces his annual boar sale on October 30 at the farm six miles north of the city limits of Ems t Motaburg on a gravel road. Sale starts at one o'clock and lists 82 head of Poland China hogs weighing 160 to 400 pounds. Auctioneers are Duncan and Grodland & Reaves with clerk Graettinger State Bank. Terms: cash.
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