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Newspaper
Graettinger Times
Location
Graettinger, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Oct 26, 1933
Page
3
The Graettinger Times reports sustained industrial activity with August production over 50 percent above August 1982 and July peaking at the 1923-25 average. Price gains continued into September while farm prices fell. Wholesale and retail trade rose in August, department store sales surpassed August 1982, and employment rose with about 760,000 finding work in August and expectations for September remaining favorable.
A survey notes August to September price softening except for retail, with the Federal Reserve altering credit by lifting securities purchases to 46 million weekly. Debt expansion and asset releases may trigger rapid shifts. Stocks and bonds fluctuate, exports fall while imports rise, and construction lags despite a 28 percent jump in concrete. Automobiles dip in September. food and timber show mixed gains.
A schoolgirl develops scarlet fever with fever, headache, vomiting and rash. Cases rise in July to August with 126 reported across counties. Bright's disease kidney complications appear in some patients. Emphasis on prevention, keeping sick children home and physician care.
Church notes describe Sunday school at 10:00 and services at 11:00 with Epworth League at 7 14, plus a district superintendent's visit and a quarterly conference. A Young People choir program, district conference at Garner next Monday, and music listings are included. Paul’s Lutheran Church schedules Sunday school at 9:45, morning service at 11:00, evening service at 8, and a memorial service for departed relatives on All Saints Day.
A fragile OCR fragment recalls a memorial time for Luther and Lutheran Church events. It mentions names, hymn sections, prayers, and services at Hirst and Lost Island Lutheran churches, confirmations, prayer meetings, Sunday School conventions, and a November 10 1933 anniversary citing Luther’s 460th birth.
An enigmatic show at a Mississippi museum displays items linked to famed detectives and literary figures. Curators emphasize the exhibit explores collaboration between writers and investigators, inviting readers to reinterpret classic mystery themes.
Bartleman’s Barber Shop in the Price Hotel & Cafe building advertises for ladies, gents, and children’s hairwork with experienced workers. The Shipping Association promo urges farmers to support the organization and not rival groups, noting meetings every second Wednesday in March, May, July, September, November, and January. W. L. O’Connor serves as manager for the Live Stock Shipping Association with listed yard, day, and night contact numbers.
Simonsen Bros. props advertise a large stock of fresh and cured meats and groceries including cream milk bread fruits and vegetables. They invite Sunday dinner specialties and emphasize low prices and complete stock. Telephone 71 listed.
Quaker Oats Co. thanks customers for past patronage and invites continued business. The firm advertises two flour grades Quaker's and Mother's plus a full line of foods and anti items. It markets Blue Diamond and Virglow coal and Orient Egg and Hard Ceat at low prices. Office contacts J H Swift manager with office 72 and house 2 on 123.
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