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Newspaper
Graettinger Times
Location
Graettinger, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Oct 30, 1919
Page
10
Readers see a compilation of editorials and notes from multiple Iowa papers. The items discuss tariffs, labor, agriculture, health, politics, and local incidents with a focus on national issues and public mood. Notable mentions include miners, President Wilson, and a near riot at a movie theater.
A Washington report quotes top World War I leaders predicting an aerial war before mobilization, with attacks on shipping and munitions hubs. The piece urges Senate action on the Versailles treaty to avert or end the looming conflict. It also notes a Madison County farmer praising the value of advertising in newspapers for practical buying news and for guiding subscriptions.
A jumble of want ads lists losses and finds including a cameo ring, gold brooch pin, a pair of gloves, a red and white steel calf, a red heifer calf, and a pure bred Shepherd dog. Also notes farm migration to renters, a Thiel boy injury, and a Boone Democrat editorial change. Railroad views on Iowans’ winter travel accompany the item.
Suburban farmers in Iowa can boost fuel supply by selecting timber for fuel while preserving woodlots. Removing dead and defective material improves remaining timber and growth, but careful cutting on steep hillsides is needed to prevent soil erosion. Recommend horizontal strip removal, limiting cuts each year to protect land and future timber.
The Graettinger Co-Operative Live Stock Shipping association sent two loads of heavy hogs led by manager D F E McCarty. Net price to farmers was 12.20 dollars, up 1.20 from Ruthven market. Chicago prices ranged 12.60 to 15.15 with deductions for freight and commission. Newlyweds Alonzo S. Black and Annis Bell Kitheart wed at Creston, Iowa.
John Nolan and Helen Ford wed at Assumption church with Rev P F Farrelly officiating. Agnes Ford and James Nolan attended, then bridal party and relatives joined a dinner at James Kelm's Nevada township home. The couple plans a short wedding trip and home on the south side. He runs Nolan and Norvell, a leading Emmetsburg clothing firm. she is a respected former teacher active in education and social life. The Democrat extends best wishes.
Figures from Tama Grundy and Blackhawk counties show five year labor income averaging just over 1650 dollars with 1918 peak at 3700 and 1919 projected lower. Living costs add about 800 dollars per farm, and data cover 200 farms in three counties plus Warren county studies. Research by Iowa State College and U S Department of Agriculture aims to illuminate land earning power. Mrs C J Truegdell of Ringsted visited Will Truagdell and family last week.
Last Sunday the Estherville Council No. 2021 Knights of Columbus was instituted with full ceremonies. Visitors from surrounding towns attended and participants called it one of the greatest days in the church's history in Estherville.
About 150 march from Odd Fellows hall to Catholic church for Rev Pathes Miller sermon. A banquet for 375 followed at the Auto Supply garage as three degrees of Knights of Columbus were conferred by Milford staff and P H Donlon of Emmetsburg with Mason City staff assisting. Fifty two initiated. local council praises members and outlook.
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