Economic highlights of drought and political strain in 1930s America
The Graettinger Times discusses crop reductions and government relief amid the worst drought in generations. It warns that drought turned surpluses into deficits, potentially raising food prices, while labor unrest and the American Liberty League form new fronts in the political struggle. Data points include Roosevelt and Wallace policies, crop destruction, and rising tensions between labor and management.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Department of Agriculture
American Liberty League
Teneh . Ae
League
Economic reports hint at slower but hopeful recovery
Business front notes a languid market with no major expansion yet. The Housing Administration loan program aims to unlock $1B for property modernization, lifting demand for supplies and jobs. Farm income is forecast to rise sharply due to higher crop values and livestock prices, despite drought losses. Pool safety issues highlighted, stressing proper filtration and supervision to prevent infections and drownings.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Federal Housing Administration
Iast
Banks
Savings and Joan Associations
Housing Administration
Dunand Bradstreet
Standard Statistica
The Old Swimming Hole Yields To Artificial Pools
The feature notes the shift from natural swimming holes to man made pools. It argues artificial pools reduce drowning danger and reflects a community transition in recreation and safety standards. The piece frames the change as progressive and practical for residents.
Farrelly of Emmetsburg dies suddenly in morning
Ten years ago times item notes Father Farrelly of Emmetsburg died suddenly Tuesday morning. Other items: Luther League convention in Graettinger well attended. Rich Aylward of DeGraff Minnesota had appendectomy Aug 24. Labor Day boxing results listed. Weather cleared by noon. large Labor Day crowd, night attendance largest since 1919. Rev Hansen resigns St Pauls Lutheran, to move to Trasant Michigan. Wm Luhman returns from Jefferson with news of a 2
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Times
Farrelly
Emmetsburg
Luther League
Graettinger
Rich Aylward
DeGraff
Minnesota
Keller
Keil
Reed
Tollijyers Carney
Hagin
Dyrkoop
Johnson
McCulloch
Schyver
H. P. K. Hansen
St. Paul’s Lutheran Church
Trasant
Michigan
Wm. Luhman
Jefferson
Graettinger News Briefs Highlight Local Moves and Births
Mrs. Sullivan attended Mrs. Nolan’s funeral in Emmetsburg. Mrs Hora Larkaloo visited her parents in Graettinger after arriving from Seattle. John Clemmenson and others left for Starkweather for threshing season. Norman Osher visited his mother and sister in Graettinger from Chicago. A seven pound son arrived for the Barringers at Coleman hospital. A. L. Herrem bought the 70 acre farm east of Graettinger for 200 per acre. local prices for corn oats eggs butter and hens noted.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bauck & Brereton
T. Sullivan
Emmetsburg
Charles Nolan
Hora Larkaloo
Seattle
Jacob Brekke
John Clemmenson
Russel Duhn
Lars Petersen
Wm. Duhn
Starkweather
North Dakota
Norman Osher
Chicago
H. N. Osher
A. H. Henningsen
D. C. Barringer
Babe
Coleman Hospital
Leon Nefstead
Newton
Labor
Graettinger
A. L. Herrem
A. Bergum
Estherville and area residents visit Estherville events
Mrs John Johnson was at Estherville Monday. Mrs Louise Oddson and Lilian were at Estherville Tuesday. Mary Maynard Pearl and Mildred Paterson were at Estherville Thursday. Mr and Mrs Thomas Johnson were at Estherville Thursday. Carl Peterson and son Harlan are building a new foundation for the High Lake No 6 school. Clara Olson of Waterloo and Ta Christopher of Graettinger spent Saturday at the Mary Peterson home. Mr and Mrs John Oudes and Mrs A J Anderson spent Sunday at Spirit Lake. Istvan Sagi, 80, in Ismania victim of Cegled Hungary, is reported to have gone without sleep for 23 years.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John Johnson
Estherville
Louise Oddson
Lilian
Mary, Maynard, Pearl
Mildred Paterson
Thomas
Istvan Sagi
Isomnia
Cegled
Hungary
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Carl Miller
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Wallace
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Iowa 18
Wey
MU D Lake News
Home Bakery
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