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Newspaper
Graettinger Times
Location
Graettinger, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Sep 21, 1950
Page
6
Coast-to-Coast Store, run by Preston and Dave, touts home ownership and personal supervision. It emphasizes customer satisfaction, bulk buying power for price concessions, and economical supply of many necessities for the community.
Smith Tractor and Implement Co operated by Ernest L. Smith at 1608 Central Estherville markets Dearborn farm machinery and Ford tractors. The firm offers Woods Bros combines and corn pickers, genuine replacement parts, repair service, and welcoming showroom visits. The Dearborn line is a Ford Motor Co subsidiary, ensuring standard quality.
Estherville based Electric Motor Service operated by E P Volz offers rewinding and overhaul of all electric motors. They provide magneto, generator, and starter service, employ trained staff, follow factory specifications, and urge repairs as patriotic in place of new parts.
In Estherville Hansen Wood Service advertises a full woodwork shop offering cabinets built-in fixtures and stylish tables for homes. Skilled craftsmen promise modern improvements and custom pieces for large or small projects, inviting customers to visit for details on cabinets and mill work.
Golden Sun Milling Co promotes its GOLDEN SUN feeds through local dealers including HERKE & LUNGREN and Farmers Hardware & Supply Co in Wallingford. The message lists regional distributors and mentions an elevator and hardware supply company as local distributors.
Mike P. Erpelding runs Mike's Sinclair Service at 146 102 South 6th Estherville, advertising Sinclair Petroleum Products with oil changes and tire air check. The spot claims reliable, satisfactory service, urging motorists to visit for “that little extra service.”
Estherville contractor Frank P Rodger offers plumbing heating and air conditioning services for new homes and remodeling projects. The ad highlights his years of experience and local work across Estherville and surrounding areas, inviting plans reviews and detailed information for air related plumbing and heating needs.
Thomas Motors at 8th and Central Estherville offers dependable auto repair for all cars. Prompt, guaranteed workmanship with fair charges. Regular checkups advised to prevent costly repairs and keep vehicles in good order.
The Peoples Cafe on 509 First Ave South opens at 5 AM and stays open until 2 AM. Owner Bessie Loveland invites locals and travelers to enjoy clean, inviting surroundings, a wide display of foods, prompt courteous service, and improved meals.
The Wisconsin Experiment Station reports salt fed to pigs yields an average daily gain over 8 pounds, with one test noting that a pound of salt saves 280 pounds of feed. Separately, U S Commerce data for 1948 show Americans spending from income, marking the first postwar period where personal spending did not exceed income. Alcoholics Anonymous, celebrating its 14th anniversary, reports 75,090 members and claims about 50 percent of new members vow not to drink again.
A new tree planting machine in the South can plant 500 thousand seedlings in one season. Manned by two men, it replaces 800 workers. The South hopes to reforest millions of acres with pine for paper. Officials in New England say 1,884 Progressive votes cost the party about $3 each. Twenty-three states consider raising gasoline tax as taxes on gasoline and autos exceed 1946 levels by over 30 percent.
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