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Newspaper
Graettinger Times
Location
Graettinger, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Sep 26, 1946
Page
2
From where I sit my Joe Marsh describes a heated argument about trout fishing between Willie Wells and Basil Strube. They clash over dry versus wet flies and preferred rods, contrasting a Royal Coachman with a Silver Doctor and steel versus bamboo. The piece treats the topic with local color and humor.
The article argues that countless fires stem from simple negligence and urges individual action. It notes a transportation crisis driven by wartime controls, car shortages, and rising operating costs, with railroads seeking rate hikes amid delays at the Interstate Commerce Commission. It includes an ownership statement for the Graettinger Times, listing John J. Sullivan as owner and publisher, with a 1,075 weekly circulation and notary attestations from 1946.
The piece argues that freight rates are essential for net earnings and investment, and only a huge railroad expansion program, backed by the ICC, can fix the transportation shortage. It notes railroads support expansion but need funding, and highlights a mudbound tractor accident near Anthon where Vincent McDermott was rescued by his brother Joe. It also mentions a Postville School bus incident teaching traffic safety and a comment on happiness in marriage from Ellaville Georgia.
Summary of expenditures and personnel charges for Drainage District funds including Baker Lumber Company supplies multiple district numbers, Graettinger Tile and Block Co items, Jameson J Q salary, Gene Kane labor, T R Martin mileage, Louis Meyers labor, Wollner Ed labor, Wigdahl Brothers supplies, and Silas E Thompson labor with several small amounts and totals.
Palo Alto County Board of Supervisors approve five year extension on School Fund Loan to Thompson, adjust taxes for Jommy Thompson, approve county home report, and Salliers Relief Commission report. Authorized quit claim deed for Ayrshire Lot 6 Block 56 to Isadore Hough for 10 dollars. Road No. 101 proceedings adjourned to September 9. All votes in favor.
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