Economic mood shifts as fall brings cautious optimism
The piece notes a turn in the national economy with fall bringing a critical phase. It cites Dun and Bradstreet on improved spending power, broader employment prospects, and a easing of consumer suspense. Banks face pressure to lend, while buyers await real wage gains amid ongoing price concerns. The tone reflects a cautious recovery and political-business interplay nationwide.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
N. RE sAi
Ello
Hs. Simperal
Johnson
Dun
Bradstreet
Financial Favors and Price Fixes Stir Economic Debate
Senator Fletcher urged the Reserve Bank to act by buying at least 100 million in government bonds weekly and the Treasury to issue a similar amount of currency to ease credit. Gold producers celebrated the Treasury moving to world prices, while silver advocates pressed for mint coinage from silver. Oil leaders split over a proposed government intervention to fix retail gasoline and oil prices.
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Fletcher
Reserve Bank
Treasury
Pittman
Washington
Rackets Exploited by itinerant ad sellers warned
Emmetsburg readers learn of a recurring Iowa racket reported by Red Oak Express. Itinerant peddlers with reportedly attractive partners swindle merchants by selling worthless advertising under church school or restaurant program banners. Local churches and merchants lose hundreds while printers incur losses. Officials and Chamber of Commerce urged to act promptly.
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Emmetsburg Democrat
Red Oak Express
Iowa
Emmetsburg
How To Cook Ham and Odd Humorous Bits
The page fragment offers quirky lines about shaving, ostrich fantasies, and Nero’s fame, with a recipe suggesting soaking ham in rye and various alcohols over four days, ending with a note of fashion fatigue and a call to action about a subscription.
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Jamaica
End rackets by requiring permission slips for merchants
A letter urges stopping local rackets by forcing peddlers to carry a Chamber of Commerce approved permit before selling merchandise. Merchants should report suspicious activity to duty headquarters. Emmetsburg printers are urged to cooperate. It condemns promoters of home talent plays profiting from local groups and calls for prompt action.
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Chamber of Commerce
Emmetsburg
Mr. Baker
Funeral Of S P Duhn Largely Attended
The Racine Wisconsin obituary notes S P Duhn died recently at Graettinger managing a long career as a mail carrier. He married Marine Petersen in 1883, lived in Palo Alto County and Minnehaha County before returning to Graettinger. He left eleven children, twenty five grandchildren, and one great grandchild. Surviving family includes his wife and brother Lara, age 93, with other relatives in Iowa Minnesota and Chicago. He was notable for integrity, community service, and close ties to his neighbors and his sons. The funeral was a community event reflecting his respected life.
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Racine
Wisconsin
Marine Christina Petersen
Donlon
Duhn
BH. P. Duhn
Graettinger
Marie Jensen
Devoted husband and father dies in community loss
A veteran neighbor and businessman Mr. Duhn is described as a loving husband and kind father. The community mourns his sudden death and shares sympathy with Mrs. Duhn, his sons, daughters, and grandchildren, recalling a happy family life and plans for golden wedding celebrations.
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Mr. Duhn
Duhn
Graettinger Falls to Emmetsburg 12 to 0 in football
Graettinger’s lighter squad faced Emmetsburg Friday, losing 12 to 0 but gaining valuable experience. Lineup included Reeves, McDonald, Moraine, Thorsatt, Deering, Leonard, Fink, Rasmussen, Horswell, Grady, Sullivan with subs Mills, Bartleman, Tunidgren, Jones. Emmetsburg hosts praised visitors for courtesy and scheduling openness.
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Graettinger
Donald Bartleman
Jis Tunidgren
Russell Jones
Emmetsburgers
Emmetsburg i
Grachtinger
Emmetsburg
Classified Ads for Sale and Work Wanted in Graettinger
FOR SALE Bantam chickens Call 169 Graettinger FOR SALE Peppers several different kinds G C Coolidge FOR SALE Three or four used ranges Jensen Hardware SEE J M Resh FOR AUTO mobile insurance PEONIES At bargain prices four strong root divisions for 1 and one foot of large pink variety free This is less than half price Wm Penn FOR SALE General store and produce building living rooms garage acre of ground Located on two highways good creamery garage etc Write Times Gruettinger Iowa WANTED Work rebuilding on chimneys now is the time to protect your home or business building from the danger of fire during the winter months first class workmanship reasonable charges Ross Gibbaugh
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Penn
Gruettinger
Iowa
Ross Gilbaugh
Card of Thanks and Bids Note 1988
Card of Thanks from Mrs S P Duhn and family expresses gratitude for kindness during illness and death of husband and father and for floral gifts. Sealed bids due 6 p.m. Oct 2 1988 for airplane hangar purchase and labor for wrecking sorting and piling material. Names C A Jensen Charley Jensen Fred Spies cited for particulars. Also a local ad touts shoe repair shop and service quality by W S Stevens two blocks east of the depot.
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S. P. Duhn
C. A. Jensen
Charley Jensen
Fred Spies
Graettinger Eyes Weekend Game at Royal in Friendly Football
The text notes the difficulty of small schools maintaining football, praising Emmetsburg for meeting teams from smaller towns. It mentions Graettinger’s upcoming game with Royal at Royal Friday afternoon and recalls a 0 to 4 tie two years ago when Royal helped Graettinger. Several players may become Junior College teammates in the future.
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Grachtinger
Emmetsburg
Graettinger
Royal
Joe Bradley Survives Close Call With Carbon Monoxide
The Times reports four weeks after the event that Joe Bradley, driving to his Graettinger area home, was overcome by carbon monoxide with windows closed in rain. He slumped unconscious upon reaching his farm and was removed from the car but did not revive for five hours.
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Joe Bradley
The
Times
Graettinger
Ile
Bartleman Barber Shop Ad Seeks Skilled Workers
Bartleman Brothers advertise for ladies gents and children haircuts and shaves using modern equipment. Experienced workmen wanted. Shop located in Price Hotel and Cafe building. Proprie tors Bartle man Brothers invite applicants.
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Bartleman
Price Hotel & Cafe
Bartleman Bros
Live Stock Shipping Association Meeting Notice
The Shipping Association urges members to support their organization and run their own business. The association meets every second Wednesday of March May July September November and January. Grackinger Co-Operative Live Stock Shipping Association W L O'Connor manager yard and phones provided.
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the Shipping Association
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Nero
Rome
G. C. Coolidge
Jensen Hardware
J. M. Resh
Mike
Patrick
Bill
W. S. Stevens
James W. Fay
Emmetsburg, Iowa
A. J. Duhn
L. T. Lewison
Henderson Furniture Co
B. E. Dappen
Telephonee 69
Graettinger, Towa
Olene Jacobson
J. P. McManus
M. D
TH. T. Naab
B. S
P. J. McCarty Graettinger
Justice of the
Fpcare
Gale
Martin Mybre
Home Bakery
City
Simonsen Bros
Props
Telephone
Gracttinger
Iowan
Quaker Gats CO
Kentucky
Quaker Oats CO
J. H. Swift
Mgr
Farmers Grain Co
D. FE. McCarty
First National Bank
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