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Newspaper
Gravity Independent
Location
Gravity, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Apr 28, 1938
Page
5
Sylvan Wilson and family of Fairfield visited at the home of his brother Jens Wilson and with other relatives Saturday. Dr. M. R. Francis, a dentist and oral surgeon, is listed in Bedford Iowa.
Advertising for independent printing and farm sale services. local dinners hosted by Wm Brown and others. visits from Nebraska. Wade Ambrose travels to Tabor for college work. enamel colors and garden supplies at Gamble Stores offered. Hi-yu-wau-wau club meeting at Mrs Oliver Posten. Agnes Babcock and Weston pupils visit Shenandoah and plant a tree after singing on KFNE.
Mr and Mrs Thos Cunningham and daughter Gerata spent last weekend with Mrs Cunningham's mother Mrs Redd in Grand River.
The Bedford Hatch ery is now operating offering the cream from Tay lor county's breeding stock for sale each Monday. Most careful personal attention to all custom hatching orders. Bring eggs Wednesdays 112 to tray. Modern electric equipment. Prices right. Mr. and Mrs. M. L. Page.
The Free Methodist Church lists Sunday School at 10, morning worship at 11 led by the pastor, evening worship at 7 30 in charge of a class teacher, and a prayer meeting on Wednesday at 8. Carbon notices show Sunday School at 10 and class meeting at 11 with evening service at 7 30 and prayer meetings Tuesday and Thursday at 8. The church invites the public to all services. pastor is W B Biggerstaff.
Farm animals host a large number of external parasites especially hogs, increasing feed costs and spreading disease. Lice and mange reduce gains and raising costs, but dipping in warm months and cleaning hog houses can control them. Winter methods include med oil sprays and oil- wrapped burlap post protection to reduce infestation. Killing cooties pays dividends through better health growth and gains.
A condensed list recalls famous figures who died in battle or of age, including Christopher Columbus reportedly dying in 1506, Magellan at Mactan in 1321, Ponce de Leon and De Soto in North America, Miles Standish in 1656, John Winthrop in 1649, Massasoit in 1661, King Philip’s death in 1676, Father Marquette in 1675, Roger Williams in 1603, Captain Kidd in 1701, Benjamin Franklin in 1790, Nathaniel Greene in 1796, James Madison in 1836, David Crockett in 1836, and Daniel Webster in 1852.
A Pearson's London Weekly note explains how village inn signs encode history and social meaning. Symbols like The Blue Boar, The Bull's Head, and The White Hart trace to monarchs and rulers, while others like The Green Man and Saracen's Head hint at sporting links and crusader origins. Some signs indicate foreign wines and eras, such as The Spread Eagle for Germany and The Castle for Spain.
The Magi meaning wise men were a priestly order of ancient Media and Persia. The three Magi Melchior Gaspar and Balthazar brought gifts to Christ Mary’s manger. Melchior king of light Gaspar the white one and Balthazar lord of treasures are linked to Cologne relics. They are celebrated January 2 3 and 4 especially Epiphany.
A youth and friend of Omar Khayyam, now a powerful vizier, offered him half his wealth to help Omar. Omar replied from Nishapur that among 150 villages there is one best grape village for overseer, and then the friend died and was buried.
The Grand Teton National Park spans about 150 square miles south of Yellowstone near Wyoming’s western border. The Teton Range dominates the playground with the Grand Teton at 13,766 feet rising about 7,000 feet above the surrounding terrain. the park was established in 1929.
Arthur Clabaugh announces candidacy for member of the Taylor County Board of Supervisors from the 2nd district. The nomination rests with Republican voters in the upcoming primary. Term begins January 1, 1940.
J R Henderson announces candidacy for nomination to the office of county treasurer subject to the will of Republican voters at the June Primary. Support is solicited and appreciated.
Robert D. Bob Goforth announces his candidacy for county auditor subject to Republican voters decision at the June primary election. He seeks the office in a campaign noted by party affiliation and election timing.
Claude Gray announces his candidacy for the office of clerk of the courts in Taylor County subject to the Democratic voters decision in the June primary election.
Chloe H Wisdom announces candidacy for reelection as county recorder and asks Republican voters for support at the June primary election.
J A Wyant announces his own identity in a terse declaration. The brief notice presents a firm statement of name without additional context or surrounding events.
The candidate for Representative from Taylor County, James A. Lucae, runs in the Republican primary to be held June 6, subject to voter decision. Lucae seeks the party nomination for the upcoming term in the state House.
The notice urges voters in Taylor County to support E. R. Bowen in the June Republican primary election. Bowen stands for sheriff and appeals to GOP voters to back his candidacy. The message highlights Bowen’s request for support from the party electorate.
Clifford Shields announces his candidacy for the Democratic nomination for member of the Taylor County Board of Supervisors from the 2nd district. He seeks the office at the primary election held on June 6, 1940, with the term beginning January 1, 1940.
A candidate for Clerk of the District Court of Taylor announces for Republican voters in the June 6 primary. The statement asks for support and frames this as a campaign announcement.
County Sheriff Ivan Wells appeals to Democrat voters ahead of the upcoming primary election urging broad backing. He seeks to secure the party nomination and evident community trust ahead of the voting.
Candidate W J Nevius declares candidacy for sheriff in Taylor County and urges Republican voters to support him in the upcoming primary election.
A candidate for the office of County Attorney of Taylor County announces candidacy to Republican voters at the June primary. The message urges support from readers and is signed by BEC HEATON of Clearfield.
A letter from Ralph C. Jones of Lenox urges Republican voters to back his bid for county attorney at the June primary election. He asks for active support from party members in the forthcoming vote.
A notice from Ray V. Anderson of Lenox requests backing from Republican voters in the June primary as he runs for county treasurer. He asks for support and signs the appeal with his name and town.
C E Martin his wife and Miss Audrey Taylor with Mrs Della Anderson traveled to Clarinda today to visit Virgil Anderson who is confined in the hospital there.
Denver and Gilbert Keasling of Ottumwa are visiting at the home of their uncle Ed Lick and family.
The District Court of Taylor County Iowa appointed Jesse Lovitt as executor of Rachel Levitt deceased on April 27 1938. Creditors must file authenticated claims with the court for allowance and debtors must pay the undersigned at once. Published April 28 May 5 and May 12 1938.
Te Mr and Mrs Carl Ledgerwood and Mr and Mrs Bruce Mona han visited last Thursday with their brother and family at Greenfield. Their niece and husband Mr and Meg Clyde Piper of Greenfield accompanied them home and visited her a short time Thursday evening.
The D. M. C. club met with hugs bands for their April dinner party Tuesday evening at the Earl King residence.
J R Barley was taken to the hospital in St Joe last week with Dr Reed accompanying him. He is receiving treatment and is getting along well.
Andy Nielsen and his family drove to Fontanelle on Sunday to visit relatives, sharing time with kin during the weekend trip.
Ernest Teatsworth of Clarinda was a Gravity visitor Saturday. Lloyd Roush and family were dinner guests Monday evening at the Lester Posten home.
The P. T. A. elected officers including Mrs. Lloyd Bradley as president and Mrs. Fred Keith as vice president. Miss Vesper Ferrens became secretary and J. A. Gaebler was named treasurer. Rev Overbulser and Mrs Clifford Young gave talks.
Rev Bissinger traveled with Wade Ambrose and Drexel Keith to Tahor on Tuesday for college attendance. Mrs Fred Keith joined to visit her son Leonard, who has studied there for some time.
Mr and Mr Joe Morgan Les land Morgan and family and Mr and Mrs Earl Morgan drove to Glenwood Sunday where they spent the day at the Luther McPherren home.
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