Local Notes and Happenings from Gravel Point Area
Community updates list illnesses travel to Gravity and Bedford for visits. Local events note church services biweekly with Rev Thomas, school class treats, and summer school returnees. A tale explains the origin of OK from Oll Korrect, linked to General Jackson era politics.
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Taylor County
Iowa
W. R. Richardson
Gravel Point
Mary Sulivan
Cedar Falls
N. C. Scott
Bedford
Thomas
St. Joe
Rev
Holt School
Origin of OK expression explored in theories
The text discusses various theories about the origin of the expression OK, noting some theories are partly correct while others attribute the origin to individuals with differing names.
Mules Run Away With Mowing Machine
John Steeves faced a frightening incident Friday as a team of mules dragged a mowing machine into a wire fence. He fell, injuring his back but remained determined. one mule was cut badly while the other mule and the mower escaped largely unscathed.
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John Steeves
John
Mr. Steeves
Drower
Steeves
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Champ Clark the Brilliant Statesman
Rena Vawter
Domestic Science Demonstrator
Anna H. Shaw
Roberson
Robertson
Moving Pictures
Independent
DrasLay Aps
Fred Lewis
Ethel Hoskin
Katie Richardson
Gravity
John Koneene
R. E. Irwin
D. Carter
Claud
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Jim Green
W. Stevens
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A. E. Jessup
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