Weather Brings Relief After Extreme Heat
The cool weather of Thursday night and Friday offered a pleasant relief from ten days of extreme heat, easing discomfort for residents and travelers.
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02 Aug 1934
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Gravity Independent in Gravity, Iowa
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Newspaper
Gravity Independent
Location
Gravity, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Aug 02, 1934
Page
1
Petition seeks local men for county road work
Dr L T Reed circulates a petition Friday morning urging the county board of supervisors to assign road work to local laborers. The drive is one of many circulated and signed by nearly all residents given a chance to participate.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
L. T. Reed
County Board of Supervisors
Ringgold County sees surge in gate generon applications
Nearly two hundred residents have filed applications for old gate generons in Ringgold County, signaling broad local interest. Officials note applications cover a range of properties and potential uses, with processing underway and no cancellations reported.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Old Gate Generons
Ringgold County
Farmers State Bank assets to be sold at public auction
The remaining assets of the defunct Farmers State Bank at Grand River will be sold at public auction tomorrow afternoon.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Farmers State Bank
Grand River
Prisoners Escape From Jail After Window Escape
Two inmates O. F. and Taft Hirsher escaped from jail by sawing through a bar and making a window exit. They reportedly saved a couple of jail bars during the break, prompting a manhunt and security review.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
O. F
Taft Hirsher
Touc Y Jat Leona
Planting tips for July crops and substitutes
On July 25 the writer notes planting turnips for a sure crop despite weather. They also sowed Chinese cabbage seed and express satisfaction with it as a substitute for cabbage or celery, hoping for a good yield based on last season's experience.
Inhumanity to Man Cited Across Nations
A historical lament contrasts acts of ingratitude and cruelty, citing a U S example and a Spanish proverb about folly after fear. The piece notes no single nation holds a monopoly on ingratitude, reflecting on global behavior and moral expectations.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ilnulann
United States
Tax deadline extended for retail sales to August 0
The reporting period for retail sales tax has been extended from July 20 to 80 with no penalty if paid before the 80th day. This change delays enforcement and preserves timely payment.
Lightning Kills Two Horses at Hamilton Farm Near Blockton
Two horses were struck by lightning and killed at the W. Hamilton farm near Blockton on Wednesday morning last week. The barn was struck but did not catch fire.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
W. Hamilton Farm
Blockton
Get the Hint Turn This Over Loo
A playful note urges readers to reconcile with the paper and credit the focal doctor. It suggests that what benefits the doctor may also benefit the local newspaper that has not contacted the reader in a long time.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Focal
Weather and travel musings amid a summer heat spell
A historical note critiques shade readings and temperature myths during a heat wave. The piece ponders why gun readings aren’t fixed baselines and mentions workers enduring summer broil. It recalls a man’s Egypt trip tale after a week abroad with high hotel costs.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Eegypt
Warred Road
Popular outdoor sport dethrones baseball this summer
The exchange suggests a new favorite outdoor game is gaining popularity over baseball this season, with kit and leisure spaces embracing a space for the sport. It highlights a shift in public interest toward a newer pastime during the summer.
Local Mrs Nellie Spisiks Visits Daughter in Denver
Locals report Mrs Nellie Spisiks who had been visiting her daughter in Denver Colorado returned home last week.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Nellie Spsiks
Denver
Colorade
Johnsons Visit Colorado Then Return to Mercedes
Mr and Mrs Jimmie Johnson have been visiting relatives in Colorado and arrived here yesterday. They plan to visit relatives in this vicinity before returning to their home in Mercedes Texas.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jimmie Johnson
Colorado
Mercedes
Texas
Davis family visit spans Lenox and Omaha
A. C. Davis and his wife visited the C. C. Mills home in Lenox on Sunday. Their granddaughter Mildred Davis traveled from Lenox to Omaha with her aunt Mrs. Frank Peterson, who was visiting Lenox.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
A. C. Davis
Mildred Davis
Lenox
C.C. Mills
Mildred
Omaha
Frank Peterson
Earl King and Family Travelled to Shenandoah
Earl King and his family drove to Shenandoah last Thursday for a household trip.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Earl King
Shenandoah
Shower Honors Mr and Mrs Leslie Roush at Church
Members of the Christian church held a miscellaneous shower for Mr and Mrs Leslie Roush on Tuesday. The couple, who lost all clothing and household belongings in Saturday night’s fire, received many appreciated gifts from the community.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jtne
The
Christian Church
Leslie Roush
Kent Wallace Home Hosts Visiting Couples Sunday
Mr. and Mrs. Ralph Baildus of New Market and Mr. and Mrs. Toby Carson of Shenandoah visited Sunday at the Kent Wallace home.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ralph Bailus
New Market
Toby Carson
Shenandoah
Kent Wallace
Visit of LeRoy Morgan and family to Omaha
LeRoy Morgan and his wife visited Omaha from Saturday to Sunday evening at the home of his sister, Mrs. Albert Levi. La Verne Levi accompanied them and plans to remain in Omaha until about September 1.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
LeRoy Morgan
Raby
Omaha
Albert Levi
LaVerne Levi
Lawson Family Visit Details From Clarinda
Clyde Lawson and family of Clarinda visited Sunday at the home of Mrs. Lawson's father, Jesse Clark.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Clyde Lawson
Clarinda
Mrs. Lawson
Jesse Clark
Family trip covers Chicago to Ames and back
Glen Warner, his wife and son Dale left last Thursday and returned Sunday evening after visiting Chicago, Milwaukee, Dubuque, Waterloo, and Ames. Donella and Doris stayed with relatives in the country while their parents were away.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Glen Warner
Dale
Chicago
Milwaukee
Dubuque
Waterloo
Ames
Donella
Doris
Virgil Anderson Leaves for Iowa City Hospital Treatment
Virgil Anderson departed yesterday to Iowa City to receive medical treatment at the hospital.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Virgil Anderson
Iowa City
Visit by Bedell family from Maryville on vacation
Clarence Bedell and his relatives from Maryville Missouri are in town for a two week vacation visiting relatives and friends.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Clarence Bedell
Maryville, Mo
Mr and Mrs Frank Chandler Visit Des Moines Family
Mr and Mrs Frank Chandler drove to Des Moines on Sunday to visit at the home of their son Will and his family.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Frank Chandler
Des Moines
Will
Corn Exports Rise As Harvest Reaches Peak
A large amount of corn is being moved by truck toward Kansas City and Missouri. With a poor corn crop expected this season, questions arise whether exporting now is prudent or if the corn should be retained to meet anticipated local demand until the next harvest.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Kansas City
Missouri
Washington, D.C
Pathfinder
Washington
Splendid
Card of Thanks for sympathy after fire loss
We express heartfelt appreciation to friends and neighbors for their kind deeds and expressions of sympathy extended to us after the fire. Mr. and Mrs. Leslie Roush acknowledge the support and thoughts.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Leslie Roush
Coal Bids Sought By Rural Washington School Board
The Board of Directors of the rural schools township Washington invites bids for coal delivered to school houses. Bids due by August 15. John Kimpton, Secretary.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
The
Rural Schools of Washington Ownship
John Kimpton
Amendments to State Savings Bank Articles in Iowa
A special meeting of shareholders of State Savings Bank Sharpsburg Iowa approved amendments to the Articles of Incorporation and capital stock. The meeting notes: 125 shares voted for amendment, 150 outstanding, 125 voted in favor. Changes include capital stock increased to 25,000 dollars, stock divided into 100 dollar shares, and clarified assessments of stockholders under Iowa law. Board to sign acknowledge record publish.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
State Savings Bank
Sharpsburyg
Iowa
Buch
Llabny
General Assembly
Place of Iowa
Aiue Direcors
State Savings Bank Amendment Certification 1934 Iowa
F L Hamblin and C H Young certify the stockholders meeting proceedings to amend the bank articles. The document, signed by Hamblin and Young as Chairman and Secretary, is sworn before a Taylor County notary on July 10, 1924, asserting authority of the State Savings Bank of Sharpsburg Iowa. The Lorimer Journal adds a church preacher quip about hell and dryness.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
F. L. Hamblin
C. H. Young
Hamblin
Elta B. Young
Notary Publicin
Taylor County Certificate of
The
State Savings Bank
Sharpsburg
Iowa
Fr. L. Hamblin
C. 4H. Young
A. D
I. L. Hamblin
Lorimer
Hell
Iowa corn hog aid contracts delayed by distribution issues
The Sunday papers report ongoing trouble with the machinery for distributing corn-hog money in Iowa. Contracts will be held up again as disputes over the quota agreement continue, delaying payment on contracts until the matter is settled.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Iowa
Lenox editor ponders heat level to curb questions
Lenox editor Sweeley considers how hot it must be to silence repeated queries. He notes many locals ask, Is it hot enough for you, and jokes about adjusting weather to deter such questions. The piece blends humor with civic reflection on daily chatter.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sweeley
Lenox
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