Revival letter from Gravity states man’s conversion tale
A long letter published in The Gravity Independent recounts how a man met at Conway Cross and after counsel became a devoted Christian. The writer, Mrs Mary E. Francis, credits a friend for influencing the revival that led the man to attend church, Sunday school, and prayer meetings, transforming his life and family. The piece notes publication date April 4, 1916, and reflects gratitude for the unseen influence.
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James Francis
Gravity
Iowa
Conway Cross
Christ
Fertilizer use rises in Iowa and nationwide, boosted yields
The Middle West Soil Improvement Committee cites National Fertilizer Association data showing Iowa used about 313,047 tons of fertilizer in 1948, up 35 percent from 1947 and far above prewar levels. U S consumption topped 15.9 million tons, about 6 percent higher than 1947. Farmers prize fertilizer for higher yields and soil health, especially with crop rotation.
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Chicago
Iowa
Middle West Soil Improvement Committee
National Fertilizer Association
United States
Personal reminiscence about a Christian man from a daughter
A daughter recalls a man described as a good Christian. The narrator notes prior knowledge of the claim and reflects on how the admission affected their feelings.
For Sale Iowa newspaper in Gravity area by Mary Francis
The Gravity Iowa newspaper is offered for sale including real estate building equipment and circulation. Located in a rich farming district in southern Iowa. Contact Mrs Mary E Francis Gravity Iowa by writing or calling for quick sale details.
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Iowa
Gravity Independent
Mary E. Francis
Gravity
Locals mention Burmeleter trip and Posten visits
Mr and Mrs Harry Burmeleter and Mark returned Thursday from a trip through New York and Maine. Mrs E J Posten and Gertruds, Mrs Cora White and Miss Zons Posten visited Sunday afternoon with Mr and Mrs Lyla Posten in Creston.
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Harry Burmeleter
Mark
New York
Maine
E. J. Posten
Snd
Callison Couple Return From Youths Institute Trip
Mr and Mrs D C Callison returned Saturday from Indlands where they spent a week at the Youths Institute.
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D.C. Callison
Indlands
The
Youths Institute
Social Visit and Household Notices From Mea J S Francis Home
Sunday visitors included Mrs Ralph Franklin and husband James Franklin and family of Red Oak. Rigo her brother Rep Dean and wife from Des Moines stayed through Monday. Dorothy Seldev, Mrs Ed Lock, and Mire Dosle Savege helped with the telephone switchboard during the Seldera couple’s absence. Lloyd Ambrose involved in a Creations business dispute. For sale: North Main home across from City park, five acres, seven room house, diverse fruit, outbuildings. Fred Dunokla
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Mea
J.S. Francis
Herelater
Mra
Ralph Franklin
Jame Franklin
Red Oak
Rigo
Rep Dean
Des Moines
Misa Dorothy Seldeve
Ed Lock
Mire Dosle Savege
Mr and Mrs Seldera
North Main
Citys Park
Fred Dunokla
Local Residents Share News From Nearby Towns
Miss Geraldine Ambroze leaves today for Oaklach to teach at the school there. Mrs Edythe Green of New Market visited last week with her sister Mrs Fred Sunkie and husband. Mr and Mrs Arthur Ritchey of McCool Junction Nebraska visited over the weekend with Mrs Ritchey is cousin C. B. Lock and family.
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Geraldine Ambroze
Oaklach
Mra
Edythe Green
New Market
Fred Sunkie
Arthur Ritchey
MecCool Junction
Nebr
Mra Ritchey
C. B. Lock and
Six Presidents On U S Saving Bonds Promote Education
The ad features six former presidents whose likenesses grace U S Saving Bonds to fund college. Lincoln on the 1000 bond, Wilson on 500, Roosevelt on 200, Cleveland on 100, Jefferson on 50, Washington on 25. Bonds yield 74 for every 3 invested in ten years.
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U. S
Abraham Lincoln
Woodrow Wilson
Frank
Jin D. Roosevelt
Grover Cleveland
Thomas Jefferson
George Washington
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