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Newspaper
Gravity Independent
Location
Gravity, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Dec 12, 1946
Page
1
The mild weather may push fruit buds, especially peaches, too far early and risk destruction by upcoming severe cold. Local fruit specialists note December often kills buds. two good peach crops have occurred recently in this Iowa section, with many households preserving canned peaches and hoping for better fruit years ahead.
A forecast that the sugar situation will improve and another crop will be acceptable to those with peach orchards. The note highlights peaches as a favored fruit among many families and suggests diversification as a strategic option.
The two year old son of Mr and Mrs Lowell Wilson escaped serious injury when his baby buggy blankets caught fire from a heater. A Ham burg man found a note on a stolen corn picker steering wheel stating not to use the tractor’s radiator. Richard Schutter, 20, of West Bend, killed in a crash while driving a pickup for his mortician father. Stephen Anderson, 9, of Cher ton, polio survivor, joins school discussions by telephone from a transmitter in his room.
Edna D. Roberts and others sue over Elbert Burrows died testate leaving real estate in Grav ity Iowa. Heirs include Edna Roberts Blanche Walker Ruth Anderson Miles Walker Ethel Parks Walter R. McDowell Sue Smith Glenn Burrows Nellie Davis Clyde Burrows Merrill W. Anderson Lee R. Anderson Arden Bradrick Herlan P Walker Elda S. Anderson Carence B. Andraan won ta Myrtle Herriman Ernest Anderson Vernon J. Anderson Jr Robert Anderson and others. Plaintiffs seek division or sale by private sale at appraised value plus fees. The court requires appearance by Jan 9 1947 in Radford Iowa.
Iowa farm notes highlight high quality hay or meal as key for spring farrowing and mention meat production under federal inspection for the week ending Nov 9 at 412 million pounds, up 17 percent from last year but down 6 percent from the prior week. USDA reports record milk per cow last month and warns erosion impacts reach beyond farms.
The article notes that milk production drops when cows lack water, and dairy cattle commonly suffer teat injuries from three management errors: poor barn construction, inadequate bedding, and sloppy milking. It also warns on car brake failure due to mud on pedals and cites 1946 47 world corn crop at 514 billion bushels with U S. share about 314 billion and Iowa near 4 billion. It mentions flax seed shortages due to high prices.
The item highlights quick dining options and beverages with a focus on dinners and short orders. It mentions ice cream and pops as desserts or drinks and hints at a casual cafe or diner setting. Weathered by OCR, the note centers on quick meals and fast refreshments.
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