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Newspaper
Gravity Independent
Location
Gravity, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Dec 13, 1945
Page
1
The weather page notes a harsh cold spell with five degrees above zero on Monday and near zero Tuesday, describing winter conditions as the season’s coldest yet. The writer explains the forecast for readers beyond the state and emphasizes weather as common conversation among distant readers and neighbors.
Corning resident Marvin Lockwood, known locally as a wild kicker, was knocked out two teeth while guiding a cow onto a truck. The incident occurred during routine livestock handling and prompted concerns about safety in town.
Near Sumner farmer Alfred Legh suffered a dislocated shoulder and back cuts after his jacket snagged on a tractor clutch while he jumped clear as the machine lurched. A highway collision near Hospers between a pickup and an auto caused no injuries though the auto’s skidding drew doubt about its condition. Lamont plans a dormitory converting Hyde and Vredenburg Bakery into a 60‑boy residence for Graceland College. Doris Sankey, 20, daughter of Mrs. Clara Sankey of Algona, works as a railroad agent operator at Myrtle, Minnesota, after serving as student operator in 1944 and later as relief operator at seven stations.
The quote attributed to Macaulay asserts that true virtue is proven by possessing great power and choosing not to misuse it. It frames power as a test of character and restraint across leadership or influence.
The U S Department of Agriculture promotes an effective dipping solution for sheep ticks. Six ounces of derris powder with rotenone mixed into water, then diluted in 100 gallons, or cube powder as a substitute, is enough for a single dip. The rotenone kills ticks and pupae in one dipping, remains in fleece for weeks, and works with unheated water and impure sources.
A historical note reports on dairy production with figures: four and a half million farms producing milk, and an annual U S supply enough to fill a river. It discusses casein’s industrial uses in paint and plastics, milk’s health notes, and ancient reference to Hippocrates recommending milk for health. It also covers pasteurization, vitamin loss from sun exposure, and sterility via sand filtration.
Ohio State university specialists urge saving corncobs for cattle feed amid possible feed shortages before year end. Farmers are advised to grind whole corn cob and kernel for roughage, noting cattle may require slight encouragement to eat the cob.
The Georgia coastal publisher, editor and printer, famed for late-week fishing breaks, faces a delay as he delays printing to resume fishing. He devises a plan to rerun last week's issue, inserting a front-page line reading Reprinted By Request before press time.
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