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Newspaper
Gravity Independent
Location
Gravity, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Dec 26, 1946
Page
1
Gravity Iowa weekly newspaper notes its thrice weekly publication schedule with a $1.00 to $1.50 yearly subscription and official post office registration as second class mail matter.
The trapping season on all protected fur bearers except muskrat closes January 10. Muskrat season ended December 10, limited to 30 days by action. Trappers may ship fur out of state with a cost free permit from the State Conservation Commission in Des Moines. Furs held after season end can be kept ten days without a permit, longer with a permit. Officials anticipate incomes well above the fifteen year average, despite lower takings and prices this year.
Prices of cattle and hogs are forecast to fall from current highs as meat production nears an early winter peak. Hog prices may rise again in spring with reduced slaughter, and stay high until fall next year's spring pigs begin. Cattle prices may not advance if grain-fed marketings stay heavy next spring and summer. Lamb prices likely higher relative to cattle and hogs due to tighter lamb supplies next year.
Phenothiazine, a coal tar compound, improves hog health by combating internal parasites. Administered via feed at about 0.1 gram per pound live weight, it promises higher yields as worm-free pigs require less feed. USDA estimates over 10 million dollars yearly in benefits to livestock industry.
Town Farm Kernels urges timely planning for a windbreak to be planted on the north and west sides of the format eed field, at least 100 feet from the house. It should be distant from main buildings to prevent snow drift around the structure.
Iowa State College experts Ralph Bader and Damon Catron predict sustained demand for poultry and eggs into the third quarter of 1947. They note a favorable hog finish from a bog-corn ratio, high quality alfalfa meals aiding sow gestation, and farmers expect butter and meat supplies to rise but remain below prewar levels. October egg production set a new record at 239 million, up from 228 million the prior October.
Sunday dinner guests at the Milo Dugan residence were their daughter Mrs Elbert Pershin and family of Siam, and Mr and Mrs J. W. Ackley.
Bill Hook of Bedford accepted the appointment as deputy sheriff for Harry Luege who will take office on January first. His body was filed Monday at the courthouse in Bedford.
An old government appeal touts United States Savings Bonds as Opportunity Bonds that insure security and aid family goals. It highlights education, home purchase, business startup, and travel as benefits while urging purchase through payroll savings plans.
Soybeans improve soil when grown for seed or forage and returned as manure. Do not plant in the same field two years if stem rot is present to avoid spread. The disease is caused by an unknown fungus and is one of the most serious threats to soybeans.
A fragment lists numerous residents and heads of households including Mra Mike, Spring Lee Mitchell, Mrs Frank Coppel, Ora Cade, O M Buckner, Hewitt Ed Lock, Lee Berry, Lewin Haas, Gayo, Bertha Brown, Ed Hopkien, Ivan Ormichael, Clifford Heller, Evelyn Hellar, Margeret Hackmad, Martha Houk, Louisa Perry, Marie Johnston, F A Batten, George Fleming, Nellie Combs, Clara Geller, Ralph Price, Wilbur O'Dall, J J Moore, and many others, indicating a community roster or directory snapshot.
The Methodist Church led by Pastor W J Weber preaches at 10 00 with the Goodnews of God. Church School follows worship services. Evening program features song services and meditation for the last Sunday of the year.
Local Free Methodist Church invites the public to attend all scheduled services this week. Members encourage community participation and welcome neighbors to share in worship, prayer, and fellowship.
By W Y Dryden, the article explains sheep produce catgut and chamois skin from woolless hides rather than the animal itself. It notes glands weigh two to four grams and iodine content is 0.2 to 0.3 percent. US Army notes sheep skin is warmest fur and can imitate beaver furs at about 150 dollars retail, at a fraction of genuine beaver cost.
Plan ahead for sweet potatoes by buying certified seed stock now. If reusing old beds, renew as soon as frost leaves the soil. Start plants in hotbeds to boost yield. seed beds with electric or fire heated beds produce more plants per bushel. Do not use manure on beds to avoid disease spread.
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