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Newspaper
Gravity Independent
Location
Gravity, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Dec 26, 1946
Page
3
The Gravity Independent lists subscription prices at $1.00 and $1.50 for Year 1 and notes Francis as editor and publisher. It states the newspaper is entered at the Gravity Iowa post office as second class mail matter.
The trapping season for protected fur bears ends January 10, muskrat season ends December 10 after an 80 day limit. Trappers may ship fur out of state with cost free permits by writing the State Conservation Commission in Des Moines. Hold fur ten days after season close without a permit. Longer holds require a free permit. Officials expect trappers’ incomes to exceed one million dollars, above the fifteen year average.
Bureau of Agricultural Economics notes cattle and hog prices likely to fall from current highs as meat production nears early winter peak. Francis Kutish of Penn State predicts hog prices may rise again in spring with reduced slaughter while cattle prices may stay flat due to heavy grain-fed cattle marketings. Lamb prices likely higher than cattle and hog as lamb supplies tighten next year.
Phenothiazine emerges as a leading drug for removing internal parasites in farm animals. It can be mixed into feed at about 0.1 gram per pound of live weight, or roughly 4 grams per 40-pound pig, with careful dosing for under three month olds. USDA estimates the drug could be worth over 10 million dollars annually to improve stock and worm-free production.
Farmers are advised to plan a windbreak this spring. Location should be on the north and west side of the farmstead, at least 100 feet from the house, and far enough from main buildings to prevent snow drifting around.
Experts from Long State College and Iowa State College forecast sustained demand for poultry and eggs into the third quarter of 1947. They note high quality alfalfa, favorable hog fed ratios, and tight butter and sugar supplies, with October egg production estimated at 239 million versus 22% million the previous year.
Sunday dinner guests included daughter Mrs Elbert Persgin and family of Liam and Mr Mra J Ackley visiting Milo Duggan.
Bill Hook of Bedford accepts deputy sheriff appointment for Harry Lucie who will take office January first. His bond was filed Monday at the county house in Bedford.
The notice touts United States Savings Bonds also called Opportunity Bond, highlighting security and family benefits. It stresses using bonds for children’s education, home purchase, self employment, or further education and travel. Buy an Opportunity Bond now through the savings plan at work or via the U S Treasury.
Soybeans improve soil when used as sod or forage in rotation, if straw is plowed under. Do not plant soybeans in the same field two years in a row to avoid stem rot. The disease's cause is unknown and it has challenged soybeans as a relatively new crop.
A readable fragment lists individuals paying Independence subscriptions since the last report. Names include Mra Mike Spring, Lee Mitchell, Mrs Frank Coppel, Ora Cade, Ed Lock, Bertha Brown, Mra Clara Houk, John Walker, Fred Fisher, Arthur Weaver, Robt Marshall, and many others with titles suggesting residents and local families. No dates or totals provided.
Agriculture In the News highlights sheep and wool topics. It notes catgut derives from sheep not cats, chamois skin from sheep, and tunics belled with bells tied to sheep. It cites glands weighing two to four grams and iodine content around 0.2 to 0.3 percent affecting health and profit. The U S army finds ape skin warmest fur and can imitate beaver furs selling about 150 dollars less than genuine beaver.
Guidance on planning sweet potato production includes buying certified seed stock, renewing old bed after frost, using hotbeds to start plants, and notes that 5 manure is a disease source and should not be used on beds.
The Methodist Church led by Pastor W J Weber offers a 10:00 preaching on The Goodness of God. Church School follows worship services. Evening program features song service and meditation for the last Sunday of the year.
Ministry of the Word announces Young People's Service at 7:00 and a preaching service at 7:30. Prayer Meeting Wednesday at 7:30, Awapiebeawer Meeting Friday at 10:00, Missionary Meeting Friday at 7:30. All are invited to these services.
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