13 Feb 1936
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Newspaper
Gravity Independent
Location
Gravity, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Feb 13, 1936
Page
1
In Gravity Iowa discussions hinge on whether postwar aid should come as bonds or greenbacks. Senators pass the Bonus Bill, with critics warning inflation and tax concerns. Veterans groups push bonds as investments, urging restraint on spending.
A guidance piece on making school lunches appealing and nutritious. It covers planning attractive, varied, dietetics based midday meals, with ideas for boxed and cafeteria options, menus, and practical tips for moms managing children’s noontime eats.
A brief plea encourages readers to subscribe to the local newspaper, highlighting timely delivery and community access. The note frames subscribing as the best way to stay informed about neighborhood events and local news.
Christian church announces Sunday School at ten o'clock followed by preaching at eleven. The new pastor Reverend Max Buck of Bedford will preach.
Two Republican candidates for Iowa governor have announced for the primary. They are J. M. Grimes, Osceola newspaper publisher and former state speaker in 1934, and George Wilson, Des Moines state senator from Polk County.
The Independent newspaper announces a one year subscription price set at 1.00 dollar for Taylor County readers, detailing basic terms for the period of enrollment and renewal options.
Classical ballets join Highland gatherings in Scotland where traditional dances have long defined social events. The shift signals growing arts presence amid historic flings and rustic dances.
The Answers Magazine item cites a doctor warning that continued cigarette smoking would ruin a person’s mind, paired with a quip about ignoring medical advice. The brief reflects midcentury attitudes toward health and self-control in a magazine humor feature.
A fragment from a radio speech by Senator Sorgum stirs controversy over gender roles. The remark suggests a woman's place is in the home, while he counters with a jab about men missing out on his broadcasts. The exchange highlights ongoing tensions in domestic ideology and public discourse.
Washington reports Henry Morgenthau warns the national debt could reach 352 billion dollars in the coming year, largely due to New Deal spending. He notes current deficits, rising liabilities, and forecasts up to 35.5 billion for the debt, urging scrutiny of fiscal policy and potential tax or inflationary remedies.
President budget notes and Senate testimony reveal large deficits and spending plans for 1937 including $1,641,368 traveling allowance for the resettlement administration, $500,000,000 in the President's budget, and proposals to raise about $4.5 billion more for relief and veterans bonuses. Weather bureau appropriation rises to $3,900,000 as part of the mix. The piece references War of 1812 timing and ongoing veteran benefits while urging caution in Coat and year forecasts.
Chicago residents along Perry Avenue question why WPA workers ripped up a stromio section before payment. Local accounts cite confusion over funding and timing, with residents noting a damaged area and unclear responsibility as the project stalls.
Text describes setting a Valentine table with a dace cloth red candles and hearted candy boxes at each place. It includes a supper menu and tested recipes to follow for a romantic meal.
A dated appetizer style recipe describes a fruit sherbet dessert with grapefruit cream and cherry garnish. Ingredients include gelatin, grapefruit juice, sugar, lemon, and cream, with two tablespoons cooking sherry and pepper for seasoning. The serving method suggests layering over split hot bread or biscuits and freezing in trays or an ice cream freezer, yielding a light fruit dessert for a small group.
Local drug store advertises radio tubes fitting various receivers. Shoppers are invited to visit for replacements and pricing on common types, highlighting convenient location and potential fast service for radio enthusiasts.
The Gravity Public Library opens on Wednesday and Saturday evenings from 7 to 9 o clock. Sponsored by Epworth League, the event invites readers to visit after daylight hours and enjoy library services in a community program.
SPF, Baker & Co. of Keokuk Iowa advertises a steady job selling needed household products with no investment required. The notice targets a man with a car in Taylor County and invites quick engagement.
The map shows the interior packing plants and buying stations across Iowa Minnesota and adjacent states with lines indicating direct sales of hogs from producers. It highlights the tougher competition at interior points versus public markets and cites USDA publication noting producers retain more leverage when selling to interior buyers.
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