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Newspaper
Gravity Independent
Location
Gravity, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Feb 17, 1949
Page
1
The Gravity Independent lists annual subscription rates at 1.50 dollars and 2.00 dollars. Francis serves as editor and publisher. The paper is entered at Gravity Iowa as second class mail matter.
The article notes a downward trend in signs after World War II with lower prices in 1949 for the first time in a decade, reduced employment late in 1948, and cautious consumer behavior. It cites a major auto producer cutting production as inventories rise, with savings down and installment buying up. Analysts favor a cautious view of the postwar expansion and fear a potential broader slowdown.
A Friday described as very beautiful saw temperatures above 40 for much of the day. Snow largely melted but the ground remained frozen, so water ran off fields rather than soaking in.
Farmers fill empty ponds with clear water to improve irrigation and wildlife game farm supply after shortages. The effort aims to stabilize local water availability for agricultural use and habitat.
Financial report for Gravity Independent School District Washington Township Taylor County Iowa for quarter ending December 31 1948 shows beginning balance 3775.47 receipts 5844.79 and end balance 6404.04 including School House Fund 2841.91 992.90 and 3147.50. November 4 meeting appointed Paul H Morris secretary replacing Harold V Dowell and approved numerous disbursements including payroll 3883.95 books 4 (continuing)
Britain plans a decade of colonial development in Africa with nearly 60 million pounds in direct spending and extensive backing by the Overseas Food Corporation and Colonial Development Corporation. Uganda's program costs 16 million pounds, including urban, agricultural, water, social services and tsetse fly control. A Kariba dam project will create a 53 million acre foot reservoir and generate 750000 kilowatts, with an inland waterway feeding the hydroelectric plant.
The 1924 paper house in Pigeon Cove Rockport Mass shows walls and furniture made from about 100000 newspapers. Builder Ellis P Stenman preserved the fragile material with varnish and used nearly 215 layers for walls and rolled newspaper furniture. Leading American and world newspapers are represented in tables chairs a grandfather clock and more.
A Wall Street Journal survey shows women cutting costs by sewing at home as patternmakers lift output from 60 million to 168 million units annually. Seattle and Cleveland stores report wash goods up 84 percent and 25 to 45 percent over last year, while Chicago reports overflowing sewing classes. Demand for second-hand machines rises as new models enter a bonanza market.
Free Methodist Church announces services led by Pastor Bertha A Brown. Sunday School at 11:00, Ministry of the Word at 11:00, Young People at 7:00, Preaching at 7:30, Prayer Meeting 7:30 Wednesdays, Fast Prayer Friday 10:00 am, Missionary Meeting Friday 7:30 pm. All are invited.
The Methodist Church led by Pastor W J Weber offers church school and preaching. Services scheduled from 9:00 to 11:00 a m with preaching and teaching opportunities for congregants and visitors.
The Middle West Soil Improvement Committee urges prompt fertilizer orders to ensure 1949 spring seeding needs. It warns of raw material shortages, potential nitrogen shortfalls, and crowded storage. Early purchases help manufacturers pace production and meet varied grades and analyses.
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