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Newspaper

Gravity Independent

Location

Gravity, Iowa, United States of America

Date

Feb 17, 1949

Page

5

Beemer Family Honored With Birthday Anniversary

Locals Mr and Mrs Homer Beemer and family hosted relatives Monday evening for a birthday anniversary celebration at their son Elvin Beemer's home. Attending were Hal King O M Buckner and families, E J Posten and Gertrude, Lethe Kuse, and Karnin King among others.

Homer Beemer Elvin Bes Homer Beemer Dave Heaton Post Office Hal King O. M. Buckner E. J. Posten Gertrude LetheifeKuse King

Baby daughter born in Clavinds Friday morning

Menodora Diek Beamir are the parents of a baby daughter born at the Municipal hospital in Clavinds early Friday morning February 11. She has been named Dxiv Lez.

Menodora Diek Beamir

Eli Whitney and the Cotton Gin Invention Milestone

An American inventor named Eli Whitney created the cotton gin in 1793, transforming cotton processing. The device dramatically sped up fiber separation, replacing slow manual labor with a mechanized method and reshaping manufacturing.

Eli Whitney

Calf Rearing Focus on Sanitation to Prevent Scours and Pneumonia

The article stresses clean well ventilated dry maternity stalls and sanitary barns as the main defense against calf scour and pneumonia. It notes white scours hits calves aged five to twenty five days, isolation and disinfection are advised if cases appear, and newer drugs aid some pneumonia treatments though outcomes vary by type and conditions. Prevention through sanitation and attentive care is urged.

Rebekah Lodge Holds February Meeting With Emblem Work

The Gravity Rebekah Lodge No 560 met February 10 in regular session. The New Market lodge presented the Emblem ceremony with Bedford Golden Rule Rebekahs and Lenox Timely Rebekahs visiting. Seventy three attendees? 63 present.

Rebekah Lodge New Market Bedford

Lincoln couple visit ends at local home

Carl Gold and his wife from Lincoln Nebraska arrived Friday evening and stayed through Saturday at the home of his parents Mr and Mrs Pink Gold. They visited with their two children who live with the Golds.

Carl. Gold Lincoln, Nebraska Mrs Pink Gold

Clarence Downey Reports Smooth Roads to Ex Celsior Springs

Clarence Downey drove to Ex Celsior Springs Missouri on Monday and returned Tuesday evening. He says the roads were soft but in good condition and there is more show in that direction than here, making driving slow.

Clarence Downey Excelsior Springs Missouri

Oyster Upper Saturday Night Guests At Ackley Home

Mr and Mrs Jim Ackley hosted guests including Mr and Mrs E M Posten Mr and Mrs Wester Posten and Victor Vir Mr and Mrs Dean Fleming and Gordon at their residence Saturday night.

Jim Ackley E. M. Posten Wester Posten Victor Vir Dean Fleming Gordon

Local Woman Recovers Slowly From Ill Health

Mrs. Moore reports receiving a letter from mover Mere T. Uller. The letter mentions wintering in Auli Michigan with companions. Her mother is said to be slowly improving and regaining her health.

Mr. Chruney Moore Mere. T. M. Uller Auli Michiga Otheir Tamals Romitebe Het Honith

Miss June Pierson Returns to Clarinda Hospital

Miss June Pierson went to Clarinda Hospital for a morning appraisal of a broken arm. Doctors determined surgery was needed to realign and fix the bones to ensure proper healing. She will remain hospitalized but is expected to return home later this week.

June Pierson Clarinda Monda Pierson

Plane wreck at Harris farm north of New Market

Glen and Kenneth Lock with Gail Ambrose and Wayne Levite drove to the Harris farm to retrieve remains after a Sunday plane crash. The two men who died were found in the creek. the aircraft remained at the site.

Glen Kenneth Lock Gail Ambrose Wayne Levite Harris Farm New Market

Big and small business in America cooperate for prosperity

The piece argues big and small enterprises both belong in America's system. Large firms enable mass production and job creation, while small firms supply specialized parts and partnerships. The author urges cooperation, competition, and public approval, noting prosperity rises when all firms thrive. Check local radio for Dr. Benson’s Lord of the Free drama.

Emerson America Pearl Harbor Dr. Benson

Cost Cutting Soil Management Keeps Farm Profits High

The Middle West Soil Improvement Committee urges farmers to boost yields per acre through soil management. It notes 1949 could be strong despite price declines if costs per unit decline, with fertilizer, organic matter, drainage, and rotation including alfalfa or sweet clover as key steps to fertility and structure.

Chicago Middle West Soil Improvement Committee

Birthday Carnival Observed at Winfield Home

Mrs Green Moore returned from a visit to the home of her daughter Mrs Wm Lewis in Winfield. The occasion marked a birthday carnivergery for Mr Lewis as his pursate from Bedford joined the celebration accompanying M Mep tocre.

Mra Green Moore Wm. Lewis Winfield Lewis Bedford

Friends celebrate Dean Fleming wedding anniversary

Several friends and neighbors held a small gathering Tuesday night for Dean Fleming and his spouse marking their 30.1 wedding anniversary. Guests enjoyed a menu featuring oysters, pie and ice cream.

Dean Fleming

Purpose Of Ja Good Roads Association In Iowa

The Iowa Good Roads Association started early January under Executive Secretary Claude Cokvendall. The board, three from each district, has offices in the Ontank Building Des Moines. Dues from member classes are coming in, showing strong local interest in road matters and public understanding of highway issues. Madison County led by reaching the minimum goal for individual memberships.

Iowa Good Roads Association Ean Claude Cokvendell Des Moines Coykendall Orgaizaion

Hog housing tips for farrowing use empty horse stalls

Short on space in the hog house, consider repurposing empty horse stalls for farrowing pens. Practical improvement notes suggest using sturdy dividers, bedding, and safe access for sow and piglets while maintaining cleaning routines.

Pena

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