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Newspaper
Gravity Independent
Location
Gravity, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Jan 30, 1936
Page
1
The Gravity Independent announces a subscription price of 1.59 dollars per year. This rate applies to ongoing access and aims to attract readers with an affordable annual option. The release emphasizes value for long-term subscribers and new customers alike.
Gravity town post office lists Francis as editor and public notices matter second class mail.
Readers in Florida and California are informed that after another snowstorm the town remains digging out. Locals note ongoing disruption from cold weather as crews work to clear roads and restore services.
Firemen in Pocahontas Virginia were startled to find their own station ablaze. Molly Brown tried to close a loose car door but a gust ripped it open, throwing her from the vehicle as it nosed into a house. Tommy Steiner, after a boxing display, struck his own jaw and broke a tooth.
Cold weather and drifting roads cut coal supply at the school building. The east frame building housing three teachers for six grades was closed and students and staff moved to the new building. Crowded but functioning as an emergency measure. Three tons of coal arrived by truck from New Market mines Tuesday evening and more is expected by rail.
The 4-H girls will meet Tuesday evening in the basement of the Christian Church. This is the regular meeting of the club and all members are urged to be present.
George A. Schoenmann of Blockton announces candidacy for the Republican nomination for Taylor County Attorney, subject to primary voters on June 1, 1936. Born 1881 in Sauk County Wisconsin, educated at Drake University 1904 and University of Iowa Law 1905, practiced in California 1910, with limited local probate and office practice in Taylor County.
A reply clarifies memory of last summer’s hot weather, noting how prolonged high temperatures affected daily life and energy use. It mentions record highs and heat advisory days, but does not provide precise data or dates.
Mrs. W L Chandler, now in a Nevada hospital, sends thanks through this paper for the many expressions of kindness. She notes receiving nearly a hundred messages, handkerchiefs, candy and fruit, saying they help pass the time and she hopes to return home to thank everyone in person.
The bulldog, often called the English bulldog or billdog, has unclear ancestry tied to ancient mastiffs seen by Romans in England. First named in the early 1500s, the breed was bred for bull baiting until Parliament banned the sport in the 1600s, after which its decline reversed into appreciation as a gentle family pet despite a sour face.
Cracow honors Kosciuszko with a 1000 foot mound built by Poles and crowned by a granite block. Kosciuszko, once Washingtons adjutant, symbolizes Polish independence and hero worship. The cathedral vault holds his tomb, alongside Stanislaus silver coffin and Mickiewicz ashes. Cracow’s churches host processions during Corpus Christi amid festive tourism.
Nova Scotia is said to have three discoverers John Cabot in 1497 landed on Cape Breton and claimed for Henry VII Jean Denys in 1506 touched the coast and claimed it Jean Verrazano in 1524 claimed the entire Atlantic coastline for Francis I Some believe Leif Erikson discovered the land around 1000 though no proof exists.
A 14.5 pound stone axe found in Norfolk England sits in glacial strata, suggesting use by a prehistoric race predating the Ice Age. The deposit dates to early Pleistocene times, with the user possibly living about 1000 millenniums ago. No giant human skeletons accompany the find.
O. J. Kirketeg announces candidacy for the Republican nomination for state senator from Iowa’s sixth district comprising Adams and Taylor counties. Primary election date noted as June 1, 1936, subject to voters’ approval.
Bedford Iowa resident PrrrRyY 0. Crouch declares candidacy for the office of Recorder of Taylor County subject to Republican primary voters on June 1 1936. Support requested.
A statement announces candidacy for Sheriff of Taylor County Iowa in the Republican primary on June 1 1986. The candidate asks for voter support and notes the decision rests with Republican voters.
Arthur Clabaugh announces candidacy for the Taylor County Board of Supervisors in the 2nd district. He seeks the Republican nomination at the upcoming primary, with term to begin January 1, 1937.
Curtis O. Melvin announces his candidacy for County Sheriff of Taylor County Iowa and asks Republican voters for support at the primary election on June 1, 1986.
Publican nomination for County Attorney of Taylor county subject to Republican voters approval at the Primary Election on June 1 1986. George A Schoenmanno Blockton.
A brief note announces The Independent will publish for one year in Taylor County at a price of 1.00. The item lists a straightforward subscription detail without extra qualifiers or context.
Mrs Grace Patch is confined to her home by a severe attack of appendicitis. She is considerably better at this time.
The first gold sighting in California traces to 1842 near San Fernando and later to a mill race along the Sacrament o River near Coloma in February 1848. James W. Marshall, the overseer for Sutter, died aged and penniless, leaving a stark postscript to the gold rush tale.
Glen Warner and his daughter Donnella traveled with the Misses Elizabet h McMahin and Katie Grubb to Omaha Sunday evening. The party visited relatives while Mr Warner handled game business. They returned home Tuesday.
Dice three slices of bacon and fry until crisp. Pour off excess fat to keep two tablespoons. Beat six eggs, add one can of creamed corn, three quarters cup milk and seasonings. Cook slowly in bacon fat until creamy, then serve on buttered toast. Serves six.
Miss Helen Abarr traveled to Clearfield Friday evening to spend the weekend at home accompanied by Miss Beulah Johnson. They returned Sunday evening.
BE. J. Posten fell from the hay mow in his barn Friday and received severe bruises but no bones were broken. Lyle Posten, his nephew, is helping with the work now.
Mrs Perry Williams endured a serious attack of gall stones but has improved and is now reported better.
The Free Methodist Church announces Sunday School at 10 a.m. and two preaching services at 11 a.m. and 7:30 p.m. Sabbaths are held except the last Sabbath of each month. A prayer meeting occurs Wednesday evening at 7:30 led by Pastor W. D. Groesbeck.
A new canned beer in keylined containers promises space saving and no bottle deposits, with a lighter pasteurization process and opaque cans to protect flavor. Brewers hail the format for taste, and demand from executives worldwide grows. A home-friendly era begins as canned foods align with the method, including anchovies to veal loaf.
Recruit ad for Rawleigh routes serving 800 families across Adams Page Union and Ringgold Counties. Reliable hustler can earn about 25 dollars weekly to start with rapid growth. Write Rawleigh Dept IAA-236 S Freeport Illinois.
On January 15 1936 the Clerk of the District Court of Taylor County Iowa appointed M Mann as administrator of Rachel Mann deceased. All creditors must present claims authenticated for allowance and all debts must be paid to the administrator at the court. Dated January 15 1936.
A fragment from Collteys Weekly describes Hyderig Aysteria, an amorbid nervous state with fever and many similar to orgie iy eases, making diagnosis hard. It notes a Deer Lodge Montana state penitentiary case where a man, after years of spells, was repeatedly operated on by five surgeons who believed he had appendicitis.
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