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Newspaper
Gravity Independent
Location
Gravity, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Jan 30, 1936
Page
3
The Gravity Independent lists a subscription price of $1.59 per year while Francis serves as editor and publisher. The paper is registered at Gravity Iowa post office as second class matter.
The week centers on residents recovering from back to back snowstorms. Readers in warmer states are informed the issue stays the same as in previous winters, with local efforts ongoing to clear streets and restore daily life.
Firemen rushed from their beds to a blaze they discovered was their own Pocahontas firehouse on fire. Molly Brown found a loose front car door and, when adjusting it, wind snapped it open, pulling her from behind the wheel and sending the car into a house. Tommy Steiner, after a boxing match, injured himself by striking his own jaw and breaking a tooth.
Owing to continued cold weather and drifted roads the coal supply to the school dwindled. The east frame building housing three teachers for six grades was closed and pupils and staff moved to the new building. Three tons of coal arrived from New Market mines by truck Tuesday evening and should sustain operations until more is railroaded in.
The 4 H girls plan their regular meeting Tuesday evening in the basement of the Christian church. All members are urged to attend.
George A Schoenmann of Blockton announces his candidacy for the Republican nomination for Taylor County Attorney with June 1 1936 primary. Born 1881 in Sauk County Wisconsin he studied at Drake University and the University of Iowa Law College and practiced in Iowa California. If nominated and elected he pledges careful businesslike attention to the duties.
The query recalls last summer’s extreme heat across regions as temperatures spiked. No specific dates or official records are cited, only a general recollection of unusually hot days and government weather advisories widespread.
Wes W L Chandler at Nevada hospital sends thanks through this paper for the many kindnesses and messages received. She notes nearly one hundred messages handkerchiefs candy and fruit helping pass the time and will be glad to return home to thank everyone personally.
The bulldog origin traces to ancient mastiffs seen by Romans in England. The name appears in the sixteenth century and signals bull baiting. Parliament banned bull baiting in the seventeenth century, nearly ending the breed. Breeding revived as the dog was valued for its own qualities as a pet, especially for children.
A Chicago Daily News writer notes Cracow’s mound of earth honoring Kosciuszko, once Washington’s adjutant, with peasants bringing soil to form the 1000 foot monument. The tombs of Stanislaus and Mickiewicz lie in the cathedral, and Corpus Christi processions mark religious festivals.
The region is described as having three claimed discoverers: John Cabot in 1497, Jean Denys in 1806, and Jean Verrazano in 1524. The piece notes Verrazano’s broader coastal claim from Nova Scotia to the Carolinas, and cites speculative evidence of Leif Erikson’s 1000 voyage.
A 14.5 pound stone axe uncovered in Norfolk lies in strata beneath glacial deposits, suggesting use by a race predating the Ice Age. The deposit dates to the early Pleistocene, placing the user about a thousand millennia ago. No giant human skeletons have been found to support a race of giants.
State Senator candidate O J Kirketeg announces bid for the Republican nomination in Iowa’s sixth district composed of Adams and Taylor counties, pending approval at the June 1 1936 primary election.
Parry C. Crouch of Bedford Iowa declares his candidacy for the office of Recorder of Taylor County subject to Republican primary voters on June 1 1936. He asks for support from Republicans.
A local candidate announces seeking the office of Sheriff in Taylor County Iowa subject to Republican primary voters on June 1, 1986. The statement seeks support from the party and public.
A candidate for the Taylor county Board of Supervisors, 2nd district, seeks the Republican nomination at the next primary. Term begins January 1, 1987.
County resident Curtis O Melvin announces his candidacy for the office of sheriff in Taylor County Iowa. He asks Republican voters to support him in the primary election scheduled for June 1, 1936.
George A Schoenmann of Blockton announces his candidacy for the Republican nomination for Taylor County Attorney subject to voters in the Primary Election on June 1 1986.
The Independent issue priced at $1.00 for a one year subscription in Taylor County.
Mrs Grace Patch remains at home after a severe appendicitis attack. She is considerably better at this time.
The text recounts early gold findings near the San Fernando Mission and later at Coloma on the Sacramento River. It notes James W. Marshall, an overseer, and John A. Sutter's mill setting, the discovery date in 1849, and Marshall’s later decline into poverty.
Glen Warner and his daughter Donnella with the Misses Elizabeth McMahin and Estle Grubb drove to Omaha Sunday evening. The party visited relatives while Mr. Warner handled business and they all returned Tuesday.
Advertises positions for Rawleigh routes servicing 800 families in Adams Page Union and Ringgold Counties. Promises starting earnings of $25 weekly with rapid growth for a reliable hustler. Write Rawleigh Dept AA-286 Freeport Illinois.
On January 15 1936 the Clerk of the District Court of Taylor County Iowa appointed M Mann administrator of the estate of Rachel Mann deceased. Creditors must file claims with the court and debtors pay the estate.
A letter from Deer Lodge Montana describes hysteria presenting with fever and confusion mimicking organic disease. It recounts a man treated by five surgeons over years who believed he had appendicitis before correct diagnosis.
A historical kitchen note describes preparing a bacon and egg dish with creamed corn. Dice and fry bacon until crisp, beat eggs with creamed corn and milk, season, cook slowly in the bacon fat, and serve on buttered toast. Yields six servings.
Miss Helen Abarr traveled to Clearfield on Friday to stay at home for the weekend. She was accompanied by Miss Beulah Johnson. They returned Sunday evening.
E J Posten fell from a hay mow in his barn on Friday and suffered severe bruises but no bones were broken. His nephew Lyle Posten is helping with the work now.
Mrs Perry Williams suffered a severe attack of gall stones but is better now.
Free Methodist Church schedules Sunday School and preaching services at 11 a.m. and 7 30 p.m. Prayer meeting held each Wednesday evening except the last Sabbath of the month. Pastor W. D. Groesbeck leads the congregation.
A new keylined beer can offers economy by skipping bottle deposits and saving refrigerator space. It uses a special coating, promises better taste due to shorter pasteurization and light protection, and has drawn interest from brewers worldwide. Canned foods ready to pair with the beverage are listed.
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