Gravity Balowa Post Office Entry Noted
A brief line records the posting action at Gravity Balowa with designation second class mail matter for standard mail processing.
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Gravity Balowa
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Newspaper
Gravity Independent
Location
Gravity, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Jul 01, 1926
Page
2
Unclear local notices and obituaries mix with town life
Fragmented report from Clarinda area recalls financial cautionary notes, social events, and a key obituary. It notes Uncle George Fisher’s death, funeral details, and veterans’ attendance, plus bank closings. Community updates cover Ladies Aid, visits, illness, and upcoming Clarinda Fair dates July 19 to 23.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
E. G.trong
C. W. Kelly
Clarinda
66th Anniversary Clarinda Fair Opens Strong
The Great Clarinda Fair returns with livestock exhibits nearing capacity as 275 hogs are entered and all horse stalls sheep and cattle pens are filled. Floral hall activity surges with merchants exhibitors and domestic science displays drawing interest, while coast to coast thoroughbreds from Coal Mexico to Canada travel for the event.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mexico
Canada
Apple maggot threat widens beyond northern Iowa counties
Apple maggot, once destructive only in northern Iowa, has spread southward to counties including Webster, Greene, Story, Benton, Polk, Tama, Black Hawk and Linn. H. E. Nichols of Iowa State Extension explains maggots tunnel through fruit, unlike the apple worm, and advises an extra spray between July 1 and 15 to control the pest. Growers urged to report sightings to help track the insect and plans to assist control efforts next year are being arranged.
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Iowa
Snc
Webster
Greene
Story
Benton
Polk
Tama
Black Haw
Linn
H. E. Nichols
Towa State College
Extension Department
Iowa Fish and Game to Build Wildlife Exhibit at State Fair
The Iowa Fish and Game Department plans a modern wildlife building at the state fair on Grand Avenue. It will house aquariums for native fish, exhibits of wild animals and birds, with department officials on duty to answer questions and give lectures during the fair.
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Iowa Fish and Game Department
Iowa
State Department
Grand Avenue
Price Delivers New Whippet At Hill Garage
Orin Price owns the Whippet received last week at the Hill garage. The car drew favorable comment from observers and sales have been rapid, making it hard to meet demand at all distributing points after its first appearance.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Orin Price
Hill Garage
Picnic at Oak Hill draws village crowds and praise
Oak Hill residents and visitors attended a Sunday dinner at the church basement followed by a sermon by Rev. Warrior of the Methodist church. The event showcased the community’s united effort, with 80 to 100 in Sunday School and plans discussed to strengthen ties with the district conference for regular services.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Oak Hill
Oak Hill Church
Warrior
Methodist Church
Gilead
Daily Capital Subscription Offer
The Independent offers Des Moines Daily Capital six issues weekly through January 1, 1927 for $1.50. Available for new or renewal subscriptions. Send a $1.50 check to the office to receive the newspaper promptly. This election year readers should stay informed with political news from Town.
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Daily Capital
The
Independent
Des Moines
Mrs Carl Werner and Melville Visit From Harrisville
Mrs Carl Werner and Melville of Harrisville New York arrived Tuesday evening via Corning and will stay a week at the home of her parents Mr and Mrs I M Damewood in Harrisville New York.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Carl Werner
Gon. Melville
Harrisville
New York
Corning
I. M. Damewood
Mrs. Long of Siam Visits Family in Town
Mrs. Long of Siam, mother of Fred Long, is visiting this week seeking care for Mrs. Long and her baby.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mrs. Long
Siam
Fred Long
Mra
Long
Babe
Ladies of Christian Church Meet for Program
On Wednesday the 23rd the ladies met in the church basement with Mrs Oliver Posten as chairman. A good program was carried out and business attended to refreshments were served by her helpers 35 present and report a good time.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Keith Fuelberth
Fred Goudie
Earl Taylor
Barker
Morris
Ottumwa
Allen
Waukee
Darlene Betz
Gilmore
Ladies of the Christian Church
Oliver Posten
Kent visitors attend park chautauqua with hosts
Mr and Mrs Warren Riggs and Mr and Mrs Harl McIntyre with their son Rodger of Kent visited Monday evening at the J S Francis home and attended the chautauqua in the park before returning home after the entertainment.
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Warren Riggs
Harl McIntyre
Rodger
Kent
J. S. Francis
Jessup Ant Onal
HE. J. Gre
Petersons from Omaha Visit Davis Family Kin in Town
Mr. and Mrs. Frank Peterson of Omaha Nebraska arrived Tuesday to visit their relatives Mr. and Mrs. C Davis and Mildred and Melva Davis. They will accompany them on the return trip for a few days.
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Frank Peterson
Omaha
Nebraska
Atea
C. Davis
Mildred
Melva Davis
Mrs J H Lunde Visitors From Huxley
Mrs J H Lunde and her children Marie and Frits from Huxley arrived by car Saturday and visited until Monday morning at the home of her son A J Lunde.
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J. H. Lunde
Marie
Frits
Huxsey
A. J. Lunde
Preaching Services At Local Churches This Week
Free Methodist Church in Glasgow announces a Sunday 11 AM sermon with Sunday School at 10 AM and a Wednesday 8 PM prayer meeting led by Pastor Emily Meggers. Glasgow also offers Sunday night services at 8 PM.
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Glasgow
Advent Christian Church Pastor Resigns and Leaves Town
Elder E. John Kess resigns from the pastorate and returns to Lincoln Nebraska due to his wife’s serious illness. He was unable to preach last Sunday and no preaching arrangements are made yet. Church services continue as usual and the Independent will announce changes. Annual camp meetings and conference set for August 13 to 21.
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George Fisher
George F. Fisher
Fred Fisher
W. C. Williamson
United Presbyterian Church
A. T. Bishop
Methodist Church
Clarinda
Glorinda
E. John Kess
Lincoln
Nebraska
Independent
Conference
For Sale Cream Separators 21 pd rebuilt
A notice offers several good rebuilt cream separators with a 21 pound capacity for sale by A. H. Peacock.
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A. H. Peacock
Big chautauqua fuels town enthusiasm for services
M E Chareit reports the town and country are excited about a big chautauqua. Services next Sunday include Sunday School and preaching, followed by communion. Epworth League meets at 7 pm. The union sermon at the park will move indoors if weather fails, continuing through summer, led by Pastor W H Warrior.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Epworth League
McFarland Visits Friends Then Heads Home From Chicago
Mrs. J. W. McFarland of Blanchard visited Gravity friends Friday noon and Ed home Saturday in Chicago after travel from Mankle by seven.
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J. W. McFarland
Blanchard
Chicago
Mankle
Jay Beemt
Unclear fragment hints at Chicago event and lake trip plans
Fragmentary text mentions Robert Welsh and friends in Chicago, a seedmen's cow项目, and a boat trip on Lake Michigan. Details are garbled and names are uncertain.
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Robert Welsh
Andoah
Mieng
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Yesteryear
Vernie Gold
Ifl
Silvertown
Goodrich Silvertown
Gravity Oil Company
Thos. Cunningham
Price
Emily Meggers
Advent Christian Church
M.E. Chareit
W. H. Warrior
Lexington
Praska
America
Cody
G. E. Smith
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