Gravity Town Newspaper Admits Small Rates
A brief note shows subscription price 1.00 and 1.50 yearly with FRANCIS as editor. The paper is entered at Gravity Town post office as second class mail matter.
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Newspaper
Gravity Independent
Location
Gravity, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Jul 03, 1947
Page
3
Sune Rainfal Reaches Maximum of 13 03 Inches
Rainfall records for June show a total of 13.03 inches, the heaviest June total recorded, with the figure cited as the month’s peak by local weather officials.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sune
Iowa Farm Reports Large Corn Borer Damage Estimate
The article notes corn borer damage in Iowa last year was estimated at 38 million dollars. It mentions pond stock assistance for farmers meeting State Conservation Commission pond specifications and discusses wool prices tied to cleaner wool and production costs. Red Clover is highlighted as highly pro-jected for fields.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
State Conservation Commission
Freezing and canning raspberries with steps and sugar solution
Use fully red and medium red raspberries for freezing and canning. Wash to remove mould, select ripe fruit, and pack in containers. For freezing use a sugar syrup of five or six cups sugar to one quart water. For canning firm fruit with sugar add four and a half cups sugar per quart and boil. Pack hot and process in a boiling water bath 15 minutes, increasing to 20 minutes if berries are soft.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jewell Graham
Extension Nutritionisl
Lowe State College
Hay Harvest Timing Suggested By Iowa State Expert
Iowa State College expert recommends cutting hay at half bloom to balance yield and quality. Dr. K W Stouder warns of screw worm outbreaks and advises treating open wounds on animals with Smear 62 or Smear 882 from USDA formulas to prevent infection.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Iowa State College
Saya
K. W. Stouder
USDA
Appreciation for kindness after a family funeral
We express deep gratitude to relatives, friends, and neighbors for flowers, cards, and expressions of sympathy during the passing and burial of our husband, father, and grandfather. They remain dear in our memory. Gertrude Posten and family members listed.
Rebekah Circle Meeting At Carrie Utter Home
Rebekah Circle gathered June 25 at Carrie Utter’s home with Verla Moore and Maude Grayson as alutant hosteases. Twenty one members attended. Grace Selders Eva Coy and Orpha Baker were appointed Flower and Sickness committee. Irene Wilson and Carrie McColm led the program. July serving committee includes Vera Gold Irene Wilson and Marle Hall. Program by Verla Moore and Eva Coy. Dainty refreshments were served by the hostesses.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Rebekah
Carrie Utter
Verla Moore
Maude Grayson
Alutant
Grace Selders
Eva Coy
Orpha Baker
Irene Wilson
Carrie McColm
Vera Gold
Marle Hall
Social Hour Meeting At Mrs Farrens Home
The Social Hour club will hold their next meeting at the home of Mrs Russell Farrens on Thursday, July 10. Semper Fidelis club met Friday afternoon with Mrs Carrie McColm.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Russell Farrens
Semper Fidelis
Semper Fidelis Club
Carrie McColm
Selders and Kirby Families Visit Des Moines Clinic
Mr and Mrs T R Selders and son Ted with Mr and Mrs Laurence Kirby of Disgonal spent last Wednesday in Des Moines. Selders visited a hospital clinic for an appointment.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
T.R. Selders
Ted
Laurance Kirby
Des Moines
Seldtra
Floods Cause Wildlife Loss Across Lowlands and Rivers
Conservation officials assess flood damage to game birds and mammals. Ground nesting quail and pheasants suffered drowned nests, while muskrat beaver and mink young losses loom. Rabbits, groundhogs and skunks also harmed though late litters may rebalance populations.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Reneat
Uncle Sam urges Savings Bonds for Father's Day
The U S Treasury promotes two automatic bond plans for fathers, urging payroll savings for retirees and a monthly bond purchase via checking accounts for self employed professionals, to secure family happiness and home security.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dad
United States
U.S. Treasury Department
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