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Newspaper
Gravity Independent
Location
Gravity, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Jul 09, 1931
Page
2
Iowa's largest free camp at the 100 acre tract of the Iowa State Fair is being improved for campers. A new modern shower bath house will provide twenty showers for men and twenty for women, adding to existing water, electric, sanitary facilities, store and conveniences. Local residents and visitors like Kenneth Shields, Earl Richardson, Buddy Johnston, and families are noted among the summer sights and activities.
Shannon City defeated Gravity 5 to 2 in six innings on a rain soaked local field. Weather kept attendance low as rain delayed play until the game was halted in the sixth inning. Gravity rested several players for a New Market league match Sunday while Shannon City prepared for a Sunday game at Hopkins.
J G Savage of Des Moines arrived on Tuesday to tend to business and visit with relatives and old friends during a short stay in the city.
The Chap pel Kennel Foundation of Rockford weighs dog destiny in pedigree feed and care. It argues a dog’s past and present are defined by lineage, diet, and exercise, warning that overfeeding or under-exercising dulls vigor and health. A healthy diet and training yield a loyal, enjoyable companion.
Neighbors aided Lawrence Kirby as he recovers from surgery. Virgil Sexton began work, with Ralph McPherrin Willard Forney Clarence Meredith and several others helping on Tuesday. Additional helpers appeared Wednesday morning and in the afternoon. Local visits included Nina McGlasson of Chicago and Mrs Beulah Morgan hosting a bridge party.
An ad recounts a woman frightening her husband during a gas episode at night. It promotes Adlerika as a treatment that relieves stomach gas quickly by cleansing both upper and lower bowels and claims removal of hidden waste. The copy urges readers to try Adlerika.
Honor list acknowledges paid up subscriptions for Mrs. Wilbur O Dell Mrs. Joe Kerns George Shum Mrs. R W Coan and others. Mrs S M Gilmore was taken before the commission for the insane and ordered to state hospital for treatment. Walter Hunt and children of Nodaway visited at the W B Estle home Sunday. The Royal Neighbors plan a hall meeting Saturday at 2 PM. Emily Roberts of Nodaway visits with relatives and attends chautauqua this week.
Miss Mildred Davis, who had been visiting her aunt in Lenox, arrived home Monday.
The Chappel Kennel Foundation of Rockford Illinois states the best dog breed is the one that appeals to you. They advise buying a purebred for added pleasure and outline temperaments for popular breeds including Boston Terrier Bull Terrier Chow Chow Collie Spaniel Setter Beagle Fox Terrier Scottie German Shepherd and more.
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