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Newspaper
Gravity Independent
Location
Gravity, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Jul 25, 1940
Page
1
Francis eEditor and Pub enters Gravity Town post office
Francis eEditor and Pub is listed as entered at Gravity Town post office as second class mail matter.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Francis
eEditor
Gravity Town
World War I Portrait Commemoration in Iowa Capitol
A colossal photograph, the largest reproduced image, hangs in the Iowa state capitol south corridor. It depicts the 168th Infantry on their return from World War I, measuring 26 feet in length and 6 feet in height.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Iowa State Capitol
168 Infantry
First Iowa new ever founded in Dubuque in 1836
Nearly two thirds of all students at Cornell College Mt Vernon Iowa contribute in some way to their self-support.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Cornell College
Mt. Vernon
Iowa
Iowa school enrollment nears six hundred thousand
Approximately two thirds of a million children are enrolled in public private and Catholic schools in Iowa, reflecting broad participation across education sectors and indicating the scale of schooling in the state.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Iowa
Landslide politics and party balance in Roosevelt era analysis
The passage discusses a Democratic cabinet needing Republican members, notes Roosevelt’s enduring power after a 1986 landslide with Maine and Vermont dissenters, and argues the popular vote split of 45 million with 27 million for Roosevelt questions the landslide claim, suggesting both sides have ammunition for future campaigns.
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Roosevelt
Maine
Vermoo
Presidential candidates invite defections in party realignment
The piece notes Willkie's outspoken, personal outreach to those leaving the old political home and Burke described as a leading Democrat in a parade toward the GOP. Roosevelt offers a broader, guarded invitation urging a national call and a response regardless of party, while Mach presses forward with confident advance.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Willkie
Persoal
Burke
Roosevelt
Mach
Mrs Dorsey and Elaine visit W P Pieron home
Mrs F C Dorsey and daughter Elaine of Millerton spent Monday and Tuesday at the W P Pieron residence while Arlan and Lawrence traveled to Omaha. Lawrence joined the Try-out camp of the Cardinale at Fontanelle Park.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
F. C. Dorsey
Elaine
Millerton
W. P. Pieraon
Arlan
Lawrence
Omaha
the Cardinale
Fontanelle Perk
Mr and Mrs Frank Smith Visit Clarinda Sister-in-Law
Mr and Mrs Frank Smith traveled to Clarinda on Monday where they met Mrs Smiths sister Miss Caroline Wallace of Los Angeles California who will visit here indefinitely.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Frank Smith
Clarinda
Mrs Smith
Caroline Wallace
Los Angeles
California
Mrs Wilmarth and Clare Visit Local Sunday Afternoon
Mrs Donald Wilmarth and Clare visited Sunday afternoon here with her mother Mes Wave Madden, sharing a brief social call in Corning.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Donald Wilmarth
Clare of Corning
Mes Wave Madden
Ledgerwoods Visit Relatives Across Neighbors Homes
Frank Ledgerwood and his wife from Greenfield visited the R. 8 Monahan and Leon Ledgerwood homes Sunday. They were joined by Mr Ledgerwood's sisters Mrs Monahan and Mrs William Heater and husband of St. Joseph who will accompany them for a few days to their brother's home.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Frank Ledgerwood
Greenfield
Monahan
Leon Ledgerwood
Lederwood
Beaconsfield Visit Returns Home To Mrs Manning
Mrs Lonah Manning and Na dine who have been visiting at Beaconsfield returned here Saturday evening and are visiting with Mrs Nvi Lower.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lonah Manning
Nadine
Beaconsfield
Mra Nvi Lower
Prohibition repeal support cited in January 1940 Gallup poll
The Janu ary 1940 Gallup poll shows 34 percent of voters favor repeal and a return to prohibition. The piece argues that voters lack full facts about prohibition, notes the rise in educated adults since 1933, and cites alleged economic and social trends during prohibition. Sponsored by W. C. T. U.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hirty
United States
Gallup
John Q
Collier’s Weekly
Chicago
U S Beer Population Deer in National Forests
Deer population in US national forests is about 1,450,000, reported as the most common game in the country. This figure highlights deer abundance across large forested areas and informs wildlife management considerations.
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U. S
Domestic Rabbit Breeding Advances in Varieties
Domestic breeding has produced more rabbit varieties than any animal besides the dog. The expansion follows gains in Rumiania and broader European breeding programs, reflecting wartime disruptions and renewed agricultural focus.
Loafers Glory Renamed In Western North Carolina
A brief regional note indicates the term Loafer is replacing ephibet in western North Carolina. The change reflects local usage shifts as communities adopt the Loafer name in common speech.
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North
Carolina
Air-Fed Cattle Ranchers in Queensland Use Planes
Air-Fed cattle ranchers in Queensland Australia employ aircraft to deliver fodder to drought weakened herds. The innovative method aims to sustain cattle during feed shortages amid harsh conditions and isolation on remote ranches.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Queensland
Australia
Milo Dugan Battling Illness From Shingles
Milo Dugan has fallen ill with shingles and remains under medical care as doctors monitor his condition and advise rest and prescribed therapies.
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Milo Dugan
Summers Rest At Goudie Home For Mrs Puffer
Mrs Harry Puffer of Des Moines is visiting the Fred Goudie home for a summer vacation. She was alerted to return to her work but plans to come back after about two weeks of additional duties.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Harry Puffer
Des Moines
Fred Goudie
Puffer
Maggie Douzlis Returns Home After Visit
Mrs Maggie Douzlis came back Saturday from a ten day visit with her son Grover and family in Red Oak.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mra
Maggie Douzlis
Grover
Red Oak
Grend River Homecoming Attendee Visits Relatives
Mr and Mrs Thos. Cunningham and Mr and Mrs Carl Sexton attended the Grend River homecoming Saturday evening and visited relatives and friends until Sunday evening.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Thos. Cunningham
Carl Sexton
Grend River
Dinner guests at Mrs Ida Savage home
Guests at a Sunday dinner hosted by Mrs Ida Savage included Mr and Mrs Wm Lappe Mr Johnson of Omaha Mr and Mrs L A Coy Cleo Saige and family
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ida Savage
Wm. Lappe
Mr Johnson
Omaha
L. A. Coy
Cleo Saige
Family group attends Holiness Association meeting in Ta bor Frida
The Rev and Mrs Biggerstafft with children joined by Ruby and Alice Fickess of Sharpsburg attended the Holiness Association meeting at Ta bor Frida and Saturday and visited with Mrs Biggerstaffa's parents during the stay.
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Ms Biggerstafft
Ruby
Alice Fickess
Sharpsburg
Holiness Association
Tabor Frida
Mrs Bigzerstaff
Mrs Lottie McColm Visiting Mrs S B Smith Sunday
Mrs Lottie McColm was a Sunday guest of Mrs S B Smith, sharing an afternoon visit at the Smith residence.
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Mra
Lottie McColm
Mra. S. B. Smith
Buckner Family Visited Richard Buckner in Oakland
Mr and Mrs O M Buckner spent Sunday at the home of their son Richard Buckner in Oakland.
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O. M. Buckner
Richard
Oakland
Iverson Visited Kent Wallace Home Over Weekend
Minneapolis resident Orville Iverson spent the weekend at the Kent Wallace residence, staying for informal social time and hospitality.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Orville Iverson
Minneapolis
Minnanta
Kent Wallace
Barton Community Club Pot Luck and Picnic Plans
Barton Community club met Friday evening for a pot luck supper and short program. The annual picnic will be held on the third Sunday in August.
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Barton Community Club
Missionary Band Picnics at Lake of Three Fires
Mes W L Chandler supervises a Missionary Band outing with Mesdames Lester Parks Glen Baker and Mrs Westrom to the Lake of Three Fires on Tuesday morning for a countryside picnic.
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Mes
W. L. Chandler
Lester Parks
Glen Baker
Mrs Westrom
Lake of Three Fires
Sunday School Picnic At Lake of Three Fires
The Young Peoples Sunday School class enjoyed a picnic after church services Sunday at the Lake of Three Fires.
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Young Peoples
Bedford and Sharpsburg visitors share Sunday at Rev Biggerstaff
Mrs Ora Howes and Gladys of Bedford and Mrs Albert Fickess and Eula of Sharpsburg visited at the Rev Biggerstaff home Sunday.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ora Howes
Gladys
Bedford
Albert Fickess
Eula
Sharpsburg
Gravity visitor from Clarinda Monday
Lee Croaby of Clarinda visited Gravity on Monday as a local interest note.
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Lee Croaby
Clarinda
Local Visit Spreads News Across Amelia Nebraska
Mr and Mrs Homer Davie and Mr and Mrs Raymond Stowell from Amelia Nebraska arrived Sunday for a social call at the home of C A Stowell in town seeking a pleasant reunion and friendly chat with neighbors.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Homer Davie
Raymond Stowell
Amelia, Nebraska
C. A. Stowell
Shenandoah couple visit cousin's home Sunday
Mr and Mrs Albert Lund of Shenandoah visited Sunday at the home of their cousin Mrs C. E. Martin and her husband.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Albert Lund
Shenandoah
C. E. Martin
Des Moines Visitor Joins Chandler Family Dinner
Mise Jeanne Chandler of Des Moines spent the weekend with grandparents FE J Posten and wife and Mrs F M Chandler. They all enjoyed dinner at the Chandler home on Sunday.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mise Jeanne Chandler
Des Moines
FE. J. Posten
Mra F. M. Chandler
Chandler
Goodhues Visit Carlisle Family for Weekend Dinner
Mr and Mrs John Goodhue and their three sons from Carlisle were weekend guests of her parents Tom Young and wife. They also joined the Mark Young family for dinner on Sunday.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John Goodhue
Carlisle
Tom Young
Mark Young
Miss Elizabeth McMabhill Visited Red Oak Parents Sunday
Miss Elizabeth McMabhill of Red Oak visited here Sunday at the home of her parents.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Elizabeth McMabhill
Red Oak
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