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Newspaper
Gravity Independent
Location
Gravity, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Jul 26, 1917
Page
3
An unusually large town crowd on Saturday evening crowds the streets for picture shows. The piece urges merchants to advertise in the hometown paper to reach visitors and remind them they are welcome, warning that many store owners fail to invite shoppers and miss business opportunities.
A Baltimorean recounts a near crisis when Dudley Field Malone proposed seizing German ships during WWI. The story notes Wilson, noting his Scotch Irish heritage, affirmed his restraint, saying the Scotch in him could hold down the Irish. The ships were not seized as Washington advised patience.
The Girl and the Ranger played Saturday evening to a well filled tent and a very pleased audience. The show is among the best of its kind on the road with fine street music by the band. The company travels in their own car and a leading actor left here after learning he had been drafted by telegram. He departed Monday for his home in Michigan.
Report describes a malfunction in the automatic switch causing street lights to burn all day Saturday and Sunday. It notes Clarinda power plant runs on slim profit and cannot endure rate cuts, yet street lights may burn two to three days without loss, with little effort to fix the local substation fault.
A clipped dialogue notes a son learning in college, with a humorous turn about his progress. The speaker mentions he was trained to operate an automobile and is then put in charge of large electric tracks, reflecting early tech themes and informal education chat.
Chronic sneeze sufferers are urged to curb exposure to plant irritants as doctors claim the main cause lies in body chemistry. A simpler diet with reduced acids may help, potentially saving trips to areas free from irritants.
A doctor jokes about a wife’s chatter as a “startling diagnosis” while the husband laments her verbosity. The exchange plays on a pun about fits of verbosity being a medical issue, revealing a humorous domestic misunderstanding.
Mrs Gabble recalls meeting Mr Brown today while shopping as a light exchange unfolds with a curious punchline about a wet husband.
An old woman asks a pointed question about regular Sunday school attendance. The exchange suggests curiosity about weekly religious instruction and personal habits. The remark highlights a social dynamic around devotion and routine Sunday activities.
Fragmentary dialogue from a page segment shows a lodging exchange about hosting a guest tonight with mentions of Hole Clark and Browning's Magnaine. The wording is incomplete but suggests a plan to accommodate a visitor and implies a confrontation or requirement to host. The text preserves names as read and hints at a local setting.
A terse exchange suggests a bold concept: airships designed to carry freight could outpace submarine threats. The remark frames a speculative strategy blending air mobility with naval defense implications.
The soldiers monument from Bedford reached the city in sections aboard the Ant car and will be moved to the park this week. A heavy moving job with granite pieces is planned by a skilled crew as plans for a dedicatory service are being considered and a date for the ceremony is hoped to be set soon.
Everett Farnham and wife P A Price and wives of Gravity Sam Freeman and spouses left Tuesday for an auto tour to Colorado. Two cars accompany them with Farnham couple to remain for a home site while others return after a brief visit. Farnham recently bought land near Top Colorado and plans a residence. Health reasons prompt the trip, with preparations made from Clarinda before departure.
A meeting of all Red Cross members and officers of Gray chapter is planned for Thursday evening at the Christian church. Important committees will be appointed and other work for the organization will be discussed. It is very necessary that every member be present.
Auction note describes sale of heavy single hans in good condition with 1 to 49 units listed under seller J. T. Lower.
O. Shank to finish addtion to residence to become Cottage Hotel with eight rooms fitted for electric lights furnace heat and bath privileges. Mrs. Shank states name change to Cottage Hotel and plans to meet rising demands for transient accommodations since the burning of the local hotel created a shortage.
The Taylor County Simpson College Association plans its first annual banquet on Monday evening, July 30, with Rev. C. W. Proctor, president, active in arrangements. All students and friends may join. plates are 50 cents. Ladies of the Methodist church oversee the event.
Gladys Vivian Templeton and Glen Orville Snyder wed last Thursday at 8 pm in the home of the bride's parents Mr and Mrs F C Templeton in south Gravity. Rev I B Linkletter officiated. Only relatives attended. A wedding supper followed. The couple will live with the Templetons.
Rev. W Proctor and his wife returned last week from Moines where they had been visiting relatives. They expressed appreciation for the hospitality received and reported an uneventful trip with plans to resume their local duties this week.
A series of slumber gatherings has taken place from Tuesday to Wednesday at the homes of J. W. McFarland C. W. Proctor and L. C. Woodfill in honor of Creston visitor Miss Helen McGregor. Participants include Misses Ina Lowe Lois Proctor Millie Scott Gladys Scott Wilna Woodfill Leona McFarland Icea Posten and Mrs Wesley Slaughter of Lorimor.
Prayer meeting Wednesday evening at 8 o clock Sunday School Sunday morning at 10 o clock preaching at 11 o clock and evening service at 8 o clock A cordial invitation is extended to all who may attend these services
Miss Katherine Stinson, the world’s greatest girl aviatrix, returns to Shenandoah August 15 and 16 for six flights. She recently toured the Orient receiving jewels from princes and officials of Japan and China. The fair, August 14–17, features a new industrial building, free Ford prize day, fireworks and moving pictures, daily baseball, and a mixed day and night admission of 50 cents or night admission 25 cents.
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