02 Mar 1933
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Newspaper
Gravity Independent
Location
Gravity, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Mar 02, 1933
Page
1
Dormant pruning removes last year’s canes and trims laterals for black raspberries. Hills should hold 3 to 5 canes, with all prior-year canes removed. Lateral growth is cut to 10 to 12 inches. Summer pinching promotes lateral branching and lifts fruit off the ground. Second year, pinching at 24 inches, then 36 inches in the third season and onward.
The General Assembly extended the authority of the fish and game commission and granted more administrative power to the conservation commission. The move aims to advance the 25-year program for southern Iowa, which had stalled for months due to funding shortages.
Uncertainty hangs over possible legislation affecting a state park north of here surveyed last summer. Two new commission members join May 1 to replace Arthur E. B. Rapp of Council Bluffs and Dr. J. M. Walter of McGregor. Gov. Herring named Dr. E. J. Gottsch of Shenandoah, backed by Rapp, suggesting the plan progresses with a favorable influence from the new regional appointee.
As the session nears its close, each party blames the other for failing to pass remedial legislation. Opponents point to rough roads for appropriation bills, excessive foreign spending, and taxes needing careful handling. Pay cuts were rejected, and the current Congress is credited with steering discussions away from feared outcomes. The next Congress may achieve wonders, with some credit due to its predecessor for setting a productive tone.
The passage notes March beginning mild and pleasant, but warns the lion of harsher, variable weather may arrive before month’s end, implying a shift to more unsettled conditions. It suggests readers should expect dramatic change as the season progresses.
The article surveys serpents as swift travelers and climbers, noting their powerful eyes, long fasting, and venomous bite. It cites ancient reverence from Egypt, Africa, and Israelites, and calls serpents a dread presence in tropical lands and Mesopotamia, where vast serpent swarms are described near the Tigris and Euphrates.
Guardian columnist recalls Colchester’s ancient December welcome. The town once named a town crier to lead the midnight stroll on the eve of December, now performed by a former town crier in freelance capacity. The custom, of great antiquity and without parallel in this country, endures despite changes in official roles.
The London Zoo notes quirky animal eating habits as a fallow deer dies after consuming pounds of newspapers and paper bags. Snakes display cannibalism with no clear harm. A hamadryad cobra duo and a python show unusual meals, including swallowing a blanket, at substantial cost to the society.
Scientists report humans average 312 scalp hairs per square centimeter, while 13 large apes average 807. Giant races are less hairy on the chest than many men, with two adults having six and three hairs. Black adults average 297 per cm2 and three white men slightly higher at about 882.
A prominent throat specialist notes cases of babies making dog barking like sounds and seal-like whines. He explains such phenomena are usually hysteria and not permanent. Any growth or paralysis of the vocal cords alters tone, and singers must scrupulously protect the throat to avoid serious voice impairment.
The text discusses how US public revenue shifted between taxes and loans across eras. In peacetime the nation relied almost entirely on taxes, while during World War I about three quarters came from borrowing and roughly a quarter from taxes. It notes a historic revenue source from public land sales between 1830 and 1870, with a gap or error in the reported decimal value.
The Bedford Methodist Church reports good attendance last Sunday with plans for a 7 30 p m address by Mr Bancroft from Ohio and a 6 30 p m covered dish luncheon. A 8 30 a m mid year institute for Clarinda youths is set plus a March 15 reception with Vix Governor Dan Turner as keynote. Tickets 25 cents and transportation arranged by the pastor.
The Oak Hill aid met on Wednesday February 22 at Myrtle Corbin's home with 24 present. Hilda Liston led devotions and the program covered Washingtons life presidential questions and notable people. Refreshments were served and no next meeting place is yet decided.
Joy and Mary Lou drop in at Fred Shafar home to help Merolyne celebrate her 8th birthday with ice cream and cake. Miss Clarabeil Moore visits from Bedford. Merle Allen family travels to Des Moines for relatives' visit, joined by Maude Thompson. Harry Crowell’s 25th wedding anniversary celebrated with about 60 guests and a silver gift worth $10. Beulah Morgan visits Clarinda. Corbin family travels to Maryville on business with brothers Francis Else and Lester Mise.
Baby chicks and turkey poults advertised as best in America with low prices. Preorder suggested. charcoal free with each sale and livability guaranteed. Berry's Hatchery in Clarinda Iowa lists brooders starter peat litter feeders fountains choleraide and a silver gift with purchases.
G L Brookman announces ready supply of onion cabbage tomato cauliflower and pepper plants and urges early orders as demand already reaches seven thousand plants. Local growers and home gardeners are invited to place advance requests to secure stock.
The Free Methodist Church led by Pastor Chas Dickey invites all to Sunday School at 10:00 a.m. preaching at 11:00 a.m. Sunday evening service at 7:30 p.m. Prayer Meeting Wednesday evening and class meeting first Sunday each month at 11:00 a.m. Everyone is welcome regardless of age.
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