Gravity Center newspaper notation by editor and publisher
The Gravity Center issue lists J. B. Frances as editor and publisher, with standard post office entry as second class mail matter.
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04 Mar 1937
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Gravity Independent in Gravity, Iowa
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Newspaper
Gravity Independent
Location
Gravity, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Mar 04, 1937
Page
1
Flu Strikes Dr. Dafoe and Leprosy Germ Isolated
A medical note says Dr. Dafoe, famed for aiding the Dionne family, is ill with influenza and in hospital. It mentions a perfected influenza vaccine and Ever a warning that leprosy germs have been isolated, with progress limited until the germ is fully identified.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dafoe
Dionne
Socrates
Maxim
Damewood Family Plans Des Moines and North Dakota Visit
Mrs I M Damewood and her daughter Bernice left Sunday to visit in Des Moines with daughter Mrs Dave Peck for a few days. They will then travel to Bigs marck North Dakota to stay with daughter Mrs Alert Lunde who is in poor health and expects a hospital operation. They have locked up their home until returning.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
I. M. Damewood
Bernice
Des Moines
Dave Peck
Bigsmarck
North Dakota
Alert Lunde
Park Lake Reaches Full Water Levels Draws Local Attention
The state lake at the park fills to a notable level, shaping the landscape into a real lake in the view of residents nearby, who note the change as the water appears expansive and inviting.
Potatoes au Gratin Recipe from Old Cookbook
Prepare 2 cups cooked potatoes in pieces. Make a white sauce by melting 1 cup butter, whisking in 3 tablespoons flour then 12 cups milk until smooth. Combine with potatoes, season, add minced parsley, then spoon into a greased dish. Top with 4 tablespoons grated cheese and 1 cup buttered crumbs. Bake at 400 degrees until brown.
Escalloped Potatoes Recipe from Old Cookbook
A simple layered potato dish uses six medium potatoes, flour, butter, hot milk, and onion. Layer with flour and seasonings, bake at 350 degrees until tender, about two hours, uncover last 15 minutes to brown.
Buckner Resigns as Scout Master Here
Dick Buckner steps down after two years of service with the boys group. The scout committee thanks him for his work and plans to continue under Mr. Yost with local help. Buckner has accepted a position in Calinda.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dick Buckner
Mr. Yost
Clarinda
First Confederate Postage Stamp On Market In 1861
The first Confederate States postage stamp began sale in Richmond on October 15 1861. It bore a five cent value featuring Jefferson Davis. Lithographed by Hoyer and Ludwig the stamp was large and inferior to Union engravings. A ten cent blue Jefferson portrait followed in late November 1861, then a green two cent with Andrew Jackson appeared in 1862 and colors shifted.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Confederate States of America
Richmond
Jefferson Davis
Chicago Tribune
United States
Hoyer and Ludwig
Jefferson
Virginia
Andrew Jackson
Mystery of Christophe Fortress At Cap Haitien Haiti
Mystery mirrors pyramids relief in Christophe fortress at Cap Haitien Haiti built by Christophe the early Negro ruler later king near Columbus garrison and colony once wiped out by natives Walls rise 150 feet with corridors and prison cells Cannon balls and old naval guns dot the ruinous palace fortress and rust away.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Christophe
Egypt
Cap Haitien
Haiti
Columbus
Toilor
Perfume From Poison In Broad Range Of Coal Tar Byproducts
More than 142 distinct substances are derived from coal tar including perfumes. Civet and valerian are used to give life and staying power. Violet perfume is made from phosgene and castor oil, called methyl heptin carbonate, so potent that a strong whiff can deaf en and stun smell for hours, requiring careful dilution to achieve the right scent.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Answers Magazine
Desolate Antarctica and Tierra del Fuego Peoples
The report describes Antarctica as barren and life supported only by sea mammals and marine life. It notes Tierra del Fuegians and Yahgans as southern peoples facing extreme hardship, surviving by venturing into frigid seas with small canoes to obtain food.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Antarctica
Tierra del Fuegians
Argentina
Chile
Best Wood for Skis in Norse and Swedish Craft
The best ski wood is hard heavy tough durable and elastic. American shagbark shellbark white hickory from slow grown Minnesota forests meets all needs. Norway and Sweden’s top ski makers import hickory from Minnesota for quality skis.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Norway
Sweden
Minnesota
White Elephant in Siam Origin of the Expression
The article explains that in Siam a white elephant was seen as a god incarnation and the government paid generously for delivering one. Siamese kings allegedly ruined disliked noblemen by gifting white elephants, forcing costly care and often bankruptcy, giving rise to the phrase He has a white elephant on his hands.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Siam
Spring thaw and community notices in Northwest Country
The region clears snow as plows work east and west while residents relocate. Homer Hicks and family move from 8. C. Hicks farm toward Hawleyville, and Harold Leighton family plans a Gravity area move. Elder Mrs. Burright dies at 87 after long illness, with funeral in New Market and interment at Shenandoah. Dallas township mourns Mrs. M. R. Glasgow with Dallas cemetery burial. Emma Lowe of Stockton, Kansas visits cousin Mrs. G. G. Weaver in town.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Homer Hicks
8. C. Hick
Hawleyville
Harold Leighton
Gravity
Grandma Burright
Jr. D. Burright
Rock Rapide
Iowa
Alfred Burright
Roseville
Illinois
Olla Burright
Eaton
Colorado
New Market
Shenandoah
M. R. Glasgow
Omaha
Dallas Township
Dallas Cemetery
Emma Lowe
Stockton
Kansas
G. G. Weaver
Church of Christ announces revival and missions series
Last Sunday the church decided to restart Thursday evening worship. Christian Endeavor meets at 6 30 with many young people expected. Next Sunday observes Foreign Missions Sunday with a talk built around loyalty to victory. A later Thursday features Africa pictures and a missionary offering. Easter planning calls for spiritual uplift and rededication. The risen Christ is the hope of the world and calls us to work for Him.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Africa
Christ
Birthday dinner honors March birthdays at Thomas home
Mrs. Fred Thomas entertained at a Sunday birthday dinner. Guests included Mr. and Mrs. Oren Price and Ralph, Mise Ladonna Lucas, Mr. and Mrs. Harley Nickles, Homerard, Horace, and the Thomas family. Four attendees had birthdays within a week.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Fred Thomas
Oren Price
Ralph
Mise Ladonna Lucas
Harley Nickles
Homerard
Horace
Thomas
Bedford Hatchery Expands Operations With Custom Hatching
Bedford Hatchery now operates offering custom hatching with 112 eggs per tray. Special on Saturdays with five extra chicks per 100 ordered three weeks in advance. Reverse telephone charges and place orders via phone 302. Mr and Mrs M L Page Owners.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bedford Hatchery
M.L. Page
Mrs Glen Baker Shows Improvement After Illness
Mrs Glen Baker who has been ill is improving, according to family updates and local notices. Her gradual recovery is noted by relatives and friends in the community.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Glen Baker
Job printing and farm sale advertising to suit you
Independent office offers tailored job printing and farm sale advertisements. Contact to place notices and promote listings efficiently through local newspaper channels.
Hyde family visits Beezley home in public Kansas
Skip Hyde and wife of Republic Kansas with son Sherman and grandson Rex of Osborne Kansas visited Elmer Beezley on Tuesday and plan to return home today. Mrs Hyde was sister of the late Mrs Beezley.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Skip Hyde
Republic
Kansas
Sherman
Rex
Osborne
Elmer Beezley
Mrs. Hyde
Mrs. Beezley
Miss Leema Walker Visits Des Moines Parents
Miss Leema Walker, a business college student in Des Moines, came home last Wednesday and will spend ten days there with her parents, Mr. and Mrs. Ray Walker.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Leema Walker
Des Moines
Ray Walker
Members of Hi-yu wau-wau Club Meet with Mrs Smith
The Hi-yu wau-wau club gathered with Mrs. G. E. Smith on Friday afternoon for their meeting.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
G. E. Smith
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