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Newspaper
Gravity Independent
Location
Gravity, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Mar 18, 1915
Page
9
Assembly closes in session with reflective note on duties
The speaker reflects on a past legislative session, noting serious problems were considered and praising the privilege of serving the county. They acknowledge dissatisfaction from the public and emphasize efforts to discharge duties and represent constituents. The message ends with a thought on perspective shifting from outside to inside.
Prostitution of Professors and Pastors Warns Wilson
An accusation accuses German professors and pastors of signing a monstrous lie early in the war to defend Germany and now attempting to blackmail the Allies by telling President Wilson that if Germany is driven to desperation they would rather become Bolsheviks than slaves.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Germany
Wilson
Germany's Peace Threat Echoes Across Seas
A harsh editorial warns that Germany, if not granted a peace favorable to Berlin, will unleash malefic influence to mirror the Russian upheaval and stir unrest in America. The piece declares resistance to intimidation and vows steadfast resolve against any Sovietlike scheme.
Bedford Social Notes Highlight Local Visits and Club Meet
North Washington Wm Wright of Bedford stalled a new acetylene light plant for Joe Morgan. Mrs John Ridnour traded in Clarinda Saturday. Ed Berry attended the Victory loan meeting at Bedford last Thursday. L A Mahaffey and family drove to Clarinda Saturday to do some shopping. Mrs Arthur Hamblin chair man of District No 66 attended the big meeting held at Bedford last Thursday. A very enjoyable meeting of the Sunshine Club was held Thursday afternoon at the home of Mrs S T McColm. Nine members were present. The afternoon was spent with visiting music and a program relating to Easter. The club will be entertained by Mrs S E Neville on May 8.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wm. Wright
Bedford
Joe Morgan
John Ridnour
Clarinda
Ed Berry
Victory Loan
L. A. Mahaffey
Arthur Hamblin
Emerson Carriker obituary notice reads like a child's obituary
Emerson Carriker was born October 17 1915 at Sabetha Kansas and died at the Swanson home near Sharpsburg which has been his home for the past two years on April 16 1919 aged three years and 6 months He leaves to mourn his loss one sister Francis and his mother besides many relatives and friends Emerson had been ailing six weeks and during all this time.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Emerson Carriker
Sabetha
Kansas
Swanson
Sharpsburg
Francis
Emerson
Stuu
Cerro ‘Gordo
Franklin W
A. W. Judy
Centerville
Louisa County
D. M. Overholt
Iowa City
Chester Giles
Perry
Sgt
B. M. Giles
D. S. Giles
Hepburn
Fred Graham
Custodi
Boone
Edward Dippo
Emma Lamb Young
Clinton
Agatha Hospital
Jane ‘Lamb
H. D. Kraig
Batavia Savings Bank
W. A. Lewis
Libertyville
W. R. Beers
Fort Dodge
League of Nations
Cumming
Kenyon
George Wagner
Marshalltown
Local Journal Reports Diverse 1920s News Mix
A wide array of items from injuries and deaths to political talk fill pages. Notable notes include Sgt Giles casualties overseas, an Iowa Shorthorn sale, a Hepburn church accident, a Lamont LDS meeting, a hospital gift, and aviation training offers amid postwar concerns and peace talks.
Patient Hilde Fails to Bear Dread Disease
A report notes Hilde succumbed to a severe disease described as paralysis. General Servigegs wapu cong ed at the home to LBE, Lind ber, Thherntest wag made Gravity cemetery.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
LBE
Local notables visit as Victory Loan events planned
Miss Leta Howery and Miss Helen Watts visited relatives here with Miss Leafy Pace of New market last week. The infant son of Mrs. Mary Kellogg was laid to rest in Gravity cemetery. May 4th was designated for patriotic services aiding the Victory Loan. Residents attended church events and community gatherings across Oak Hill and Gravity, with numerous families visiting, traveling, or hosting events.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Leta Howery
Shenan
Helen Watts
Leafy Pace
New Mar
Mary Kellogg
For Sale Items for Farm Use in Local Market
For sale two farm items including feeder for little chickens and a feeder for hogs. Trade in broken furniture and pair items for sale. Location is one door north of Mature Show. Contact M A Priseler for details.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
M. A. Priseler
Professional Cards James R Locke Attorney at Law
James R. Locke attorney and counsellor at law will practice in all courts state and federal with focus on probate estates land titles and notary work. Office front coins upstairs over Haddock Investment Co Redford Iowa.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Councellor
Haddock’s Investment Co
Redford
Iowa
Hines D V M a Kansas City Veterinary College Graduate
F A Hines a graduate of Kansas City Veterinary College offers tuberculin and mallein tests, hogs immunized against hog cholera, calls answered promptly day or night, phone Gravity Iowa.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Kansas City Veterinary College
Iowa
Secretary Baker in Paris 1916 troop return plans
Secretary of War Newton D. Baker said in Paris that about 275,000 American troops would be returned from Europe this month and that monthly totals would rise to 800,000 by June to finish the 1,400,000 still in Europe. If Rhine defense were agreed, only volunteers would serve there. Baker was in France to work with the American liquidation committee and planned to visit Coblenz with General Pershing before returning to the United States within ten days.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ishii
Washington
Japan
Yoshito Sakatani
China
United States
Siberia
Hubarovsk
Graves
Vunele Sum
Iito
Paris
Europe
Newton D. Baker
Brest
Rhine
Baker
France
Coblenz
Pershing
Ark of the Covenant described as sacred chest
The article recalls the Ark of the Covenant, a sacred chest built under divine guidance to hold the tablets of the Law from Mt Sinai. It measures about four and a half by two and a quarter by two and a quarter feet, covered in gold, carried by staves on four corners, and placed in the holy of holies.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mt. Sinai
Hollos
Icle
Canada to aid Germany and Europe with grain shipments
The article reports Mr. Hoover’s estimate of supplying Germany with 180000 tons of grain in April and notes Europe’s looming shortages. It warns Germany may exhaust stocks before June, while a global dependence on North America grows. Canada is urged to continue aiding by offering low prices and leveraging its favorable wheat supply, climate, soil, and railways.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hoover
Faba
India
Germany
Europe
Canada
Shaving at Home and the Talking Machine Joke
A Louisville Courier-Journal item notes a humorous quip about starting the talking machine while shaving at home. The gag suggests it feels like being in a parlor barbershop, reflecting playful domestic tech humor of the era.
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