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Newspaper
Gravity Independent
Location
Gravity, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Mar 21, 1929
Page
6
Grapes Gardener Urged to Trim Piape Vines Now
A fragment urges immediate pruning of piape grape vines to ensure a good harvest this fall. The note stresses timely action though remaining unclear on origin or date.
County Officials vow to enforce license law and raid illegal game devices
The county attorney and sheriff announce enforcement of the automobile license law and plans to seize illegal slot machines and punch boards. Residents are urged to obtain new plates and IDs immediately to avoid fines as officers begin their rounds across the county.
Pair of Gray Wolves Spotted Near Town Saturday Afternoon
Ora Churchill reported seeing two large gray wolves on the road into town last Saturday afternoon. The animals appeared weary and were blanketed in fur.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ora Churchill
Wolf Sighting Near Caruthers Farm Stirs Local Interest
A large wolf was spotted west of the Walter Caruthers farm as it slipped into a cornfield to escape pursuing hunters. Community members Bill Price and Glade Grubb reported the encounter after driving to the site with wolf hounds. They believed a close confrontation with the dogs could have resulted in serious injuries to the animals.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Walter Caruthers
Bill Price
Mr. Price
Glade Grubb
Caruthers
Coolidge's Northampton Homecoming Hinted Not At Cabaret
The article notes uncertainty about where President Calvin Coolidge spent his first Northampton evening after returning to the town. It suggests a playful wager that the spot was not a cabaret as rumored.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Calvin Coolidge
Northampton
Old fashioned woman bragging about fight biscuits has daughter
An old fashioned woman known for boasting about her fight bisquits has a daughter who takes pride in her light feet.
Cigarette Testimonial Sparks Health Warnings
A skeptical reader notes the growing use of cigarette testimonials claiming health cures. The remark warns that such promotions may push people toward smoking to treat bronchitis or similar ailments.
14000 Millionaires in the United States Decline Elite Status
A reader notes that the rising number of millionaires in the United States undermines exclusivity and claims the crowd is no longer selective. The comment emphasizes democratized wealth diminishes prestige.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
United States
Spring Arrives With Marble Games And Baseball Practice
Marble games croquet and baseball practice signal the arrival of spring, as locals fill parks and yards with outdoor activity and hopeful energy for the season ahead.
Paris reparations conference tests Uncle Sam payment
Report notes the Paris reparations conference hinges on European diplomats finding a way to compel the United States to cover all costs. The line hints at tensions over who pays for postwar reconstruction as talks proceed.
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Paris
Uncle Sam
Democrats Question Loyalty After Hoover Vote
A newspaper ponders whether Democrats who backed Hoover remain true Democrats. It suggests labeling such voters as first class Democrats once removed.
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Hoover
Clarifying the Mexican Revolution Debate
A columnist questions the purpose of the Mexican revolution noting widespread ignorance among fighters and readers alike and doubts that more than one percent understand its aims. The remark frames a critique of public comprehension in the era.
From cluttered basements to modern kitchens with built in can openers
The piece contrasts old fashioned houses filled with vegetable bins in basements with newer homes that feature compact kitchens. It notes the shift to built in can openers and ash trays as the conveniences of modern design.
Life’s cycle of bills and cold callers in one breath
A compact reflection on the relentless rhythm of life as coal payments, income tax demands, and ice deliveries intersect in quick succession. The piece uses everyday shocks to illustrate how financial pressures continually arrive, shaping daily routines and anxieties.
Earth’s Interior Like an Onion Says Scientists
Scientists compare Earth's interior to an onion layered structure. The idea echoes a poet’s image of Mother Earth as a vale of tears, linking science and literature in a single thought.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mother Earth
Vale of Tears
The Trouble with This Fake Liquor
A quirky note warns that a counterfeit liquor causes real headaches for drinkers. The brief emphasizes the adverse effects and cautions customers about possible fake beverages in circulation.
Purchase Only Properly Labeled Seed, Says Iowa Official
M G Thornburg secretary of agriculture urges farmers to buy seeds with full labels showing variety germination year and place grown. Outsider seed shipments face compliance challenges. direct farm sales are exempt but advertised or carrier-shipped seeds must carry complete labels. Noxious weed limits apply. seeds with excess weed content cannot be sold.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Iowa
M.G. Thornburg
Telephone Service Restored After Underground Cable Repair
Work on the town telephone system continues this week after about thirty feet of waterlogged cable was found in the alley west of a Methodist parsonage and replaced. The north end has been without service for two weeks, causing significant inconvenience and cost, with underground cable trouble proving costly and unsatisfactory.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
M. E
Rainforths Welcome Baby Boy at St Joe Hospital
Mr and Mrs Roy Rainforth announce the birth of a baby boy born Monday afternoon at the hospital in St Joe. The family reports both mother and child are resting.
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Roy Rainforth
St. Joe
Gravity Iowa School Election Bond Referendum Notice
Notice to qualified voters in Gravity Independent School District Taylor County Iowa of an election on April 22 1929 at Gravity Town Hall from noon to 7 pm to decide on issuing bonds not to exceed 36000 dollars for building a new schoolhouse and purchasing land. O C Posten secretary states legality and petition and board resolution dates.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Independent
Gravity
Taylor
State of
Iowa
Hall
Independent School District
Independent School District of
County of
Code of Iowa
Board of Directors
Man seeks portable parking device for running boards
A quixotic note imagines a man who could win fame and fortune by inventing a parking place small enough to be carried on a car’s running board. The concept reflects playful speculation on mobile convenience.
For Sale A Laundry Store With Oven
A tidy laundry business with an oven is offered for sale at a low price by Mrs. Frank Downing of K pd.
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K-pd
Frank Downing
Town folks arrive on horseback wagons and by foot
A large crowd gathered Saturday with arrivals by horseback, wagons, buggies, and pedestrians from nearby areas. Estle Parks rode nine miles from his home to town, starting at seven in the morning and reaching town in time for dinner.
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Estle Parks
Here
Carl McKune Returns From Fairplay Visit
Carl McKune came back Tuesday from Fairplay Missouri where he traveled with the Sam Garrett family during their recent move.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Carl McKune
Fairplay
Missouri
Sam Garrett
Lister Family Moves to Town to Manage Local Hotel
Sam Lister and family relocate from Clarinda after managing the Burlington hotel there. O D A Lister now runs the hotel under a lease contract. They reside in the east town residence owned by Mrs. Frank Houchin.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sam Lister
Clarinda
Burlington
OD A. Lister
Sam
Frank Houchin
Saturday Brings Warmth as Weekend Weather Improves
After a rough spell Friday, Saturday delivered a pleasant spring day with sunshine and hopeful forecasts for more favorable weather ahead following a long winter.
Mrs Leland Morgan and Mrs Lester Parks visit Clarinda
Mrs Leland Morgan and Mrs Lester Parks and baby Bettye Lu spent the weekend in Clarinda enjoying their stay.
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Leland Morgan
Lester Parks
Bettye Lu
Clarinda
Snow melts in Lemans Canada as Cox baby funeral noted
E C Hollis of Lemans Canada reports steady cold weather since New Year and rising snow melt. He adds that Mr and Mrs John Cox nearby buried their five months old baby on March 11 after a long illness. The Cox family moved to Canada about a year ago and are Hollis neighbors.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
E C. Hollis
Lemans, Gask
Canada
John Cox
Cox
Hollis
Honor List of Paid Subscriptions Acknowledges Greeley to Depew
The newspaper notes paid subscriptions including Paul Greeley Tom Preston Elmer Chamberlin Russell Stearns John Garrett Robt A Huss Elbert Hollis J G Moore Irvin J Barr Mrs Floyd White Minchie Shields Wilma Roush Mrs L J Phillips Geo Depew in a formal honor list.
Mrs Elmer Dutton Returns From Maryville Visit
Mrs Elmer Dutton came home Thursday with her daughter Beulah who will enroll as a student at the State Normal college in Maryville Missouri.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Elmer Dutton
Maryville
Missouri
Beulah
State Normal College
Dr L T Reed and Wife Visit Des Moines Saturday
Dr L T Reed and his wife traveled to Des Moines on Saturday for an undisclosed visit. The brief item notes their trip without detailing purpose or itinerary.
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L. T. Reed
Des Moines
Bedford Music Contest Postponed to Next Saturday
The Bedford music contest scheduled for last week is postponed to next Saturday. Gravity will compete with other district schools in the event.
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Bedford
Gravity
Rumor of bustle comeback sparks talk among fashion critics
Fashion experts say the bustle may return in trends. The debate raises questions about retro styles versus practical wear and how accessories like rumble seats on old cars influence public interest.
Oak Hill and Gravity church services announced
M. E. Church Oak Hill will hold preaching at 10:00 a m and Sunday School at 11:00. Gravity church will have Sunday School at 10:00 and preaching at 11:00. Epworth League meets at 6 30 and prayer meeting is Wednesday at 7 30. Pastor W H Warrior.
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Oak Hill
S. S
Epworth League
W. H. Warrior
Mrs Bert Mitchell Visits Sister In Clarinda
Mrs Bert Mitchell of Clarinda visited Sunday at the home of her sister Mrs S L Clabaugh. She returned to her home Monday.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bert Mitchell
Clarinda
S. L. Clabaugh
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Ollie McMahill
S. M. Neely
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M. E. Church
Hal Lyon
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