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Newspaper
Gravity Independent
Location
Gravity, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Mar 23, 1922
Page
3
Eli Wilt of Lenox announces candidacy for nomination to the Iowa General Assembly as Representative from Taylor County. The notice outlines Platte township and Lenox as key areas and emphasizes campaign reach across the county.
The Independent urges voters to back a farmer for the next General Assembly, noting his Republican ties and local leadership. It stresses qualifications, warns that farming alone isn’t enough, and endorses careful consideration of Wilt’s candidacy. The piece also mentions the upcoming National Encampment of the Grand Army of the Republic in Des Moines with state leaders welcoming veterans.
The Corydon Times Republican argues that school taxes fund a top local institution and warns that good schools require paying for them. It highlights the Rainbow Theater entertainment on Friday, praising the touring company as one of the best on the road and urging readers to attend.
The Knoxville Journal notes March opened with calmer conditions than feared. Bank demand eased from last year and few delinquent interest payments were reported. The piece says the worst of the business depression may be ending, with improved mood and rising confidence despite a looming coal strike next month.
Mr and Mrs Alex Duncan of a New Market area farm mark 73 years of marriage. They began life on that farm in 1819 and raised eleven children, ten of whom survive. Mr Duncan, 96, served in the Civil War, while Mrs Duncan is 91.
Will Price arranged a land sale east of town to Dick Hopkins of New Market. The tract was bought Tuesday for 80 per acre, though Hopkins had acquired the parcel less than three years ago at 170 per acre.
The Loyal Berean class of the Christian Sunday School will present a play in the first week of April. Mr. Trousdale of Bedford has been guiding and instructing them for the production.
The Antioch news notes the school board elected Nate Sexton president, Lewis Huss and Philip Liston directors. Local updates include Frank Kimpton sawing wood and Mildred Barker recovering from pneumonia. New neighbors Loghry move onto the Kent farm, Lester Loghry joins 3rd grade. Dee Liston out sick. Kent siblings visit Sexton children. a community entertainment fundraiser is planned at 7:30 with all welcome.
The speaker pledges to repeal the 18th amendment, lower freight rates, and empower suffragette attire for affordability. He proposes erecting shrines for truth and modesty, offering rewards for character and common sense, and plans a town powered by aurora borealis and natural gas.
Mrs Mary Masters of Clarinda visited relatives and friends here this week while shopping stock Vip louse powder sprays and pumps at Posten and Son local store.
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