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Newspaper

Gravity Independent

Location

Gravity, Iowa, United States of America

Date

Mar 31, 1949

Page

2

Free Methodist Church Services Led by Pastor Bertha A Brown

Bertha A Brown leads Free Methodist worship with Sunday School at 10:00 a m and Ministry of the Word at 11:00. Young People's Service follows at 11:00, preaching at 7:00, prayer at 7:30, midweek prayer on Wednesday at 7:30, and Friday fast prayer at 9:00 a m. All are invited to attend.

Ministry of the Word Nanette Qleft Peggy Lynn Chicago Duane Free Detroit Esther Free

Methodist Church Service and School Notice

The Methodist Church announces Pastor W J Weber leading church school. Preaching at 10 00 a m and 11 00 a m with morning services.

Wheat Fertilization Boosts Indiana Wheat Yields

Purdue agronomy researchers report 1947 studies across 15 Indiana counties showing average gains of seven to nine and a half bushels per acre with fertilization. Yields rose with 150 to 200 pounds per acre of plant food and with 300 to 400 pounds per acre, while 165 to 330 pounds of 6-12-12 or 3-12-12 formulations increased production on upland soils.

Indiana Purdue Purdue Agronomy Department

Fidgets On Energy Of Busy Children

A domestic debate unfolds as Mrs Clark and neighbor Betty Clark discuss how to channel restless energy. They contrast quiet childhoods with modern crowded living and describe outlets found at home, including a basketball net a basement work bench and a hanging airplane.

Mra Clark Meg Clark Tarus Teddy Senate Cubs Browpfee Clark

Machinery transforms cotton farming across 18 states

Nearly a million tractors operate on cotton farm fields in 18 states saving time and labor. The flame cultivator and two row tractor systems slash man hours per acre from 118 to 19.7. Mechanical harvesters can pick a bale in about an hour, compared with 15 pounds per hour by hand pickers, replacing 40 to 50 workers.

South Coastal Plains North Carolina

Hidden Parasites Steal 125 Million From U S Farmers

Internal parasites drain the U S livestock industry of about 125 million dollars yearly. They are unseen thieves causing diseased animals and poorer growth, with affected stock fetching lower market prices. Prevention hinges on veterinary guidance and specific treatments. high losses persist.

U.S

Stored grain hinges on bin condition and fumigation

The USDA says grain can be stored indefinitely in farm type bins holding 1000 to 3000 bushels if kept dry, cool, clean and insect free. For insect control, fumigation is essential. Shelled corn has stored for years with less than 1 percent loss per pant according to official reports.

USDA

Economy minded Congress Needed Now

This piece warns that government has grown into a boom and threatens collapse. It cites tax growth from 1940 to 1948, totals per person, and argues voters are now recipients of benefits while funding expands. It cautions against unlimited government and bureaucratic entrenchment, urging vigilance.

Congress Government Unlimited Europe

Child energy and welfare quotes from Iowa state study

A quote from Jim's mother discusses child energy versus quietness in the context of a study at the Towa Child Welfare Research Station, State University of Iowa. The fragment notes plans and the desire for lively children amid welfare research.

Jim Towa State University of Iowa

Man entries in job form ask who to notify in case of accident

A man filling a factory job application ponders the question who to notify in case of accident. After long hesitation he writes the answer Anybody in sight indicating a humorous but practical response.

Local Hobbyist Crafts Basketry From Forest Treasures

At Clear Lake, Fred Moffet a retired farmer makes baskets as a hobby. Last year he made 80 baskets from 3 trees using black ash and maple. The baskets are woven so skillfully that no glue and only a few small tacks are needed to hold them together.

Clear Lake Fred Moffet

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