04 May 1939
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Newspaper
Gravity Independent
Location
Gravity, Iowa, United States of America
Date
May 04, 1939
Page
1
The Gravity Town newspaper TRE GRAVITY, edited and published by FRANCIS, is mailed as second class matter and priced at 1.50 per year under ASEPENDINT subscription terms.
Three visiting magazine sellers in Osceola were jailed briefly after the marshal rounded up two of them and searched for a missing third. They were later released after charges or scrutiny were resolved. A local fighter named chua entered the boxing match, with Jotun losing by decision and the referee reportedly displeased with the handling of the bout against Gray of Lenox.
Several residents traveled to Creston Friday evening to watch boxing matches, among them John Bar. The note references attendees and the event but ends abruptly midpoint.
Over 20,000 Iowans show interest in honey production distributed statewide. More than 300 commercial honey producers employ over 6,000 people statewide.
Buiter Koeleeg, president of the California Newspaper Pah dehere, urges timely safeguards to ensure press freedom serves the public. He warns against actions that would undermine transparent reporting and newsroom integrity.
The article notes that keeping bees to supply honey for family consumption is among the oldest forms of husbandry practiced by humans, highlighting its enduring role in food provision across generations.
German archaeologist Professor Luigi Huetter challenges the legend of Romulus, arguing Noah founded Rome after the Babel story. He places Noah on the Palatine Hill establishing a city named Noah, then traces other figures like Ham Japhet Cames Nimrod Hercules Tibris Evander founding nearby cities on seven hills. The theory cites Noah’s Ark monument in Nerva’s forum as possible origin.
The article compares how two big papers ranked John as the top boys name and Mary as the top girls name, noting no inherent reason in the names themselves. It links enduring affection for John and Mary to their biblical associations through Mary and the apostle John.
In the Geographical Review Brysson Cunningham notes a rising British water use tied to bath and car washing habits. The Englishman averages 35 gallons daily while Americans exceed 100, with some places reaching 200. An upward trend and a 20 year projection of 60 more gallons per person are discussed.
A Carlyle-inspired reflection on faith sustaining men through hardship. It argues that faith provides inner strength to endure toil and obstacle, even when the outward burden remains, and contrasts willing resolve with true wretchedness. The passage emphasizes inner peace amid struggle.
The text links the color green to bad omens due to ancient beliefs. Early humans perceived evil spirits around nature and worshiped tree and earth gods. Green, as the color of trees and grass, became sacred to these spirits, so wearing it was thought to offend gods and brand the color as unlucky.
In 1763 Britain’s king issues a proclamation forcing settlers on western waters to return to their colonies and ordering surveyors to stop westward surveying, arguing the land belonged to the Indigenous nations.
Banana pecan loaf style cake with butter sugar mix then mashed bananas and eggs folded in. Banana flavor, lemon extract, sour milk, pecans, and bake at 350 for about 25 minutes. Also a Krispy Cake variant with yolks whites and brown sugar coconut cornflake nuts coating before baking.
Miss Mary Bill was the guest of Mrs. Ruth Bowers Sunday. In the afternoon the ladies called on Mrs. Wm. Weller at the home of Mrs. Maud Weller near Sharpsburg.
An American swine producer warns cholera remains the top killer of hog herds and stresses vaccination as the only reliable safeguard. Veterinary immunization, best done at weaning, can prevent losses projected at about 80 million dollars this year as signs first appear in a few hogs.
Mrs. Robert Wallace Kent Wallace and Sterling visited Robert Wallace at St Joe Saturday. Dr. Robert Nathery of Boulder Colorado also visited Saturday with his grandfather at St Joe. Mer Wallace is getting along as well as could be expected.
Those from here at the Friday Golden Spike events included Tom Cunningham with wife and daughter, Mrs. Duane Lewis and husband of Bedford, Albert Levi and wife, and Ed Lock and wife. Saturday attendees were T. R. Hefley with wife and Arle, the Misses Eileen Wahl, Laura Weller, and Alice Martin, Mrs. G. W. Madden and children, Howard, Mrs. Clyde Varderen, and Mrs. Donald Wilmirth of Corning.
Mrs Eva Mundy formerly Miss Eva Mahaffy of Boone Colorado visited relatives Friday night on return from Flint Michigan with a new car. She traveled alone by train for the purchase and stayed at her uncle Dean Fleming's home before leaving Saturday morning.
Mrs. Russell Farrens is suffering from an attack of appendicitis. She was admitted to the hospital for observation and treatment.
Dan Ryan and his family spent Sunday visiting relatives in Lenox, sharing a quiet afternoon with kin and catching up on family news.
In the Leon Ledger’s record of a Sunday gathering, the Glen Gillette family of Bedford were guests at the Wood home.
The Methodist Missionary group will hold a meeting on May 9 with Mrs. Andy Nielsen to discuss outreach and community activities. The gathering aims to plan visits, reports, and charitable programs for the season.
The Royal Neighbors held a regular monthly meeting Tuesday at the Masonic hall. Plans were made for this month’s convention. District Deputy Ida Raynolds of Elliott visited Friday evening with Mrs. Fred Keith.
Mr and Mrs Paul Zeeloff announce the birth of a baby girl on Thursday evening. The Zeelofs reside in east Gravity in property they own with Mrs Frank Houch nearby.
Washington reports that the current government farm relief program is nearing a breakdown. It runs at colossal expense to all taxpayers and fails to satisfy a large segment of American agriculture. Most postwar relief programs share this sad history.
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