06 Nov 1947
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Newspaper
Gravity Independent
Location
Gravity, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Nov 06, 1947
Page
1
The Gravity Independent appears as a weekly paper with a subscription price listed and an editor Francis responsible for publication. It notes mailing as second class matter at Gravity, indicating its local newspaper status and postal handling.
Iowa's State Conservation Commission invites sportsmen to mail the right pheasant leg and left quail wing from birds taken during the open season to Des Moines or deliver to local officers. Biologists will study spur size and wing feathers to determine age and assess whether this year’s production was normal. Samples should be labeled Forcunacy and aim for 20,000 specimens each for accurate age ratio.
Francia Kutish urges producers to plan ahead for the fall by not reducing the spring pig crop. She notes market signals, feed costs, and breeding schedules that influence decisions, emphasizing a cautious approach to avoid harming future production.
Iowa State College farm economists report that many farmers plan to reduce the number of hogs to farrow in spring due to high corn prices. They say if a good corn crop is assured next year, feeding margins favor live stock. With corn prices steep this fall, farmers prefer selling corn now and breeding sows for late spring farrow, using pasture with minimal grain until new corn is ready.
Lee Berry came back Monday at noon from Indianola after spending the weekend with relatives.
A historical note recalls the signing of the U S Constitution on September 17, 1787. It cites the Preamble “We the people” and mentions Gladstone’s praise as a great instrument created by brain and hand. The text notes enduring interpretation and amendments through sixteen decades facing many controversies.
A brief editorial note reflects on a shifting political, economic and social outlook and lauds a figure or era that safeguarded American liberties and served as an envied guidepost for people worldwide.
An opinion piece argues postwar productivity rose fastest in Canada and the United States, warning that government management of industry lowers freedoms and future prosperity. The author urges preserving private ownership and private management to maintain high living standards and economic vitality. England’s experience under state control is cited as cautionary.
Mion Gertrude Posten attended the Postmaster's convention at Red Oak on Tuesday. She accompanied the other postmasters of the county.
Mr and Mrs Harry Burmeister attended the National Harvest convention and banquet in Des Moines on Monday evening confirming their participation in the event and social gathering.
Kenneth Meyers and wife purchase the Mrs Oliver Posten home in southwest Gravity. The deal closed last week with possession expected on or before December first. Mrs Posten has some personal items stored at the residence.
Mrs Margaret Damewood returns home Thursday after visiting her daughter and husband Mr and Mrs Carl Warner in Des Moines.
The Oak Hill Ladies Aid plans an all day meeting at Mabel Shu fa's home on Wednesday November 12. Members will sew for the church bazaar. attendees are asked to bring a covered dish.
Mire Opal Pliman traveled to Willisen on Wednesday to attend the funeral of a friend, reflecting a brief local obituary style snippet from the day’s page.
The Missionary Study Group will meet with Mr. J. E. Clark on Wednesday, November 12. Misa Orra Musker serves as season leader.
Roberta from Hawardan spent the weekend at Mrs Grace Foater's home in Hawardan and at the Cleo Roberta residence in Conway, sharing time between the two locations.
A historical note reports that thirty nine percent of all farms in the United States did not have electricity, highlighting rural energy gaps and infrastructure disparities during the era.
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