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Newspaper
Gravity Independent
Location
Gravity, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Oct 08, 1931
Page
2
Howard Dexter, sales manager of Petroleum Heat and Power, says newspaper advertising opens more doors to prospects than any other method. He notes the firm increased ads during the slump and achieved a 103 percent rise in this year’s sales.
If we adapt ourselves to our present surroundings and show love and kindness to all with us, we will be contented for the present and the future holds no fear for us.
In a Fairmont Minnesota Sentinel column a combative reader lamented that the country has forgotten the Lord, and a bright clergyman countered that there is more evidence of forgetfulness than any claim of neglect by the Lord. The exchange prompts readers to reflect on national faith and duty.
A reflection on friendship describes friends as those who share sorrows and joys, discount our frown, welcome our smile, and possess an understanding heart.
A witty exchange defines a telephone girl's work as a calling rather than a mere profession. The joke contrasts classification with personal fulfillment, highlighting how some roles are viewed in light of purpose.
The second World Series game at St Louis Friday afternoon thrilled fans with big league play. Radio listeners matched the excitement from the stands as play by play conveyed the drama, offering a vivid, cost effective way to follow the action.
In Philadelphia on Monday afternoon the third World Series game produced a big Cardinals win that evened the series after St Louis opened in St Louis. Grimes pitched a one hit game until two outs in the ninth when Simmons lined a home run for the second hit and two runs, spoiling a potential one hit shutout.
A second storm brings soaking ground and rising well levels as cisterns fill. Ponds and creeks gain surplus water for winter, while wheat sowing slows. Fodder loss in corn stalks reduces feed value this year, but meadows and pastures look excellent and fall feed should be abundant.
A fragment from a 19th or early 20th century column quotes a scientist asserting that each kiss shortens a girl’s life by ten seconds, provoking a humorous exchange about life, death, and metaphysical consequences. The second ditto line retorts with astonishment at déjà vu and centuries of imagined existence.
Faye Martin visits with her parents Mr and Mrs Jas Martin this week.
The Methodist Episcopal Church under Pastor E LeRoy Pullman lists Gravity and Oak Hill services with Morning Worship at 11 00 and 10 00 respectively plus Sunday School Epworth League and evening worship. Gravity to host Clarinda District Conference Oct 14 with a basket lunch and a Day of Prayer. A one week shift for Woman's Home Missionary Society meeting.
The Hi-gu wau-wau club entertained the Nu-Bridge club on Wednesday September 30 at Mrs. W. W. Chandler home. Bridge games filled the afternoon with prizes awarded to Mrs. Leland Morgan for high score and Millie Levitt for low score. Additional guests included the mother of Mrs. Pueiberth and Mrs. Vera Reed.
Curtains finished at Moore s Laundry look like new. Readers are invited to try the service and contact Ed Locks Barber Shop by phone for details.
The Iowa Nebraska Light And Power Company promotes a Savings Budget Plan letting customers buy Prior Preferred shares of United Light and Railways Company in monthly installments. Pay $10 down and $7.50 per month per share for a 6 percent return with principal safety backed by essential services. Inquiries at company offices or through employees.
The Savings Budget Plan offers customers Prior- Preferred Shares at 410 down per share and $7.50 per share each month.
Offered at par value of 100 dollars per share with availability at any company office or through any employee to purchase shares.
Mrs Kate Adams departed Thursday for a two week visit staying with her sister Mrs Margaret Dickerson and other relatives at Havelock and Lincoln Nebraska.
Mrs Chas Laird of Potwin Kansas arrived Sunday and will visit at the home of her parents Mr and Mrs B F Richardson.
Leonard L. Moore reports a state issued holder for carrying the auto license card. Drivers must display the license card in the vehicle. A new style container is adopted for the 1982 license plates, which will go on sale December 1 by the county treasurer per the Times-Republican.
The speaker argues that economic peace is the basis for world peace. Armed conflict stems from fear and deprivation, with debts and tariff barriers aggravating tension. Rebuilding confidence and hope is the first step before disarmament, then military reductions can follow once people have security and warmth of future happiness.
Phone Ed Lock's Barber Shop and we will call for your Bundle Tuesday Thursday or Saturday Moorn's LAUNDRY assisting with pickup and delivery services.
Mrs Virgil McAlpin, in poor health, traveled to Clarinda Sunday to stay at the G R McAlpin home for a few days. She will then proceed to Rochester for examination and treatment.
Bruce Monahan and wife and Mrs. Olie Heater were entertained in the Jim Lacey home in Bedford, Sunday.
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