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Newspaper
Gravity Independent
Location
Gravity, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Oct 08, 1931
Page
6
Howard Dexter of Petroleum Heat and Power company says newspaper advertising opens more doors to prospects than any other method. He notes that after a slump the firm increased ads and now reports a 103 percent rise in this year’s sales over last year.
The passage urges adapting to present surroundings with love and kindness toward all nearby. Contentment comes from this approach, and it reassures that the future holds no fear if one stays open and compassionate in the current environment.
A reader laments national forgetfulness of the Lord while a Bright clergyman counters that evidence shows many have indeed forgotten the Lord. The Fairmont Minnesota Sentinel suggests readers ponder this exchange.
A reflective passage defines friendship as sharing sorrows and joys. It praises friends who comfort our sorrows and celebrate our joys with sincere understanding.
The cartoon dialogue questions whether a telephone girl should be labeled as a profession or occupation while one character calls it a calling. The exchange highlights attitudes toward women workers in early 20th century humor.
The second World Series game at St Louis Friday afternoon thrilled players and fans alike. Radio listeners enjoyed vivid play-by-play as a crowd roared, matching the excitement on the field and proving radio can rival box seats in cost and drama.
The third World Series game in Philadelphia ended in a St. Louis victory that evened the series after the opener. Grimes held the Phillies to one hit through eight and a half innings before Simmons hit a two run homer to spoil a potential one hitter.
Another good rain on Monday night and Tuesday soaks the ground. Wells show improvement cisterns fill and ponds and creeks gain surplus water for winter use. Wheat sowing is delayed by rain and fodder in corn fields damaged reducing feed value. Meadows and pastures look better and fall feed will be abundant.
A terse exchange notes a scientist asserting each kiss shortens a girl’s life by ten seconds while another speaker reacts with astonishment. The brief reads like a column item or witty exchange in a late 19th or early 20th century page.
Faye Martin is visiting with her parents Mr and Mrs Jas Martin this week, a brief social note in local society columns.
The Gravity and Oak Hill churches announce regular services with a Rally Day program at Oak Hill including a 10 30 Sunday School and noon basket dinner. Gravity District Conference activities are set for Wednesday October 14 with a breakfast and official minutes available from the pastor.
Last Wednesday September 30 at Mrs. W. W. Chandler home the Hi-gu wau-wau club hosted the Nu-Bridge club. The afternoon featured bridge with Mrs. Leland Morgan winning the high score prize and Millie Levitt taking the low score. Also present were Mrs. Fuelberth’s mother and Mrs. Vera Reed.
The Iowa Nebraska Light and Power Company invites customers to join a Savings Budget Plan. Members buy Prior Preferred shares of United Light and Railways Company with $10 down and $7.50 monthly per share. The plan promises six percent return and principal safety backed by services, with inquiry at company offices.
The plan promises Prior Preferred Shares priced at ten dollars down per share and seven pound fifty per share each month.
Members of the Social Hour club drove to Creston last Thursday for a picnic in McKinley park. Mrs. Kate Adams left Thursday for a two week visit with her sister Mrs. Margaret Dickerson and relatives in 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.
County Treasurer Leonard L. Moore announces arrival of state supplied holders for carrying auto license cards. Drivers must display the license card in the car. A new style container is now used as 1982 license plates arrive and will be issued December 1 by the county treasurer.
Curtains cleaned at Moore's Laundry leave fabrics looking like new and fresh. Advertises services with contact for Ed Lock's Barber Shop.
The speech argues that economic peace is the foundation of world peace. It claims guns arise from fear and deprivation and urges dismantling debts and tariff barriers first to ease tensions. It calls for confidence and hope before disarmament and turning weapons into plows.
Call Ed Lock's Barber Shop to schedule Bundle Tuesday or Thursday or Saturday in Moorn's LAUNDRY area. The notice promotes a phone contact for appointments and bundles.
Mrs Virgil McAlpin, in poor health, traveled to Clarinda Sunday to stay at the G R McAlpin home for a few days before continuing to Rochester for examination and treatment.
Bruce Monahan and wife and Mrs Ollie Heater were entertained at the Jim Lacey home in Bedford on Sunday.
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