18 Sep 1941
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Newspaper
Gravity Independent
Location
Gravity, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Sep 18, 1941
Page
1
The Gravity Independent notes a subscription price of 1.50 and announces post office mailing as second class. The paper mentions editor Francis as publisher and cites a remark about education and openness of the school house, plus a correction on Eleanor Barchus’s health contest score 96.81 instead of 95.81 from last week.
The text notes broad U S resolve against Axis piracy and aggression as the nation braces for potential conflict. It emphasizes securing vital sea lanes, protecting American defense needs, and signaling that naval and air forces will not wait for Axis attacks. The speech frames a stern, decisive stance toward Germany and Italy.
Elmer Burwell sold his 80 acre farm west of town on Tuesday to Dean Fleming. Fleming now lives on the Jessie Ray farm and has it rented for next year, planning to farm his new property next year but not move until Mrs Ray’s lease expires. Chas. Lock and wife have lived on the Burwell farm for several years.
Neighbors on North Hill gathered at Mr and Mrs Alva Mc Coy’s home Monday evening bringing food for a meal to bid them farewell. The Mc Coys, who run a local garage business, are leaving for the West soon after selling their business.
The article outlines two recipes: a tomato soup made with tomato juice, Crisco shortening, flour, milk, and seasonings, plus a second method using canned tomatoes and water. It also describes a tomato marmalade spread made from ripe tomatoes, lemons, and sugar, cooked and sealed in jars.
Mrs Nettie Emanuel left last Thursday for her Denver Colorado home after visiting here with her sister Mrs Joe Reid and husband.
Miss Leema Walker of Minneapolis arrived Saturday morning to spend two weeks with her parents Mr. and Mrs. Ray Walker.
The O1k Hi l Aid Society met with Mr Jessie Fuelberth Thursday afternoon.
Local report notes FBI agent Keith Ferguson, 21, and several women involved in a shakeup at the G men office in Sey x ee Bes. Authorities cautioned the group amid threats and alleged mistreatment during investigations.
Daniel A. Lord argues that staying young hinges on irritability or aliveness. Youthfulness shows in quick, responsive reactions to people, art, music, and novelty, and keeping curiosity and interest avoids aging of the mind and spirit.
A public safety note from the Automobile Club of Southern California explains that average drivers need about three quarters of a second to react and that a car at 60 mph travels 42 feet before braking. Even with perfect brakes on dry pavement it takes about 248 more feet to stop, totaling 290 feet. wet roads or subpar tires or brakes increase danger, with 30 mph needing 83 feet under ideal conditions.
Lay foundation for new lawn with suitable local seed, sow evenly, keep moist until blades form. Label gladioli bulbs and guard against thrips with napthalene in bags. Transplant evergreens during dormancy with intact root ball and minimal drying. Use vita min B-1 to reduce transplant shock. Support tall chrysanthemums, water consistently, and resist delaying irrigation.
The article in the American Museum's Natural History magazine describes the unusual hobby of collecting Liguus tree snail shells. Collectors seek delicately tinted shells in dangerous, inaccessible parts of the Florida Everglades, risking life and limb for these rare specimens.
The tuatara, sole survivor of ancient reptile orders, reportedly bears a third eye on its head. Found only on protected New Zealand islands, these reptiles inhabit petrel burrows beside feathered hosts in peaceful colonies.
Maynard Scogdill from Chicago visits his parents M C Scogdill for Homecoming weekend. Iva Scogdill from Galesburg accompanies her. Mrs Hopkins plans a rapid departure to North Carolina to see daughter Elsie and husband Rhubdacrine for the Inilewendert.
Mrs A F Hopking of Red Qik visited Gravity friends last week in a social note from local society pages.
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