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Newspaper
Moravia Union
Location
Moravia, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Apr 03, 1930
Page
2
The Moravia local issue notes April as the fourth month, April as spring with daisy as flower and diamond birthstone, Easter on the 20th that year. It recalls March winds calming, bulb plants pushing through frozen soil, and a remark on U. S. declaration twelve years ago next Sunday April 6.
The article notes April birth anniversaries of Jefferson, Monroe, Grant, Buchanan, Clay and other figures, then shifts to home beautification. It urges readers to explore nurseries abroad for catalogs and to enhance yards with trees shrubs and flowers, stressing the value of a well kept lawn and improved backyards.
A court opinion notes that a railroad danger signal alone cannot stop fools from trying to beat the train. It cites Australia where entering the right of way during a train’s approach is a misdemeanor, with high gates kept closed long enough to prevent accidents. The piece argues the foolproof gate is the best defense to stop motorists from attempting unsafe crossings.
A Moravia newspaper urges use of Want ads to sell breeding stock chicks eggs for hatching seeds and related items. It promises wide reach, low cost, and repeats that ads make buyers and sellers regular patrons. The piece pivots to a humorous note on longevity and family life across eras.
A Moravia resident urges adoption of a 13th month in the revamped calendar, hoping it stays amid the fishing season. He warns against rude replies to census takers.
The article discusses the severe impact of unemployment on families, stressing the humiliation and suffering of those without work. It calls for serious attention from the public, urging citizens to provide aid as a patriotic humanitarian duty during economic distress.
A collection of quotes from various papers and voices on contemporary matters. Snippets reference the Kellogg treaty, a New Jersey judge, millennial ratification, Chicago needs, engineers, China, and a Vienna doctor’s brain substitute joke. The tone is a humorous, miscellany shelf of opinions.
A rural Iowa page notes J E Dicks seeking the Republican nomination for state representative at the June primary. It also lists local residents and families in Iconium and nearby areas, plus condolences for Al Pangburn and multiple community visits. Public notices name Robert Caldwell and Alva Ratliff seeking re election as Recorder and other local matters.
W E Elgin announces candidacy for the office of Treasurer of Appanoose County, subject to Republican voters at the June Primary. The notice includes a booby prize remark from the Detroit News about a diamond hand and a cut glass bowl.
Appanoose County candidates announce re election bids for sheriff clerk of court and supervisor with pledges to serve. Howard Ballew Earl Gaughenbaugh Edmund Hanson C A Bailby seek nomination in the Republican primary to be held June 2 1930.
Local news notes list residents visiting, returning, and traveling between Unionville Moravia and surrounding towns. It mentions candidates Fletcher Fenton for state representative and Dinning for County Recorder, with party primary guidance, plus town election results and names of neighbors at various gatherings.
TE announces candidacy for Sheriff of Appanoose County subject to Republican primary voters on June 2 1980. James E Swan respectfully submits as candidate for member of the Board of Supervisors 1931 term subject to the June primary. Lewis McFall
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