24 Apr 1930
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Newspaper
Moravia Union
Location
Moravia, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Apr 24, 1930
Page
1
The Moravia Union notes its status as a second class matter at Moravia Iowa, showing editor and publisher HK Smith. The notice cites the Act of Congress of March 8 1879 and identifies Appanoose County Iowa as the location.
The Federal Government will spend 125 million dollars per year on federal aid to highways during 1931 33, surpassing prior highs by 50 million. States will add much more to build the national road system as America emphasizes better highways with most of the world’s automobiles. The public urges faster progress in improving roads.
A historical note on poultry spending shows about a dime of every food dollar goes to poultry products with six cents for eggs and four cents for poultry meats. The hen ranks sixth among valuable agricultural pursuits and remains widespread on farms, reflecting household esteem.
During the week of May 1 to 7 designated National Egg Week the article urges special recognition for the American hen as a vital producer of human food and farm income.
Nature dresses in fresh vigor and gardeners greet spring with hope. Moravia growers note hard work pays off, as beds of flowers beautify homes and towns, delivering dividends in beauty and charm.
A World War I era plea urges safer highways citing 1928 U.S. casualties of 27 600 killed and nearly a million wounded. With 1929 data unavailable, the piece argues carelessness causes many deaths and suggests drastic action and constant vigilance. A provocative line implies drivers may regard others as idiots.
Moravia merchants urge residents to buy locally noting dollars circulate at home. The campaign argues buying from local customers supports community employment and keeps money in Moravia.
Iowa health officials urge physical fitness for school entrants and promote the Summer Round-Up campaign led by the Iowa Congress of Parents and Teachers. The program targets remedial defects before September, advocating early screenings, corrective actions, and equal opportunity for every child.
A collage of quirky bits from various papers. notes include a horse fearing an car in a period, Wise man returning to an apartment, jokes about backup on a man, bandit shop blasts, a puzzled Lapland remark, a prewar normality sting in New York injuries, and an aunt with 27 jars at visits.
A jumble of social notes and quotes from multiple sources mentions Mary Pickford earnings, Carnegie estate gains, planet world peace, broadcasting station counts, and local visits. It records school terms, Sunday school, home visits, and community events at Enon and nearby towns with names like Cy Jones, Faber, Main, Selby, and Hedge College.
Mr Otto Geisler of 1438 North Fourth Street Mankato Minnesota credits Konjola with ending a year long rheumatism battle He describes relief beginning soon after starting treatment and lasting with renewed strength He notes a six to eight week course and cites widespread use through Moravia Iowa and nearby towns Smith Drug Store Moravia as a local outlet
Glen Fowler worked for his uncle Chester Sanders Saturday. Tom Hiatt and Harry were Union Wille callers Sunday. Jimmie Dudley weekend home talks at Mystle before returning to Ed. Rumley. Beulah Hiatt closed a term of school at Denny School and will teach next term. Large crowd at dinner with program. Russell Fowler visited Pearl Dudley in Mystic. Johnny Foster and grandfather Carl and Earnest visited Will Moffat home. Tom Hiatt and family were Moravia callers. Russell Fowler and Calvin Rumley noted as visitors. Calvin sick on Sunday. Mary Fowler’s visitors included Alvin Fowler and children Robert Glasgow and Mary Lou. Maude Coffin and Paul visited Will Moffat and George Clancy homes. Anna Sharp visited Clint Trelan. Harry Rumley Moravia caller Saturday.
Hiattville reports closing terms at Dale and Coulson schools with dinners and programs. Easter sermons at Wesley. Homer Minnick on the mend. Des Moines visitor Havel Gallen stayed. Several families visited parental homes. Moravia scouts camped, No. 6 road work and detours detailed. Funeral call announced for Centerville today.
Local items show Mrs Dover and neighbors visiting in Moravia. A formal notice announces a public auction of land in Appanoose County Iowa by a guardian for Emery Caltrain with sale set for May 47 1930 at 2 PM. Postage talk and Decoration Day note follow in brief items.
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