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Newspaper
Moravia Union
Location
Moravia, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Aug 04, 1932
Page
2
Moravia Binion is published every Thursday by K and W T Smith, publishers. Subscription rates are one year in advance 1.50, six months three months, single copy terms listed. The paper is entered as second class mail matter at Moravia Iowa in Appanoose County under the act of March 3 1879.
The Teonium community will host a Homecoming and Diamond Jubilee next Monday with an earlier homecoming event the Sunday before. Moravia and nearby residents are urged to attend, joining in programs aimed at fostering neighborliness amid economic stress and strengthening community spirit.
The Minneapolis Journal argues the wet position lacks a replacement for federal prohibition. It notes Mr Rockefeller shifts to repeal without offering an alternative and warns state control would repeat past failures. It urges resubmission of both the prohibition question and a viable replacement in good conscience.
Circular promotes local newspaper as essential to business success for a large wholesale house. It urges retailers to provide support and cooperation to the newspaper, describing it as instrumental to growth and prosperity.
A Stillwater Minnesota Gazette notice urges merchants to plan a consistent newspaper advertising schedule. It argues ads reflect the store in the community and keep it visible, noting the publisher can offer valuable help. Regular advertising is presented as proven and profitable business practice.
The Iowa governor's office funds its operations entirely from notary commission fees. About 5,900 commissions were issued yearly in the last two years, with 11,787 active notaries statewide. Each commission costs $5, producing around $20,000 annual income for state use.
Howard Robinson of near Chicago visits his brother Edward in Albia. Maurice Lillard Maurice Boardman and son were business callers in Albia. Dale Smith spent weekend with parents Earl and Mrs. Smith. Herman Johnson and family were recent callers in Albia. Earl Hamilton, working for Ed Robinson, spent Sunday with his cousin in Albia. Eva Boardman Geneva Selman and daughter visited Herman Johnson. Frances Robinson helped Bill DeTar threshers last week with Maurice Lillard and family. Dale Smith visited M. E. Boardman home Thursday. Kenneth Johnson visited grandparents last week. Miss Lelia Fletcher and Malvern friend visited Edward Robinson.
A mother sparrow in Columbus Junction keeps her hungry family fed with grasshoppers found on car radiators. The tale comes from the Columbus Junction Gazette, noting the bird’s clever foraging near parked autos in the downtown area.
In a letter from Ernfald Saskatchewan Mrs Eunika Suiter writes of busy work damp windows from frost studies, drought turning to grain, futures hopes, and a wish for cooler evenings. She notes Imperial Conference in Ottawa, regional farming prices, travel plans to Banff Lake Louise and Pentleton, and mentions Moose Jaw Regina air and the World’s Grain Show at Regina. She recalls the West, hospitality, and readers across Wyoming Arizona California.
John Horliman of Putnam County Missouri killed a seven foot timber snake that was black with red spots. The snake was exhibited in Moulton on Monday and was described as self reliant before being sent to snake heaven. The reptile was salted and dried for possible use by John L. in the future according to the Moulton Tribune.
In southern Appanoose County the slavery issue divided neighbors. W. M. Cavanaugh brought a slave boy, paid taxes on him in Missouri, and later used sale proceeds to buy land. A 1862–63 group of fugitives stayed with John Fulcher, then traveled toward Drakeville. A planned rescue near Cincinnati failed. pursuit led to Unionville and jail terms for two, with one escape. Arm strong and others were rumored involved. Missouri threats and detective presence reflected local tensions. Mr. and Mrs. Bruce Watts visited Otumwa relatives.
Five inches of rain in 24 hours near Tam proves costly for Iowa farmers and truck gardeners. The notice lists numerous local residents traveling, visiting relatives, hospital stays, and social visits including Gibson family departures, Alaska and Des Moines connections, and hospital recoveries.
A brief note praises letters from distant friends and invites a return visit to repeat a stunt. Mrs. Eunice Wilson Suiter adds a reminder about the de stamp and urges renewed effort.
A funeral was held for Vern Moss who died by drowning on July 4. The body was found four miles down the canal, buried in sand, three days after the accident. Mrs Feawcett accompanied her mother to California and returned a week ago. Centerville visitors included Mrs Myrtle Harrington with son Richard and Mrs Selah Derrickton. The GC R I P railroad improved service with flag stops for westbound No l and eastbound No 12, plus local freight. A large nine-dinner gathering at the Hopkins home celebrated the marriage of Mr. and Mrs. C A Hopkins with many relatives attending.
The Franklin area farmers thresh, with several residents at a free show in Iconium Saturday night. Ralph Runnells visited the Pearl Runnella home in Ottumwa Saturday night and Sunday. Mrs. Raymond Gray called on John Moffatt Thursday afternoon, Mrs. George Shehan and children visited Wes Scott Wednesday, James McGee of Melrose visited Everett Stansberry, Raymond Gray helped A. X. LaMar with harvest. Tire and tuba promos at Gamble Stores in Centerville.
A light all day rain eased a dry period as farmers finish threshing in the area. Local residents Milton Ward and Clifford Stocker visited, while John and Ray Lockman with daughter Phyllis shopped in Moravia.
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