14 Aug 1930
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Newspaper
Moravia Union
Location
Moravia, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Aug 14, 1930
Page
1
The District Court of Appancose County Iowa appointed D A Seritchfield as administratrix of the estate of John Scritchfield deceased. Creditors must pay and claimants present authenticated to the court for allowance by Aug 14-21. Advertising note references a business success publication.
Moravia Union appears as second class mail matter at Moravia Appanoose County Iowa under the Act of Congress of March 8 1879. HK Smith editor and publisher.
A Moravia business community urges forming a business men’s organization to coordinate decisions on city issues such as summer band concerts and event planning. The letter argues that without formal structure, voluntary efforts lack official backing and can fail to meet town needs. It calls for consideration and public support.
The nation will spend for highway construction this year an average of nearly $80 per motor car. Hoover commissions push road building toward a record expenditure of 1.75 billion dollars, up over 260 million from 1929.
The American Railway Association reports progress in reducing railway accidents except at grade crossings where motorists repeatedly collide with trains. Experts say elimination of grade crossings appears the only viable solution to curb these fatalities.
The note argues politics has intruded into farm relief, contending relief efforts will fail if political motives eclipse business sense, warning that political influence harms the program more than it helps.
Moravian market boasts up-to-date merchants who pay top prices for all produce. They invite farmers to trade, promising courteous service and satisfaction.
A builder promotes home-owned enterprises, offering dependable service and quality. It urges readers to spend locally to support neighbors who will provide better, more personalized maintenance and protection for homes.
More than 135000 garages were built nationwide last year representing over 45 percent of all building operations by count. The trend shows demand for two garages per home as new houses rise and Americans become garage conscious.
A scrambled quip contrasts daily apples with doctor avoidance and a curious claim about fending off old woes. It twists proverb-like lines, pairing health lore with whimsical notions about fishing for hours.
The Iconium celebration drawing attendees from Walnut City Mystic Centerville Moravia Albia and Des Moines featured speakers from each town and the girls representing them. Congress man Lloyd Thurston spoke despite rain and a Moulton Albia softball game was cut short by showers. Parson Zerbe chaired the celebration with an able committee credited for making the event a success.
Mia and George C Raber testify Konjola eased years of stomach pain after taking three bottles. They claim eggs no longer upset Mia and urge taking six to eight bottles for best results. Konjela sold at Smith Drug Store Moravia Iowa and local druggists in the region.
A political note warns that attacking rivals openly can hide a more dangerous impostor. The speaker argues scrutiny should apply to the accuser as mudslinging often signals the real threat.
The Unionville area paper lists many travel and visit notes. Families such as the McKims, Hnanches, Morrison, West, Raison, Caviness, Stanley, Harris, Selix, Buckmaster, Turner, Harrington, Leinhouser, Underwood, McDanel, Dommer, and Long relatives are mentioned in weekend visits, trains, and a large Long family reunion at the Mike Dommer home in Unionville with attendees from Iowa and Illinois. Leland Patterson, in the Navy, visits San Diego crew members via family ties.
A list of residents and relatives from Bloomfield Plano and Drakesville includes Nile and Ed Nile with Ona Jean Wakefield Cochran Long families. Rev L D Eaton and son Robert. Williams and Dommer households. Allen Long and Sulser among others. The terse roster lists multiple couples and their children across several towns.
A co operative dinner followed by a general social hour was enjoyed by all present including a daughter Minnie.
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