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Newspaper
Moravia Union
Location
Moravia, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Aug 16, 1928
Page
2
A long list of visitor reports and local happenings from Moravia and nearby towns includes J L Black visiting Center Ville, Mrs J S McCord in Centerville, G T Harn of Albia in Moravia, and many others. Threshing, oil meal shipments, store redecorations, and local gatherings fill the week with events and travel between Moravia, Centerville, Knoxville, Ottumwa, and Cresco area communities.
A brief remark notes that improving car quality will keep neighboring residents envious as new models arrive. It hints at ongoing competition in automotive advancement and social perception driven by better designs.
Mrs M H Goeldner hosted a Mothers Tea for twenty four guests on Friday afternoon. Topics on child rearing filled the hour and a read from Child and Parent by Angalo Patri sparked light poetry about their children. Mrs Gee Winslet and Mrs WW Main helped serve a dainty ten at clock and all agreed such gatherings could be profitably repeated.
William Grins Estlack born April 20 1809 Georgetown lowa son of Rebecca Katlack spent life as miner and farmer in Monroe County. Survived by wife Mary Emma and eight children, five daughters and two brothers and sisters. Funeral held at lost Mt Church Altbia August 3 with interment in Gak View cemetery.
Family members express gratitude to relatives friends and neighbors for sympathy flowers and kindness during the illness and death of husband and father William Estlack with special thanks to Rev B F Schwarttz and the singers from Mrs Wm Estlack and family
Iowa reports no bumper harvest but fruit quality will be high. The Iowa Horticultural Society notes better color and quality due to increased spraying. Growers plan a strong exhibit at the State Fair with anticipated hale potatoes and an enlarged vegetable department reflecting a favorable year for crops.
The International Advertising Association discussed the effectiveness of ad inserts in newspapers. The piece notes varying claims about third parties appearing or disappearing in the country, reflecting concerns over ad practices and media integrity.
The Tulea World laments fading rural romance as old time livery stables, Concord buggies, and moonlit drives vanish. It recalls one pairings on Thursday water meetings, driving under the moon, and shy glances replaced by phones, while blaming modern life and Arsonine for ending one arm courting and local charm.
Classified ads show farm loans by Reat terma avali ble, Chet Broshar. A rental stall near school time with no rent for pony or horse, plus a black pony with saddle bridle halter for sale from J H McCauley. Also cider press kitchen cabinet from Mrs Ed F Oehler. Corn for sale P P Coulson. Wealthy apples 1.00 per bushel from Mrs Frank Brand. Guaranteed flour by P S Hiatt at Yorkshire Cream Station. returns empty sack if not satisfied.
Secretary of Agriculture M G Thornburg reports growing public support for sanitation policies in the dairy and food division. Inspections of food establishments rose to 174 553 in the past year, up 3 681 from last year, with per inspection cost down to 77 cents. A 42 town milk survey aided milk supply improvements and dairy oversight increased focus on creameries and graded egg and cream buying.
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