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Newspaper
Moravia Union
Location
Moravia, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Dec 05, 1929
Page
2
The Union states it will provide readers with a balanced weekly roundup of local news while refusing to publish scandal or gossip. It pledges responsible reporting across crime, church, farm, and county court stories to keep the paper clean and engaging.
The report notes per capita meat consumption at 179 pounds yearly, roughly half a pound daily, with fruit and vegetables over 700 pounds. It states balanced nutrition and ample green goods alongside red meat, while highlighting a race to build the tallest New York City skyscraper as the sky seems not the limit.
Local merchants unveil new Christmas goods across branches with attractive window displays. The Union urges shoppers to visit Moravia stores to view the varieties before buying presents.
The piece notes how gasoline and golf facilities transition from luxuries to necessities as living costs rise. It argues that the standard of living evolves, with a definition changing from one generation to the next.
A Toronto mail carrier convicted of delaying two letters has been sentenced to three months in prison. A warning hints a hidden term to be faced when a search reveals it inside your pocket.
Agricultural forecasts suggest the nation's apple harvest may reach about six million barrels, roughly in line with last season. The weaker crop could complicate plans for preservation, storage, and fresh fruit supply for consumers and retailers.
A contrived proverb compares the reach of good deeds to a turtle’s slow path and bad deeds to a comet’s swift flight. It notes the shrinking interval before Christmas and points to limited remaining pay days for shoppers.
Age life expectancy has risen by ten years since 1901, due mainly to sanitation, vaccinations and better living. Fresh air sunshine exercise sleep and diet keep people physically strong and mentally alert in old age. The mind is a major factor in avoiding habits that shorten life, says Charles R. Woods in Tarsona College Editorial Class.
A 1930 fashion forecast declares men's wear will outdo the peacock and rainbow with silk collars open at the front, vest packing, six inch above the knee panties, rolled socks and sandals, and daring undergarment trends. The piece anticipates bold, liberating styles that blur gender norms.
Mrs. Peter Clemin of North Buena Vista Iowa praises Konjola for rapid relief after four years of digestive and kidney pain. She reports better digestion restored energy and back discomfort resolved after three bottles. Smith drug store Moravia and other druggists sell Konjola.
Local residents including Mr. and Mrs. Ed DeLong and the Howard Bosco family shared Thanksgiving at various relatives’ homes. Many others such as the Woodcocks, Gillaspies, Robinsons, and Callens were noted visiting, trading, or hosting over the holiday weekend in Mt Pleasant and nearby towns.
E F Wilson, wife and son, Burke, Dutch Du Vall and family, Bill Wilson and family, and W J Du Vall shared Thanksgiving at the Du Vall home. T J Luse attended Centerville football Thursday. Homer Wilson visited relatives for Thanksgiving. Don Ferrer of Woodburn spent Saturday night and Sunday with E F Wilson. Sunday visitors included Don Ferrer, Homer Wilson, FW Wright, B C Wilson and families. Jess Smith and family stopped by E Wilken home. Burke and Vivian Wilson celebrated Thanksgiving at home. A bad worker should rest, a loafer should seek work. Moravian children look forward to Santa Claus arrival. Radio seen as a voice from the people.
Mr and Mrs Alex Johnson welcomed a baby boy named George Arthur born on Thanksgiving Day. Zell Wilson and family visited Moravia, while Grant Sincox visited Irvin Sincox and family. Mrs Sarah Hoadley spent Thanksgiving with daughter Mary in Flint Michigan and learned of her marriage to Edward Peterson. Edwards and Wilsons hosted visitors, Isabelle Anderson cared for George, and Thorn Teach moved Harley Smiths threshing engine out of the valley.
Mr Benson the old man at Blakesburg was in our neighborhood Mon. Fred Coltrain and daughters Daphne and Edith visited with Mrs Geo McCumber Tuesday afternoon. Curtis Ray Mildred and Marie Tomlin ate Thanksgiving dinner with their uncle Earl Weat and family. Gerald visited at Raymond Lockman Wednesday. Mrs W Tomlin attended Thanksgiving at Henry Rodd's for Mrs Ollie Ray of Ohio. T A Robb sawed wood for E M Coltrain Friday.
A long list of local residents travel to Blaie Hastings and nearby towns while returning to Centerville. Despite cold, about thirty people attend a church social with refreshments. Various residents are noted for visits, family gatherings, and healing after appendicitis. Church groups plan a union Christmas program and an annual chicken dinner and rummage sale at the M E Church basement on December 14, with the public invited.
A local carnival text invites attendees to enjoy a lively event. Mr and Mrs B. Carter visited Centerville’s Paul Boyer home on Sunday afternoon to meet their new son, recently born.
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