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Newspaper
Moravia Union
Location
Moravia, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Dec 06, 1945
Page
2
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Observations report unusual hen eggs from White Rock pullet with double yolk and a soft shell, plus a turkey-sized egg. News mentions Des Moines baby pictures arriving in Moravia soon, ChristmasCountdown, Admiral sign at Jake Day’s store, Thespian plays, upcoming basketball game, Victory Bond progress in nearby counties, Iowa Development Commission essay contest with $600 total prizes, a paper extension donation, flu talk, new clerk Max Hiner at Turner's, and Moravia High Scribbler updates with Ray Forbes visiting Dec 10.
A subscription to the Moravia Union is promoted as a welcome gift option. The notice invites readers to subscribe, highlighting the value of receiving local news and community updates through a steady paper delivery.
The Union records weekly or renewal payments under the firm name A & Garage and lists subscribers including Sam Hudgens Edna Foglesong W O DuVail Ralph Davin Earl Brain Glen Overturf Wk McNabb Mrs Myrtle Sehreiner Herman Johnson R H Funkhouser Sgt Donald W Darby Mrs Arnold C Wold Gerald Hunter Mrs Stella Carter Mrs W C Tisue Pearl Hiner Mrs M A Boardman O EB Peters.
Ted R. Gamble, National Director of the Treasury War Finance Division, urges Americans to buy extra Victory Bonds on V I Day. He says two thirds of any excess war wage above living cost went into war bonds and stresses holding or increasing bonds to fight inflation and support the home front.
A reflective piece from 1927 blends vague musings on aging wisdom teeth and life’s progress with farm life observations. The author jokes about growth, atomic knowledge, seasons, crops, and household chores showing a quiet, domestic newspaper voice amid weather and daily routines.
A fragment discusses the challenge of arguing with sleepy people and questions why sleep feels essential when the listener is tired, while the speaker appears foolish when urging others that now is not the time. The text reflects a mental note on fatigue and conversation.
Washington reports farm prices at 206 percent of the 1909 14 average, higher than 1918 and set to fall but not as sharply as 1921 as parity support remains for two years after the war. The Agriculture Department notes wage earners’ Payroll Savings and War Bonds funding will sustain non farm demand and aid reconversion while farmers modernize to meet non farm market needs. Secretary Anderson says farm prosperity hinges on city purchasing power.
Moravia Union reports stapling parts for R X desks with 1 000 units priced at five cents each. Local sale notice notes 8 16 inch leg guidance and a promotional offer for buyers. (190 characters)
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