Rural carriers to get December 26 holiday
Postoffice department orders grant rural carriers a day off on December 26. Shop early to accommodate postal schedules and holiday delivery expectations.
09 Dec 1926
Page 1
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Newspaper
Moravia Union
Location
Moravia, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Dec 09, 1926
Page
1
Postoffice department orders grant rural carriers a day off on December 26. Shop early to accommodate postal schedules and holiday delivery expectations.
Government assigns marines to guard the mail when no other workers are available. The force steps in as coverage gaps appear in routine mail handling and delivery operations.
A string of visits and family matters across Hiattsville Blakesburg Moravia Centerville and Ottuma. Ruth Scott assists Mrs Ernest Johnson. Anna Purvis stays with Archie Hiatt family. Miss Oneta Tfiadt ill in family. Bertha Coulson visits Coulsons. A E Tucker at J M Tucker home. Pearl Mildred Chambers visit Centerville. Wyman and Hal Waughop visit Theo Milter home. Cyril McDanel family visit. Ernest Purvis and J M Tucker shopping in Moravia. heavy rain halts corn husking. Hugh Adams delivers poultry to Ottumwa market.
A colport ad claims Adlerika cures gas and bloating and relieves stomach trouble by removing old waste from the intestines. The testimonial from Mrs A Howard says she can eat again after using Adlerika, with Smith Drug Company promoting the product.
Hazel College figures John VanZante and family, Will Corry, and Mra Erwin Lincox visit Henry Sytsma home. Erwin Lincox and Claire visit Harold Davis. Zell Wilson visits Eph Wilson and Moravia calls. E C Caster and family spend Sunday at Herman Johnson. Various other locals like Mayvie Sytsma, Kenneth Johnson, Willie VanDorin, and Larry Johnson appear in weekend visits and coal hauling.
John Johnson and family spent Sunday at the Dutch DuVall home. E. F. Wilson and son Burke were business callers in Albia Friday. Mrs. E. F. Wilson and daughter Vivien were callers in Centerville Saturday. Doyle Luse and family visited Bert Luse Sunday. G. E. B. Lune and family visited Jack Luse Sunday. Forrest Main and family also visited Sunday. The note mentions subscription drives as the time of year for renewals.
Moravia Union urges members to renew dues and subscribe to Des Moines Capital and other papers. The notice promises favorable rates on many magazines and newspapers and requests prompt payment.
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