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Newspaper
Moravia Union
Location
Moravia, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Dec 13, 1928
Page
8
Humorous, opinion style lines discuss peace versus ships, worry, marriage, Santa Claus ballots, druggists cures, and whether dairy is an infant industry. Reads as a columnistic musings piece reflecting public discourse and idiosyncratic commentary.
Mrs. Ralph McCoy and daughter of Davenport visited the Irvin Smith home. Ruben Faber and wife and sister Lucy Faber shopped in Albia. Elvie Hawk spent Friday with her mother Mrs Geo Cloyed who is not well. Dallas Faber dined with Burdett Roberts and JGC Lockman. Carl Cloyed and family were in Albia. Gene Cloyed sale drew attendees. Elvie Hawk and family attended Lynch Contest in Moravia. George Cloved, wife, son Gens and family visited Russell Davis near Moravia. Burke Wilson came with Rev Fix to Enon on Sunday afternoon.
Mrs O A Hiatt of Moravia visited her son L R Hitt and family last Sunday. Mize Clelia Jones from near Brompton spent the weekend with sister Mrs Bayard Neff and friends. Resler shipped a carload of coal props from here last week. Mrs J Neff visited Moravia with her mother, Mrs Burton, who is on the sick list. Dwight Powell husked corn for John Dodd the past week. Dr and Mrs D K Orelup of Moravia spent Sunday at Theo Miller's. Miss Lulu Burton visited relatives and friends in Moravia Saturday afternoon.
A social column notes Nip Smith as caller in Moulton on Sunday afternoon. Roy DuVall of Wyoming visits relatives. Several local families host or visit, including Luse, Davis, Wilson, and Dyphon households, with Thanksgiving events and an 80th birthday turkey dinner at W. J. DuVall.
Big Harry Linn, field representative for the Iowa Horse and Mule Breeders Association, has organized 121 demonstrations in 42 counties since February. About 10,472 farmers attended, averaging 86 meetings per year, with 25 more counties seeking spring 1929 events. Demonstrations feature six to twenty horses using a modern multiple-bitch method to train and handle stock, promoting replacement stock and improved horse and mule handling for Iowa farmers.
The note hints at ongoing work ahead for Congress and the public need for clear party line views. It references political work and expected discussions without specific events, dates, or named individuals. The fragment suggests preparation for legislative action.
Miss Mary E. Drake Hopkins, born November 6, 1846 in Liberty Ohio, lived as a pioneer in Appanoose County Iowa. She married Thomas E. Hopkins in 1864, raised six children, joined the United Brethren Church, and died December 8, 1928 at age 82. Funeral at Unionville M E Church. burial in Eaton Cemetery. Leaders include Rev. B. W. Thompson and family ties with Thomas Hopkins lasting 64 years.
Iowa officials report a federal interpretation barring shipment of decomposed diseased or non-slaughter casualties poultry. The agency says ships must exclude fowls unfit for food, aligning with state policy on poultry purchase and handling.
A curious phrase asks about intimate moments of trust and privacy between a girl and a hidden truth, inviting reflection on vulnerability, affection, and the mysteries people carry. The line hints at secret feelings and the tenderness of closeness.
No hunting trapping or trespassing allowed on my premises without written permit. Names listed include Aaron Campbell Gee E McCumber J T Winkleman E G Hawk Wm Tomlin Clint Paxton Elmer Lockman A E Skull Guy Roberts H S McCumber Fred Coltrain August Koehler Walter Gideon Moravia State Savings Bank Warren DuVall Wm DuVall Henry DuVall Jep Powell C D DuVall B E Winsler Co L Alden T J Turner E M Caltrain Chas E Fulton JH E Glick Albert O Tubaugh John Smithburg R A Spencer Zell Callen Homer Brown W A Brown Sharp Lands.
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