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Newspaper
Moravia Union
Location
Moravia, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Feb 05, 1953
Page
2
The piece laments tax increases sent to Washington and the matching funds, calling the federal aid cycle a merry-go-round. It notes employers must fill forms in triplicate detailing wages, with copies for employees and the state, accusing laws of eroding trust and burdening large and small firms alike with scrutiny by omniscient oversight.
Dear Editor recounts a cross country journey from Moravia to California and back reaching Ft Worth Texas in late January 1953. The writer notes warm weather, visits with relatives and friends in California Arizona and New Mexico and glimpses of Rose Bowl parade Forest Lawn Knott's Berry Farm and coastal sights while planning further travel to Tyler Texarkana and Missouri before returning home.
A brief New Year message from Campbells conveys wishes for a long good winter into spring, good health for all readers, and a prosperous year in 1953. The note closes with a sincere sign off from Campbells.
Farm economist Francis A. Kutish of Iowa State College says favorable grain prices will offset fertilizer costs in 1953 54. He urges early fertilizer orders to secure desired kinds and amounts and notes corn prices at parity reduce risk versus many crops. He also forecasts firmer prices for lower grade slaughter cattle by late winter or early spring.
The article discusses cattle market dynamics with packers facing grass cattle competition from cattlemen. It notes few cattle are available early, inflation fears, and generally argues against expected broad inflation this year per Kutish. Prices may fall as grass cattle compete with firmer cattle prices.
The Union hints at printing sale bills and advertisements for a public sale. Territory details and success draw are referenced, with emphasis on advertising the sale to attract bidders. The fragment suggests a formal notice process but lacks full specifics.
Grand Total . valuation of property under tax assessment as of January 1, 1652. Jerry Wilson and Mrs. Bertha Daniels of Centerville spent Sunday at the Lloyd Whisler home. Donald Wheeler Frank Stajcar have returned home from St Josephs hospital with pneumonia. Rex Albertson confined to bed. Joe Moore family and Woodrow Dutys visited Robert Marian home Sunday. Grant Banka family moved to Udell and open for business. Jack Exline and family visited Rex Albertson’s home weekend.
Udell residents report visits and gatherings across the community. Elmo Todd of Ottumwa called on Udell neighbors Rex Albertson and others, while Lucille Matthews spent the weekend with Glenn Matthews in Burlington. A son was born to Jimmy Corbett and Deloris Duty relatives in Udell, with mother and baby to move to the Duty home.
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