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Newspaper
Moravia Union
Location
Moravia, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Feb 14, 1929
Page
1
The fragment notes publication details for floraviation, entered as second class mail matter at Moravia Iowa under the 1879 act. Editor and Publisher H. K. Smith is listed.
A newspaper man who boosts his town risks reputational burn if he takes a single break. Critics seize the moment, dragging him through sharp scrutiny as if a stuffed sausage on the frying pan.
Gossip ruins lives by starting from small curiosity and spiraling into harmful snooping that traps victims in a web from which they cannot escape. The piece warns about the destructive social habit and calls for restraint and awareness.
The automobile and air travel both achieved record years, each benefiting from growing public interest in transportation. Airports and goods move in tandem as industries rise on shared momentum and demand.
A reflection on complainers and gratitude highlights how today’s youth and elders have much to be thankful for. The piece contrasts modern comforts like telegraphs, telephones, radios, electric lights, newspapers, and other inventions with grandparents’ harsher living conditions, urging appreciation of present benefits.
Saint Valentine’s Day is not a holiday but a noted occasion that disrupts business as Cupid’s mail causes a surge in romantic exchanges. The piece humorously questions costs of flowers and notes the tradition shows the world’s still young, despite the bustle around February 14.
Mr and Mrs Newall Rose celebrate Velda Marie born February. Mrs Kate Wilson hosts M E Aid get together. P T A at high school hears Supt Paul Davis speak on Outside Activities with a home town orchestra. Numerous visits, illnesses, and church revival plans fill Unionville notes from locals.
Supt. Ransom, Principal A. L. Lyon and Assistant Principal Dorothea Dukes attended a declamatory contest at Blakesburg two nights last week. They report on the event and Lyon and Miss Dukes will serve as judges at a declamatory contest in Moravia Thursday evening.
Virginia Ellis spent the weekend with Bessie Donovan and Harry DuVall of Little Bear Wyoming, visiting at the W. J. DuVall home. Many locals hosted or visited friends and relatives including Clell Davia, E F Wilson, Mrs Malcolm Pilkington, the DuValls, Burke Wilson, Vivien Wilson, and others at several homes and events around Albia and nearby places.
Scattersburg residents share routine weekend visits with family and neighbors. Mentions include Quiller Adams staying with his mother, Mr and Mrs Johnnie Whicker hosting, Rosa Blumer visiting Ray Coltrain, a new baby girl at Elmer Lockman’s, and Llngh being seen after a coasting accident. Billie Lockman on the nick list, Ray Tomlin visiting Gerald Kelan, and Lowell Harris returning home from Centerville after a stay at Geo McCumber’s. An advertisement for Hollister’s Rocky Mountain Tea promotes liver and digestive health for the family.
Alfred Howell worked for J L Dodd last week. Gabe Johnson and family visited Walter Scott home Sunday. Opal Johnson attended Eugene Cousins funeral. Maple Grove students Russel Broshar and Arlene Dodd took eighth grade exams. Virgil Johnson and daughter Beatrice visited Sunday. Walter Glen Benson visited Gabe Johnson. Wilbert Johnson stayed with Cleo Barnes Sunday night. Ruasel Broshar visited grandmother Mrs Broshar. Dorothy Dodd stayed with relatives Saturday. Marion McCrory visited Mrs Virgil Johnson Thursday afternoon.
Mr and Mrs Clifford Lovell visit Chas Coffin home while William Wailey travels to Corydon on business. James and Floyd Wood helped Dave Caylor saw wood. Neighbors host a farewell party for Mr and Mrs John Tadlock who depart for Moravia with wishes of happiness. Mrs Albert Veach and son Duane visit to care for her ill father. Ray Coltrain welcomed a baby girl as D L Strunk and son Lester spend a Sunday at Frank Strunk’s. James Wood and Floyd Wood visit Sarah Hanes family in Unionville.
Harold Fenton spent Monday evening at the Elbert Moore home Mrs Bert Brown visited the Cap Dicks home on Tuesday. Several families shared visits including the Clark and Moore households with Mayme Callen Deliah Fenton and others.
An editorial note calls rumors a weak base for news while humorously predicting future cars that may handle repairs themselves. The piece argues ongoing improvements are needed as technology and industry evolve.
Two sisters with stomach trouble report relief after Adlerika, saying the first spoonful relieves gas and removes waste, improving appetite and sleep. They now eat anything and feel fine, per Smith Drug Company ad. A separate note links clothes to sentiment in fabrics and fashion.
The oldest physician in England has died at 99, described as a fine advertisement for the profession.
A government announcement states farm relief for the current session has been dropped. Those relying on the aid are left without the anticipated support, prompting questions about what the expectant farmers hoped to receive and the implications for agricultural relief efforts.
Mr and Mrs Roy DuVaell and daughters Nellie Marie and Dorothy visited the Ben Jones home this weekend. John VanZanté was a Moravia caller Saturday. Cass Hamilton and Helen, Lloyd Brown visited the Grant Tadlock home Sunday. Mrs Lee Tadlock has been ill. Mrs Jeff Patrick called on Mrs Jess Funkhouser who has been sick. Mrs Funkhouser visited with Mrs VanZanta. Leslie Plants called at the Lee Tadlock home Saturday evening. Kim Moore was a Morayla caller Saturday. Lloyd Brown hauled coal for M B Tisue Thursday. Many neighbors attended the funeral of J W Jones Wednesday. Vin Long hauled coal Wednesday and Thursday. Grant and Lee Tadlock moved their corn to John and Tom Tadlock’s over the past weeks.
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