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Newspaper
Moravia Union
Location
Moravia, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Jan 03, 1935
Page
8
Unclear OCR fragment indicates a body discovery with references to a strong paper and Wittaces, suggesting a local investigation. No clear names, dates, or locations are readable to confirm identities or jurisdiction.
A fragmented account traces coffee origins to Cottes lanta Abysalnia and Kata, linking the beverage name to a tree found by Arab travelers. Seeds traveled from Kuta to Mocha, with Ethiopia rumored as a source. vast forests yield countless berries annually as the plant spreads.
A fragmented OCR passage mentions a shipshape wall paint and a wood chip from shaping a piece. The text is garbled with stray terms like Spike and apick and apte, making the exact meaning unclear. No clear event date person or organization is identifiable.
The excerpt traces the phrase Divine Alatus as a poetic figure for inspiration or intellectual overmastery, noting its use by John Whittier in The Branch and by Thomas Carlyle. It discusses how the term signified a supernatural or divinely inspired spark guiding poets and thinkers.
A fragment from a 19th or early 20th century piece argues that middle ages are unfairly pictured as gloomy. It notes the five year old “Only Child” is seen as superior in health intelligence and play habits, compared with siblings in a family.
A garbled passage discusses program music as purely instrumental tone pictures, mentions the Yaruro Indians of Venezuela and a colonial scene in Washington. The text veers into unrelated notes about Himalayan species and random numbers, producing a chaotic, partly incomprehensible summary.
A fragment discusses salt production by evaporating water and brine wells, noting cheaper recovery by brine methods and a plant that heats, distills, and evaporates to produce refined salt for sale.
Senden of Great Indias Flencea is described as a storied figure near Lake Erie by Paldesville Ohio. He is credited with Indian dignity and statesmanship, allegedly dubbed Beneca after a Latin philosopher due to his appearance and actions.
Cleveland Plain Dealer examines a garbled Civil War account praising Obie Leadee for leadership and enlistment amid scandal and political turmoil. The piece warns the telegraphed misstatements skew the context of Lincoln and wartime governance.
The national bureau of standards notes Carrene remains widely used nationwide with no observable adverse effects. Researchers warn that unlit domestic retaliation could create dangerous conditions making Carrene usage potentially hazardous.
A 65 foot long self propelled submarine built in Sweden in 1888 by Nordenfell, displacing 60 tons. It carried a crew of three and moved submerged at four knots using a 100 aircrower compound steam engine.
Colors From the Earth notes how sagebrush desert sand and lava gray inspire nail and woodwork tones. It highlights purples and reds found in ore and earth tones like siennas and ambers deriving from natural sources.
Fragmentary OCR notes a private quarrel and a claimed feud in Chinatown. The passage names a sage figure and hints at deceit or vengeance, suggesting local tensions and disputed reputations within a community. Further readable lines are needed for fuller context.
The passage presents fragmented, uncertain phrases about mothers, heroes from a Beluga Leader Jod TFunking saya, leadership, ambition, readers, biblical days, and Roman senators. It reads like garbled OCR with random names and dates, lacking a coherent event or人物.
In Moravia area, residents shared Christmas gatherings and visits. Families including Hiatt, Tucker, Miller, Chambers, Gillaspie, Carter, and Clancy hosted relatives and friends. Local trips included Des Moines and Wyoming departures, with several noting illness and holiday meals.
District Court for Appanoose County Iowa issues notice to show cause why the will should not be admitted to probate. Filed December 1934 by Howard D Evans district sheriff.
District Court in Appancone County Iowa issues notice of probate of will. The document names heirs and potential claimants and lists key dates including December 20 and December 27 with dates of December 8 referenced in the probate proceeding. The notice designates standard probate actions and court oversight by Judge Evans.
Local Baptist church selects officers for Sunday School including Mrs Valcatta as superintendent Lola Koehler asst, Bethan Rider secretary Eleanor Wilson asst sec, Hannah Selman librarian Dotto Potter treasurer Sarah Hanes pianist Agnes Hull asst pianist. Holiday events and Christmas notes from members follow with weddings and reunions among townspeople.
Christmas correspondence recalls social visits in Unionville and Centerville. Many families including Lockmans Jones Lavelys Van Longs and Moore households hosted or joined gatherings. School at Blue Front reported ten visitors during vacation and local residents exchanged calls and dinners over the holiday period.
Homer Hamilton of West Port and Oak, a present of the Moravia son, met with Mrs. Ben Jones this Wednesday in a local circle gathering.
Five years ago deaths of Mrs J Funkhouser at 90 on Dec 26 1920 and Mrs William Pence 76 near Bussey. Marriage fete Simpkins to see CG Fentinel Albia Dec 24 1929. Union press Jan 1 reports weather and births, illness, and local events. Ten years ago deaths include James Monroe McCrory and Mrs Rebecca Esatlack. The Hunchback of Notre Dame announced for Crystal Theatre. Robert Stoops improving after a broken foot. Temperature records vary from 180 below to plus 82. Twenty-five years ago union notes office move and staff changes with deaths and reunions. A shooting in Iconium left Joe Stoddard wounded.
Fragmentary notes cite Stoddard and Geo Johnson with a skating outing at the opera house, plus Miss Fanchon Lyk from Drake University returning to Des Moines to hang Christmas stockings, and J Arthur Main arriving home from Ded Moines for study.
The Palimpsest recounts how isolated Iowa towns held weekly winter singing classes led by a traveling professor. Tuition ranged from fifty cents to a dollar as communities gathered in schoolhouses to sing traditional songs, learn new tunes, and rely on teachers with portable musical libraries. C. M. McFatridge was a business visitor in Albia on Monday.
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