Numerous residents travel between Albia Centerville and Moravia
This colonial era note lists residents and travelers joining gatherings across Albia Centerville Moravia and surroundings. It records social visits school returnees from Des Moines Indianola Kirksville and other towns plus births and illnesses including a baby Donna Joann born to Mr and Mrs Van Huff in Gary Ind and Mrs Louise Oehler ill at Moravia.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J. F. Albert
Jimmie
J. W. Albert
Glenwood
Hugo Johnson
Kansas City
H. K. Smith
Frank Miller
Centerville
J. A. Winsler
Donna Joann
van Huff
Gary
Ind
Madge Duvall
Des Moines
C.D. Duvall
Hicks Pabst
Harry Pabst
L. W. Main
Mary Hoskinson
Birdie Main
Opal Main
Frank Houser
J. L. Johnson
Frank Wilson
Allen Boller
Atlantic
W. F. Horner
Fern Wright
Frank Brain
Wyoming
Albert Brain
Claude Hawk
Hawk
Moravia
An Towa Centennial In 1946
The State Historical Society proposes a Iowa centennial observance in 1946 featuring a fifty volume history series to be in public libraries. It chronicles Iowa’s path to statehood from August 1846 ratification to December 28 1846 admission to the union. The plan aims for lasting educational value with modest public funds.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Iowa
State Historical Society of
Town
Union
James Clarke
General Assembly of
Stone Capitol
Iowa City
State of
Ansel Briggs
General Assembly
Charles Mason
Supreme Court of
Territory of
United States
James K. Polk
Congress
State Historical Society
Low Poultry Prices and Production Outlook
Analysts at Indiana State College say current poultry prices discourage selling while favorable future egg prices and easing feed costs could justify limited current profit. Location, feed access, and marketing outlets affect decisions. no incentive to sell layers now. Nationwide, chicken and turkey output fell in late year, with producers cautious about flock levels despite drought and high feed costs.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Kirk
Drouth
Oderkirk
Mir
Gderkirk
Golf Lure Stops Invisible Philly-loo Bird
A Western Newspaper Union piece jokes about a philly-lon bird that steals golf balls. W M Huff of Clarion describes baited balls with striped candy paint to reveal the bird, and a tornado heart section to kill it, then recover the ball.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Kansas
W. M. Huff
Clarion
Western Newspaper Union
Point Value in Market Reports Across Commodities
The term point denotes a price variation unit used in market reports for stocks and commodities. In the U S stock market one point equals one dollar per share, but its value varies by commodity such as cotton or coffee.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
United States
College Men and Women Taller In Physique
A Hygeia health magazine writer notes two differences between college students and the general population. College men and women are distinctly taller when growth ends, and men are heavier. Also college students reach maximum growth earlier due to accelerated childhood growth.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hygeia
Health Magazine
Daily Sacrifices For Salagrama Stones In India And Nepal
The piece notes Brahman families offering daily sacrifices to Salagrama stones found in Nepalese rivers. It highlights a festival held by the Maharaja of Orchha with grand processions including 1,200 camels, 4,000 horses and over 100,000 guests.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
India
Nepal
Orchha
Collier's Weekly
Quote on gambling ethics about getting nothing for something
A reflective saying argues that gambling is not about getting something for nothing but rather receiving nothing in exchange for risking something. It frames gambling as a contest where potential loss outweighs any possible gain. The remark emphasizes caution and skepticism toward gambling promises.
List of Bird Body Lengths From An Unclear Source
The text provides a garbled catalog of bird species with purported lengths in inches. Many entries are incomplete or corrupted, listing birds such as crow, flicker, blue jay, oriole, sparrows, and others with approximate measures ranging from around 2 to 19 inches, though numerous values are missing or misprinted.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Baltimore
Catolla
Torasher
Careluin Wien
Centennial History Project For Iowa By Historical Society
The State Historical Society of Town aims to produce a complete history volume series to mark Iowa’s centennial admission in 1846. Leader Dr. Benj F Shambaugh says nine years from 1937 to 1946 are needed, with existing research guiding the monumental compilation.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Iowa
State Historical Society of
Town
Breeding Strategy Shifts to Lifetime Sow Averages
Swine breeders should select brood sows by lifetime averages rather than single litters says J L Lush head of the Animal Breeding Subsection at the Agricultural Experiment Station. He notes that early litters can mislead about a sow s true productive ability and that longer records yield far better culling decisions, with two to four litters significantly improving accuracy.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J. L. Lush
Dr. Lush
Iowa
Lush
For Sale Notice From Moravia Auction
An auction notice in Moravia includes a for sale listing with terse details and a contact line. It mentions a buyer or seller identifier and a date placeholder, reflecting a damaged OCR fragment and limited readable facts.
Albia area social notes and church events roundup
The report lists numerous Albia area residents and guests visiting relatives and attending community activities. Notable items include Misa Jane Murphy visiting Mrs Belle Sheldon, Mr and Mrs Ray McCord visiting and being visited by multiple families, and New Year gatherings at Archie Thompson and Moravia households. M. E. Aid held a full day meeting with devotional leadership by Mrs Stine, Alecia McCord’s Washington trip, Marelle Newby’s California worship reports, and quilting for the church kitchen.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Misa Jane Murphy
Belle Sheldon
Ray McCord
Chas
Argo
Albia
McCord
Minnie Rinehart
Mary Scott
Carrie Turner
J. W. Stine
Archie Thompson
Will Callen
Mayme
Oran Callen
Carl Wetterlind
Argo's
Venn Firkins
Jack
Lottie Swan
Argo Brothers
Myrtle Swan
Mystic
Fred Duckett
Swan-Newby
M. E. Aid
Harry Lemaster
Christmas Dinner at Nortons in Albia and Moline
Mrs Norton hosted a Christmas dinner with guests including Harry Hilman Zelma Hillman Jillian Evelyn and Wayne Johnson of Albia and Woodrow Norton Glen Norton Jerry Norton Bonnie Norton and Lute Pennington plus Wm J Wood of Millboro. Afternoon gift exchange and decorated tree with Dora Fae and Della Mae Norton. Turkey dinner prepared by Glen and Mrs Norton. Woodrow and sister Mable of Moline Illinois attended and planned weekend visit before returning home.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Will Norton
Harry Hilman
Zelma Hillman
Jillian
Evelyn
Wayne Johnson
Albia
Wodrow Norton
Moline
Henry Arthian
Emma Wood
Glen Norton
Jerry Norton
Bonnie Lou Norton
Lute Pennington
Wm. J. Wood
Millboro
Glen Coulson
Clyde Long
Leo Gerard
Dora Fae
Della Mae Norton
Woodrow Norton
Mable
Also Mentioned on This Page
Peeenia
John Temple
W. le Hicks
N. R. Ward
T. R. Castle
Main
Louise Oehler
Harry Dukes
Delbert Stotler
Udell
Kenneth Barghahn
Grinnell
Annie Brain
Russell
John Chase
Lementine Tucker
Memphis
Kermit Rose
Marie Gehler
Helen McCrory
Allen Fickling
South English
Clifford Hardie
Chariton
Carol Ann
Donald Tarr
Ida Grove
Fred Tarr
Evelyn Stauber
Deloris
Harriet Lee Main
Indianola
Clell Long
California
Lester Brain
New York
Church of Christ
Gertrude Brain
Washington, DC
Wilhelm Blumenstock
Frederick George
Hibbing
Minn
George Firkins
F. W. Blumenstock
Bayard Neff
Rockford
Bayard
Ll. C. Main
D. E. Callen
Marjory Gameron
Lancaster
Otha Duvall
Harry Duvall
Chugwater
Wye
Paul Broshar
Waterloo
Jackie Winsler
Kirksville
Lynch
20Th Century Club
Olive Miltenberger
Albert
Delmar Wilson
Order
OE. S
Vess Hiatt
Wilda
C. A.hiatt
Frank Hiatt
Clyde Hiatt
Lute Hiatt
Margaret
Rubye
Dwight Hiatt
Connie
J. F. Powell
Cali
Gardner Hatchery
Turner &Son
H. G. Broshar & Son
Towa
Astald
Elmo
Taree
Scott Hagan
Watson
the Historical Society
Ray Oughton
A. W. Cooper
Emma Brain
Walter Bailey
Charles
Helen
Plano
I Gertrude Brain
Washington, D
Annie Brai
Dalia Cooper
Dorothy
Ronald
Luge
Abduetes
George Mirus Ho
Fred Id
Pusbure
Selby
Teenium
Myrth Hudgens
Mrs
Sam Hudgens
Norton
Chet Broshar
Veach Drug Store
Rexall Drug Store
Ward’s Grocery
Swifts T. N.T
Chase & Sanborn Coffee
Tbs
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