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Newspaper
Moravia Union
Location
Moravia, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Jan 20, 1927
Page
2
A jumble of brief notes mentions Laugh and grow fit campaigns a radio for every eight families and early shopping for autos. It references Nicara gas and Smiths presidential campaign along with a vague leap year note and a proposed federal baseball commission.
A Rdescription recounts enormous landholdings in early America. It notes Lord Baltimore as original proprietor, references diverse landowners like Willi Piva, and mentions George Washington's Mount Vernon as an 8,006 acre estate. The piece attributes large scale farming operations to transplanted methods and wheat ranches, with plowing details and large labor forces noted in historical context.
The article notes cougars or pumas exhibit solitary habits and mixed behavior, with rare attacks on humans contrasted by friendly acts such as walking with people. It cites a doctor recounting an incident in northern California. Mr. Spears in Adventure Magazine questions our limited understanding of wild animal minds and emotions novelty of forest nobles and predators.
In a fragmentary note from Exchange, various friends debate why a man married a woman. The motives range from love and understanding to tallness, resemblance to a mother, misperceived blind dates, money, and personal tension, with the only clear moment describing her squeezing his hand during the proposal dance.
The article describes Bald Headsland at Cape Fear as a subtropical jungle area with no frost, contrasting inland winters. It notes abundant palm trees and oaks thriving with protection from wild elements, painting a climate that is never extremely hot or cold.
A startled resident reports a difficult encounter when a ring at the door brought a disheveled man requesting help. The housewife offered what she could, including a few cents, but the visitor remained silent and left.
A garbled report describes the local women’s debating society holding a meeting to discuss values and aims for “our busbunds” with unclear quotations and names. The passage includes misspellings and odd phrases, offering a glimpse of lively village chatter and rumored figures.
A Pineckstone farmer reading by the wall was interrupted by a dusty stranger asking about a gun. The intruder fled after a tense exchange as the farmer continued his tale, while police and townsfolk react to the odd disturbance and rumors of Providence events.
A рассказ on elephants noting how hunters select prime specimens for trading and riding duties. It describes capture, grouping, and transport needs, including use as mounts for children and the need for dry-season feeding and care before voyages. The piece cites John T. Benson on seasonal conditions and the long life and care required for elephants.
The article traces how English usage shifted from Allstress to Miss for all women and notes Denmark’s urge to adopt a similar form. It cites Charles I and Lady Mary Wortley Montagu, showing early aims to reflect status and marital state rather than flutter or whimsy, with old ladies and girls once called Mistress.
Miss Opal Wallop wed Mr Jack Lucas last Tuesday at the bride’s mother Mrs Emma Wallop’s home. The ceremony was by Justice of Peace M Perrygate. Guests included Joe Oblong and Garrie Triangle. The couple left for a movie after a lunch of ice cream and coco, with a bright future ahead.
The Department of Commerce reports American newspapers earned about 1.57 billion in advertising in 1926, up 60 percent from 1925. Surveys show 98 percent of newspaper readers regularly view ads, making them strong potential customers. Regular ads, like store windows, reach an interested public before purchases.
Audrey and Orien Tallent spent Saturday with Mr and Mrs Frank Spencer and others. Gerald Foster joined Mr and Mrs Charles Foster on Wednesday at W A Browns. Harold Clark hosted Saturday night with Mrs Adda Robinson. Joe Clark and family visited, and Harold Clark joined Lloyd Clarks on Sunday. Mrs Robinson and son Harry were also mentioned.
The article notes that about 4000 persons use under-bridge shelters as lodging despite regulations banning sleeping under bridges. The Salvation Army aids these individuals, with patrols distributing soup and lanterns for warmth and safety each night.
A fragmentary account traces cobblers who grew rich in trade and credit the old saying that the cobbler should stick to the list. It mentions Nathaniel Ward, an Englishman, burning in 170, a wanderer through Cambridge, the Continent, and a figure connected with the Abbey of the prime work The Shope Cobbler of Ayswut.
Mr and Mrs C F2 Houser and daughter Madaline of Centerville with Mr and Mrs C E Hoskingon were dinner guests at the E S Carter home Sunday.
Sunday in Iconium sees Keith Clark helping Tom Smith with ice while Mt. Pleasant Ladies Aid meets with Mrs. Harriett Rouse. Merle Clark and family visited at the McGelvery home. Locals attend U. B. Church meetings in Moravia. Elbert Moore and Mildred Maxne spent Sunday at the Callen home, and Charles Foster with sons Gerald and Ralph Strickler visited the W. A. Brown home.
In Hiattsville Mrs. W. H. Callen served on the jury in Center ville. Bert Meadows and mother helped celebrate the Sixtieth wedding anniversary of Mr. and Mrs. Lute Hiatt in Moravia. Local repairs updated flooring in the Cofrin home. Revival meetings at Moravian draw crowds praised by locals. Harvey Hiatt and son Johnny visited J. T. Hiatt and Mrs. Meadows. Mrs. Simp Hiatt helped care for a new grandson born to Mr. and Mrs. Harold Hudgens. Mrs. Hudgens formerly Miss Fern Hiatt. Mrs. Elvy Gillaspie of Diamond Wyoming reports neighbor Miss Huldah Train died New Year’s Day after long life in the community and Wyoming residence. Old friends mourn the death.
W J DuVall spent Tuesday at E F Wilson's with Sire and Auxiliaries. E F Wilson attended Auxiliary at Mrs Hicke Friday. Helen Dean Gladys McCrory and Trene Fix visited Vivien and Burke Wilson Sunday. Cody Coy Luse and Burke Wilson hauled corn for G E Luse one day and Tuesday. George Darby family at Dutch DuVall home Sunday. R C Wilson family visited E F Wilson home Sunday. Shipping Association supper attended by several in the community Friday. T J Luse returned to school Monday after chicken pox. Mr and Mrs Fred Rea visited John Johnson Monday afternoon. Ruby Tissue spent Sunday with Dorothy Davis. Vivien Wilson visited High School.
Friday. Kathryn Rea spent Saturday and Sunday with Dorothy Davis. Mr and Mrs Horton Potts hosted a Saturday gathering at the G B E Luse home. The note records social visits and hospitality among local residents.
Lois Davis spent last Thursday evening with her friend Thalma Hitt. Troy Glick attended the shipping association election and banquet. Mrs. Horton Potts visited with Mrs. Will Davis Monday afternoon while the men butchered a beef. Mr. and Mrs. W P Davis and family and Mrs. Alice McCord attended revival Sunday evening. Mr and Mrs. Horton Potts visited Sunday with Mrs. Vone Pones. Ruby Tisue spent Tuesday evening with Lois Davis. Mr. and Mrs. Ray McCord spent Monday with Bennie Whitehead.
Real estate loans wanted by Mc Fatridge & Coulson ac. Also ads for 40 yearling steers sale, piano for sale, house with five lots for quick sale, coal trade desire, overcoat or leather coat exchange, black wood for sale. Moravia Iowa entries and contact hints included.
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