Fourth of July Reflections and Moravia’s Old Time Celebration
A historical piece recalls Independence Day as a shared national heritage and notes how the Fourth was once marked by picnics, Constitution talks, music, balloon excursions, a ball game, and fireworks. It highlights Moravia’s continued adherence to traditional local celebrations despite changes elsewhere.
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United States
America
Rayalty
Silver Cornet Band
Moravia
Year’s Celebration Invitation For All To Attend
An invitation urges everyone to join the year’s celebration and stay for the entire evening program in the traditional style.
Continuous whistle program at grade crossings story
A railroad adopts continuous warning whistles at approaching grade crossings replacing brief blasts. The newer method costs about 100 dollars extra daily in fuel but may reduce accidents. The author attributes the change to motorists being careless and urges caution.
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Ivaiia
Think Safety Fourth Of July Gateways In Moravia
Citizens urged to observe safety as Fourth of July approaches with warnings against reckless driving and fireworks risks. Moravia residents report careful adherence to city guidance, though occasional stray shots occur. Hot day conditions and local editorials reflect on public safety and social tensions amid holiday preparations.
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Moravia
Moravia Gardens Suffer Dry Spell as Heat Bites Week
A Moravia area note reports gardens suffering from drought as hot days persist and moisture wanes. Locals hope for timely rainfall to ease the strain and support ongoing plant growth amid the dry spell.
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Moravia
Modest Advertiser Sells Old Store Claim
P. D. Schreiner runs a modest ad for an old store sale noting it "gets 30 per cent hotter" than the old type. Last week he claimed only 3 per cent, a possible mistake or humorous exaggeration.
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P. D. Schreiner
Local Social and Visiting Notes in Ottumwa Area
Ottumwa area residents share visits and callers at various homes including Edward Robinson and W. R. Rose households. Names include Thompson, Bailey, McCoy, Bates, Boardman, Van Dorin, Capps, Rose, Robinson, Smith, Giltner, Ledra Smith, Fern Thompson, and others. Several trips to Ottumwa hospital and hospital-related visits are noted along with planned Helping Hand Club gathering at Mrs. Ruben Faber’s home.
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L. E. Thompson
Clifton Boardman
Ottumwa
Roscoe Bailey
Edward Robinson
Max McCoy
K. C. Bates
H. McCall
O. 5
W. R. Rose
George McGilvery
Albia
Ellis Robinson
I. J. Smith
Wm. Giltner
Helping Hand Club
Ruben Faber
E. F. Boardman
W. C. Bivin
Ledra Smith
Albis
Eva Boardman
T. S. Thompson
Fern Thompson
Ottumwa Hospital
Alex Collins
Alicia
W. F
Moravia district secretaries financial report 1930 31
Moravia Independent School District in Appanoose and Monroe Counties Iowa presents a financial recap for July 1 1930 to June 30 1931. It covers General Fund and School House Fund balances receipts and disbursements plus a lengthy listing of payments to individuals firms and organizations totaling thousands of dollars with numerous named personnel and vendors. A final line asks about Fourth of July safety to avoid a death list.
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Moravia Independent
Appanoose
Monroe Counties
Iowa
Community Notices From Iconium Area Social Roundup
Local families and visitors share time across Iconium with gatherings at Dicks Beaty Huff and Massman homes. Weekend visits include Dicks Argo McAnineh Potts Coulson and McAninch families plus a Boy Scouts ice cream supper drawing attendees.
Weekend Visits Highlight Local Families and Small Purchases
Rosalie Beaty visited Friday with Marie and Evelyn Dicks. Mn and Mrs. Jim Moore hosted their son Elbert and family last Sunday. Will Callen’s family visit occurred last week at the parental home. Will Free is recovering from a sore gum. Mrs. Frank Martin and son spent Wednesday at Algin Derby’s home. An ad notes electric fans from Gamble Stores Centerville with 6 inch at $2.95 and 9 inch at $4.95.
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Mra
Swift
Earl Swift
J. E. Dicks
Roy Argo
John William McAnineh
Boy Scouts
W. EB. Kelsey
D. F. Hiner
Pearl Kelsey
A. Thompson
Carl Derby
Lapent
Jess
Leo Beaty
Howard Teater
Harve Beaty
Numa
Walt Blue
Louis Guffy
Lloyd Beaty
Harold Huff
Spett
A. J. Brown
Osa
Birdie Maina
Truxton Dicks
Roy Scott
Clyde Dicks
Ben Argo
Berle Beaty
Versal Hough
Ben Williams
Tom Massman
Clara Massman
Lloyd Massman
Rosalie Beaty
Marie
Evelyn Dicks
Jim Moore
Elbert
Elbert, Moore
Will Callen
Will Free
Frank Martin
Song
Algin Derby
Adlerika Digestive Remedy Claim Ends Indigestion Relief
An odd testimonial states Adlerika eases indigestion and gas by cleansing upper and lower bowels. Henry Dodi describes relief from nervousness and sleep problems after using the product. The ad asserts gas lingers in the upper bowel and promotes Adlerika as a universal stomach remedy.
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Henry Dodi
Femari
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Plovavia Winton
Morevia
Appanoose County
Congress
Hk, Smith
Preacher Zerbe
North Side Cafe
Brompton
Pufeveticn
Gatapeniev
Our
Moravia State Savings Bank
School House
General Fund
W. M. Lawe
Chet Broshar
W. A. Smith
G. R. Kincade
Moravia Univ
J. F. Albert
Dese Pollard
Turner & Son
W. Tracy
Fred. Hiatt
H. G. Firkins
Moravia Tel. Co
Method of Economy Co
Metropolitan Supply Co
L. H. Kurtz Co
B. F. Whitehead
Chas. V. Michener
Hammond & Stevens Co
H. H. Pabst
W. M. Gardner
Gertrude Eis
Blanche Jennings
Evelyn Shepard
Sophia Stanfield
Katherine White
Cleo Stedwell
Helen Orelup
Ella Fowler
Paul A. Parrish
Gliffard Ei
Gullette
Lyleh M. Simmers
Broshar-Schreiner
Legion Subscription Service
Lloyd McCrory
U. Company
S. FP
Gideon
W. M. Burns
Practical Drawing Co
Wilkinson Music Co
Em-Ros Sporting Co
North Central Association
Lowe & Campbell
Houghton-Mifflin Co
Garr Bros
Jenkins Music Co
Main Bros
H. BF. Curie
Towegian Printing Co
J. B. Latta, Inc
F W. Blumenstock
Nat, Office Supply Co
Allyn & Bacon
L. L
J. N. Funkhou Matt. Parrott Sons
J.T. Day
Gladys M. Williams
F. W
Fung Moravia State Savings Bank
D. H. Jennizon
A. W. Kincade
Nash
A. G. Mason
Chester Broshar
Iconium
Gamble Stores
Centerville
Towa
American Legion Auxiliary
William Grayson
Margaret Grayson
Richard Grayson
Millicent Grayson
Joshua Bing
Betty
James
Gilford Bentley
Lillian Cifford
Charles Clifford
Lenora Blackstone
Marie Blackstone
David Stoddard
Leona Easter
Edna Burns
Charlotte Main
Genevieve Carter
Helen McGrory
Norma Lee Firkins
Lois Davia
Lola Davis
Helen McCrory
Norma Lee Firking
Dorothy Lou Dodd
Delorie Main
Kathleen Black
Arlene Dodd
Goodyear
Oehler Bros
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