Shale Docks Aid Moravia Streets In Road Work
The Mystic Sentinel notes shale piles are rapidly recognized as good material for road building. Moravia uses shale on Wabash and Milwaukee Avenues with one coat proving durable in muddy conditions. Local agitation seeks shale on surrounding streets and strategic action to keep dumps available amid rising demand from outsiders and speculators.
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Mystic Sentinel
Moravia
Wabash
Milwaukee
Mystic
New US Bills Enter Circulation Across Nation
The new currency began circulating on Wednesday July 10 and is expected to replace older notes by early 1930. Mexican shops along the Rio Grande hesitant to accept them, fearing counterfeits. Advantages include easier verification by portrait, reduced material use, smaller size, and standardized designs per denomination.
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Mexico
Rio Grande
This is your country beautify it slogan winner
The prize goes to Marilyn Boyd of Detroit for the line This is your country beautify it. The terse patriotic phrase urges individuals to preserve scenic highway splendors, though it reads more like a personal appeal than a slogan. The weather note hints rain aiding corn growth after a ball game disruption.
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Mariyn Boyd
Detroit
Runaway Team Reported In Marvia Front Page
In earlier times team towaways dominated country papers with exciting and even disastrous runaway stories. Now fast cars and air traffic make such runaways rare in Marvia, drawing notice mainly for novelty in The Union.
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News Now
Marvia
Cally
Union
Times
The German ships reveal a new battleship marvel
The latest German battleship impresses with higher speed and firepower than any current vessel. It features numerous mechanical innovations that boost efficiency in handling and combat tasks, promising a striking advance for naval power.
Three kinds of liars and a Blakesburg picnic
A fragmented reminiscence notes three liar types and recounts Blakesburg Telephone Company’s annual July 3 picnic on the Des Moines river near Cliffland Bridge. Editor Raymond could not attend. Ray Harggan and Harold Morgan fished while others enjoyed baskets, ice cream and watermelons as the crowd prepared for the 4th of July.
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Union
Blakesbore Telehone Company
Raymond
Blakesburg Excelsior
Excelsior
Blake
Jou
Konjola Restores Stomach and Kidney Health
Mr. F. W. Mahnke of Cedar Rapids Iowa testifies that Konjola cured long standing stomach and kidney troubles after other remedies failed. He reports reduced bloating severe digestion weakness and improved sleep and energy. Konjola is sold at Ion Drug Store Moravia and by druggists in the region.
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Flw. Mahske
F. W. Mahnke
Fifth Street
Cedar Rapids
Towa
Shipped horses from Aledo to Rockford for slaughter
Mr. Smith of Aledo Illinois sent a carload of worn horses costing 125 dollars to Rockford Illinois where he says they will be slaughtered and sold for meat to consumers abroad. He notes a Rockford firm slaughtering about 1200 head monthly and warns that good serviceable horses are dwindling faster than replacements.
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Mr. Smith
Aledo
Ill
Wellman
Rockford
Ford wins favor with women drivers in Model A era
Sioux City report notes Ford dealer C. C. Waughop attributes strong appeal to women. He cites easy handling, compact power plant, short wheel base aiding parking, and good road vision. Coupe models attract female buyers with simple lines and rich interior. In a separate incident, Zach Bishop, 25, jailed after pushing Blanche Nicholson into an electric fan following a quarrel. bond set at $10,000.
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Ford
C. C. Waughop
Moravia
Blanche Nichal
Zach Bishop
Pleasant Hill Social Notes of Personal Visits
Mr Steve Roirdan and son visited Elbert Moores Monday morning. Florine Tarbell spent Tuesday with Opal Fenton. Dorothy Murphy spent Wednesday with Mabel Hammond. Ned Argo and children were at Cap Dicks on Wednesday. Deliah Fenton called on Hattie Hammond Tuesday afternoon. Otha Fenton and family visited Denny Fentons Thursday evening. Berle Heaty called Friday at Elbert Moores. Frank Chadwick left Saturday for Canada to visit a sick brother. Mabel Hammond with Vera Moore Friday afternoon. Merle Dick and Chariton visitors Friday. Walt Blue and family visited Denny Fentons Saturday. Vera Moore and Mildred Maxine at Will Callens Saturday. Louise Booth of Des Moines visiting aunt Mrs T L Tarbell. Howard Fenton called at Elbert Moores Sunday evening. Donald and Clarence Hammond at Geo Hammonds Sunday afternoon. Barry Beaty and children at Charley Tarbella Sunday evening. Randall Moore and children at Charles Hammonds Sunday.
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Steve Roirdan
Mel Tose
Elbert Moores
Florine Tarbell
Opal Fenton
Dorothy Murphy
Mabel Hammond
Ned Argo
Cap Dicks
Dim Moore
B.C. Moore
Deliah Fenton
Hattie Hammond
Otha Fenton
Denny Fentons
Berle Heaty
Frank Chadwick
Canada
Vera Moore
Merle Dick
Chariton
Walt Blue
Mildred Maxine
Will Callens
Louise Booth
Des Moines
T. L. Tarbell
Howard Fenton
Elbert
Moores
Bible, 1765 Expositor Found In Local Family
A Bible dating to 1765 titled Evangelical Expositor or a Practical Comment on the New Testament was reportedly found Sunday afternoon at Harry Browns and is now with Mrs. Maggie Jewett of this area. The volume originally belonged to George Milen and has been passed down through generations.
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Circle
Ben Jones
Jeff Patrick
Moravia
Janette
Eva Dehaai
Monroe
Hetlet Hamilton
Farmera Union
Charlie Foster
Alicia
Helen Carter
Enid Long
Lloyd Brown
Edgewood
Harry Brown
Maggie Jewett
Glasgow
Scotland
What is poor fish and the season of foolishness
A playful quip lists five seasons winter fall spring summer and foolishness. It notes a season when every good citizen should stand by his town to declare war on weeds and improve the community.
Corydon Paving Project Advances With Weekly Milestones
Paving on No. 3 starts from the west line of Wayne County toward Corydon. Reed and Wheelock, contractors, expect to complete about one mile per week.
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Corydon
Wayne County
Reed and Wheelock
Singing Fool Triumph At King Theatre Albia Iowa
Al Jolson stars in The Singing Fool at King Theatre Albia with dates Monday Tuesday and Wednesday. The film portrays a waiter turned revue star as he faces love betrayal while Jolson’s performance and an all-star supporting cast draw enthusiastic crowds.
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AL Jolson
King Theatre
Albia
Jows
Delson
Betty Brangon
Josephine Dunn
Reed Howes
Ed Martindel
Arthur Housman
David Lee
Robert
Emamett O'Connor
Leslie 5
Barrown
C. Graham Baker
Lloyd Bacon
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Square Centerville
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Turner & 80N
Oni
Lioanae
Boardman
Konjola
Vnew Ford
Pleasant Hill
Blue Front
Brompton
M. E. Boardman
Our City
Iowa Southern Utilities CO
McCormick-Deering
McCormick-Deer- Second
John D. Veach
Moravia, Iowa
Loveless Twins
Victor Record
Ameriea
Furmmoun
Sunshine
Dietrick
West
Katherine Kelchner
America
Lucille Dunbar
Paul Whiteman
Charles Mitchell
Uulens
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