Egg production puzzle shocks poultry industry in 1920s
A clipped Chicago Produce News article reports unprecedented egg surpluses as June storage holdings exceed 9 million cases, signaling unstable prices. It cites Creole risks from premium guarantees and noncompetitive practices, with New England markets shrinking while southern states boost poultry shipments.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
R. W. Winsler Produce Co
Pattek Q. Foy
Chicago Produce News
New York
Govern Men Storage Warehouse
Bureau
Pres
Charlea F. Droste
New York Mercantile Exchange
Seaboard
United States
Cronte
Droste
New England
New Englam
New England States
Rhode Island
Georgia
Alabama
Moravia Band Opens Summer Concert Series
A large Moravia crowd gathered Wednesday evening June 1 for the Moravia Band’s first summer concert. Applause and cheering followed each number as the ensemble, now 25 to 30 pieces strong with a growing “kid band” of recruits, drew praise and anticipation for a popular season. Locals urged friends to attend each weekly performance to boost turnout and support.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Moravia
Moravia Plans Big July 4 Celebration Effort
Moravia moves to celebrate July 4 1927 with a large community event at the Town Hall. A booster meeting elected officers and committees for advertising speaking music fireworks amusements parade and decoration and set June 10 as the next planning session inviting broad local participation.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Moravia
J. B. Sneed
J. W. Halden
W. A. Smith
C. N. Main
W. C. Main
8. K. Smith
Harry Townsend
N. R. Ward
C. A. Turner
D. K. Orelup
D. FE. Bishop
Chet Broshar
C. E. Winsler
RB. R. Pennington
Fred Tillmont
Fred Hiatt
A. W. Reich
Amuzements
C. C. Waughop
Jim Broshar
Phillip Morris
Ellis Siwatm
Tra Boyer
J. F. Albert
W. Winsler
F. P. Hawk
Neal Nash
W.C. Bivin
C. Cc. Waughop
M. Dodd
M. B. Tisue
H. D. Tisue
O. Elswick
Hal Waughop
Frank Selsby
Ralph McDonough
Lester Brain
Deus Funkhouser
Town Hall
Ford unveils new light car to continue Model T legacy
Henry Ford and Edsel Ford announce an upcoming description of a new low priced light car. They credit the Model T as a pioneer that opened roads and educated the public to motor power, while promising continued mass production, high quality, and ongoing Ford service.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ford
Ford Motor Company
Henry Ford
Edsel Ford
Ase
Statina
Pam
Returned Missionary To Speak At U B Church
Lydia D. Christensen of Cedar Falls Iowa returns from India on furlough to speak at the United Brethren Church Thursday evening. Services start at 7:30 with devotions music and reading before her address to the public.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lydia D. Christensen
Cedar Falls
Iowa
U. B
India
Moravia Names New Mayor After Horner Resigns
Moravia’s mayor P. K. Horner resigns due to ill health after months of incapacity. Council accepts the resignation and appoints C. E. Winslet to serve the unexpired term. The article also reflects on the birthday and symbolism of Old Glory, urging citizens to display the flag.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Moravia
P. K. Horner
Horner
Uist
C. E. Winslet
Woodmen Postpones Initiation and Set Event Date
Notice says special initiation work and cats are postponed to next week due to unavoidable circumstances. The big event remains scheduled for Thursday evening June 9. Des Moines attorney Tolbert Moore visited Moravia. W A Smith, clerk, notes local visits. Mrs Prank Chambers hosted a birthday and wedding anniversary dinner with family present. A surprise party for Mrs Maude Boyer at U B Church School ends with a missing item found after a search.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Fune
W. A. Smith
T. W. Messenger
Russia
Iowa
Cantril
A. M. Smith
Miss Pearl Chambers
Prank Chambers
Grover Long
Aves Bush
Pitt
Broshar and McDanel wed at Centerville Methodist church
Miss Celia Broshar and Lyndon McDanel were married at the Centerville Methodist parsonage on Sunday June 5 at 9 a.m. Rev. B. F. Schwartz officiated. The couple, now residing with the groom’s father, were joined by family members and friends for a wedding dinner at noon.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Celia Broshar
Lyndon McDanel
Methodist
Centerville
BF. Schwartz
Mize
Daphne McDanel
Charles Broshar
Broshar
J. W. McDanel
Lloyd
Daphne
Herbert McDanel
Levi Purvis
Gerald
Emil Broshar
Earle Purvis
Theodore Broshar
Maine Station
McDanel
A. E. Broshar
Moravia High School
Annual Meeting of Standard Bearers Held in Moravia
The Ottumwa District Iowa Conference will hold its annual Standard Bearers meeting at United Brethren Church in Moravia on June 9. A large delegation is expected with Devotions, introductions, music, and program items led by Mrs. M H Goeldner and others. A banquet closes the day.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ottumwa
Iowa
United Brethren Church
Clara’ Peterson
Albia
M. H. Goeldner
Zelda Kaater
Jessie Cash
Mildred. Whicker
Moravia
Manny Areingdale
A. Heath
Ottumwa Main
Katherine Keyhoe
C. C. Keyhoe
Irent Teckaberry
Cantril
Lydia D. Christen
Ben
Gail Hollisters
Ethel O. McAninch
Twentieth Century Club Holds Experimental Cooking Dinner
The Twentieth Century Club held its annual Experimental Cooking Dinner and officer election at Mrs. C. T. Slavin's home on Thursday June 2. Fourteen places were set, with rain keeping some attendees away. New officers are President Mrs. J. B. Sneed Vice President Mrs. Elizabeth Bros har Secretary Mrs. M. H. Goeldner and Treasurer Mrs. J. W. Halden. Austin Jay was a business caller in Albia Tuesday.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Twentieth Century Club
C. T. Slavin
Hale
J. B. Sneed
Elizabeth Broshar
M. H. Goeldner
J. W. Halden
Clothing For Flood Victims By Legion Auxiliary
The American Legion Auxiliary collected two large boxes of clothing during Tuesday evening session and sent them to Auxiliary Headquarters to aid Mississippi flood victims. Mrs Aloafa Hiatt was elected delegate for the Ft Madison convention, with Mrs Alta Chambers as alternate. Francis and Franklin Gray of Melcher Town are visiting grandparents Mr and Mrs R U Cummins this week.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
American Legion Auxiliary
Mississippi
Aloafa Hiatt
Ft. Madison
Alta Chambers
Francis. and
Franklin Gray
Melcher
Town
Mrs. R. UE. Cummina
Also Mentioned on This Page
Benny Ross
Philadelphia
Tolbert Moore
Des Moines
Broshar—Mcdanel
Mrs
Bix
Tias
Benediction
Lydia Lay Chaisi
Regulus Meting
B.S
Mach
Atty
Cuhus
Milley
Muravia Fridus
Austin Jay
Frank Swaim
R. W. Winsler
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