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Newspaper
Moravia Union
Location
Moravia, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Mar 05, 1936
Page
3
A condensed study notes ancient Egypt used advertising 4,000 years ago and the first newspaper ads in Germany 1591. It estimates U.S. annual ad spend at about 1.5 billion dollars with over 360 American dailies capable of color ads and modern presses printing 24 pages at about 34 000 copies per hour.
The text cites 19th century origins of news services, noting Charles Havas's 1886 organized agency and a 1840 Paris London Brussels service via pigeons. It mentions James Gordon Bennett introducing a financial news review in 1835 and John Dillingham whose editorials caused jail time in 1645, with editors facing similar fates over the years.
The Corydon Times Republican argues against local option for liquor sales citing potential trouble from a single store reaching long distances and noting observers doubt state law will change soon. The piece highlights opposition amid calls for a liquor store dispute.
William and Charles Mayo visit Des Moines and condemn driving after one cocktail. The Mayo brothers warn that one cocktail can alter a man's character, doubly so, and advise against riding with anyone under its influence. The Toledo Chronicle opinion agrees the doctors speak likely truth.
Town council met with Horner absent. Minutes approved. Treasurer report shows totals for General 568.75 Highway 376.38 Cemetery 354.01 Light 105.40 Drag 27.44 Hall 6.08 Fire 285.92 Band 46.48 Town Hall Bond 26.37 Total 1786.71. Bills approved. taxes set at 4.00 with 2.60 discount by July 16. Petition of Mabel Smith approved. Adjourned with Winsler and Orelup. March 2 1938 notes show updated tallies and salaries.
Franklin Willing Workers club met with Mrs Stella Argo on Wednesday February 26 a large crowd attended. They pieced quilt blocks and elected officers Mrs Hagel Rinehart president Mrs Nellie Turner vice president and Mrs Leta Haver secretary treasurer. Next meeting set with Mrs Clara Brown Wednesday March 11. Several residents visited and hosted Sunday at various homes including Earl Swift Walter McCauley James Shahen Wes Scott and Roscoe Argo.
March program at King Theatre features Robert Taylor Irene Dunn and Charles Butterworth in Magnificent Obsession. A March double feature presents Fang Claw and Freshman Love with Frank Buck Frank McHugh and Patricia Ellis. Eddie Cantor and Ethel Merman star in Strike Me Pink March 8 9 plus Chatter Box with Ann Shirley and Phillip Holmes March 10 and A Midsummer Nights Dream March 11.
Harold Wright of Moulton visited Eph Wilton's from Wednesday to Sunday. Ruth Johnson has stayed in town for schooling due to ill health and bad roads. Mrs. C. G. Davis is sick with a severe cold. Several residents, including Mr. and Mrs. Stocker and the Lores and children from Albia, visited Eph Wilson's. Various neighbors dropped by Eph Wilson's and John Johnson's homes for visits, and a farewell dinner was held for the Don Hayes family as they move to a farm southeast of Hayesville.
Fuller Carlyle Long helps Don Hayes prepare to move. Mr and Mrs Jess Smith help Cecil Parcel and wife butcher last Tuesday. M R McCoy and Lester Smith assist J J Allems butcher last Thursday. Carlyle Long and family visit Don Hayes Thursday evening. Mrs Cecil Parcel with children visit Don Hayes Sunday. John and Tom Morrison and wives visit J J Allem. Everett Mosier and children visit from Ottumwa. E F Wilson assesses neighborhood area last week.
A series of social drop ins and visits report residents making calls at various homes. Hugh McFatridge, Harry Brown, John Moffatt and others hosted and received visitors such as the Swift, Firkins, Hawk and Argo families during the week, including Monday and Thursday meetings.
Brompton Edward Robinson brought corn to Earnest McKay last week. Mr and Mrs John Clarkson were Seaipeey callers in Albia on Thursday. Miller and Elwood Stafford attended the Andy Yacks sale near Blakesburg Tuesday. Homer Newburn and wife visited the W F Boardman home. M E Boardman and L E Thompson were in Albia Wednesday. Edward and Deena Lee visited the Ellis Robinson home in Ottumwa recently. Hap Ched delivered two truckloads of hogs to Ottumwa for Max McCoy last week. George Shaw and Arthur called in Brompton recently. Mrs Opal Wilson planned a visit to Otha DuVall in Moravia. Grant Lincox and Kenneth Johnson were Ed Robinsons callers Thursday. Oscar Van Dorin and wife moved to a new home near Hilton. Homer Newburn and family spent Sunday at Moravia. Clifton Boardman spent Sunday in Des Moines. Mrs Cary McCoy and son visited the W J Anderson home Sunday. Mr and Mrs Francis Robinson, Howard Robinson and Estella Rutan visited J E Robinson home Thursday evening. Dinner guests at the O S Miller home Sunday included W F and E F Boardman and daughters, Mr and Mrs M E Boardman, Leo Stafford of Galesburg Illinois, and Elwood Stafford.
Appanoose County tax sale notice states Lot 58 in Moravia is sold for 1982 and 1938 taxes on June 3 1985. Certificate of sale now owned by Edna Coulson. Redemption expires in 90 days after completed service. Treasurer's Deed will be issued if not redeemed.
Scattersburg Mrs. Mary Benson visited Ottumwa on Tuesday. C. Trelan and C. C. Adams spent Sunday at W. Trelan's. Mr and Mrs Curtis Tomlin and Mr and Mrs Keith Roberts visited at Wm Tomlin's Sunday. Otis Ballenger ill with pneumonia was taken to Centerville hospital Thursday. The Miller neighborhood's McDanel family moves to the Gideon place. Wm Tomlin, Keith Roberts, Lucile Coltrain, Lizzie Irelan and Ee Lockman were in Ile Saturday morning. Gomes Scott family visited Moravia Thursday. Lloyd Lockman helps John Dodd with farm work. J. W. Lockman called at W. Tomlin's Friday morning.
A Marshalltown machinist claims a legal restriction kept him from work after illness. He details illness from catarrh and dizzy spells, resulting in layoff, then credits World's Tonic with recovery and return to his job. Sold at Smith and Veach and other drugstores.
Mystic Route 2 W residents and families held numerous visits and social events. Essie Purvis, Enid Pangburn, Marjorie Smith, Bernice Coulson, and others attended gatherings at homes and clubs. The Willing Workers club hosted a farewell before moving to a new Concord area home. Multiple residents traveled to Centerville and Moravia for business and sales.
In the District Court of Iowa Appanoose County the final report of C. M. McFatridge administrator of Irvin Andrew Morrison deceased seeks court approval and discharge. Hearing set for March 30 1936 at Centerville Iowa. interested parties urged to appear and show cause. Also brief note: Mrs G B Johnson has arrived safely in Buckeye Arizona enjoying her visit.
On Wednesday Fred Argo hosted a gathering while Mr and Mrs Pearl Broshar visited Friday at Harry Lemaster s. Mrs Broshar stayed over the weekend. Vera Firkins and Jack spent Friday at Lemaster s with Lottie Swan Myrtle Swan and Lida Argo helping with butchering work.
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