12 Nov 1931
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Newspaper
Moravia Union
Location
Moravia, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Nov 12, 1931
Page
1
The Milton Herald asserts that by adhering to the policy we have earned the right to discharge our indebtedness, emphasizing discipline and the consequence of following the rule-based approach.
Moravia Iowa in Appanoose County announces the weekly paper edited by H K Smith. The piece outlines paper policy, subscription aims and a brief, nonpartisan news note about political shifts in the house and economic statements referencing 1921 prosperity.
The piece argues money from readers is essential for newspapers and that goodwill alone won t pay debts. It critiques requests for free publicity, asserts fixed advertising prices, and declares the slogan If you charge we charge to ensure businesslike operation. It notes local names and community scenes reflecting a 1930s small town paper tone.
Millageville residents report unusually warm November days keeping corn gathering light. Local social notes mention Howard and Francon Teater visits in Centerville, families visiting relatives, and small town greetings among Coulgon, Dicks, Tarbell, Huff, and Hellyer households.
Unionville residents were stunned by the death of John Foster on Route No. 3 Sunday. The Utopian club hosted former member Mrs. Billy Wilson in Knox ville with guests from Cedar Rapids and Ottumwa. A 1 p.m. luncheon followed by a visit to the veteran's hospital.
Carl Cloyed and family visited the E F Wilson home Thursday evening. Dozens of neighbors and relatives share Thursday and Sunday gatherings at various homes including the Wilson, Luse, and Dyphon households. A birthday dinner and miscellaneous showers mark a busy week of hospitality and community ties.
A fragmentary history notes early steam locomotive credit to a Welshman named Crewethick and partner Vivian with a 1802 patent in south Wales. It mentions Blenkingop and Leeds trials, then George Stephenson in 1815, and traces the evolving meaning of engine from wit and talent to any device, with the term originally tied to war torture.
Centerville residents Mr and Mrs Ben Jones and Mrs John VanZante hosted visitors from Pella Iowa and locals including Wanda Jones Wilma VanZante and Cass Hamilton. Numerous Sunday dinners and weekday calls circulated among VanZante Tracy Williams Ewing Lockman Carter Hopkins and others with coal hauled from Duff mine and school visits by Mr Ethel Roberts.
The article discusses William Edward Mead's The English Medieval Meast and notes that condiments and spices like pepper, mace, saffron, cloves, ginger, and nutmeg dominated medieval dishes. It explains why heavy use arose from digestion aids, scarce meats, and crude cooking, with table abundance at royal feasts.
A long standing low mood has caused widespread hardship, especially for homeless children. The Christian Home Orphanage at Council Bluffs, Iowa founded in 1882 shelters over 500 kids yearly and relies on voluntary gifts. With winter approaching and Thanksgiving near, urgent funds are requested to ensure food and shelter for all worthy cases.
A Brooklyn merchant sought to rename to Golding claiming ease of pronunciation and business appeal. The judge denied the petition noting many Card-Steins succeed in commerce and that Goldstein remains common and native-born. Justice Louis Goldstein signed the ruling.
A weeping mulberry tree native to temperate climates grows to 8 to 10 feet with curling branches that droop. When in blossom it resembles a weep, and though there are around 100 varieties, it is not hardy as far north as New York. It is mainly grown in the South and in California where improved varieties thrive.
Irregular eruptions of geysers in Yellowstone attract tourists. The Bea Hive Reyser, with a small crater, erupts about two hundred feet high. A local elder explains visitors can tell when it will play by feeling the rising hot water.
In a Saturday Review piece William Gerhard recounts Katherine Stamfield critics on Yeats who dreamt of a flaming hair halo and woke to lamplight mishap. The author notes the odd image as emblematic of Yeats’s circle and their dramatic temperament.
A brief quotation tracing the famous exchange Sir a man must live to ancient wit Tertullian and other celebrit ies. The piece surveys recurring objections to living and asks whether there is any reason to live, citing 1776 and earlier sources in a concise literary note.
A old horse trainer recalls a maxim that enduring effort beats sheer speed, noting that the best progress comes from steady ground rather than rapid bursts. The author contrasts self discipline with flashy starts and highlights the value of persistence.
Mr and Mrs Rollie Carter hosted Sunday dinner with Nan Meadows Bert Meadows of Hiattstown and Mr and Mrs Allen Hiatt present. Conversation touched on marriage fortunes finances and a house fire during the evening.
Alex Johnson and family spent Sunday at the Eddie Sutton residence, according to local social notes. The gathering highlighted community ties and familiar appearances by local residents.
Hocking M M Darby and family spent Sunday at the Willard Codagan home in Blakesburg. Clarence Wilson and Édgar Wilson were Moravia shoppers Saturday. Willie Van Dorin and family spent Sunday with relatives in Moravia. Curtis Gowdy and family of near Ottumwa spent the weekend at Mrs Sarah Hordley’s. Gene Tubaugh visited Everett Anderson Friday. Roy Maneor and Leo Flattery families from Albia visited Frank Maneor and Mrs B Maneor homes Sunday. Alex Foster and family moved from Foster to Albia. Valley residents shopped in Albia Saturday, Frank Wilson and son visited Zell Wilson’s. Bobby Mefford called on Roy Darby Sunday morning.
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