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Newspaper
Moravia Union
Location
Moravia, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Nov 19, 1931
Page
2
Mgr. Hawk reports one car of sheep shipped Monday, two cars of hogs and one of cattle Tuesday, three cars of hogs Wednesday, and at least one load scheduled for Thursday. Eight loads this week and there may be more.
Fred Hiatt reports radishes from his garden for dinner last Sunday. The remark hints at oddities in the season. The weather has been favorable for radish growing and may inspire Ripley’s Believe It Or Not cartoon before fall arrives.
Mrs Wright mourns the death of her cousin Al Clark in Pella Iowa. She could not attend the funeral due to being on the sick list.
A Sunday gathering at the Clark homestead south of Hilton honored Mrs. Alice Clark Breazille as she moves to Des Moines to join her daughter Anabel Clark. Families shared a basket dinner and photos after Sunday School with many local neighbors attending. The Pattis, church workers from Des Moines, plan to reside in the country home recently traded for city property.
Mr and Mrs D E B Bishop entertained Kensington Club members and guests last Thursday with a rock party. Refreshments included chicken sandwiches pumpkin pie and coffee. Mr and Mrs Jim Rosseau and two children of Waukee Iowa visited N G Wilson’s home and relatives. Mrs Rosseau was formerly Miss Nell Wilson.
Mrs Z F Albert and children visited Centerville Saturday morning. Sophia Stanfield stayed with the Goeldner family in Brooklyn. Ward and daughter Margaret visited Frank Miller in Centerville. Genterville callers J N Schreiner hosted by Mrs Wm Oliver. Keith Reich and his wife visited Des Moines mother Mrs F A Reich. Goeldners from Brooklyn visited Moravia. Mrs Fred Hiatt returned home after surgery at Centerville General Hospital. J W Jones and family attended a Golden Wedding in Ottumwa. Will Morgan and family moved from Goss Missouri to Percey Iowa with Wabash job. Weather concerns dampen outlook with recent rains flooding creeks and rivers. Harlan Horner of Albany NY visiting his mother and attending Land Grant Colleges meeting in Chicago. Local clubs and social events noted with multiple out-of-town guests and meals. Dan Jordan, Moravia nightwatchman, fell ill en route to Ottumwa hospital for ulcers. operation performed and condition serious but improving.
An 1859 recollection by Gen Esterna recalls Wolf Voombs Georgia proposing to call the roll of his slaves during a debate on Cuba purchase. The incident, described by J. H. G. Krulth, shows political rhetoric in Congress and Seward’s opposition. The piece ties to Civil War memories and calls out demagogues in the land debate.
The article traces the word purple from Latin purpura to its imperial origins in King Alfred's era, noting the dye from a mollusk and the color’s evolution through history. It explains “born in the purple” for royalty or high rank, and references Sir John de Mandeville and literary echoes in Arthurian tales.
A compilation notes Roger Baron born 1214 foresaw balloons and squid filled skins long before ascent. Lunardi in the eighteenth century predicted wind powered airships and engine driven vessels. Leonardo da Vinci foresaw airplanes and Strada described wireless messaging 800 years ago, anticipating telegraph style communication.
The article traces a long history of sneezing flourishes across cultures. It notes Roman belief that sneezes expelled evil spirits and that blessings or prayers followed to ward off misfortune. It mentions Jacob and a legend about a relaxation of a law after sneezes and concludes with a survey of writers offering explanations for the modern phrase God bless you.
The article traces the misbelief tying the worsted fabric known as tweed to the River Tweed. It explains the true origin arose from a London clerk in 1924 who miswrote "tweeds" instead of "tweels" in an invoice for Scottish fabrics, leading to the brand name Tweed gaining popularity.
A Milan Republican note laments the loss of the old habit of whittling. It recalls how half a century ago most men carried a pocket knife and a wooden stick for whittling during idle moments, with soft woods like soft pine and white walnut favored for small artistry.
A fragmented description paints Ceylon as a jeweled isle with crowded native streets, yellow-brindled scenes, and vivid vistas. The Low country shows rice paddies and coconut groves while Colombo sits by a glistening lake and Peradeniya’s gardens shine. High in the hills, Nuwara Eliya rises at 6,200 feet with misty waterfalls and continual greenery.
Moravia Iowa November 17 1931 council in called session accepts the ehaling program and prepares plat and schedule of assessments. Engineers Hall Withington report shows total improvement cost 2261.42 to be assessed to abutting property owners. Clerk authorized to print share certificates. Council adjourned.
Notice states a plat and schedule show proposed assessments for street improvements in Moravia Iowa. It covers East Street Henry Street King Street Chariton Street Grant Avenue William Street Baird Street Trussell Avenue and Church Street, including properties and adjacent railway rights of way.
Readable items include livestock for sale Rhode Island Red cockerels about Stella Carter address 34.10tp plus furniture repair and upholstery work by J P Coffin 2tp and a cart with top sold via Union Office 2b Also sale of refined industrial products 7hc per gallon without container rent listings Pence Place wood cutting on shares Forest Main for sale a low wagon and box and native lumber by Fred Fille moat 44-3
Notice in Moravia details the plat and schedule of assessments for improvements including railways and streets. It lists owners where possible, each parcel’s amount, and warns objections must be filed within twenty days. council will meet December 10, 1931 at 7 30 p m to review and finalize assessments. Date of first publication November 19 1981. Last day for filing objections December 5 1932. A G Broshar Clerk Moravia town.
Gideon visited the Union office last Friday with a bouquet of Maiden Blush Apple Blossoms picked from a Moravia tree his residence. He joked about the calendar and questioned what season the dates imply.
Mr and Mrs Richard Ballew of Houston accompanied Rev and Mrs Frank Wilder here for the Armistice Program Wednesday evening.
Daybird Marjorie E. Kelsey reports that Yaze Hellyer Dick Hellyer Florine Perry James Nash George Hellyer Clark Hellyer Donald Whitehead have perfect records this year. Donald Nash joined late but now perfect. Misa Amy Hiner visited school Friday. Honor roll list includes Hazel Hellyer Dick Hellyer Roy Adams Clark Hellyer Donald Nash. A 90 percent average is required for honors.
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