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Newspaper
Moravia Union
Location
Moravia, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Sep 03, 1931
Page
2
Local families and neighbors in Iconium and Mt. Ayr areas visited kin across towns over the past week. Attendance at the field meet and barbecue drew many, while several families report improving health and ongoing school reopenings as rains bring pasture growth.
Robert Luse and family spent Tuesday evening at Jack Luse's. A group visited Clyde Gladfelder's and Ira Boyer home after League and were treated to candy. Des Moines visitors LaVern Boyer and Ruth Pfannebecker returned from Rockford. Homecoming at Fairview on Sunday drew many for Sunday School. Main Station represented at Inter Church field meet with several prizes. Numerous visits occurred among McDanel Gladfelder Luse and related families.
In a reflective editorial the Dalhart Texan urges fair credit practices amid widespread financial strain. It argues moral fiber affects repayment willingness, calls for paying debts in full, and urges cooperative plans for future payments rather than abandoning obligations.
The piece argues for economic laws to favor staying on farms as cities drain young workers. It notes a long dream of legislators to keep youths on rural work, reports rising unemployment, and predicts hardship this fall and winter as city employment falls and farm life offers fewer opportunities.
The passage asserts agriculture remains low in spirits but smallholders will not starve. It notes those with small acreage have the conditions for health and contentment. Rural residents are described as happier, healthier, and deriving more from life.
The article emphasizes education as the most important industry in the land of great industries. It argues that education absorbs substantial capital and effort, involving millions of children and teachers and shaping the state's future, and warns against hampering or neglecting it.
A column mocks grandiose claims of wealth tied to agriculture and predicts doomsday in 1835. It satirically notes rising prices and evaluates a dollar's value at $1.16, hinting at inflated assets and dubious trends in a Moravia area discussion.
The Callen reunion gathered at John Callen grove in Monroe County with families of C S Callen J R Callen John Stevens Levi Coulson and others present. Several residents visited relatives attended fairs and started new school terms. Notables include Ruth Weldon from Cincinnati starting Coulson and R E Luge hosting, Miss Eddie Callen at New Hope and funeral attendance for Dr Ethel Wheeler in Centerville. Local life includes Miss Mirtia Callen returning from Des Moines and Helen Turner visiting grandparents George and Mrs Howell.
A patient describes long standing stomach trouble and constipation, claiming Adlerika relieved symptoms after use. The ad touts a German remedy washing out both upper and lower bowels, removing supposedly toxic residues, with first dose said to impress. Smalth Drug Store (R-BY).
Enon and nearby families share visits on Baldy county roads. A. Q. Van Dorin and kin call at Cy Jones home. Des Moines fair attendees, Cedar Falls visitors, and Hoffman siblings stop by A. C. Faber home. Field meet at Iconium noted. J. L. Jones visits Henry county. local teachers and club meetings announced.
The administrator seeks court authority to sell 120 acres in Monroe County Iowa parcel The East half of the Southwest Quarter and the Southeast Quarter of the Northwest Quarter in Section 27 Township 71 North Range 18 West Monroe County to pay decedent debts The hearing is set for September 21 1981 at 10 a m in Centerville Appanoose County Iowa and objections must be filed to oppose the sale
Lida G. Argo Administratrix files final report in Appanoose County Iowa. Court in Centerville will hear on September 17, 1931, to discharge administratrix unless objections are filed. Miller Everett, Attys.
Hedge College families attended the field meet at Iconium Friday. Mrs Edna Dyphon and Cheree visited in Albia Saturday. Carl Cloyed and family called at E F Wilson's Wednesday evening. Gus Lusea spent Sunday at Vone Jones home. John Allem and Wes Long and families were at E F Wilson's Tuesday. Dave Kingery of Cheyenne spent Monday night with E F Wilson. F W Wright Zell Wilson Lebtoy family visited BE F Wilson’s Sunday. Mrs Wm Wilkening and son Billy of Sigourney and Hubert and Mary Lang of Gallatin spent time at Don Hayes and J K Long homes. Dunkin family of near Foster were in the vicinity recently. Dick Morrison's returned from Missouri.
Mount Pleasant and Albia residents hosted callers through the week. Visits included Osa Callen from Cedar Falls with her parents, and families from Oskaloosa Albia and New Sharon. Farm sales and fair attendance are noted along with upcoming school terms and local reunions.
Frank Moncer who works near Newton spent the week end with home folks. Andy Madison called at the Zell Wilson home Sunday evening. Everett Anderson left for Des Moines to visit his father in law for a few days. Mrs. Anderson and Milly will accompany him home. Sune Roy Darby left for Centerville to resume school duties for the coming year. Roy spent the summer with his parents Geo and family. Mrs. Anderson visited her daughter Mrs. Alex Johnson and family. E G Sincox and family attended the Second Annual Field Meet at Teonium. Several from the valley attended the Monroe County Fair and reported a better fair than last year. Dorothea Darby returned home after visiting Vera and Eva Lewis of Des Moines. Hazel College School bell was heard singing Monday morning.
Labor negotiators debate a six hour day and a six day week while many workers push for a shorter daily schedule. The discussion centers on reducing daily hours to improve efficiency and wellbeing, with limited agreement across factions.
Moravia residents are invited to try Williams Formulae, a new remedy from Williams Laboratories. The ad promises noticeable results for stomach, liver, and kidney issues and guarantees satisfaction or refunds. Smith Drug Store in Moravia offers the product with a bold health claim.
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