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Newspaper
Moravia Union
Location
Moravia, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Sep 04, 1930
Page
2
Moravia Union is entered as second class mail matter at the Moravia post office in Appa noosa County Iowa under the Act of Congress of March 3 1879 HK Smith Editor and Publisher.
The piece notes September as a turning point month with autumn start on the 23rd and sapphire birthstone. It lists notable births including presidents Taft born September 15 1867 and Pershing on September 13, along with Henry George John G Whittier and Jane Adams. It also mentions Kinley assassination date and Taylor’s birth month.
John Wanamaker declares he became the greatest merchant of his time through advertising in established papers rather than posters or handbills. He states his goal is to buy substantial space in newspapers to present his messages, avoiding flyers even for cheap jewelry or lotteries to respect readers.
A terse editorial note argues that despite high taxes and offered advice, push for payment or else remains a blunt political stance. The piece critiques fiscal pressure and hints at coercive leverage in budgeting disputes.
Community updates recount marriages and losses, with Mr and Mrs Derby grieving the death of their daughter-in-law Mrs Emmett Derby of Montana, formerly Miss Beryl McDanel, a schoolteacher. Reports mention social visits, travels to South Dakota, the Field meet, and a royal list of local residents attending visits and services across Iconium and neighboring towns.
The Unionville school began this morning but shortened sessions, as teachers institute and Labor Day break occurred this week. The article recalls past pay and housing practices, notes staff assignments for the year, and lists visits by numerous residents and relatives from Allerton, Fairfield, Des Moines, Ottumwa, Centerville, and beyond, reflecting community life as vacation days end.
A Waterloo resident, Verne Hinds, reports relief after using Konjola for years of digestive pain and fatigue. He claims bloating, shortness of breath, headaches, and sore abdomen vanished, with improved appetite. The ad promotes six to eight bottles and lists Smith Drug Store Moravia Town as a local outlet.
Enon residents and neighbors are listed in a sequence of brief social notes. Activities include clover hauling for I J Sorth and O S Miller, visits to the John Calen home, shopping trips to Albia, and family visits in Melcher and Moravia. School terms begin for Beryl Selby and Lucy Faber, while Zelma Johnson starts at Enon. The community details also mention gatherings at the Bettis home, and trips to the fair in Albia plus various visits near Frederic, Moravia, and Hedge College.
Mr and Mrs Ralph Stieckler spent the weekend at the W A Brown home. Mr and Mrs Grant Sutcliff visited John Platt's. The Callen reunion was at Frank Spencer's on Sunday attended by Mr and Mrs John Callen and Osa. Harold Clark and Carel Dean visited the Robinson home Sunday. Mr Robinson returned home with them. Everett Gillaspie Sylvia and Ileta returned Monday. Mrs Gillaspie and children were at the Robinson home last week. Gilbert Woodcock and family spent the weekend at Albert Woodcock's. Edmond Brown and Harry Robinson visited the Albia fair Monday. Pauline Jones of Burlington Iowa is visiting her father G W Jones.
Moravia Iowa council meets in regular session with Mayor W G Firkins presiding. Bills approved including cemetery highway and light funds. ordinance establishing street grades read and adopted. 1929 phase bills to be paid by October. adjournment set for Sept 22 1930. Hunters preparing for September hunt at Gambla Stores Centerville IA promoting hunting gear and shells. To slow down crime is to speed up justice.
Community message urges residents to support local home services to keep money circulating within the area and strengthen community resilience during tough times. The emphasis is on choosing local providers to sustain jobs and local initiatives.
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