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Newspaper
Moravia Union
Location
Moravia, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Sep 11, 1930
Page
1
A safety appeal urges motorists to slow near schools and drive with care. It notes twenty thousand annual accident deaths of children, claims accidents kill more children than common illnesses, and argues 76 percent could be prevented. Emphasizes changing public mindset to view all accidents as preventable.
The statement argues that despite inevitable accidents, ongoing efforts to reduce mishaps and deaths due to carelessness prove the value of safety progress. It frames past gains as evidence of continued necessity for precautions and reforms to prevent further harm.
The piece extols the scale of the telephone industry, noting more than 20 million telephones in the United States and about 80 million conversations daily, highlighting the industry’s record in industrial history.
Despite hard times and unemployment, travel surges as over a million tourists visit national parks in a single week. National parks total 21 with standout beauty, surpassing prior year figures by a quarter of 2 million. Patriots welcome the See America First push's rapid growth.
An editorial notes that global prices are in a sustained decline since the 1920 peak, down about 37 percent after nine years. It compares to the 80 year post Civil War decline until new gold finds reversed it, concludes new gold discoveries are unlikely, and economists lack solutions as society braces for ongoing hardship.
The twenty eighth annual convention of the rural letter carriers association met in Detroit. The article notes the essential service of rural free delivery and credits good roads and automobiles with expanding routes and elevating the mail carrier's role. It recalls opposition to the service in 1881 and emphasizes the carriers' value to the nation.
The text argues farming is not just business but a vital economic factor. It emphasizes farm income influences one fourth of the world's buying power and stresses agriculture deserves first attention in economic calculations as the ground will be tilled and fields will yield food.
Roger Babson argues against cutting advertising during slow sales. He says advertising is the best and cheapest salesman, moving merchandise from dealer shelves to customers and boosting profits.
The country faces low inventories and expects extensive buying this fall. Credit men express optimism about current conditions and the economy. A humorous line on aging notes old age begins fifteen years after your answer to when it starts. The piece ends with a reminder that happiness should be valued now.
A humorous note on readers awaiting The Union at the post office on Wednesday evenings. It mentions eager subscribers, possible complaints about delivery, and pauses to observe a large family with an eighteenth child, all well and at home. The piece ends with a light dinner bell image.
The slenderizing fad is passing as hospital reports show losses from dieting while many diet victims remain. Doctors warned of its dangers and said some women wrecked their health by refusing to eat. Fads often shift quickly, with the next craze likely to follow.
A Davia farm at W. P. has a Jonathan apple tree with ripe fruit on one side and blossoms on the other, a curious split in the same tree drawing attention.
A newspaper aphorism notes that once heavy production signified wealth but now signals decline. The line shifts sentiment on prosperity, closing with the familiar quip that the world remains a queer place.
A Moravia business ad touts spot cash as the most attractive deal in the country, urging buyers to seize the opportunity to bid farewell to a gloomy market with a strong purchase.
Iowa stands the test of drought and heat better than any state, producing cement and gypsum valued at millions annually. Limestone near Oakville worth around 50 million backs a claim of rich resources. The Albia Republican editor lauds Iowa’s coal, livestock, industries, and rising factory output. Council Bluffs hosts the largest playground equipment factory in the nation.
Misses Ined and Margaret Miller were Monday callers at the C A Goffin home. Families and neighbors visit, travel and share meals across Corydon Drakeville and Wyamore, with townsfolk listed among Sunday guests and kin, including Strunk, Donehue, Veach, and Campbell households during the week.
Mr. and Mrs. W and Brown family spent Sunday at the Van Le master home in Homer Brown Wwya Moravia. Earl Woodcock and Gilbert Woods visited Albert Woodcock Saturday. Everett Gillaspie Sylvia Ileta and Leon ard Fry visited Mrs Adda Robinson Sunday evening. Albert Woodcock spent Sunday at Mrs John Bennett in Albie. Will Brown spent Tuesday at Charlee Foster. Alvin Hiatt family stayed overnight at John Callen and Hiatt Reunion. Adda Robinson visited Mrs J M McDunel Sunday afternoon. Frank Nickola and Will Tuttle spent Friday at Albert Woodcock.
An advertisement promotes Adlerika by Dr Carl Wescheke claiming it cleanses both upper and large bowel and removes so called old poisons. It asserts relief from gas within 10 minutes and constipation in two hours, urging readers to visit Smith Drug Co. for the product.
Local notes recount Hiatt family gatherings near Centerville and Fairview with visits by McGee and McDanel relatives. Miss Eirene Phillips joins Lincoln school, and teaching begins at Foster with Mina Boyer. A fatal wreck near Alfred Carlson’s farm claims two lives amid racing rumors and alcohol findings.
Mra E G Sincox and Clair spent Saturday with Mrs James Van Dorin at Moravia. Mr and Mrs Oscar Van Dorin spent Sunday at Willie Van Dorin home. Mrs Grant Sincox called on Mrs George Darby Tuesday afternoon. E G Caster and children and Jacob Caster were shoppers in Morton on Saturday. Katrena Sytsma visiting Albia with Andrew Sytsama Herman Johnson and family and E G Sincox and family with Burton and Donald Pollard spent Sunday at Grant Sincox home. Mrs Cy Jones and Mrs Bayard Neff called at E G Sincox home Thursday. A daughter born to Mr and Mrs Willie Van Dorin Sept 3. Lawrence Johnson spent Sat and Sun with Arthur Lewis and Dea Maines. Kenneth and Erma Johnson spent several days at the home of grandparents Mr and Mrs Grant Lincox. Henry Sytsma and family spent Sunday at Roscoe Argo home.
A terse remark from Publishers Syndicate notes that the sole remaining hope is a breakthrough to utilize wheat in building wall boards or in toothpaste, implying a search for novel applications amid industry constraints.
Community church notes report Rev Zerhe's continued service and large turnout planned for Sunday services. Local students and families are listed with school enrollments, attendances at the Monros County Fair, and visits to relatives in Albia and Ottumwa. Funeral for Chas Halter in Albia is noted with family ties and recent gatherings.
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