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Newspaper
Moravia Union
Location
Moravia, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Sep 13, 1928
Page
1
One year in advance six months three months and single copy prices shown. Advertising rates for classified ads per line cards of thanks resolutions of respect and reading notices listed. Poetry per line display advertising rates available on application.
Local shops display new fall and winter merchandise in the latest styles and finest quality. Women planning ahead will find stores ready for them, with no cheaper sources elsewhere. Shop Moravia for reliable goods and greater community prosperity.
The word home evokes sacred memories and tender associations that shape lifelong hopes. Whether a hillside cottage or a city street house, the notion of home weaves a lasting romance that grows with time and personal history.
Washington officials at the Bureau of Printing and Engraving introduce compact currency dubbed short money. The move aims to save paper ink and reduce wear, with circulation expected after several months as banks prepare handling methods.
An educator tells the American Federation of Teachers that a future idea school will let children come and go freely. There will be no hockey. Moving pictures will be part of its educating process. When education is made interesting it will not be necessary to drive children to school or to the movies.
Mrs Agnes Sanders of Springsdale Arkansas has lived 58 years and made 101 quilts. Her prolific handiwork earns a local nod for craft prowess, though the article notes uncertainty about any hall of fame status.
Advertising is a tool with mixed results, worthy when used wisely. It educates the public and aids business, but overhyped promises are not miraculous. The note touches on sheet music, a census date, and humorous quips about money and politics in a dated editorial voice.
Moravia and surrounding towns report a slate of weekend visits and greetings among residents. Visitors include Adamson of Centerville, John Potter of Morning Sun, and families from Albia Ottumwa and Bussey. Local gatherings feature the Watts reunion, a closing livestock sale, and a Kensington Club event with a talk on Art hosted by the Blumenstock family.
The sixth Callen reunion met August 26 1928 at the Fred Callen home west of Moravia. Despite rain a bountiful noonday dinner followed by a children’s program and games. Officers elected were Zell Callen president Norrise Callen treasurer and Mrs Frank Spencer secretary. A long list of attendees included many Callens and relatives from nearby families. The next reunion is planned for August on the west of Iconium at W H Callen’s home.
Mrs Pence recounts summer in Wyoming with Bert and Zell. She describes bumper crops ruined briefly by a hailstorm, estimates of Zell’s 12 000 bushel loss and 140 acres of corn damaged, then notes vegetation recovery, oats ready for feed, and wheat drilling. She mentions Al Smith as her voting choice and invites friends to visit.
Church of Christ outlines Sunday schedule with Sunday School at 10 a.m. and preaching at 11 a.m. A Centerville delegation will discuss organizing Christian Endeavor at 5 30 p m. Corner stone laying and rededication planned for Sunday Sept 10 Rev Pearl Linn of Missouri to lead services. Choir practice Tuesday evening at the Bivin home Lection Aid Wednesday afternoon location to be announced.
The sermon urges love and self denial as core to faith. Funeral services for Mrs. Jones drew a large crowd amid conference prep. Last Sunday’s Sunday School elected officers. leaders hope for support to send pastor and delegate to conference with a clean plate. D Winfield Thompson minister urges attendance at church and Sunday School next Sunday.
Very good congregations attended all services last Sunday. No preaching next Sunday but Sunday school continues. Conference week brings many drivers to Oskaloosa for meetings and Bishop Leonard of Buffalo will speak Sunday morning. The estimating committee sets next year’s pastor support at $2,000, unchanged. W H M S meets at Kellogg parlors on Wednesday September 19.
Iowa County farmers show shorter daily hours in 1927 than 1926, while total labor and costs rose. Records compiled with Town State College economists and the U.S. Agriculture Department note 1927 average 3101 hours per man per year, higher crop and livestock units per worker, and labor costs per hour at 28.9 cents. Regular hired labor, operator's labor valued at 929 dollars, total labor expense averaging 1701 dollars with farm-size driven ranges. Effective labor use emerges as a key profit determinant amid wide variations in acres and stock units per man.
B S Carter reports spring planting of one Bug Jess potato yielded a coal bucket full, all new potatoes were food size and very fine. C enterville businessman B S Staley called on Moravia. Miss Elsie Cornett from Moulton visited M H Goeldner. Mrs E F Oehler visited Mrs G D Lynch.
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