Diphtheria Deaths Decline Since 1923 Iowa Health Report
The Iowa Department of Health notes a sharp fall in diphtheria deaths from 289 in 1923 to 44 in 1990, crediting statewide prevention programs and protective treatments for about 400 000 children. It urges continued vigilance, school and community vaccination drive, and offers free materials for new programs, with costs for larger needs.
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Towa State Dep't of Health
Towa State Department of Health
Towa
Iowa
Infanta
State Department of Health
Effort to Raise Xmas Seal Sales in Des Moines Area
Forty million Christmas seals have arrived at the Town Tuberculosis Association office in Des Moines for the twenty-seventh annual sale opening December 1. The 1933 emblem features medieval figures around a Yule log with Christmas Greetings in holly green. The sale aims to support local health agencies, child health, nutrition, milk distribution, school and dental inspections, nursing, and public health programs. Funds also back health education, equipment, and advocacy efforts while stressing the role of relief aid conditions.
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Town Tuberculosis Association
Des Moines
State Association
Insect Soldiers of India Fight with Noses
New termite soldiers from India described by a Smithsonian collector and a bureau entomologist. The Nasutitermea soldiers bear a protruding nose like organ formed from a primitive third eye that ejects a sticky squid acid to combat invading ants, battles to the death.
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India
Smithsonani Institution
Bureau of Entomology
Snyder
Silent vigor vs loud crowds in intellectual display
A St. Louis Globe-Democrat columnist argues that exhibitions of intellect often provoke little noise from crowds. He notes thoughtful minds express emotion privately, while strong conviction may move the heart without vocal outbursts.
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St. Louis Globe-Democrat
Moore
Local A Ppenings Highlight Moravia Social Notes
Moravia society pages record Miss Emita Wood visiting the Allert Hiatt home and numerous guests at local residences. Delegates attend a Methodist conference in Des Moines while neighbors host dinners and Sunday calls across Centerville Centerville and Chariton.
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Emita Wood
Allert Hiatt
H. E. Glick
Des Moines
Sarah Sneed
Moulton
J. B. Sneed
J. E. Sharp
Centerville
Genevieve Carter
Allen Hiatt
Rev. F. Jacobs
Mary Charity
Cam Sneed
Berry Halden
Mandetta
Chariton
Mrs. Luke
Coin
Iowa
Caroline Luke
J. D. Minnes
Mary Zerba
Annabeth Keemer
Zaline Wright
Galesburg
Ill
F. A. Reich
Moravia
Jake More
Harlan
Town
H. K. Smith
Family 2
George Winslet
Paul Broshar
Elizabeth Broshar
J. F. Albert
M. R.ward
Moravia High School
Maxine Duvall
M. E. Church
Marilyn Smith
Marilyn
H. T. Cooper
Salem
Jaws
T. B. Cameron
Wabash Depot
W. Tarr
Margherita
Richard
Duluth
Minn
Frank Main
W. Blumenatock
Gon. Wilhelm
Lew Tarr
Boneateel
Progressive Club
Dale Caria
Thia
Frank Miller
Mildred
Ruby Winslet
John Rice
Rice
Freddie McKern van Dorin
Omaha
Nebr
George Brackett
Mary Sharp
Don Pettibone
Paul Coffin
Mra
Ida Me
Crory
Ethel McCrary
W. G. Firkins
Thelma Ann
E. G. Firking
San Diego
Calif
W. G. Firking
Bert Woodcock
Kansas
Gasolins From Natural Gas
Gasolins from natural gas have long been extracted as a volatile mixture of butane and propane. Refiners found natural gasoline too rich to mix with cracked fuel, so removal became necessary. Since 1927 the process has used steel bottling, tank cars, and pipe lines to separate butane and propane from the gas.
Five Years Ago in Moravia Festival and Local News
From the Moravia Union dated September 27 1928 this recollection notes the Fall Festival held the prior week with good weather John Chambers named commander of the local Legion Post Miss Oneita Selby elected to a Redlands California school position Mr and Mrs J F Albert and children moved to the former T E Jordan property on Wabash Avenue Local produce markets quote butterfat four cents medium hens twenty two cents tegs springa twenty four cents and eggs twenty eight cents per dozen
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Moravia Union
John Chambers
Legion
Oneita Selby
Redlands
Calif
Mia
J. F. Albert
G. T. Harn
T. E. Jordan
Wabash Avenue
Moravia notes date back to 1928 and earlier events
Twenty five years ago a reception honored Rev Glendenning at the Reid home in Moravian. Harry McCrory turned 18 with a surprise dinner. Velda Pence wed Lloyd Brown announced in September 1908. The Union Fall Festival of 1808 drew 6000 attendees with 600 exhibits. Charles E. Miller planned a lecture at Moravia Opera House. Moravia Band to play at Blakesburg Carnival. A Hiattville store burned to the ground.
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Moravia Union
F. A. “Reid
Glendenning
M. E. Church
Moravian
Harry McCrory
Moravia
Mias Velda Pence
Lloyd Brown
Charles E. Miller
Moravia Opera House
Miller
Fidelity Entertainment Bureau
Blakesburg
Hiattaville
Highway Toll Greater Than Losses in War
A state motor vehicle bureau leader notes that in an eighteen month span as many Americans die or are injured in automobile accidents as were killed or wounded in action in wars. The comparison covers wars from Revolutionary through Civil War eras, and cites 60,510 soldier deaths and 182,074 injuries in World War I era versus 63,050 traffic deaths and 1,678,840 injuries in civilian road incidents.
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United States
State Motor Vehicle Department
America
Lew Wallace
State Motor Vehicle Bureau
Eight disasters pale next to auto crash tolls in Iowa
Superintendent Wallace cited that eight major disasters killed 8,152 people, while U S automobile accidents kill about 8,162 Americans every 88 days. He noted 326,000 auto deaths in 18 years and contrasted with historic catastrophes like the Titanic and the Maine.
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Iowa
Wallace
United States
Classified Lost and For Sale Items Ad
Classified listing notes lost two suitcases between Albia and Moravia with reward at West Side Cafe Moravia. Also for sale Delicious and Jonathan apples firsts $1.00 seconds 50c Whipping Cream 25c quart 2% lb chickens dressed 46c J H Callen phone 155 Sprayed apples for sale Frank Swaim details unclear.
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Albia
Moravia
West Side Cafe
Jonathan
J. EH. Callen
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Chet Broshar
T. J. Luse
Colgate and Palmolive Products
Colgates
Smith & Veach Drug Store
Ottumwa
W. C. Bivin
United
Palm Beach
San Francisco
Maine
Ohio State Penitentiary
Akron
Frank Swaim
R & Son Funeral
Teme
Goodyear Tires
Speedway Pathfinder
Altecather
Goodyear
AlWcathe
Pathfinder
Oehler Bros
John Callen
Classified Act
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