Moulton School Future Promoted By WHO Radio Broadcasts
A WHO radio series sponsored by the Moulton Public School highlights the town and its school, promoting local talent and plans to raise funds for a new curtain and stage drops. The feature praises Moulton's history, teachers, graduates, and moral community shaping future success. Connecticut acts on its ancient Bill of Rights while fingerprinting becomes voluntary nationwide with President urging records for White House staff.
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Moulton
WHO Radio
WHO
Moulton Public School
Iowa
John R. Kirk
Bloomfield Normal School
New York
San Diego
White House
Department of Justice
Washington
Mules prove more valuable than horses in U S report
A Department of Agriculture summary notes the United States has 4 382 000 mules valued at 118 each, higher than the 84 average for ten million work horses. Mules outperform other farm animals in cost and usefulness, pulling their weight without complaint and living long. Signed remarks reflect a personal fondness for the breed.
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Department of Agriculture
United States
New England
Washington
Wallace
High altitude flight promises speed but lacks oxygen
An airliner cruising five miles up would be invisible from below as oxygen runs scarce and engines falter. If feasible at that height, flight could avoid near ground dangers and push speeds beyond current records, though crowding weather and breathing issues remain unsolved.
Automobiles and fuel reshape wealth and mobility
The article argues that abundant cars and cheap gasoline make car ownership nearly universal in the United States while Europeans face high gas costs. It suggests wealth, not just desire, drives motoring and notes envy from other nations seeking a piece of American prosperity.
America leading car ownership world with vast vehicle use
An American observer notes that despite a constant flow of motorcars on highways, the U S dominates global car ownership. He cites estimates of 30 million cars in use in America from a world total of 43 million, contrasting with Europe and Asia totals far smaller.
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America
Europe
Asia
India
The Bill of Rights and State Ratification Debate
A concise discussion outlines the Bill of Rights as the key portion of the U S Constitution, guaranteeing freedoms such as speech worship and assembly. It notes that several states initially refused to ratify the 1787 document, highlighting the pledge and challenges in securing ratification.
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The
United States
Tribune header details and pricing note
The Tribune paper notice lists price and circulation info with outside county price and a 1884 post office entry in Moulton Iowa. It identifies the publication as official county city and school paper and records its second class status and entry date.
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Moulton
Iowa
A Century and a Half Since Washington Inauguration
R R Eby reflects on the 150th anniversary of Washington's oath onFederal Hall in New York City. He explains why the capital moved from New York to Philadelphia then to Washington, noting New York's growth from a 15,000 population at inauguration to seven and a half million, and its rise as a global hub beyond government reliance.
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George Washington
Federal Hall
Wall and
Nassau Streets
New York City
New York
Washington
Continental Congress
Philadelphia
Congress
First Congress
Potomac
Alexander Hamilton
New City
Run Life's Race With Faithful Steadfastness
The sermon likens life to a race in Hebrews 12, urging believers to persevere as loved ones in glory watch. Spring fever tempts laxity, but the preacher calls members to stay diligent, honor the dead, and continue work for the church despite hardships and poor roads.
Plane carries ten men with rubber mask oxygen system
Pilots wore rubber masks attached to an oxygen tank that also fed oxygen to the engine. The modified plane carried ten men and reportedly made a brief, hazardous flight using this improvised setup.
Unification of Methodism to rename church nation wide
In two weeks the local Methodist congregation will shed its current name as it joins the unification process to form The Methodist Church. The Kansas City conference will oversee merging the Methodist Episcopal Church, South, and Methodist Protestant Church into a single denomination of about 8 million members. Delegates total 900 with 77 women, and 20 000 to 25 000 visitors are expected.
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Methodist Episcopal Church
Methodist Uniting Conference
Kansas City
The
Methodist Church
Towa
United States
Methodist Episcopal
South
Methodist Protestant Church
Episcopal Methodist Churches
General Conference
Methodist Episcopal Church, South
Monterey and Centerville Callers Reported This Week
Monterey and Centerville residents form a busy pattern with callers on various days. Individuals include Marvin Lawson Lee Drake and Pearl Stober from Monterey Centerville and Bloomfield Ottumwa arrivals.
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Marvin
Vern Lawson
Coatsville
Lee Drake
Keith Evans
Pearl Stober
Centerville
Leo Fouts
Gus Blankenship
Bloomfield
Ottumwa
Ira Hayden
Austin Davis
Monterey
Harry Wood
James Arnold
Bert Horn
Will Waybill
Lulu
Roy Fouts
Hollie Gamerau
Minerva McVay
Court Frakes
Moulton
Hilltown fire destroys brooder house and 200 chicks
A Sunday blaze in Hilltown destroyed a brooder house belonging to Mr. and Mrs. Stevens, killing about 200 five week old chicks. The origin remains uncertain, likely from the brooder, but the west wind helped shield other buildings. The event prompted condolences and covered a day of family visiting and dinners among local residents including Mathery of Floris, Spears family, Uhde family, and Stevens relatives from Ottumwa and nearby towns.
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John Stevens
Floris
W. H. Spears
George Uhde
Reva Jean Spears
Bert Pickens
Moulton
Chloe Mitchell
Glenwood
Joe Stevens
Ottumwa
Ernest Stevens
R. L. Stites
Carl Corder
R. E. Stites
Maud Kirby
Coal City
C. H
C. H. Kirby Home, Sunday, Mrs. Della. “Kelley
Edna Pickens
E. EB. Fotkumya
Dick Eathe
Last Rites Held For J. J. Johnson
Obituary notes J J Johnson born April 30 1867 at Plattsmouth Nebraska died April 19 1939 at St Joseph hospital Center Ville Iowa aged 71 years 11 months 19 days. He lived in Davis county farm life married Florence Willett May 7 1893 moved near Monterey Iowa. Florence died September 22 1932 and Eleanor a niece died September 19 1934. Survived by sister Mrs Price Clappham Newtown Mo brothers Chas Johnson Moulton Iowa and Silvester Johnson Ravanna Mo funeral Friday 2 pm Burgher cemetery. Card of Thanks from C M Johnson family.
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Jefferson J. Johnson
John
Lucinda Johnson
Plattsmouth
Nebr
St. Joseph Hospital
Centerville
Iowa
Missouri
Florence Willets
Monterey
Florence
Eleanor
John Willett
Mr. Johnson
A. G. Johnson
Bloomfield
Silvester Johnson
Ravanna
Lester Burgher
Burgher Cemetery
Ralph Clapphorn
Newtown
Clarence Johnson
Lodge Pole
Raymond
Fred
Charley Johnson
Will Waybill
1939 Season Stallion Offering at Hillsdale Stock Farm
An advertised purebred registered young draft stallion is offered for service to select mares and fillies at Hillsdale stock farm in Moulton Iowa on 7th Street east of the school building. Not blood related to any draft breed in the country. Terms five eight ten dollars. Visit to choose terms. Care taken but no responsibility if any occurs.
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Hillsdale
Moulton
Iowa
7Th Street
School Building
Seven room rental with garage on North Main street
Classified ad announces seven room house for rent with garage cellar and good garden on North Main street. Contact Roy Henderson for details and viewing.
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North Main Street
Roy Henderson
Plants for Sale in Mrs Osborne’s Offer
Cabbage tomato celery pepper and sweet potato plants for sale by Mrs. W. C. Osborne at 208 West 8th Street. Phone 245.
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W. C. Osborne
West 8Th St
For Sale Seed Potatoes Three Varieties Triumph Cobblers Warbas
For sale good home grown seed potatoes offering three varieties Triumph Cobblers and Warbas at 60c per pound. Call 18-L-3 or see Glenn Patterson for details.
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Triumph
Cobblers
Glenn Patterson
Used Furniture and Other Articles for Sale Across Starrice Station
Several pieces of good used furniture and other used articles offered for sale across Starrice station. For details contact the seller.
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Starrice Station
Chick starter and hog starter from Mur phy’s Vigoroy blend
Local supplier offers corn wheat and oats ground and mixed into Mur phy’s Vigoroy chick starter at a low price. Also available are a hog starter and a fat ten er prepared with customer grain. Readable details indicate a general feed advertisement for poultry and swine.
Wanted Washings to Do by Mrs Charlety Jarvis
Wanted washings to do. Double blankets and comforts 20c each. Will call for and deliver. Phone 108. Mrs Chartey Jarvis.
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Chartey Jarvis
Farms for Sale in Appanese County
Twelve best farms of all kinds and prices offered by Russell Smith attorney Fairfield Iowa. Describe what you want and how much you can pay down.
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Appanese County
Russell Smith
Atty
Fairfield
Towa
House for Rent Modern Home For Four
Quiet modern house for rent suitable for a small family. Includes two bedrooms, one bathroom, living area, kitchen, and off street parking. Located in a safe neighborhood with nearby shops and transit access. Contact for terms and viewing.
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Connecticut
Toda Fommi
Frank Parker Stoubridge
the Tribune
R. R. Eby
Jesus
Hugh C. Guy
Moulton, Iowa
Edward N. Catterlin
Unification OF Methodism
Hilltown
J. J. Johnson
Fred Post
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