02 Aug 1928
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Newspaper
Alden Times
Location
Alden, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Aug 02, 1928
Page
1
Iowa census data show a sharp drop in farm cattle from 1926 to 1928, totaling 388,965 fewer head since 1926 and 222,409 since 1927. Breeding stock, cows, and horses also fell, while hogs and sheep improved modestly. officials warn of lower milk and butter production and fewer young cattle.
County treasurer reports 1929 automobile plates received and ready for December distribution. Total plates issued to date 6678, 105 more than last year at this point. Plates feature black numbers on light green, with No. 387 as the county serial, and Town and 1929 printed along the right side. next year truck numbers will share the county identifier.
Dialogue reveals Meier divorce as motive: he preferred country life. she stayed in town. She returned to her mother in the country while he stayed with his parents in town. The reference hints at a prominent race, the Brown Derby, to be decided after the first Monday in November.
Jabez Jinks, a chalk and ink dealer, laments Punktown’s deathly business climate while locals defend the town as an opportunity. He空 spends days disparaging the village, which others counter as a charming, promising place for buyers and sellers.
A Yale University class rating survey from the Bureau of Education shows ministers' sons top the overall rating, with lawyers' sons second. Mental-test scores place ministers' sons first, followed by writers and artists, law, teaching, combined professions, medicine, and engineering. Lawyers’ sons study longest hours, while writers' sons study least.
News notes from Alden churches announce the Mite Box opening on Friday August 3 a joint meeting of Missionary societies including W F M S Standard Bearers Kings Heralds Little Light Bearers and all mothers of children invited Program starts 2 30 pm in the church with social time and refreshments Quarterly Conference Friday at 8 00 pm Dr McDade will conduct business All reports from societies due Public meeting for all church members Regular services Sunday with pastor in charge Lutheran August 2 Ladies Aid 2 pm August 5 congregation picnic in Paul Klein grove English service at 11 am Evangelical Sunday school at 10 am services at 11 Introducing Rev J A Krueger L A S will meet with Mrs Claus Miller at Burdette August 8 Gratitude expressed to Rev Dammann for work in Alden and Led yard
The church notes several new attendees at every service and invites more visitors. Services next Sunday follow the usual schedule with Sunday school at 10 and preaching at 11. The sermon theme is The Promise of Peace in a Thunderstorm.
Alden residents report the marriage of J Donelson to Grace Jones of Peoria Illinois in Cedar Rapids on Tuesday. The ceremony was led by Rev Edwards at the parsonage and the couple plan a California wedding trip soon. Grace, long employed in Peoria’s printing industry, has visited Alden and made local friends.
Rev M J Dammann who has led the local Evangelical church for two years left today for Ledyard to resume preaching every other Sunday with his new posting. He organized the Ledyard church in 1900 and returns to a familiar community. The congregation has called Rev Kreutzer of Otisville Illinois who is expected with his family soon. The parsonage has been refinished and awaits the new family.
County auditor J W Long reports total annual net cost of county officers nationwide at 8 098 234 22, listing figures for Supervisors 525 607 47 Auditors 498 588 97 Treasurers 408 210 12 Clerks of district courts 100 804 97 Sheriffs 704 164 97 Superintendents of the schools 359 677 06 Recorders 101 911 18 and anxiety attorneys 368 768 36.
Odd sayings mix luck and misfortune among New Englanders as talk turns to insurance fires accidents and a burial in a string of grim quips. The piece muses on luck and political spellbinders amid sharper market signs and uncertain fortunes.
Iowa will assemble over 200 acres of educational and agricultural displays for the 1928 state fair August 22 to 31. More than 500 carloads of exhibits will roll in over three weeks. Highlights include the National Livestock Show with 6000+ pure bred animals, the Midwest Agricultural Exposition, Boys and Girls Club show with 1500+ livestock entries, a Midwest Aircraft show, a large motor show, complete Women’s Exposition, public health clinics, and a state wildlife exhibit. Officials seek to set attendance records under the slogan Half Million Year.
Monday August 6 Eldora departure at 8 a m Hubard at 8 30 arrive Ames 10 assemble in front Morill hall cars southbound at 10 15 depart to inspect Ames experiments showing value of the college and experiment station guides provided to explain work residents of Hardin county urged to take a day off all ages welcome to learn about agricultural research and its relevance to Iowa farmers
A young barrister in a courtroom probes the defendant about his motive for moving from Liverpool to London. The defendant hesitates, then reveals the single answer a locomotive. The moment underlines humor in legal drama.
A telegram from a colonel named Spaj shows a wary exchange about weight loss and time. A husband replies with a terse plan estimating another four weeks, suggesting a tense, ironic marital joke.
Professor Fitch advises digging early potatoes in August as the best time to harvest for storage. He notes they keep better when stored in a dark coal cellar rather than in warm ground, preventing spoilage and sprouting.
Hardin County and townships gain thousands from the state gasoline tax of three cents per gallon. Monthly receipts in 1928 show $8040.28 in January, $2330.85 in February, $2513.26 in March, $2428.19 in April, $8040.23 in May, $2482.19 in June, and $3546.98 in July, with July 1928 higher than July 1927.
Costs of potato production averaged from 49 to 80 cents per bushel across western and southern regions based on farmer reports to the USDA. Despite costs, the Iowa market may see tubers selling at about 50 cents per bushel before winter, reflecting abundant supply across areas.
The Chevrolet Motor Company announces a new utility truck added to its line after extensive testing and production start on July 2. Key features include a four speeds forward transmission, four wheel brakes with independent emergency system, power take-off port, low loading height of 41 inches, and reinforced frame for even weight distribution. The model will be shown at dealers’ showrooms nationwide and aims to extend the company’s record sales and production.
The 4-H Club Camp at Pine Lake drew many girls and leaders for a two day event with Miss Esther Lietmann and Miss Florence Forbes present. Lois Vinton was elected president with Mable Clampitt as vp and Mildred Faris as secretary. A storm interrupted the program but earlier days saw strong interest in club activities and home furnishings. Dairy statistics show milk output with several herds exceeding high fat marks, led by N Finster and J N Martin.
President L A Downs of the Illinois Central System describes a Favored Territory spanning fourteen central Mississippi Valley states. He cites 28 million people in the zone consuming about one third of the nation’s domestic products and forming a major market for world trade. He notes rail transport as a key economic driver for this central region.
Max jokes about barking at houses to collect subscription fees while claiming government work. He notes addresses if dogs answer and cow license status to earn commission. The exchange ends with an urging to pay now.
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