Next Monday Election Day Vote Primary Ballot Candidates List
Voters head to the polls next Monday for the primary selecting state congress and county officers. The Democratic slate shows no opposition in this township. the county and statewide races list Republican and Democratic candidates for governor, lieutenant governor, secretary of state, auditor, treasurer, attorney general, agriculture, and other offices, with detailed names and districts. Only township residents outside Alden may vote for clerk, assessor, and trustees under a law enacted since the last primary, prohibiting town residents from these offices.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John Hammill
M. R. Anderson
M. L. Bowman
L. J. Skromme
C F. Kimball
J. D. Buser
R. L. Finch
E. M. Smith
W H. Beam
J. M. Hazlett
R. R
B. M. Richardson
J. W. Dwyer
T. J. B. Robinson
H. G. Langworthy
W. Wood
L. F. Tierney
E. ©. Ellsworth
E. F. Morris
W. Leverton
W. Schmedhka
W. J. Chantrill
EH. Furry
Théo. Nott
Proclamation Declares Save-a-Life Vehicle Inspection Period
Governor John Hammill proclaims June 1 through June 28, 1928 as Save-a-Life Period in Iowa urging free inspections of brakes horns lights steering and mirrors. He asks mayors chambers and civic groups to promote safety and clergy to stress the effort to reduce car accidents. Des Moines dated May 14, 1928.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Iowa
John Hammill
Town
Chamber of Commerce
Des Moines
A. D
Dairy products worth much in 1927 dairy value
The state’s dairy industry was valued at 154,799,992.56 dollars in 1927, up over ten million from 1926. Creamery butter led the gain with 84,005,134.06 dollars, while total production rose to 192,442,103 pounds.
Boosting the Good in Our Community
A persuasive column urges residents to notice and praise local positives rather than dwell on complaints. It argues for recognizing public-spirited officials and active citizens, proposing a shift to constructive, affirming commentary to strengthen community life.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mason
Someody
Fatal freight wreck at Steamboat Rock kills OToole
One man, Chas OToole, 39, a World War I veteran, died after a drawbar failure caused freight cars to crash into the train on the M and St. L railroad near Steamboat Rock. Two companions, Edward Mersh of Cedar Rapids and Ole Bergstad, were slightly injured. OToole was found crushed, with papers showing his service and war risk insurance.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Rock
Chas. O'Toole
Edward Mersh
Cedar Rapids
Ole Bergstad
Nebraska
O'Toole
Farmers Elevator Co Elects New Officers Alden
The Alden Farmers Elevator Company annual meeting elected officers and directors: President W P Duncan Vice President H W Harms Treasurer J M Barhite Secretary L A Wheeler Manager N E Flaherty. directors include Geo Fuller H W Harms L A Wheeler J M Barhite J J Carney W P Duncan Henry Lande M F Tidman Avis Sweers Fred Groenhoff. The report shows cash on hand up, book and indebtedness down. needed earning of about 2700 to return stocks to par value. Sales totaled 171032.14 with gross profits 7371.14 and operating profits 182692.29. hogs were not as strong as other commodities.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Alden Farmers Elevator Company
W. P. Duncan
H W. Harms
J. M. Barhite
L. A. Wheeler
N.E. Flaherty
Geo, Fuller
H. W. Harms
J. J Carney
W P. Duncan
Henry
Decoration Day in Alden honors Governor Hammill speech
A large crowd from neighboring towns gathered for Decoration Day in Alden led by Governor Hammill as principal speaker. The 1:20 parade moved to the park for a program of band music, children drills, a male chorus and readings, with Mayor Cady presiding and the Gettysburg Address read by Morton Pickersgill. Cemetery ceremonies by the Legion and Auxiliary decorated the graves of fallen soldiers.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hammill
Pickensgill
Lincoln
Arrests After Pine Lake Eldora Island Party
Four Marshalltown residents were arrested on Eldora island in Pine Lake by Sheriff Luglan for intoxication and illegal liquor possession after breaking up a wild party. Clyde Ford Edward Matson La Glass and Mrs Myrtle Houghton pled guilty before Justice Tyler. Men fined 100 dollars plus costs, women 5 dollars plus costs. They paid and were released.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Marshalltown
Pine Lake Eldora
Luglan
Clyde Ford
Edward Matson
la Glass
Myrtle Houghton
El‘dora
Justice Tyler
Cooperative shippers to meet at Eldora Iowa
Hardin county cooperative shippers plan June 1 meeting in Eldora court room to discuss hog tattooing for a 10c premium from packers for tuberculosis free areas after July 1. Tattoos to mark farms read after slaughter. plan may trace quality and source, aid infection control and provide data to packers and producers. Also Iowa Farm Bureau executive board at Des Moines May 25 condemns veto, proposes sectional protest meetings and volunteer delegation to national conventions to promote farmers’ cause. If interested, leave name at Farm Bureau office. work starts June 15.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hardin County
Eldora
United States
Iowa ‘Farm Bureau Executive Board
Des Moines
Iowa
Iowa Improvement Association
Farm Bureau
Graduation set at Marquette University June 1928
Alden graduates will attend the Marquette University commencement in Milwaukee Wisconsin with Lyle M Palmer among the candidates for degrees. Palmer, a senior in the college of journalism, will receive a bachelor of science. The program runs June 3 to 6 with events at Gesu church and the Milwaukee Auditorium.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Alden
Marquette University
Milwaukee
Wisconsin
Lyle M. Palmer
Lyle
Marquette College of Journalism
Marquette
Kartak
Gesu Church
Milwaukee Auditorium
Salvation Army Home Service Appeal in Hardin County
The Salvation Army launches its annual home service appeal in Hardin County from June 1 to June 9 to support humanitarian work in Iowa. The county advisory board oversees all financial appeals and urges a liberal response from residents to aid disaster relief and service efforts locally and statewide.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Salvation Army
Hardin County
Iowa
Des Moines
Florida
California
St. Francis Dam
Hardin Country
H. W. Stonebrook
R. F. Blackburn
Will Nissen
Secy
Walter Guenther
Treas
S. W. Needham
J. G. Bridgens
Eastman
Nuckolls
Geo. W. Steep
Campaign Season Goes On with Reason and Wit
A witty railing against the noisy election season by Walt Mason urges readers to stay calm and reasonable. He jokes that candidates will soon sprint into full gear, predicts heated battles and appeals to both reason and emotion, and cautions against allowing bile and slander to overshadow fair discourse.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jine
Jones
Jing
Jinks
Walt Mason
Nine Iowa stations barred from licenses by FRC action
The federal radio commission announced license revocations effective August 1 for nine Iowa stations. Listed are KGFB Iowa City KINHI Oskaloosa Penn College KPNP Muscatine KICK Red Oak KFMR Sioux City Morningside College KGCA Decorah KWCR Cedar Rapids WIAS Ottumwa KWUC LeMars.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Iowa
Federal Radio Commission
KGFB
Iowa City
Kinhi
Oskaloosa
Penn College
KPNP
Muscatine
KTNT
KICK
Red Oak
KFMR
Sioux City
Morningside College
KGCA
Decorah
KWCR
Cedar Rapids
WIAS
Ottumwa
Kwuc LeMars
Editor Roasts Outsiders Over Letterhead Gaffe
A San Dusky Tribune item notes the editor finding humor in a home merchant letter urging him to roast out of town traders. The oddity lies in the note being printed on an out of town letterhead, turning the request into a light local joke.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sandusky
Ohio
Tibune
Iowa Falls Bridge Settlement Proposal Details
The Board of Supervisors forwards a State Highway Commission plan to the city of Iowa Falls regarding the Oak Street bridge. It notes the city council accepted the commission's settlement terms and outlines costs, funding control shifts in 1927, and ongoing negotiations for damages due to raising the grade for a single span concrete arch bridge.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Board of Supervisors
State Highway Commission
Iowa Falls
Oak St
Erewith
Iowa River
Towa Falls
Encore declares love and asks for commitment
A romantic exchange unfolds with praise and declarations. One speaker pledges grand deeds and asks if the beloved will be theirs, while a second asks a straightforward question about love. The dialogue centers on devotion, aspiration, and a hopeful proposal.
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Everybody
Mr. Otrocks
Gotrocks
Farmers Elevator CO
E. Flaherty
Furry
S. Tf
Sele—Brown
T. Pettiaer
Aldon
Towa
Home Service Appeal
Furry’s
Tom
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