Meredith's Legacy in Agriculture and Publishing
The article recalls Meredith's rise from farming roots to founding the Farmers Tribune and later Meredith Publications. It notes his roles in public life, including a Democratic bid for U.S. Senate and governorship, and his service on national commissions and as secretary of agriculture.
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Meredith
Farmers’ Tribune
Highark College
Des Moines
Uch
Better
Farmer
United States
William G. McAdoo
The
Treasury
Jedith
al Conference Commission
Agrical
David F. Houston
Northern Pacific Leaders Plan Rail Tour and Montana Outlook
Northen Pacific officials including R W Donnelly and H E Stevens travel from Missoula to Spokane Seattle and Portland to inspect properties and assess Montana prospects. Donnelly notes improved crop rainfall, rail traffic outlook for 1928, and strong first five months with $2 million income over last year as party progressives discuss presidential bids.
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Nelly
R. W. Clarke
H. E. Stevens
Spokane
Seattle
Portland
Stevens
Missoula
St. Paul
Donnelly
Mr. Clarke
Northern Pacific
Bitter Root
Yellowstone
Montana
Northern Pacific Railroad
Republican Convention Indorses Administration Policy
The document endorses the administration and calls for unity in support of aviation developments, naval build up, Hawaii and Alaska policies, Indian citizenship reforms, and race relations. It argues for limited federal overreach, states’ rights, and a federal anti lynching law while urging greater participation by women in party management.
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Hawaii
Alaska
United States
Republican Party
Tornado Ravages Blair Area Killing Four and Homes Lost
Tornado tore through Blair causing four deaths and leaving about 300 farms in ruin along its path. At Headrick damage ranged from 100000 to 250000 with over 50000 in livestock losses. Relief groups from Altus set patrols to protect property as thousands of families faced losses.
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Blair
Headrick
American Legion
Oklahoma National Guard
Altus
Stultz
Tornado Rips Salina Farm Area Causing Major Damage
Associated Press reports a tornado swept Salina Kansas demolishing houses and farm buildings with extensive damage. No deaths were recorded by late today as families found shelter despite the strike. The disturbance connects to Blair Oklahoma's earlier storm, which killed seven and wounded many.
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Associated Press Independence
Kan
Kansas
Associated Press
Salina
Blair
Okla
Burglary Suspects Beaten After Room Intrusion
Jack Lavelle caught two men named Harry Henrickson and Charles Foot rummaging in his dresser at 104 East Park Street. Lavelle and William Ellis, landlord, fought off the intruders while police found Lavelle’s items on the suspects.
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Jack Lavelle
Harry Henrickson
Charles Foot
Lavelle
Ellis
Mundy
Morrison
Doolin
Savings Deposits in Austria Double Over Year
Austria saw savings deposits nearly double in the past year, signaling stronger household savings and rising confidence in financial stability amid evolving economic conditions.
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Austria
Knowledge Box and Quiz of the Day
A knowledge box poses several questions: identity and nationality, largest continent, origin of America’s name, a German soldiers gait, and a Bible verse reference. It notes that answers appear on page 4 of the same publication.
Mexico City Quake Sparks Panic Across Capital
Tremors rattled Oaxaca and Mexico City with 50 shocks in the first hour. Streets filled with debris, glass shattered, and hotel lobbies emptied as crowds fled venues. A taxi driver injured two passengers when his car leapt onto a sidewalk during a fresh tremor.
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Oaxaca
Mexico City
Christ
Swimming Glasses 10 Start Tuesday
Summer swimming classes for girls up to eight years old begin at the Knights of Columbus pool tomorrow. Mrs William Roach, swimming teacher, will supervise. Younger girls meet Tuesday and Friday at 3 o'clock. 8 year olds have gymnasium classes Tuesday from 2 to 3.
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Knights of Columbus
William Roach
Roach
Boston Woman Aboard Flight As Transatlantic Attempt Begins
Miss Amelia Earhart, Boston social worker, co pilot Miss Earhart joins Wilmer Stultz and Lou Gordon aboard the tri motor Friendship for a sea hop from Trepassey N F to Ireland. The crew plans a possible Azores diversion if weather fails.
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Stultz
Trepassey Harbor
Ireland
Miss Earhart
Boston
Atlantic
Gordon
Trepassey
N. F
Treland
Valencia
Amelia Farhart
Wilmer Stultz
Lou Gordon
Weather Bureau
Great Circle
Azores
Mabel Bell
Miss Boll
Charles Levine
Harbor Grace
Richard E. Byrd
Byrd
South Pole
George Putnam
Associated
Breves
Southampton
England
Great Britain
British Isles
Southampton Waters
Isle of Wight
Heflin Attacks Smith in Alabama Campaign Rally
Senator J Thomas Heflin spoke to more than 10 000 people near Albany urging opposition to Governor Alfred E Smith for the Democratic presidential nomination. He accused Smith of ties to Tammany Hall and warned of a religiously driven war with Mexico. State troops protected the event under Major John A Warner with Albany Klan official J Forrest Cain presiding.
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John W. Davis
Oscar W. Underwood
Iowa
Alfred E. Smith
New York
Associated Press
Albany
J. Thomas Heflin
Alabama
Ku Klux Klan
Heflin
New York City
Smith
John A. Warner
Tammany Hall
Mexico
J Forrest Cain
State
Klan
Complex air sea relay over Atlantic tracks Friendship
Wireless reports from the monoplane Friendship describe its eastward progress over the Grand Banks and Atlantic routes. Messages from Rexmore and Bush Terminal confirm bearings and distances from 43:39 north 39:20 west and about 700 miles east of Newfoundland as the flight continues toward Bremen.
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Associated Press
Boston
Friendship
Grand Banks
Cape Race
Halifax
Concordia
New York
Radio Marine Corporation of America
Rexmore
Abbott
Newfoundland
Radio Marine Corporation
Frendship
Elmworth reports signals from plane Friendship alls well
United States Lines received a radio message from President Roosevelt noting Elmworth signals from the mono plane Friendship. The Elmworth reports position 50.20 N 22.37 W with strong signals and all's well. Roosevelt position 45.05 N 35.34 W. Weather is fine and seas moderate.
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Associated Press
New York
Radio Marine Corporation Tonight
Roosevelt
Elmworth
S. S. Elmworth
President Roosevelt
United States Line
Bremen
United States Lines
Friendship
Manning
Friendship Monoplane Faces Headwinds on Atlantic Flight
The Friendship, departing Trepassey N F for an Atlantic crossing, may meet 30 mile per hour headwinds tonight. Meteorologist Dr James H Kimball notes strong headwinds likely through the night as the aircraft maintains a heading near 60 degrees true and about 110 miles per hour.
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Associated Press
New York
Trepassey
N. F
Atlantic
James H. Kimball
U. S. Weather Bureau
Associated
Fair Weather Threatens Nobile Party Rescue Efforts
Under Roald Amundsen leadership, calm weather is seen as aiding the Nobile party rescue. Machines are prepared to establish physical contact with the party in the North if immediate rescues cannot be effected. The operation to be resumed with re- deployment.
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Roald Amundsen
Hoover Begins Campaign Planning Week After Nomination
Washington dispatch reports Secretary Hoover moving into campaign planning after securing the Republican nomination. Hoover meets officials and family, attends a Quaker service, and outlines a schedule to consult national committee members and key politicians.
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Associated Press
Washington
Hoover
Kansas City
Secretary Work
Walter F. Brown
Congregation of Friends
Herbert Hoover
Cambridge
Harvard Business School
Allan
Leland Stanford University
California
James W. Good
Republican National Committee
Pilot Lucas Dies in Montana Plane Crash
Lucas, veteran pilot, perishes in a crash near Billings while flying for National Parks Scenic Airways. The incident marks Montana’s first aviation death. funeral plans set for Bozeman with lineage tracing to Whitehall and Bozeman.
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Billings
Lucas
White
National Parks Scenic Airways Company
M.D. McVay
Harrison
New Airways Company
Montana
Butte
Sheridan
Bozeman
Whitehall High School
Homer Townsend
Italia Crew Rescued Planes Chased by Rescue Seaplanes
A large Dornier-Wall plane led by Major Panso prepares to scout for seven missing Italia crew members and three men said to be crossing the ice toward the Hob by and the Braganza. No radio from Italia survivors since Thursday. Citta Di Milano and Nobile await new field radio as seaplane reaches.
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Panso
Italia
Hobby
Braganza
Citta di Milano
Butt
Nobile
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