Massena History Spurred by Forefront of Cass County
Editor Crow traces Massena’s origins from 1800 frontier conflicts through 1850s settlement, naming the town for Luman W. Stone and recounting township organization in 1870. The piece notes Massena’s growth, link to Massena, New York, and later St. Lawrence County development, including key families and local industry.
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C. FE. Crow
Massena
Mass
Massenha
Leonard AH. Price
Ifield, Jr
Gormley
Iana
Mian
Wisconsin
Cass County
Iss
L. W. Stone
Gordon Stone
Anowast
L. Wy "Stone
Missouri
Ozark Mountains
Creston-Cumberland
Smith
Vermont
St. Lawrence County
St. Lawrence
Niagara Falls
My. Crowe
Sherm Myers
Anita Record
Massena ‘Township
Massena Township
Sam Eoladay
W. S. Whitney
S. M. Hokulay
Peave
S. T. McCormick
Willian Ibnladay
Cane Stables
Luman W. Stone
William Moladay
Laman W. Stone
Summit Avenue
Springfield
Na Township
Iperca
Luman W. Stuene
Lawrence Even
New York
Stone
George P. Fisk
Atlantic
Frank H. Whitney
James CG
Thoms Whitney
Oavcco County
N.Y
Awag II
Eseck Whitney
Frank "Whitney
Whitneyville
Oren Stone
Martin M. Smith
Noy
Naliv Ma
Prairie progress and public interest in regional history
A midwestern observer reflects on rapid modern progress from prairie to paved highways, noting the change from tribal days to a society of prosperity. The piece acknowledges public interest in Mr. Crow’s article and frames it as legitimate news for all readers.
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Weively
Mr. Crows
Rockefellers praised for philanthropy despite local editor’s stance
Trampton editor debates leaders of Standard Qi. meanwhile argues the Rockefeller Foundation has vastly benefited humanity through medical research, hospital funding, and extensive support for scientists. The piece defends Rockefeller philanthropy against claims of no public benefit.
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Trampton
Eller
Stewart Chems
Standard Qi Company
Indiana
Rockefellers
Rockefeller Foundation
Uantptun
Ueesearch
Ulat Foundation
Immens
Thiever Krown
Rock Hampton
Europe
United States
Ers
Town City
John D. Rockefeller Sr
John D. Rockefeller Jr
Would Be Foolish. News-Telegraph on highway gravel plans
The News-Telegraph argues against graveling high way No. 32 from Atlantic to Dexter, calling such plans absurd. It notes No. 82 will be graveled across Cass County whether paved or not and urges delaying graveling in favor of paving, stressing hilly terrain makes graveling wasteful.
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Canada
U. S
Cass
Atlantic
News-Telegraph
State Highway Commission
Dexter
Cass County
Council Bluffs
Prosperous America Declares Record 1928 Growth
Secretary of Commerce William F Whiting and the federal reserve board report 1928 as the nation s biggest year for production and trade. Industrial activity rose month by month with autos steel copper and machine tools at record highs while retail trade and savings also hit new peaks.
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Kington
D. C
William F. Whiting
Federal
Re U Board
Whiting
Ite
Tn Wildi
Bet Ver
Tha Donywest
United States
Reserve Board
Busin Transaciona Hy
Wialso
New Yor City
Smeke
U S Foreign Trade Reaches Peak Since Postwar Boom
The foreign trade of the United States showed larger exports in 128 than in any year since the end of the postwar boom, when price levels were much higher.
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United States
Radio Advertising and Public Cost in Broadcasting
An editorial notes that banning advertising on radio is impractical and that listeners must pay for broadcasts. It argues advertising funds most radio content, predicts ads will improve as audiences tune in, and that advertisers will learn to choose engaging programs. The piece contends the public does not want a pay-per-listen model and that station managers can gauge a program’s popularity.
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Radio Advertising
Chicago Journal of Commerce
House of Repres
Robin
Radio Commission
Railo
United States
Rob
Wilk Sven
Helio
Yeneou
Nonshatterable Glass Product Promises Safer Automobiles
Barrons Weekly highlights a glass safety concept three layers fused to form a tough panel. Du Ponts pyrolaxin variant resists standard impacts while remaining attached to the wheel. It notes estimates that most motor vehicle info relates to shattered glass and envisions widespread use as standard equipment.
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Barron's Weekly
du Pont
George W. Sieton
Ing
Near Beer Tax Debates Across Iowa Papers
Iowa editorial pages voice mixed views on near beer taxation and price impacts. Muscatine Journal and Freeman-Journal defend light beer as wholesome while Davenport-Democrat questions control by big oil interests. Other papers note public concern and shifting attitudes in 1920 era discourse.
Seasons Time and Truth in Public Debate
A collage of opinions criticizes wartime rhetoric and Prohibition policy. It contrasts enduring virtues with shifting public preoccupations, questions sensational political claims, and argues for honest governance and accountable regulation amid national debates.
Sherm Says Anita Record Fragment
Fragmentary line from Anita Record notes Sherm Says there are those who may recall past events and viewpoints, with unclear context and limited readable text. The snippet hints at opinion or column style but lacks complete sentences or identifiable subjects.
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Anita Record
Did You Ever Stop to Think by Edson St Waite
Edson St Waite argues that if successful business leaders donated a year to community service through organized groups such as a chamber of commerce the city would gain vast benefits. He envisions rapid progress in streets highways development plans and economic foundation drawing population and industry. He warns against political tricks graft and public maladministration.
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Edson St. Waite
Shawnee
Okla
George L. Eastman
Los Angeles
Industrick
Chamber of Comperve
Rippling Rhymes by Walt Mason
Jinx hoards wealth with careful saving yet sighs at any spend. The poem questions thrift versus temptation, asking if readers can resist spending and follow a virtuous path as they balance desires and duty. Copyright 1929, George Matthew Adams Service.
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Jinx
Badaikh
George Matthew Adams
Quiz and language notes from a public ledger item
A reader submits questions on English usage and pronunciation. The notes request improvements to several sentences, definitions of deviser and devisor, a barbecue pronunciation and meaning, and a guidance on rewriting an awkward phrase for a price list.
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Mahoney, Inc
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Davenport - Democrat
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Webster City
Freeman-Journals
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