Infinite Vanity of Democratic Conventions Is Not News
The piece reflects on legendary political figures and the fleeting nature of power. It recalls Tammany Hall figures, David B. Hill, Tillman, Altgeld, and others, then pivots to a Chicago Republican convention deadlock. A parable about the insignificance of individual triumphs follows, noting the endless cycle of leaders and successors.
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Richard Craker
Tammany Hall
David B. Hill
New York
Senator Tones
Arkswans
Democratic National Committee
Ben” Tillman
Gumshoe
Bill Stone
Altgeld
Illinois
Buck Hinricksen
Coin” Harvey
Rourke Cochran
Tammany
Grady
Chicago
Kansas City
At Hooster
Real Story of Cass County Representative Primary Defeat
The News Telegram analyzes Charley Crow and his musings on Huff's loss to Rev. Shannon in a county primary. It argues Crow misreads the race attributing defeat to road stands and conspiracy, while Huff was bested by Shannon’s campaigning and Huff’s own limited effort. Zellmer’s nominating status is noted as misread.
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Charley Crow
Mussenu Reha
Represent
W. Huff
Atlantic
Huff
Crow
Hull
Jim
Mr. Crow
C. A. Zellmer
Mr. Zi Zellmer
Iluff
Zellmer
Tatomocrats
Shannon
Luft Bnnyrly
Jearn
Good Roads
Hart
Cass County
Lawa
Carl ‘Zellmer
Ma Zeilmer
Charley
Muff
Mar. Huff
Republicans Face Farm Relief Pledge At Kansas City
The News-Telegraph predicts the Republican National Convention will adopt a farm relief plank without naming the McNary Haugen bill. It argues the party will align with the president’s known stance on farm relief while avoiding specific legislation. The piece notes pressure from Coolidge supporters and the likelihood the platform will emphasize relief without endorsing the McNary Haugen bill, signaling a cautious middle course.
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Kansas City
Ito
Grover Cleveland
United States
Thas
Coolidge
Middlewest
Dravan
Kunsie
Thiu
Carlige
The Whirligig of Time by Willis J Abbott
Willis J Abbott writing for the Christian Science Monitor lauds the Kansas City Republican convention hall. He recalls the 1896 convention when William Jennings Bryan was nominated and notes the hall as a sanctified space. Abbott references George Fred Williams and Charles A Powell as living figures connected to the era.
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Willis J.abbott
Christian Ience Monitor
Kansas ‘City
Santy Hall
Willian Jennings Bryan
Bryan
Fle
Abbaté Jocalla
George Fred? Williams
Massachusetts
Charles A. Powe
Minnesotaa
Bowman Campaign Decline After Harsh Attacks on Hamill
The article critiques Senator Bowman for old fashioned campaigning and hostile charges against Governor Hamill, noting Wall Street money accusations and cement trust links. It calls Bowman's tactics out of date, says voters favored Hamill, and labels Bowman’s bid as a boomerang after Iowa Republican primary results.
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Bowman
Tampmill
Sun
Wallstreet
Cement Trust
Hammill
Andrew
State Banking
Ottumwa
Mill
Mutomill
Wall Street
Munmill
Spute
News-Telegraph
Miss Universe title sparks critique of beauty contests
A Chicago girl crowned Miss Universe in a Galveston pageant prompts debate on beauty contests. The writer argues true beauty lies in heart and soul, not mere looks or scant attire, criticizing contestants as shallow and praising modesty and sense.
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Chicago
Galveston
Andy
Hese
Eontesta
Ling
Spivcles
Senators and editors skew toward partisan oration and Bible quips
Shenandoah Sentinel notes certain senators like Bruce Heflin Borah Norris and Norris frequently speak on varied topics with a bias toward prohibition or personal railing. Creston Evening News jokes editors imitate biblical style to push truth, citing Jeremiah and a gate city letter about quoting Shakespeare and the Bible.
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Shenandoah Sentinel
Bruce
Maryland
Avnibody
Heflin
Alabamn
Senate
al Smith
Rome
Borah
Idaho
Prohibition
Norris
Nebraska
Creston Evening News
Jeremiah
Keokuk
State road plan hailed over county efforts in county vote
A clipped editorial argues the state road plan offers fairer, faster paved roads across all counties versus slow county paving. It critiques uneven county allocations, highlighting Cass Audubon and Shelby counties as shortchanged under county plans while urging voters to back the statewide program in November for equitable, continuous highways. It notes federal good roads praise and the need to modernize beyond the motor age.
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Council Blatt Noaparedi
Hamill
Manlay
Lawa
Federal Good Roads, Bureau
Erate
Ows
Pottawattamie
Dunlap
Glenwood
Quick
White Pole
Underwood
Cass
Shelby
Audubon
Pottawattamle
Shelby County
State
Shelby Land
Omaha
Fottawattamie County
Missouri River
Lyrics Of Life Poem By Douglas Malloci
A reflective poem contrasts uphill and downhill paths in life, moral choices, and consequences. It questions street crime punishment and parole logic, noting how society rationalizes crime and the allure of easier paths versus arduous virtue, ending with a copyright credit.
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Douglas Malloci
End of the Trail Road and Bridge Argument precedes November vote
A 1928 statement argues road and bridge bids prove specifications are sound with cement tested and steel reinforced. It notes water content and mix quality checked by a state inspector while urging hard surfaced goods to improve value amid $630,000,000 investment and 700,000 motor vehicles. The piece urges informed voting in the November election.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pasoline
Adjustable visor light for autos gains Iowa patent
Byron F. Rait of Shenandoah received a patent for an adjustable visor light spanning the front of the automobile with up down movement to fit driving conditions. Other Iowa patents noted include Seth S. Barker Ottumwa gear device and Vernon M. Gregg Cedar Rapids hoe access, Jorgen A. Reimer Elk Horn cultivator evener, and Robert E. Thompson Des Moines golf bag holder.
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OWA
Des Maints
Jane
Byron F. Rait
Shenandoah
Baie, Freeman & Sinclair
Dex Moines
Seth S. Barker
Pearl G. Frazi
Jorgen A. Reimer
Hurrowa
Fred Co
Spahn
Schleswig
Robert E. Thompson
Des
Matnes
No Danger Here Don't Fear the Draft Mind Opens Windows
A reflective piece from an American magazine urges readers not to fear conscription by exploring inner openness. It frames the draft as a moral challenge and calls for calm, informed civic reflection rather than alarm.
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American
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