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Newspaper

Graettinger Times

Location

Graettinger, Iowa, United States of America

Date

Jun 28, 1928

Page

6

Charity Scams Exposed by Bankers Association Inquiries

W R Morehouse reports on promoters using charity to lure contributors and funnel funds into schemes. Campaigns run in institutional names, claiming near 100 percent charity, while promoters collect profits and mislead the public about allocations. The piece documents deceptive contracts, false endorsements, and widespread losses to investors.

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Old shoe tale highlights banker funds in walls and clocks

The piece mockingly questions banker associations about public funds hidden in consumer spaces. It cites Washkowsky of Brooklyn and Wantikowsky, derides education finance, and satirically suggests hidden money in stoves, shelves, and walls to pay national debt, urging banker accountability.

American Bankers Association Cada Washkowsky Brooklyn Wantikowsky Fe Uke Romeny Lo Lane Doe Waaly Far Jonethio Mrg Wrehkowsky Hisoweky Woshaye Lita Old 'Khous., We Sauppose ‘Alia Anid. To Heyaelf Fila Congress Mr. Waghkowsky

Motors Push Safety Upgrades on Highways

Motorists advocate extra safety measures on highways citing white guard rails improved signals and dust reduction. Associations urge eliminating gusts and dust as a major step to cut accidents amid rising traffic and highway dust storms.

Dust and drafts blamed for sneezing in city air

An article argues sneezing often comes from dust rather than cold and notes city dust rises from roads while modern road binding chemicals reduce airborne particles. It cites Manhattan dust depth, compares city and country air, and mentions chlorinated compounds as dust suppressants used by engineers.

Coneshapel Mountain Manhattan Diri Belfora

Kansas Adopts Gravel Highway Plan

Kansas favors gravel and sand roads as a low cost, passable solution year round. Highway Director John Gardner notes gravel and sand cost 1600 to 2000 dollars per mile and can be maintained easily, though pavement would require rebuilding in five to six years.

John Gardner Yang Kansan

Water reduces bacteria count in rain and dust

In Paris a study shows air bacteria drop after rain, rising again on dry days. Researchers note 3800 to 16000 bacteria per cubic meter during wet versus dry days near Place Clichy. Sprinkling roads with calcium chloride claimed to reduce dust and absorb moisture, lowering germ presence.

Aficinia

Good Roads Facts Highlight U S Highway Investment

The article notes over 1 billion dollars spent last year to improve U S highways. It links road quality to farm access, mentions gates to Yellowstone National Park in good condition, and reports seven U S and three Canadian national parks now connected by improved highways. The Defense highway between Washington and Annapolis will shorten the distance by eight miles.

Hanceforth United States Yallowstone National Canada Washington Annapolis Coe

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