Editorial critique of county politics and federal aid impacts
The piece questions Party leaders and a Page county nomination tactic amid past election slates for Congress. It notes Des Moines Register reporting federal money to Iowa for farm relief and WPA projects, warns against wasteful spending and competitive bidding for funds, cites Brookings on depressions, laments higher living costs and less consumer purchasing, supports Mills County Fair, and urges Iowa to settle Maytag troubles to restore industry.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
James “Newsboy” Pearson
Congress
Page County
Des Moines Register
Towa
Jowans
Treasury
Thors Mmurer
Ara “Bate Slaty
Malvern
Iowa
WPA
Changes of Address Promptly Leader Notice
Subscribers are urged to notify the subscription department promptly of address changes. Under the new postal law newspapers must pay postage due for notices of changes furnished by the post office. Delays or failures to receive the paper are a problem. the plan is to send the change of address in advance.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Leader
Tha'bert
Malvern Town Council Budget Hearing Called for August 15
The Town Council of Malvern in Mill County will meet August 15, 1938, at 8 p.m. in the Community Building council room. Taxpayers may be heard for or against the proposed expenditure estimate. Town Clerk Woodford R. Byington signs the notice.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Malvern
Mill County
Woodford R. Byington
Milling County Fair Echoes of Past Glories and Stunt Heritage
A reminiscence of Mills County fairs recalls a lively era when fairs drew crowds despite rain, featuring horse pulls, livestock promotions, Shetland ponies, and notable aviators. Johnsons, Chambers, and Ruth Law are unnamed yet tied to the vibrant midway, auto polo, and daredevil acts that defined the era, with memories of dusty grounds and bustling amusements.
County Fair Echoes Past Glory and Community Ties
The narrative recalls crowded gates and long lines at the county fair with over ten thousand visitors. It highlights floral displays, cakes, jellies, bread, vegetables, tin jewelry, painted china, and paintings by young artists. Visitors reconnect with friends, renewing faith in farming and county spirit.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
James
Blooda
Subscribers renewals highlight local harvest and weather notes
Mrs Mae Roush of Nora Nebraska renews The Leader for a year noting harvest mostly finished with fair yields though grasshoppers are destructive. Wilbur Walker of Inglewood California also renews praising the pleasant weather and looking forward to Leader day to read home folks news.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mre
Mae Roush
Nora, Neb
Inglewood
Cal
Wilbur Walker
Local Grower Fares Seed Corn Amid Big Detasseling Effort
John Mullins in Wesley Corwith area employs 30 workers to detassel 600 acres of hybrid corn to secure seed blends for next year. He markets thousands of bushels of hybrid seed corn and soybeans. The Rooster story attracts nationwide attention to Winterset via The Country Home. Nearly 1800 roosters sold to merchants between May 20 and June 1. Lester Bull, Vil lisca high senior, among 19 Iowa scholarship award recipients from Register and Tribune carried by Des Moines. He chose the American Institute of Business in Des Moines with a 1929 40 start. Greenfield council notes only two weeks of city reservoir water remaining.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John Mullins
Wesley
Corwith
Winterset
Lester Bull
Villisca High School
Register and Tribune
Iowa
Des Moines Register
Des Moines Tribune
American Institute of Business
Des Moines
Greenfield
Eee
City Engineer Reassures at Monday Meeting
During the recent week farmers hauled water for livestock and threshing outfits from the city supply as officials discussed ongoing rural needs at Monday night meetings.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Elty
Malvern Iowa Town Council Minutes August 1 1928
Regular meeting of Malvern Town Council with Mayor Albert Nelson present. Bills approved include salaries for Glen Enserett Jake Frazier Harry Dunn and others and charges for water sewer and street services. Budget hearing set for August 15 1928 at 8 p m in the Council room Community Building Malvern Iowa.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Albert Nelson
Kilmartin
Mansfield
Piper
Slothower
Steele
Glen Enserett
Jake Frazier
Harry Dunn
Rance & Nelson
Standard Oil Co
Martin Transfer Co
Socony-Vacuum Oil Co
Salyers Auto Co
McCord Hardware
Green Bay Lumber Co
I. R. Cardwell
Neptune Meter Co
Northwestern Bell Tel, Co
Malvern Trust & Savinga Bank
Tha
Malvern
Milla County
Iowa
Thera
Malvern Leader
Saldernie
Bag
From The Leader and The Wabash News Clips
Clips from The Leader Aug 2 1888 detail Wabash to Shenandoah camp meeting round trip, Miss Woodrow sisters near horse accident at a ball game, a Lake Waubonsie camping outing, and a 1913 note on Burlington agency changes. Other items mention Altay Chantry arriving from Norfolk to join family and local chautauqua visits.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Shenandoah
Lulu
Lola Woodrow
H. C. Snyder
Snyder
Edith
Ethel Evans
Painie Burlingame
Paul Evans
Harry Snyder
Lake Waubonsie
City Council Adjourns To Aug 16 1938 Hearing
Publication planned for one insertion at least ten days before the hearing date. There being no further business, the Council adjourned until Monday evening, August 16, 1938. Woodford R. Byington, Clerk.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Woodford R. Byington
Simple Bud Grafting Boosts Apple Yield and Hardiness
S W Edgecombe, extension horticulturist at Town State college, says topworking Delicious and Grimes buds onto Hibernas or Virginia Crab stock can double productivity and improve winter hardiness. Based on E O Worth’s Mondamin orchard, one row on Virginia Crab outproduces three on own stems. Best time is now through early September. spring grafts use whip or cleft methods.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Truit
S. W. Edgecombe
Town State College
E. 0. Worth
Mondamin
Harrison County
Virginia
Edgecombe
Iowa State College Extension Service
Clown Dan Leno Wins 1880 Clog Dance World Title
Clown champ Dan Leno known as George Galvin is noted as the world champion clog dancer in 1880, highlighting his theater career and stage persona.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dan Leno
George Galvin
Court ruling backs commenting on blood test refusals
The Ohio court of appeals set a precedent allowing prosecutors to comment on a drunk driver’s refusal to take a blood test after an accident. The Gatton case found that the defendant’s constitutional rights were not violated by admitting such evidence, impacting potential Iowa moves to define intoxication limits for driving.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ohio Court of Appeals
Iowa State Safety Council
Herman M. Gunn
National Committee
Iowa
Iowa Supreme Court
State Safety Council
State of Ont
A. J. Gatton
Court of Appeals
Gatton
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Ruth Law
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Milly County
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RTA
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Burlington
H. P. Nixon
Spencer
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Altay Chantey
Norfolk
Mrs. Chantry
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Chantry
U. S. Navy Yards
Ruth Colling
Ruth Durbin
Emerson
Onio
Ballial
Sium E
Malvern Trust & Savings Bank
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