14 Aug 1930
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Newspaper
Malvern Leader
Location
Malvern, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Aug 14, 1930
Page
1
The piece praises 4 H club members for practical training in farming and home economics at the county fair, noting improved stock and poultry, advanced housekeeping and culinary skills, and the value of education for youths facing unemployment. It argues dog days urge prudent choices, swimming pool need, and preparation for steady jobs through focused training and vocation selection.
This month brings the practice of sending children to summer camps with the belief it benefits their development. The New York Sun notes the common view that such programs aid growth and resilience in youth.
A long column delves into local quirks and scandals from Malvern. Secretary Albert Hyzer’s alleged car theft set off a chain of humorous reactions about honesty and car sales. A golf ball mystery at Fairview CC, a bachelor grocer’s quarrel, and a columnist’s defense against critics fill the chatter as residents speculate and mock public figures.
A dated letter laments frivolous dances and stunts as the public mocks pole sitting and marathon craze. It argues against imbecilic diversions, urges prudent living, notes dwindling silver value with 32 cents in a dollar now and 68 cents in cheap metal, and calls for farmers to endure rust and fish during the downturn.
A newspaper clipping reflects on editor opinions of Presidents Hoover and the use of fact finding commissions, citing historic comparisons with Roosevelt Taft and Wilson. It also recalls a harsh 1894 drought and dust storm era, contrasting it with modern advertising and entertainment.
A letter from C E Eacrett in Empire Colorado reflects on wheat as a world product and the staff of life. It argues that high transport costs limit supply to consumers, suggests navigable rivers and government elevators to store surplus, and critiques current prices and conditions in 1830s America and abroad.
Record of instruments filed in Mills County Iowa from July 11 1938 to July 8 1930 includes Mary Read Beldin admx to Clarence Fitch and deeds involving Pacific Junction West Liberty Glenwood cemeteries and Sheriff actions with amounts ranging from $1 to $736.71 for lots and cemetery deeds. Contains multiple properties and trustees transfers.
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