13 Dec 1928
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Newspaper
Malvern Leader
Location
Malvern, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Dec 13, 1928
Page
1
A reflective musing on how people labeled as virtuous or sinful reveal similar flaws. The speaker, Joaquin Mitter, praises goodness found within criticized men while acknowledging sin in seemingly righteous ones, questioning where to draw a line when divine judgment differs.
A Missouri Valley delegation from southern Iowa urged Governor Hatamill and the State Highway Commission in Ames to pave the remaining stretch of highway 34 this year. They noted the route is the shortest direct road across Iowa and already partly paved from Burlington to Chariton, Council Bluffs to Mille, and Red Oak to Montgomery. They cited bonds voted by all counties except Adams and Union, and argued southern relief would come with completion linking to the Jefferson Highway, Des Moines, and points north, despite bond issues not yet available.
Ancient town hill coasting returns to Malvern with laughter and rush as youths slide on ice. Speed thrills echo old days but auto traffic now raises danger after cars outrun stopping power on slick streets. residents urge council action to close one or two streets to traffic and reserve them for safe tobogganing.
The piece discusses moving to a five day work week in eastern U S industries like Todd Company in Rochester North Carolina without wage cuts. It links labor saving machinery to increased efficiency and year round work, then shifts to Christmas color and sentiment, arguing for balanced celebrations and the true value of gifts versus price. It recalls festive decor in Malvern and contrasts holiday bustle with restraint, urging a simpler Christmas.
A collection of brief editorials from various papers commenting on social norms, banking woes before elections, radio broadcasting allocations, dairy diversification, and the European corn borer through Iowa and Illinois reports. Highlights include remarks on youth fashion and propriety, banks failing near elections, channel allocations for WHO and Davenport radio, and calls for diversification in farming.
The Standard Oil Company pressed the Navy to halt naval reserve oil production for conservation. Gasoline prices rose afterwards. The president then acquired American rights to Germany’s coal-to-oil process and admitted a short supply is unlikely.
The report notes Germany produced 40 008 tons of fertilizer and aims for 250 000 tons next year. By extracting nitrates from the air, German chemists created synthetic ammonia and reduced reliance on Chilean imports, signaling a shift in global peacemaking and industrial independence.
Secretary of Agriculture Thornburg questions townwide minimum standards for gasoline and egg weights. He notes no state rule on gasoline, reports mixed quality priced the same, and urges legislature to set minimums by weight for eggs, though expects little action.
The poem reflects the difficulty of parenting and balancing discipline with kindness. It argues that saying No can be wiser than yielding yes, and that thoughtful, tempered love requires courage. Parents must sometimes endure tears today to prevent greater sorrow tomorrow.
European press portrays Mr Hoover as both benefactor and menace, with labels of idealist and scientist. France hints at nationalism fears as he defends American interests, while some French critics disliked his methods as food dictator and his war debts stance.
Fragmentary historical note cites a New York Times quotation on Mr. Hoover. It frames nationalistic credentials as a dangerous charge and implies a lack of elation at his erection.
Christmas mail service will be minimized on December 25 with forenoon operations only. To guarantee delivery by December 24, send cards and parcels early and follow zone-specific mailing dates: Pacific Coast states December 14–15. Western states December 16–18. Southwest December 16–18. Near Western December 17–20. Southern states December ?
Regional notices list travel and election windows from December 17 to December 21 for multiple states. It notes travel periods to neighboring states Minnesota Iowa Missouri Wisconsin Michigan Indiana Ohio Kentucky and eastern states New York Pennsylvania Maryland New Jersey Delaware and New England states with intra state town offices December 21 to 50. Det Passmaster L. Donner appears as official.
Public record details a chain of estate transfers dated November 9, 1988 to November 18, 1998. It lists parcels in Windhath's Add, Glenwood, Le Wy, and Gordon's areas, with multiple grantees and lot references in Glenwood and surrounding townships.
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