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Newspaper
Malvern Leader
Location
Malvern, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Jan 19, 1928
Page
2
This paper carries the full record of all official Board of Supervisors processings, presenting decisions, actions, and formal motions as recorded for public access.
Congressman Green M B Pitt of Harrison county announces candidacy for the Ninth District renomination to succeed Wm R Green. He campaigns on inheritance tax repeal stance, backed by supporters, arguing most Iowans favor preservation due to its limited local impact.
A contemporaneous reflection on the Leopold and Loeb murder and trial in Chicago. The piece argues the drawn out process and defense by Clarence Darrow emboldened criminal behavior, suggesting the justice system failed to deter future crimes and that quick punishment acts as a stronger deterrent.
The text argues that thoughts of swift punishment deter crime, while examples like Loeb and Leopold fuel offenders who think they can avoid hangings. It asks who is to blame for criminal intent and the influence of such cases on potential criminals.
Woodbine Twiner notes a full hearing record before the Ways and Means Committee shows Iowa delegation spokesman Senator Baird admitting a senate vote for inheritance tax repeal passed by one, with the House opposing. The piece questions the delegation’s claim to represent the state and asserts witnesses were not misrepresented by the committee.
A clipped note cites scattered quotes from the Los Angeles Times and New York Post about Moses as lawgiver and central figure, Bible sales in China, censorship changes in Atlantic City, and a Providence Journal remark on social sensitivities. It presents a mosaic of brief editorial snippets rather than a single event.
The note critiques public tolerance for economic strain amid mass production and consumer culture. It warns against both overindulgence and austerity, urging balance to avoid harming industry workers while maintaining personal financial prudence. The piece reflects a 19th or early 20th century urban perspective on affordability and production.
A garbled excerpt from Shenandogh Sentinel mocks local politics and references Governor Ham mill and possible gubernatorial paths. It parodies the Toledo Chion and Kihtoe Toledo Chronicle tone with era imagery, noting no clear winner and odd social details from the Gay Nineties.
A 1927 Bradstreet's Journal report notes 20,265 U.S. business failures, suggesting both merchants and farmers require relief. A separate essay highlights highway casualties far exceeding World War I losses, with 26,302 killed and 769,060 injured in 1926, attributing deaths to motorists and pedestrians and urging attention to road safety.
A fragmentary seaside column recounts social echoes with stray quotations and anecdotes. It mentions a public safety precaution, a vehicle incident, and a speaker noting disputes over advertising. A mother reflects on home life, children, and moral guidance, ending with a cautionary note about sin and family duties.
Sheriff’s sale directed by the Clerk of the District Court of Miller County Iowa on December 16 1927 for the Bank of Imogene as plaintiff against B J Sweeney Guardian and others as defendants. Judgment 8276 98 with costs 156 72 and accruing costs. Levied upon the property as described in the execution.
The Northwest Quartet of the Southwest meeting district seeks bids on the property in Deer Creek Township Mille County. Real estate to be sold to the highest bidder with payment in hand. Auction date and details to be published by the sheriff. Dated at Mille County.
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