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Newspaper
Malvern Leader
Location
Malvern, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Jun 11, 1925
Page
2
Public notice fragment lists advertising rates per column inch and line for obituaries wards of thanks and general notices. It references 24 cents per column inch 3 cents per extra inch composition and additional charges for guaranteed position with scattered phrases.
A bad economic and corporate consolidation trend endangers many city and regional papers. The text notes that New York and Philadelphia executives push to own the largest share of dailies, with four or more men planned to control central papers and a vast network of 14 thousand weeklies reaching homes nationwide.
Des Moines Iowa June motorists urged join the Iowa Good Roads Association to back a state wide program of improved highways. The campaign aims to enlist 160 000 members at 1 per year to fund organization work and public education about the economic benefits of good roads. Members receive a metal bike tag, a voice on the board of directors, and support legislation for a primary road system and an 85 million dollar road bond issue.
The Department of Agriculture estimates the nation has between 450000 and 474000 miles of road. It disputes ideas on road spending and permanence, arguing that improvements should justify reduced operating costs and that asphalt roads, with waterproof elastic cushions, best withstand heavy traffic and weather.
A Des Moines notice invites every Iowa woman to enter the State Fair this summer. Prizes totaling hundreds of dollars will be awarded across crafts, sewing, canning, baking, and embroidery. Categories include quilts, dresses, handwork, and various forms of needlework. Premium lists available from Secretary A. Rt. Corey.
Prof Earl Weaver of Iowa State College will assist as judge at the International Junior Judging Contest during the English Royal Livestock Exposition in London this summer. He joins three Franklin County boys Raymond Monahan Harlan Leonard and Lester Olson and coach W B Hamilton sailing from Montreal May 29.
Amanda G Dwyer born Eneehure Vermont May 1 1888 died in Glenwood Iowa age 84 surrounded by family at her daughter Mrs Helle Nelsons home. She married John H Dwyer post Civil War era and moved to Iowa in 1874. Survived by three sons Ian E Edward Oliver M and three daughters Mrs Helle Nelson and Gertrude Williams and others. Fifteen grandchildren two great grandchildren. Funeral Grace M E Church Glenwood conducted by Rev J H Freedline with interment Glenwood Cemetery. Her loving son Ian E Dwyer paid tribute to a devout Christian life and pioneer household leadership.
Ames Abe recalls visiting a women’s ready to wear shop to help pick a graduation scarf for his niece Marla. He recounts being stared at by about 20 women and vows never to enter a female clothing store again citing embarrassment and social norms.
The Louisville Courier Journal notes a border rage moment tied to a crossword puzzle invasion in Mexico, framing the event as a cross border controversy.
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