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Newspaper
Malvern Leader
Location
Malvern, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Jun 14, 1928
Page
2
A garbled quotation appears, noting how critics label men as ill yet reveal their own vanity and sin. The fragment hints at hesitation to separate virtue from vice, and references a tense line between judgment and flaw.
The piece notes a heated Republican National Convention battle in Kansas for the presidential nomination. Hoover holds broad but not universal support, with Lowden admired by some for leadership and agricultural policies. The author leans toward Lowden while recognizing deep national divisions and regional preferences.
A Harlan Republican editorial lamenting light turnout in Iowa primaries. It condemns voter indifference and criticizes the public’s neglect of participatory democracy. The piece frames the primary as crucial for Republican interests and contrasts past protests with present apathy.
The D. A. R. blacklist controversy divides opinion among members with critics arguing the list was power driven and sensationalized for publicity while others defend the decision and cite antiwar passions. Public figures cited include the Oakland paper noting the society repudiated the statement.
The Marshalltown Times Republican notes editors speculate the Republican convention in Kansas City will be eventful with talk of farm relief as a major issue. The piece warns of missteps and warns the veto will be a contentious point in the national scene. The overall tone foresees a noisy convention with farm policy dominating discussions.
A wealthy Des Moines family member was fined 200 for intoxicated driving amid multiple charges including careless driving and liquor transport. He faced tougher treatment nowhere near Penitentiary levels, drawing criticism about enforcement. Former Ames arrests for intoxication added to the tale.
Denison Bulletin notes a last minute effort labeled the Lith hour letter or dodger to defeat candidates. The paper condemns this tactic as despicable and observes that in Crawford county such attacks have backfired, often elevating the targeted candidate by large margins.
Marion Sentinel argues Iowa farmers will not desert Hoover for Smith over prohibition. It contends a native son who has earned world praise will not be rejected, despite other states considering Smith on the booze issue.
Helped pay expenses over two million dollars in taxes and penalties into the U S treasury after the Tea Pot Dome inquiry highlighted the Continental Trading Co profits. Officers admitted large profits from a few deals but failed to report them, sparking calls to share with the treasury during the probe.
A brief Springfield Ohio note predicts summer dresses will arrive shortly, noting they have not appeared yet but are anticipated in the near future by readers.
At a bankers meeting in Greene, Hutler county, State Superintendent J A Andrew urged district clearing houses to improve credit information and supervision. He favored placing a bank examiner and assistant in smaller districts for frequent local examinations and better handling of cash and deposits. The article also notes the growing acceptance of district clearing houses and references statements by Daniel V Stephens and Gov Hammill on banking policy.
Judge W S Lewis a longtime Malvern area figure who studied at Tabor College and the University of Iowa died in Glenwood. He practiced law in Malvern, moved to Glenwood in 1890, and served as district court judge from 1894 to 1895. He represented the county in the 1879 81 legislature and was speaker of the house. He married Mary L Witt in 1875 and had four children Grant Roy Laura and Walter. He was a prominent Republican and influential in local politics.
A fragmented note shows a Homer area delegate to national conventions and a front line role in water convention debates. The text indicates service as county central committee member and leadership in teen politics, signaling active engagement in regional party activities.
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