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Newspaper
Malvern Leader
Location
Malvern, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Jun 22, 1916
Page
2
A Iowa press summary reports grave Mexican situation with President Wilson ordering state militia ready to deploy south. It notes Hughes urging restraint and unity behind policy. Also mentions a Malvern fairground raid revealing gambling, breaking and entering, and risky fire hazards from candles amid hay and straw.
The speaker challenges readers to consider their role in suppressing or enabling crime, arguing respect for law requires obedience. They note many local laws could be better observed and urge individuals to identify their own law to refrain from breaking.
A collection of satirical quips on Americanism politics and everyday life. The piece riffs on patriotism, campaign antics, subscriptions, and social habits with a wry, old time newspaper voice. It pokes at defense unpreparedness, consumer spending, and public discourse while urging resilience and humor.
Government crop report from Washington dated June 8 1916 summarizes Iowa and U S May crop prospects with forecasted and prior year figures for winter wheat spring wheat oats and rye. The notice from Mills County commissioners details highway route changes new construction and a July 5 1916 filing deadline for objections or land-damage claims including Section 13 28 3 and other parcels.
State and national crop data list June 1 conditions and forecasts for hay, pastures, apples, potatoes, and grains. It compares state and United States figures to eight year averages with price data for wheat corn oats potatoes hay and eggs, noting year over year changes.
The next regular examination for uniform county certificates will be held at my office in Glenwood Iowa on Wednesday Thursday and Friday June 28 29 30 1916. Examinations begin promptly at eight o clock. Candidates need not write all branches at the first examination. Lists of old questions and regulations will be sent upon request. Geo B Masters County Superintendent
Proposals for erecting an addition to the Hastings school house in Mills county Iowa must be received at the secretary R S McDonough Hastings office by 1 PM July 6 1916. Plans and specs may be seen there. Bid must include a 5 percent certified check. Board may reject any or all bids.
Malvern Iowa town council approves a proposed resolution to construct an 8 inch vitrified sewer line along specified streets and alleys. Costs to be assessed against abutting property with a 25 percent cap based on special benefits. contractor guaranteed for one year. Meeting set for July 10 1916 to discuss objections. published as required by law. Mayor D E Whitfield, Recorder K R Cook.
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