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Newspaper
Malvern Leader
Location
Malvern, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Mar 07, 1929
Page
1
A reflective verse fragment contrasts public denunciation with hidden virtue. The speaker notes how one may find much goodness in men labeled as sinful and questions where to draw the line between virtue and vice when divinity has not drawn it.
The piece lauds Herbert Hoover as a proven and capable administrator entering the presidency at a hopeful time. It argues his peaceable stance, respect for law, and focus on widespread prosperity will drive efficient national governance, with positive ripple effects to state and local governments. It cautions against postwar graft and notes public sentiment shifting toward fiscal restraint.
The article outlines how gasoline tax funds were allocated in 1928, detailing payments from primary and secondary road programs. It highlights the share paid by cities and towns for the development of secondary roads, noting observed figures and trends.
The analysis shows a large number of secondary routes attract more per mile, while primary roads bear higher traffic. The gas tax in its present form favors those on primary roads, funding maintenance and leaving a surplus for development. No clear trend towards a higher gas tax is evident in the current General Assembly session proposals.
The text argues that civil conflict exists wherever more than two people share a living space and that crowds in confined spaces amplify restlessness. It cites Professor Steiner and Professor Brenner noting small towns face a unique struggle, yet cooperation and joint effort are essential for rural communities to grow and endure.
A collage of editorials laments or mocks public meetings and civic processes. It notes radio versus ceremony visibility, calls for decisive reform on the Federal Reserve and universal draft, and critiques car accidents involving women drivers with cautious nuance.
Professor Frederick Steiner of Tulane and students surveyed about twenty farming, lumbering, and mining towns. They report that a third of US towns under 2,600 population have shrunk since the last census and many are not growing. Critics dispute Steiner’s conclusions, citing rising small town businesses and ease of travel between city and rural areas.
Des Moines reports a legislature debating 606 bills this session. Many are housekeeping or corrective, not new laws. When adjournment neared on Feb 23 a quorum was fragile and lawmakers aimed to return before Sunday. The session will push full speed with the main hurdle the appropriation bill.
The piece critiques Mr. Hoover's early actions after inauguration, joking about weather relief, whoopee hats, and rail timetable fixes. It notes rising prosperity with higher wages and taxes, and mocks political and social quirks as winter prompts new manners of expression.
A fragmented tally lists ten to motor carriers seven to municipal public utilities and rail taxes, nine to peace officers, seven to primary elections, nineteen to roads and highways, forty six to scoot, and party-aix to taxes and taxation. Only about one third of proposed measures become laws. a sitting committee will be named next week to wield power and move measures forward or kill them.
Vincent reflects on the end of his term as representative for Iowa’s 9th District and the start of President Hoover’s administration. He notes the nine month term, three months in session, and changes across Washington with each administration, promising to address further points in this final letter.
Hatto W. Vincent expresses deep appreciation to the people of the 6th District for the chance to represent them in Congress. He states he has endeavored to serve the district, compares the state with others, and resigns with best wishes for his successor.
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