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Newspaper
Marshall Herald
Location
Marshall, Illinois, United States of America
Date
Sep 21, 1928
Page
2
The Boston Transcript notes Governor Smith’s criticism of Coolidge’s fiscal policy, arguing his own state’s 1917 to 1927 expenditures rose sharply and that both governors faced hostile legislatures. It suggests Smith’s appeal lies in his wet program and political stance rather than fiscal restraint.
The Detroit Free Press notes Governor Smith’s acceptance speech frames national prosperity as a denied manifest fact, portraying his view as a political stance rather than a neutral assessment. The piece signals a critical interpretation of his economic outlook.
Multiple editors weigh the wet-dry issue in the 1928 campaign. Governor Smith is defended as a trusted public servant while opponents urge caution on tariff policy and business impact. Reed Smoot accuses Democrats of unreliable tariff stance. party lines blur in editorials across several papers.
Farmers at the second annual watermelon picnic of the Oak Grove Milk Producers Association in Casey linked dairying to prosperity. A lightning strike near Casey killed two cows and injured others, while dairy expert Jerry Spencer praised local farms near West Union for alfalfa, soybeans, and a Holstein Friesian bull calf.
R B Apple, after touring Oklahoma, Kansas, and Missouri, says Kansas and Oklahoma corn looks very good and may boost prices. He notes county farmers with short grain crops face tougher times, while higher corn prices could follow. Farm Bureau membership drive will feature strong talking points, with potential outreach to cooperative consuming groups, as John Troxel of near West Union observes.
Lloyd Pulver urges cleaning city pedestal light globes to improve Marshall street lighting. Marshall traffic officer Dave Brady notes a jinx on the National Trail near Weaver crossing after a Saturday wreck, with two months and a history of accidents prompting calls to widen pavement. Casey High School faces dim prospects for a winning season per the Casey Banner Times, with Perry Emrich predicting Marshall may have a chance in the Thanksgiving game.
Mrs. Charles Hewitt of Garnertown disputes an amber season remark. Autumn’s flowers at her garden reach peak beauty, while Mr and Mrs Will Hammerly south of Ernst also display blooms honoring the season.
The Women's Club of Marshall secure the Board of Supervisors approval to build a new bandstand on the court house square. Sheriff Harry Coldren proposes placing the structure on the southeast corner to ease congestion on Main Street from the current location.
Capper's Weekly notes in Americana that bookkeepers have the shortest lifespans averaging 25 years, while doctors live to about 62 on average, with the medical profession having the longest life expectancy observed.
Fragmentary note references Beek weed script and Neos Felts with unclear connections to Feckening in Boston. The garbled lines hint at names and places but lack coherent events or dates suitable for a full item.
Star Co. president Jordan, emeritus at Stanford, endorses Herbert Hoover as a good American. He praises Hoover’s earnestness and brilliance and notes his global engineering experience in China and Europe, where he succeeded.
The article portrays Herbert Hoover as a selfless, highly experienced American, noting his overseas experiences, leadership as head of the Commerce Department, and his action against a British rubber monopoly that raised tire costs for Americans. It cites his Mississippi flood relief work for President Coolidge as evidence of dedication.
Radio schedules show NBC Red and Blue networks listing programs by time for Sunday September 23 through Tuesday September 25. Entries include United Radio Corporation Stetson Parade Maj Bowes Family Party Lehigh Coal and Nav Co David Lawrence Atwater Kent Mary Damrosch Roxy Stroll Collier's Radio Hour and more with times set in Eastern Standard Time and note on time zone conversion.
A dense listing of programs across September 26 to 28 with times and show titles including Tower Health Exercises Radio Household Institute Vogue and the Mode The Three Cheers American Mag and Womens Home Comp Hr Spana Troubadours Palmolive Hour Copeland Hour Jeddy Highlanders Sylvania Foresters Phileco Hour Slumber Music Coward Comfort Hour Hoover Sentinels Halsey Stuart Maxwell House Hour Michelin Hour Radio Household Institute The Wonder Hour Happiness Boys Cities Service Hour Works Great Composers Gold Spots Pals Dixies Circus Armstrong Quakers Wrigley Review Stromberg Carlson.
The piece praises Herbert Hoover for understanding national improvements like Boulder Dam and canal systems. It argues he can complete necessary work and inform American business leaders about overseas opportunities. It notes thousands of businesspeople testify to his achievements at the Commerce Department.
A report observes rising numbers of antelopes bears deer elk goats and beavers while the grizzly bear nears extinction with about 80 remaining in natural forests outside Alaska, California lacking any grizzlies.
The article explains aging hard shell turtles by examining their plates under a microscope. It notes that growth rings form as the turtle enlarges, creating a visible ring pattern around the plate. Counting these rings provides an age estimate, similar to tree rings.
Instructions suggest applying kerosene to rusty keys and leaving them for several days. The solvent will loosen rust and allow easy rubbing off of corrosion.
The piece notes many supporters of President Coolidge favor a second term in 1928 while acknowledging his decision not to seek a third term. It contrasts Hoover as the alternative and features Gene Tunney praising boxing as coordination of mind and muscle, with a nod to his ex-manager.
A long list of stations carrying the National Broadcasting Red Network and affiliates is given with call signs and cities including WEAB New York WEEL Boston WRC Washington WGN Chicago KSD St Louis WCCO Minneapolis-St Paul KOA Denver WHAS Louisville WSM Nashville WSB Atlanta and others. The document names both the Red Network and a secondary network with additional station coverage across major US cities including Philadelphia Cleveland Detroit and more.
A cobbler criticized Apelles painting for an odd sandal and then the leg. Apelles replied Let the cobbler keep to his last, a tale from Greek artists exposing pictures publicly.
Mutilated text describes a ritual where mourners test burial ground by dropping eggs. The modify appears to choose a new spot after an egg breaks, with relatives carrying large baskets and ritual actions continuing for hours.
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