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Newspaper
Maurice Times
Location
Maurice, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Jul 18, 1929
Page
3
An excerpt discusses livestock and farming practice trends, noting a migration pattern and economic concerns. It references estimates around a station project and potential long term effects on independence and demographic changes. The text cites remarks attributed to EB Baker of the Department of Agriculture about future U.S. population and education impacts.
A dated, harsh passage recalls a northern Mexico campaign where a general dismisses a prisoner’s plea while two civilians face execution. The tone notes bravado and fear, ending with a remark that bravery is admired by Mexicans.
Foster River Haul reports in the Saturday Evening Post with quotes from Captain L. v. Conley of the river packet Que chitz. Discussion centers on railroads bluffing rivermen and road builders, effects on freight rates, and the economics of water versus rail shipping including bulk loads and timing to New Orleans.
The Milwaukee Journal urges replacement of Seymour Lowman as assistant secretary of the treasury in prohibition enforcement. It condemns Laymen’s defense of a fatal shooting tied to police activity and warns Hoover must demand Lowman’s resignation to avoid public anger and possible mob actions.
The text discusses exceptions in article usage with vowels and the pronunciation of words like union and one. It cites the question of why certain words are not preceded by a, mentions variants such as Bavay and Lustige a Tees Frits, and notes a light exchange about the word ene with wansusi sound.
The report notes that the Wright airplane was the first to be controlled by a man. It mentions a model airplane built by Langier and remarks on passenger worry during flight.
Chicago gunman known as Baby ace, linked to Leon Raymond slaying and near fatal shots on Postal Inspector Evan Jackson, Sergt. Clarence Falk, and a South Side restaurant operator. Accused of leading a band in post office robberies with several Chicago raids since Policeman Levy’s murder. Also notes attorney Homer S. Cummings representing Gene Tunney against Katherine Fogarty breach suit with prior settlements totaling 62500.
The article notes that Robert Garden Sproul, a former newsboy and UC graduate, will succeed President WV Campbell in 1930 as the youngest person to hold the UC presidency. It mentions Sproul’s rise from student to top university official and references Campbell’s retirement timeline.
Margaret Wintermyer of New York who had been mute regained speech after an airplane ride advised by Dr. Pearcy of the Rockefeller Institute Hospital. She later lost the speech again on solid ground and plans to repeat the treatment until complete recovery.
A reader recalls a distinguished visitor who urges Indians to read Mother India and suggests Americans read Mains and Babbitt. The speaker notes the traveler’s claim that such works reveal universal themes, though he concedes readers may miss the social critique as it shifts across Europe.
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