19 Apr 1928
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Newspaper
Monticello Express
Location
Monticello, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Apr 19, 1928
Page
1
The Monticello Express cites rising fatal crossin g accidents and blames drivers for entering tracks without ensuring clear passage. It argues railways strive to reduce crashes through strict rules and trained crews, while calling for stronger driver responsibility and possible new laws.
The Cedar Rapids native Senator Reed faced strong opposition as Linn county Democrats rejected uninstructed delegates in his honor. Support for Al Smith ran heavily, with a steam roller theme suggesting relentless booster backing, hinting at wider local political tensions and future conflicts.
The voice of the singer may be stilled but the melody lingers on with phonograph royalties reaching nearly 75 000 last year. Proceeds go to the departed star's family including a 12 000 annual share for his eight year old daughter. Royalties may continue indefinitely, potentially running into millions.
If clover or alfalfa fails, the strategy is to plant soybeans for hay. This approach provides an alternative forage option and helps maintain livestock feed continuity during crop failure.
A devotional verse extols living for others not self and shows how kindness to children, the needy, and companions brightens life. It links everyday good deeds to personal fulfillment and echoes the idea that helping others returns as personal reward. The piece urges honest effort and sincere generosity as a path to true worth.
A Fifth District Iowa Congressman criticizes flood and farm bills as monstrosities. He argues Iowa has withstood recent assaults and urges restraint, noting vast federal expenditures for wars past and present. He cites the McNary Haugen debate and potential vetoes as crucial to an honest policy course.
Washington correspondent notes differing nomination rules favor Hoover in the GOP where delegates vote freely, vs Smith in the Democratic path requiring two thirds. He cites 1912 Clark-Wilson reversal, states bound delegate votes, and current Hoover lead over Lowden with potential dark horse intrigue amid uninstructed states.
In Hasenpfeffer's new book he argues the United States shows signs of decay in territory population and wealth. He cites a Swiss arbitrator transferring Las Palmas in the Philippines to Holland and notes diminishing military vigor, draft shortages, and missing funds as evidence of national decline.
Des Moines Register notes Mr. Borah may see the Republican party as largely composed of Scotchmen reflecting on fundraising and political pressure within the party.
Chicago voters expressed a strong protest against booze runners, gambling, bombmen, and gunmen through the primary results. The public demand calls for stopping violence and liquor traffic and for local and federal officials to act to clean up the city and curb corruption. County Judge Jarecki and U S district attorney are seen as key enforcers of this mandate. Police commissioner is urged to back action against gambling and fraud.
A humorous exchange riffs on holes in a fence as knotholes and jokes about letters and manners. The dialogue mix includes quips on law, courage, laziness, and bath habits, delivered in a light newspaper cartoon style.
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