16 Feb 1928
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Newspaper
Monticello Express
Location
Monticello, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Feb 16, 1928
Page
1
Monticello Express notes dated Nov 4 1887 at Monticello Iowa. It covers radio and modern commerce growth, barrooms and druggists, murder trials press coverage, higher education mail courses and act Nixon era politics. It also lists state political shifts including Hoover presidential bid rumors and Smith faction tensions at local conventions.
The Des Moines Register argues prohibition is a serious measure, likened to traffic rules and theft or murder laws. It states that taking a drink is not an offense of the same degree, but the question remains whether liquor is evil enough to warrant legal prohibition.
In Detroit a bygone feather bed model, described by mattress makers as nearly extinct, proved difficult to slide from on a cold morning, likened to escaping a bear trap.
St Louis on February 5 reports Captain Charles A Lindbergh plans a solo trans Atlantic attempt for the Orteig prize with a small monoplane. He would fly from New York to Paris in one leg after a first leg St Louis to New York, aiming for about 32 hours over 3200 miles. The piece lauds his skill, poise and self reliance, calling him the greatest living aviator and a world citizen.
Congressman Cole discusses rising unemployment in eastern centers and the shift to mechanization in mills and construction. He notes reduced demand for common labor, cites Argentina’s high corn output via mechanized farming, and argues tariffs act as an equalizer while productivity per worker climbs.
A critical column contrasts sob sisters with mob violence, calling sob sisters weak sentimentalists who cry for mercy while mobs burn and loot. It argues mercy requires injury and warns against overemotional judgments in trials, labeling trial tears as waterworks.
A humorous list from the Omaha World Herald detailing common irritants and annoyances that provoke grouchy moods. It catalogs a wide range of causes from talkative spouses to missed papers and noisy alarms, blending famous items with everyday irritants.
The piece argues Hoover remains strong nationally and in Iowa despite modest midwest backing. It notes Hoover’s trusted image as competent and safe and predicts a large lead if nominated, with a likely decisive victory in statewide and national contests.
William McAndrew, fired as Chicago schools superintendent after a clash with Mayor Thompson over history, is hired by Century as editor of its histories. The move gives him far more influence over historical narrative than before, turning a defeat into a strategic win.
The Dubuque Telegraph Herald denounces girls and younger married women chasing fame through shocking talk and risky behavior. It laments those who seek “wildness” as smart and cautions against extreme display, stressing lack of poise and judgment.
Anamosa Journal congratulates Linn County on Frank Clark as a Senate candidate. It notes his legislative House experience, clear thinking, and debating skill, highlighting his role among seven good roads enthusiasts who drafted the GGG roads bill. The piece wishes success and cites February 20 as a hoped date to call him Senator Clark.
Across the scene many speculate Herbert Hoover is the man to fear as a leading Republican candidate for president. Opponents concentrate their efforts to block Hoover, signaling strong support behind his bid.
Manchester Press notes Iowa sentiment favors Lowden or Dawes with Hoover likely to get loyalty if nominated. It argues the state should instruct or fully inform delegates, not serve as trading stock, and urges Iowa to align its delegation with its own wants at the national convention.
Wapello, head Fox chief born 1787 at Prairie du Chien, shaped Sauk and Fox affairs across Iowa. He moved his village multiple times amid treaties, died March 15 1842 near Keokuk, buried beside his friend Joseph M Street at Agency City. a monument marks their graves.
The Des Moines Register cites the Portland Express doubting that 2.75 beer would end bootleggers. It asks what enforcement and social consequences might follow if such beer content were possible under the constitution, noting it is not.
Long distance lines from the United States and Canada will reach Berlin Hamburg and Frankfort-on-Main starting Friday morning February 10 at 19 a m CST or as soon as practicable. Initial hours will be 6 36 a m to 6 36 p m CST with charges $82 50 for the first three minutes and $27 50 for each additional minute. The report charge for incomplete calls is $12 50.
The Eastern Iowa Veterinary association reports losses in cattle near Central City from hemorrhage after calving linked to heavy sweet clover hay. Also notes many ewe losses at lambing from insufficient exercise and overfeeding. Listed infectious diseases include hog cholera in several towns and rabies in dogs and swine, roup in poultry, and contagious abortion of cattle in multiple locales.
A new cotton fabric resembling linen has reached stores in South Carolina priced about 25 cents per yard. Iowa State College expert Miss Alice Waugh notes multiple weights from gauze to heavy crash and colors in gray cream and tan. She cites uses from window curtains to bed linens and furniture slip covers with cross stitching and embroidery options.
Dallas News reports oil men push efficiency measures and target waste as a first step, proposing removal of black satchels from operations to curb excess and improve productivity across refineries and pipelines.
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