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Newspaper
Monticello Express
Location
Monticello, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Jul 19, 1928
Page
1
This Monticello Express article reviews a conference of professors under the Iowa State University patronage, debating political change and farm policy while contrasting New York Democratic leadership with traditional populism. It argues compromise yields progress and notes the rising influence of Wall Street figures Smith and Raskob on the party.
The article discusses moves toward compulsory automobile insurance, noting failures to secure legislation except in one state and the public demand for relief from uninsured damages. It humorously cites a Wall Street Journal remark about editors and subscriptions amid a publisher’s two week wedding hiatus.
The piece describes a heated exchange between Smith and William Allen White over temperance voting records and a slur against Rev. R Miller. It also references Carranza remembered by the US and a plane crash tale, with garbled and undefined details about a Mexican border train and escorts.
The piece argues that Al Smith historically opposed local option while supporting liquor, and now positions himself as against saloons but for liquor to win votes. It contends his past actions in New York legislature show a consistent defense of the liquor trade, challenging his current anti saloon stance. The author warns that Smith aims to nullify prohibition by strategic rhetoric.
Text of a proposed peace treaty submitted by Secretary Kellove notes a universal renunciation of war as national policy. It lists signatory powers including the United States, France, Belgium, Szecho-Slovakia, Britain, Germany, Italy, Japan, and Poland, with articles pledging pacific dispute resolution and open access for new adherents.
Sioux City Journal reports last week ending June 23 freight car loadings reached 986 789, down 31 271 from 1927 peak. Coal coke ore shipments fall while forest products rise. Warmer weather boosts retail trade and unemployment declines, signaling a generally sound midwest industrial climate with growing crops in good condition and increased consumer activity.
A discussion on how American clothing reflects diverse European and ethnic influences. It notes bloodline mixing among groups and argues English designs fit narrower frames, while American bodies require different cuts for both men and women. The piece emphasizes adopting American designs for local taste and aesthetics.
The piece says Tammany should limit its actions to New York City operations, asserting that pressure from opponents has driven its influence back to a local focus.
The Kansas City Star analyses reactions to Mrs. Shaver's remarks on Gov. Smith and the Jeffersonian principle of individualism, praising Secretary Hoover as a diligent reformer. It notes Shaver’s likely retirement from the national chair and Hoover’s record of elevating government service and demanding results.
The author hints Brookhart seeks cautious engagement with Hoover and questions Coolidge era policy ties. They urge a tempered reception, avoiding sudden clashes or protests, and suggest useful dialogue before pushing for broader political moves. The tone favors patience and domestic focus.
Senator Arthur Capper argues two western leaders at the helm can craft a practical farm relief measure. He says Hoover, though opposed by some farm groups, is well informed on agriculture and will strive to place farming on equal footing with general business.
A Davenport Democrat columnist recalls the fervent conventions, praising the shows while expressing relief they are over. The piece quips that continued oratory could spark political chaos and disturb innocent bystanders.
Canning guidance advises replacing rubber rings yearly to avoid spoilage and tasting residue. Rinse with boiling water to remove surface powder. For berries, double cooking helps retain size. let stand overnight between steps. Carrots, corn, and greens require specific prep, salting, and processing times in hot water or pressure canners.
A collage of quotes and fragments from old magazines and papers. It includes jokes about office life, artist livelihoods, a humorous exchange about a rented room, a Scotchman at a restaurant, and a medical note on digestion. It also mentions Mark Sullivan and a contrast between city and rural American ideals.
Claude Bowers, Democratic keynote speaker, recalls unprecedented prosperity under the Wilson administration during wartime, noting the invention of the cost plus method of doing business and the ongoing financial burden from that system.
Sumner Gazette hails a finished state road system as magnificent and easy to navigate with wide corners, sturdy bridges, good grades, and clear markings, predicting it will become one of the nation’s outstanding networks.
Minneapolis Journal notes much talk of the matchless strategy by Smith and Robinson at Houston. The piece questions branding party abuse as strategy, arguing Webster’s view was incorrect amid a critical election context.
Instructions for rescue breathing detail positioning and rhythm for artificial respiration. It covers lying the patient face down, alternating chest compressions with 12 to 15 cycles, continuing until natural breathing returns, and precautions such as keeping warm, avoiding liquids, and delaying movement. It warns that brief breaths do not end resuscitation.
Over 3,000 pints of vegetables and meats were canned experimentally at Iowa State College in the last two years. The ball Brothers funded the project with work in foods and nutrition and bacteriology departments using hot water bath processing to establish time tables.
The Detroit Free Press mocks Democrats for claiming farmer support while likening a Tammany tiger to a creature at home in a barnyard. The piece uses playful imagery to critique party alignment with rural voters.
A prominent businessman and manufacturer notes that investing is harder than earning. He suggests sudden wealth often cannot be kept, explaining why rapid fortunes frequently fade.
In Burrichter building, Calla answered. The note mentions the location as city or country and lists Phone 236.
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