07 Jun 1928
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Newspaper
Monticello Express
Location
Monticello, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Jun 07, 1928
Page
1
The Monticello Express notes Iowa per capita bank savings rose from 1917 to 1927 from 149 to 201 dollars, with Iowa leading 34 states. Monticello bank deposits total 4,442,347.08, spread evenly among residents, alongside editorials on Prohibition, radio licensing, and local social trends in 1928.
The piece argues Tammany Hall and its record of fund exploitation will be exposed if Al Smith, a longtime leader, is chosen for President. It warns that New York City influence could overshadow national governance and questions nationwide readiness to concede executive power to a New York-dominated leadership.
Ida Tarbell argues the dry law shows mixed results with gains in property, savings, and education, while enforcement cannot reach perfection. She suggests measuring good versus evil and notes crimes exist despite laws, comparing prohibition to murder and theft statutes.
Bloomfield Nebraska merchants and professionals abandon credit sales. A townwide cash system follows reports of unequal credit practices, prompting a boycott threat. Businesses, banks, and residents gain by lower prices and faster transactions amid broader adoption.
Wallaces' Farmer notes that many farmers plan trips during slower work periods. Some can manage short two to three day visits to parks or fairs, while others arrange month long travels to see diverse places and people.
The Minneapolis Journal notes the flood control bill is not perfect yet calls it a vast improvement over the alternative. It criticizes the administration's stance and credits Calvin Coolidge for a firmer stance on the bill. The piece frames the law as a stronger response to flood issues due to decisive leadership.
The Waterloo Tribune opinion argues Mr Bowman as gubernatorial candidate appeals to those who ignore debts but is unfit for office for lacking personal integrity.
The article argues that global uniformity in consumption and media creates mass opinion that stifles individual and minority voices. It cites shared goods, syndicated news, and a uniform culture as eroding distinct ideas, warning that standardization harms creativity and freedom.
The article urges families to map June through September expenses, noting graduations vacations and school costs. It recommends listing all costs, comparing with income, cutting avoidable items, and coordinating family efforts to curb June July and August spending to cover September bills. It also cites a free bulletin from the U S Department of Agriculture and a 50 cent full account from the Government Printing Office.
Officials unveil plans for the 1928 Iowa State Fair to host a ground display of nearly all U.S. airplane types from August 22 to 31. Factory reps will explain features, with an air show at the amphitheater and a unit of U S Army aircraft likely featured.
The article chronicles early Cedar River steamboat ventures from Cedar Rapids to Waterloo during the 1850s. The vessel Export later renamed Black Hawk operated 1853 1859 amid high water and celebrations, then faced low water and snags causing eventual retirement and relocation of service to the river’s lower stretch.
A quotation from Robert Quillen notes that an educated person distinguishes between a great critic and a common scold. The remark reflects wit about judgment and discourse.
The piece recalls a train crossing case where a railroad sued over a cow killed by a train. The jury found that if the train had operated properly the cow would not have been killed, noting failures of bell and whistle. Alienists in murder trials again clash, leaving courts to choose between two uncertain representations.
A lyric note praises Mary for bringing her calves to school each day and earning a teacher’s pay for imparting knowledge. It contrasts old time teachers with Mary’s bold display and expensive attire, ending with a nod to the Royal Arcanum Bulletin.
Farmers around Elgin Fayette county organize a rural fire protection system. A four tank chemical engine will serve an eight mile radius, with fifty cent annual assessments. The plan grew from Elgin volunteers and includes farm memberships, supported by local business people.
The Post Office announces a new supplementary air route from Lincoln Nebraska via Omaha Des Moines to Chicago starting July 10. Mail boarded in Des Moines by 4 30 pm reaches New York city the next morning for first delivery. The flight carries mail express two passengers and will expand to Des Moines service within two months with twelve passenger planes and radio dining and lavatory facilities on the transcontinental route.
The Burlington paper trumpets 18 carloads of raw silk worth millions moving through Burlington in a special Burlington railroad train from Japan to eastern mills. It also notes nine carloads of cherries and 19 cars of strawberries en route to Chicago and northern markets. The writer contrasts with Iowa farm shipments like 600+ cattle from Winterset and vast dairy and grain movements, urging local papers to boost farm prosperity.
Loss to Iowa farmers from low hog prices in 1927 reduced breeding for 1928 with 9 percent fewer sows bred than the previous spring. A USDA rural carrier survey showed a 5.2 percent decrease in sows bred, though intentions may have influenced figures. Iowa, producing about one sixth of US hogs, affects the market as prices are expected to rise.
About 600 cars were parked at Des Moines Airport located eight miles northeast of the city. Details on the event or reason for the parking are not provided in the prompt.
Des Moines led seven cities with 1927 building permits totaling 2,834,500 dollars. Cedar Rapids ranked second at 2,602,700, followed by Davenport 2,299,500 and Sioux City 1,867,000 with Waterloo Dubuque Mason City also listed. Des Moines also notes over 3 million dollars in planned summer projects. Iowa wool growers receive record prices with Grundy Center's W D Wilson paying 45 cents a pound, the highest in peacetime. average fleece runs eight to ten pounds.
Guthrie Center reports May shipments of 40 cars of corn with quality improving from last year. Prices ranged 90 to 96 cents per bushel as the grain graded No 2 or No 3.
Residents of Sibley Iowa celebrate the creamery product as W W Overholser notes Sibley butter now travels in special refrigerator cars to New York. One car displayed Osceola County Co op Creamery Assn Manufacturers of Sweet Cream Butter Sibley Iowa advertising the county along the rails.
An all Iowa schools exposition will feature at the 1928 Iowa state fair and exposition. This will be the largest showing of school work in the state with premiums totaling 1247.50 and divisions for rural, consolidated, town and city schools. The exhibit includes work by superintendents and teachers with major colleges displaying there too. Agnes Samuelson will supervise the exposition for the public instruction department. The Salvation Army operates a Missing Friends Bureau to locate missing family members, noting runaways are hard to find especially boys while girls are less venturesome.
Major Penfold notes that girls rarely run away to join stage and film and suggests most depart for independence or trouble. He attributes winter hardship to husbands and praises strong character while labeling wanderlust as a common trait among households.
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