27 Oct 1927
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Newspaper
Monticello Express
Location
Monticello, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Oct 27, 1927
Page
1
The Monticello Express notes post office filings and proclaims a financier backed push to buy farm lands outright for cash. It forecasts land values will rebound but remain below pre boom levels, arguing current bargains from $100 to $150 per acre suit buyers willing to farm.
A Wisconsin university professor at a psychology club meeting said women have been given suffrage but remain enslaved and need freedom. He linked emancipation to fashion and smoking, while critics warned of courting danger to marriage prospects and modernizing women. The piece notes hypocrisy in Europe and contrasts U.S. justice with drum-head trials abroad.
The interview with Thomas A Edison last Friday shows his husky voice and reluctance to justify yes or no answers. At nearly 84, Edison remains famed for multiple telegraphy phonograph and incandescence lamp inventions and a host of others. Ruth Hanna McCormick declares as Illinois congressman at large candidate and ties to Tribune owners.
New York World notes Coolidge objects to issuing proclamations for numerous observances claiming there are 52 weeks in a year and that is sufficient. The piece casts the president as resisting further “free days” while signaling the media’s cheer for his stance amid the week long calendar battles.
Hopkinton Leader recalls when street railways and interurban stocks drew investors. Now automobile growth has decimated rail service, with Cedar Rapids to Lisbon and nearby lines tearing up track. Bus service and cars run routes at a loss, crushing stockholders.
Harvey Ingham returns from Europe claiming war is unlikely for decades and nations will stay at peace. Frank Miles counters that hostilities may break out soon. The piece mocks both sides, noting experts’ views depend on their companions during travel and implying uncertainty about future conflict.
The article argues insurgent leaders distance themselves from Lowden because his ideas are constructive while theirs are destructive. It notes Lowden’s independence from radical agitators and his cabinet would exclude both political bandits and their allies.
Shoes kept in a warm damp dark place mildew is likely. Mildew may alter color if left long. Wash with soap and warm water or wipe with a moist cloth and dry leather well. Prevent mildew by storing in a well ventilated dry light place.
The passage labels Reed’s talk as a fiery but weightless oration, likening it to historical torchlight processions and noting its rabid, vituperous tone without substantive impact.
Marshalltown Times-Republican notes a cautious, confident view of state government praising capable officials, honest administration, a good corn crop and livestock prices, and banks holding steady as winter approaches. It sees few scandals and solid financial footing overall.
A list tracks 18 living presidential sons across families including Coolidge Taft Roosevelt Cleveland Hayes Harrison Arthur Garfield Grant Tyler. The Ohio State Journal notes private opinions doubting any figure’s competence, singling out Herbert Hoover as uniquely capable.
A practical homemaking roundup covering stain removal with egg white skin care from crusts to chewing, fabric testing for fastness, fall sewing guides, kitchen rest corner ideas, window washing tips, dinner planning, and dust control practices for homes. Includes advice on dress fittings, squash cooking, pumpkin prep, and menu record keeping.
Iowa remains the leading corn state as the U S Department of Agriculture reports the 1927 October outlook. Nebraska rises to second while Illinois slips to third. total production for eight top states reaches 1 554 billion bushels, with national yield at 2 603 billion, down from last year.
A physician argues that typical meals relying on meat potatoes bread and butter pie and coffee lack balance. He notes peeling and boiling potatoes removes minerals and vitamins and white flour strips nutrients, while fruit is underused and coffee adds little nourishment beyond sugar and cream, risking constipation.
Iowa State College Ames launches the Swine Performance Record to test 20 litters under uniform care. Four pigs per litter travel to Ames for weighing and carcass quality assessment after reaching 225 pounds. Eligible litters must be from purebred registered parents with minimum litter sizes.
Dr A N Trevar returned to Anamosa after a six week journey from New York to Paris London and back aboard the 5 8 Republic. Pershing mingled with travelers and Paris hosted a massive Sept 19 parade with 35000 soldiers and many bands. The doctor toured battlefields in France visited England and praised Iowa as a home.
The Detroit News contends women’s logic remains inferior until they hear a man’s reasoning about why a prize fighter appeals to him. The piece uses a provocative framing to challenge female judgment.
Dr. K W Stouder extension veterinarian warns hogs in corn fields risk flu outbreaks. He recommends dry beds in open front sheds to encourage sleeping quarters, and placing tankage feeders or waterers near sheds to boost use. Round up hogs before storms to reduce flu risk.
Georgiana Lockwood notes cultural contrasts in marriage ads in Austria where the process starts with a man’s desire to marry and then moves to listing specific criteria in newspapers. She contrasts this with American practices and comments on the abundance of Viennese matrimonial notices in Sunday journal sections.
A generic guide advises car owners to lock doors every time, never leave keys or parcels in the vehicle, keep a record of motor and tire serial numbers, and note that most thefts occur within ten minutes of leaving. It also recommends secret marks, quality locks, avoiding alley parking, not leaving a car overnight, and notifying police promptly if stolen.
A collection of quips and gags from various columns and cartoons. The jokes touch on gas fears, alimony, weddings, youth and aging, and a Swedish clerk in a Hollywood shoe store. The snippets show playful banter from Detroit News and Life magazine style panels with light satire.
A neighboring state reports an unusual wedding held at midnight in a cemetery before the undertaker groom’s father’s grave. The groom says he prefers a happy event in the place he often visits for mourning, a choice noted by readers as a bold, ironic gesture.
Iowa State College dairy cattle and dairy products judging teams won both contests at the National Dairy Exposition in Memphis, duplicating a feat last achieved two years earlier. Dairy cattle judges ranked first in breeds and overall, with Besh top in Guernseys and second in Holsteins. Dairy products team, all seniors, took first in butter judging and high placements in cheese and ice cream, with Wood and Fabricus earning top individual scores.
The article advises on refreshing home furniture with paint. It covers removing varnish before painting, or cleaning and smoothing if left in place, choosing flat and enamel paints, applying two coats for dark to light coverage, and stirring and straining paint to avoid sediment. It also notes speed and minimal brushing for a smooth finish.
Iowa State College farm experts say rapid drying is as important as early selection for seed corn. Hanging corn in a crib without thorough drying risks dry rot and damage from freezes, so farmers should use a broader, heated space to dry seed fully before storage.
Aldous Huxley laments a shift from active folk art to passive consumption as mass media and machines provide entertainment through radio film and photography. He argues this dampens general artistic culture and the urge to create in communities.
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