Prohibition Laws and Nature Do Not Mix in News Briefs
The Marshalltown officers struggle to enforce the minor’s cigarette prohibition as youths lie about ages. The new mayor vows strict action with fines up to 100 dollars or thirty days in jail. In other notes, the Raleigh Register extols persistent advertising while emphasizing the cumulative power of ads, and the Indianola Record urges restraint in wildflower picking to protect nature amid rising car traffic.
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Marshalltown
Receivers Pay All Savings of Afton Bank Children
The receivers of Citizens Bank of Afton announce that the savings accounts of two hundred village school children will be paid at once and in full. They note that while elder depositors may wait, the children’s trust in elders and teachers should not be impaired even if it costs other depositors a dollar or two.
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Citizens Bank of Afton
Milwaukee
Iowa Farmers Back Smith If Coolidge Nominated
Gustafson, London forces leader in Iowa, says farmers are ninety percent dry yet would vote for Al Smith if the Republicans nominate Coolidge. He claims Smith would ignore Midwest farming needs and even raise corn prices by reviving whiskey production. The Jasper County Record notes many Iowa farmers oppose Coolidge but would trade principles for political gain.
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Gustafson
Iowa
al Smith
Coolidge
Smith
Fakir Forewarns Grinnell On Stock Swindle Scheme
A warning warns people in nearby communities about a stock selling scheme tied to a rumored factory project turning corn stalks into building board. A fakir visiting Grinnell proposed a large shoe factory with many perks, but Grinnell telegraphs questioned his finances and he fled.
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Grinnell
Chronicle’s anti Catholic stance praised despite lack of American evidence
The Decorah Journal criticizes the Pella Chronicle for urging opposition to Catholic influence in American politics while citing European centuries as proof. The piece calls for American facts from four centuries in the United States, endorsing editorial honesty and candor, and ends with a parable about advertising missteps.
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Pella Chronicle
The
Chronicle
Republic
Pella
Decorah Journal
Class fighting disaster overshadows district meet at Field
Friday night violent class fights injure four students and disrupt Washington high school events. One victim remains hospitalized for weeks and others bear months of injuries as the district state meet at Fi field yields a disappointing showing for Washington. The event prompts calls for action from the Parent-Teacher Association and school authorities regarding student conduct.
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Washington High School
Fifield
Washington
Parent-Teachers Association
Democrat-Independent
Prosecution and Pardon Roundup From Raleigh Editorial
Greenville man Carroll of bathtub party fame was convicted of perjury and sentenced to a year and a day in the Atlanta penitentiary. On the way he fell ill with a coma and is said to be unable to return to normalcy for a year or more. The Raleigh Register denounces sympathy for criminals and urges no pardon as misguided public meddling.
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Greenville
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Man Carroll
Atlanta
New York
President Coolidge
Carroll
Raleigh Register
Michigan death sentences and pardons echoed in era notes
The article recalls Mrs. Snyder and Judd Gray's death sentences and their bid for life imprisonment, a Chicago beer runner bribing a Michigan cop who then killed him, and Michigan's legislature refusing to restore capital punishment. It mentions Little Fernekes facing death and prison, Supreme Court remands, and criminals seeking lighter sentences, with Loeb Leopold and Clarence Darrow tied to the debate.
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Michigan
Little Fernekes
Supreme Court
Loeb
Leopold
Clarance Darrow
Capital Punishment Critique From Chicago Tribune
A Chicago Tribune quote notes strong public debate among law abiding citizens on capital punishment, while murderers universally oppose it, highlighting a stark contrast in perspectives between citizens and offenders. The remark underlines a moral divide and societal tension surrounding the death penalty.
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Chicago Tribune
Gasoline versus liquor in a wartime travelogue reflection
A period essay weighs gasoline use against prohibition era spirits, arguing gas powered travel fuels industry, roads, and tourism while contrasting alcohol driven journeys. It jokes about Rockefeller wealth, Peoria poison, and distillate versus gasoline, praising roadworthy mobility and safety for families.
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Milwaukee
Peoria
Illinois
Rock Island Train Schedule Summary
Eastbound passenger 470 at 9 29 a m and 472 at 1 30 p m and 474 at 8 06 p m. Westbound passengers 475 473 471 at 6 29 p m and 831 at 8 40 a m. Trains 470 471 run Des Moines to Ottumwa. 472 473 Des Moines to Keokuk. 474 475 Des Moines to Eldon. All daily except Sunday. Local freight must load by 5 00 p m previous day. both locals carry passengers.
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Pssenger
Des Moines
Ottumwa
Keokuk
Eldon
Wabash Time Table Howell Iowa No 12 No 15
timetable fragment from Howell Iowa lists train numbers 12 and 15 with times 7 02 am 112 25 pm 25 pm notes that cars do not stop at Howell but take passengers at Tiar vey, indicating incomplete service details.
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Howell
Iowa
Tiarvey
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