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Newspaper
Renwick Times
Location
Renwick, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Jun 21, 1928
Page
5
A historical reflection on America's rise from a dependent nation to a world leader in industry and finance. It lauds industrial growth, exports such as petroleum and copper, the dominance in automobiles and telephones, extensive railroad networks, and a high wage economy enabling a luxury standard of living.
Competition from nearby celebrates prompts Kossuth County Fair Association to stage one of the most elaborate Fourth of July events at Algona. The program features afternoon and evening amusements and a large fireworks show, with high expenses aimed at top thrills for big crowds.
The article explains how local taxes finance county and city services including schools and roads, noting that per capita revenues rose from 12.36 in 1913 to 34.87 in 1925 as population growth lagged behind tax increases. It urges taxpayers to demand value for money and participate to curb waste while supporting needed improvements.
A humorous column notes Dr P A O Leary of Mayoell warns kissing spreads disease from tuberculosis to housemaid's knee while admitting no solution exists. The piece jokes that despite warnings the ancient kiss remains popular and risky in some quarters.
The Humbolist Independent marks its sixtieth anniversary and honors editor Bert Minion who began his career in 1882 under Al Adams. The Independent is described as a conservative, widely read paper authored by Minion who led a modernized plant and earned broad support in difficult times.
The Elizabeth City editor reflects on Americans love of truth about others while waiving self inquiry. The piece cites Dr Funkhouser of the University of Kentucky challenging the dove as the emblem of peace, noting domes tinlife doves as remarkable birds.
High pressure evangelism climaxed in Milwaukee as Evangelist H W Thomasay preached from a caffin urging listeners to prepare for "The Journey We All Must Take" in a dramatic exhortation at the event.
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