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Newspaper
Rolfe Arrow
Location
Rolfe, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Oct 25, 1928
Page
8
A lengthy reminiscence from Algona residents detailing a Canadian prairie tour by car, noting towns visited, distances traveled, and impressions of cooperative farming. The writer praises Canadian pool marketing, contrasts Sabbath observance with border activity, and ends with reflections on American politics and extravagant spending.
The piece warns that Tammany Hall, a Democratic machine in New York City, thrives on crime and vice to fund its power. It cites Mazet Lexow findings, details graft from saloons and prostitution, notes police control and political protection, and mentions Alfred E. Smith's ties to Tammany.
Church notes show Rev. C L Day at Paston and various parish events including Halloween parties in the parlors and a Ladies Aid meeting. An obituary for Ella McLain DeVaul, born 1855 in Illinois, died Oct 19 1928 in Iowa, lists her family and funeral attendance.
Brothers Geo McLain Pasadena Henry McLain Los Angeles Wm McLain Wichita Floyd McLain Osawatomie John H McLain Ottumwa mourners gathered for funeral services at the Methodist church Monday October 22 with Rev C L Day officiating. The deceased follower of the Great Master for over fifty years was laid to rest at Fonda, with profuse floral offerings.
The DeVaul family thanks friends and neighbors for help during illness and at the funeral of our mother Mrs Ella McLain DeVaul and for all expressions of sympathy. Floyd DeVaul and the DeVaul Family.
Pocahontas County laments low returns from the primary road fund despite significant local contributions and paving work. It notes that counties voting bonds receive larger shares and urges adoption of the State Road Bond Act to protect local interests. If defeated, the county may need to approve its own road bonds to avoid ongoing outlays for others' projects.
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