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Newspaper

Sidney Telegraph

Location

Sidney, Nebraska, United States of America

Date

Nov 02, 1928

Page

5

Hoover Foes Warn of Farm Crisis and Voter Duty

A political tract argues that Herbert Hoover and Coolidge policies will fail farmers in the Midwest. It denounces the campaign tactics, urges breaking the White House blockade for agricultural relief, and cites Pastor H E Lacy who urges church members to vote November 6 for the candidate best for the country while avoiding pulpit political agitation.

Hoover Midwest Kansas City Great Agricultural Section Coolidge Hughes Mr. Hoover Congress Mr. Coolidge White House Lowden Dawes Herbert Hoover Jesus Christ

Senator Norris Urges Farm Relief and Smith Victory

The Telegraph endorses Senator Norris and urges voters in the agricultural district to back Governor Smith and the Democratic ticket on farm relief. It argues the McNary-Haugen plan offers a path to higher wheat prices via a farmer controlled government entity, backed by tariff and transport costs.

Democratic Party Smith Gov. Smith Herbert Hoover Coolidge George W. Norris Congress Muscle Shoals Norris Middle West Kansas City Telegraph

Farmers Back McNary Haugen Bill Supporter Endorsements

For partisan reasons backers endorse McNary Haugen as the main farm relief, praising Senator Norris and listing Hoover allies like Borah Dawes Curtis McMullen Howell and Simmons. They urge Governor Smith, Richard Metcalfe for Senate, and John McCoy for Congress to form a Democratic majority aligned with the bill.

Herbert Hoover Imen Borah Dawes Curtis McMullen Howell Simmons Norris Smith Richard IL. Metcalfe United States John McCoy Mr. Metcalfe Mr. McCoy Gov. Smith

Is Herbert Hoover a Farmers Friend in Votes

The piece argues farmers bore the brunt of wartime grain pricing and accuses Herbert Hoover of keeping wheat prices down during 1918 and 1919. It cites a 1919 cable claiming price control would persist without intervention and hints that Governor Smith would challenge Hoover with that evidence.

Food Administration Europe Herbert Hoover Uncle Sam Mr. Hoover Hoover N. J Borah

Justice for All or Just Justice for a Few

County Judge Kahl sparked debate by allegedly saying he would expel Governor Al Smith and followers. The piece argues a legal education is essential for fair county court decisions, noting risks of biased sentences and praising the value of trained judgment in Cheyenne county’s race for county judge.

Kahl al Smith Cheyenne County

Hoover a total loss says Dr Gifford in World Herald

Dr Harold Gifford calls Herbert Hoover a total loss on farm relief and the power trust noting Norris support for Governor Smith as Democratic nominee. He contrasts Smith and Hoover on public ownership and farm aid, saying Smith offers a square deal while Hoover ignores chances.

Harold Gifford World-Herald Herbert Hoover Norris Smith Hoover Farm Relief Power Trust England

Orda ined to Preach Gospel in Campaign Uptick

In the heat of a political campaign some see Protestant unity in a crusade against Al Smith and the Catholic church. The article states this perception is not accurate. It asserts camp beliefs were distorted and denies a united rehad against Smith or Catholicism.

Omaha World-Herald

No Quakers There and Patriotism in War and Peace

Alice Joyce Helfrich of Sidney amid a reader letter debate questions how a Quaker like Herbert Hoover could serve as president and commander in chief while peaceably objecting to war. She contrasts Catholic volunteerism in war with Quaker objection, asking if fairness applies to all faiths in times of peace.

Sidney Nebr the Telegraph Col. L. L. Yandell Jackson, Miss Mr. Hoover Alice Joyce Helfrich

Special Father and Son Sermon Planned by Pastor

During Father and Son week the Presbyterian church will host a Sunday morning sermon by Rev H C Welker titled Our Children Our Most Precious Earthy Possession. All interested are invited to attend.

H. C. Welker Presbyterian Church

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Ti.e.r H. E. Lacy Grace Methodist Church Kennard Senator Norris
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