The Great Radio Future in 1928 Campaign Debates
A long column urges citizens to vote their convictions next Tuesday and avoid enemies among neighbors. It discusses the presidential race between Herbert Hoover and Alfred Smith, the rising role of radio in political life, and the duty of citizens to participate while avoiding heated discussions. The piece also covers church notices and local community events.
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Herbert Hovvyer
Alfred B. Smith
United States
Radio Cay
Far West
West
Warl May
Henry Field
Road Bond Issue Promises Road Insurance For Travelers
A proposed Road Bond Issue offers insurance as a benefit tied to driving on state roads with premiums based on existing automobile license fees and line taxes. Voters are urged to support the measure on the separate ballot November 6, claiming no direct or indirect taxes beyond current fees will be added.
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Independent
Mark An
H. H. Boettcher
Wesley Community Homecoming and Obituary Notes
Wesley residents attended a homecoming in Iowa City and mourned the death of Ralph Tryon. The list of attendees includes Mrs. Bertha Look and Mrs. Alta Clement visiting relatives, while Thelma Conner and the Knowlton family visited in Seneca and Devils Lake. Ralph Tryon, aged 57, died at his son’s home. funeral services were held at the Wesley Methodist church with Rev. Clifton leading. Ralph leaves two sons, two brothers, one sister, and nine grandchildren. His marriage to Ida May Dunlap was celebrated in the Wesley church 36 years ago.
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Wesley
Iowa City
Bertha Look
Wardle
Fort Dodge
Alta Clement
Titonka
McPherson
Thelma Conner
Wm. Knowlton
Seneca
Donald Charles
Robert Conner
Devils Lake
N. D
C. T. Dawson
Mason City
Tryon
Dawson
Ralph
Ida May Dunlap
Community Notes From Algona Area
Local residents attend family gatherings and visits across nearby towns including Waden Burt Lake Mills and Waterloo. Events include a church bazaar clearing 74, dances, Sunday dinners, and roadwork north of the schoolhouse with several households hosting relatives.
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Interstate Power Co
Madison Square Garden
Methodist Church
Ministry of Healing
Ephesians
Ladies Aid
Ama
Wm. Stott
Womans’ Home Missionary Convention
Algona
Doan Aid
Robert Duarson
Doan
District No 6
Pete Hansen
Aid
Rudolph Larsen
Gordon Hansen
L. A. Bolenus
Sanders
Sexton
Mason Guy
Howard
Ross Buttington
Mra
Clarence Christensen
Fannie Stein
Buttalg Center
Iowa
Good Roads Association
Wesley Notes
Doan News
Leslie Bentley
Waden
Alton Hansen
Leota Dennis
Verna Stewart
Anne Johnson
Lauretta Larsen
Mile Road
Howard Andrews
van Hansen
Erman Hansen
Bob de Bruyn
Matt Hansen
Tony Anderson
Burt
Lake Mills
J. J
Neil
Ole Petersen
Vern Teeter
Theodore Worsley
Ralph Ward
Burnele Meyers
Delmer Dennis
Tom Young
Ernest Hansen
Rudd
Carolyn Andrews
Kossuth County
Furs
Joe Greenberg
W. H. Stott
Genie Padre
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