State News Roundup From Des Moines 1928
Des Moines reports Tomas H. MacDonald condemns highway billboard blares as blatant commercial appeals and urges legislation to eliminate these on federally funded roads. Also notes plans for duty-free import of 26 bells for Iowa State College campanile, replacing ten bells gifted by Dean Stanton. Delivery anticipated July 1 1929 if approved.
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Des Moines
Iowa
Bureau of Public Roads
Tomas H. MacDonald
W. M. Jardine
Agriculture
MacDonald
Department of Agriculture
Washington
Montezuma
Poweshirk County
Congress
England
Iowa State College
Edgar W. Stanton
Ames
Iowa Orchestra at International Stock Show Draws Interest
The 31 piece Iowa Orchestra from Hamilton county organized by 4 H clubs created attention at the Chicago International Stock Show. Four rural groups plan to attend the State Farm Bureau meeting January 15 to 17 in Des Moines, with another musical contest planned.
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Hamilton County
Chicago
State Farm Bureau
Shrine Temple
Des Moines
Iowa
Notable Iowa Citizens Laid In Rotunda For Final View
In recent years four prominent Iowa figures were viewed one last time in the state house rotunda. The caskets of United States Senator A. B. Cummins Henry C. Wallace Walter Ramsay and Ernest L. Hogue rested on a catafalque in the circular center as floral pieces framed the solemn scene with a guards of honor from the Iowa National Guard. Walter P. Chrysler, born in Oelwein, a pioneer in the automobile industry, remembered for early two lunger cars, is recalled as a resident whose fortune grew to multiple millions. Old Oelwein residents recall his youth with pride and compare his rise to that of Henry Ford.
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State House
Iowa
United States
A. B. Cummins
Agriculture
Henry C. Wallace
Walter, Ramsay
Ernest L. Hogue
Iowa National Guards
Chrysler
Walter P. Chrysler
Oelwein
Delwein
Henry Ford
Dereit
Ford
Owlwein
Large Rise in Iowa Auto Registrations
Iowa registrations jumped by 17 584 to 1928 with 23 265 more vehicles including automobiles trucks and trailers added. Total motor vehicle registrations from Dec 1 1927 to Dec 1 1928 reached 735 216 up from 711 951 in the prior year.
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Iowa
Paved Roads Drive Farm Rental Demand Across Counties
Farms along the new continuous paved highway from Chariton to Burlington attract strong rental interest. Landowners in Lucas, Monroe, Wapello, Jefferson, Henry and Des Moines counties face growing concern as farmers offer advances to secure leases.
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Chariton
Burlington
Lucas
Monroe
Wapello
Jefferson
Henry
Des Moines
Graveling Streets Trial in Indianola Proposes Gravel or Shale Surfacing
Chariton resident D Allender outlines an Indianola street test using gravel or shale surfaces. Estimated gravel cost capped at 25 dollars per 75 foot lot. shale in use elsewhere. Crude oil advocates noted. Also reports on Iowa Medical Society meeting, Mrs B C Hopkins addressing the Town Congress of Parents and Teachers, and discussions on indigent care in state hospital.
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D. Allender
Chariton
Indianola
Deep sea fish and men be wise keep prepared
A fragmented historical column ponders deep sea fish living miles below and humans at atmospheric depths, contrasting adaptation, courage, and political figures. It notes Bolsheviks, then critiques socialists and outlines a speculative five-man governance idea, plus local notes on a veteran door keeper and muskrat laws in Grundy County.
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America
Automobile Insurance to Be Required by Law
An effort is expected in the coming general assembly to pass a law mandating automobile owners to carry insurance against accidents. The plan requires presenting an insurance certificate with license applications, or license issuance would be blocked. Proponents say financial responsibility protects accident victims, while opponents fear insurance could foster greater recklessness on public highways.
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General Assembly
Farmers in Johnson County to Have Electric Service
The Iowa Electric company and nearby Hills Johnson County farmers have agreed to provide electric service to farm owners for ten years. Each farmer will pay for wiring and fixtures, while the line and current are installed to the door by the company. Monthly payments cover service during the term.
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Johnson County
Iowa Electric Company
Hills
Johns County
University of Iowa Lectures Broadcast by WSUT KSAC
Station WSUT plans a joint Iowa University lecture series with KSAC in Manhattan Kansas. Daily broadcasting spans several blocks from morning to night with specific time windows and limited Sunday hours. Staff changes and holiday travel events are noted, along with local household visits and holiday gatherings across Estherville and nearby towns.
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State University
University of Iowan
WSUT
KSAC
Manhattan
Kan
Iowa
W.R
Community notices and family updates from the Mitchell area
Axel Lyons delivered household goods to Mitchell eight miles distant for Mrs. William Cunner. Mrs. William Olson visited relatives in Jackson where her mother Mrs. Ituwls is not well. The community mourns the death of Mrs. Albert Romin in St. James. Esther Hartung was taken to St. Peter for medical treatment. Emi Oshing hosts the W C T U at her home Thursday afternoon. John and Annie Welsh and sister Mrs. Sam Skow visited Mrs. Nels Skow in Grahtinger. Carney of Ceylon visiting Nichterns for Christmas. Evelyn Berven from Choklo spent Christmas with the Berven family. Georgy Johnson visited Frank Bentsma. Farm Bureau township meeting held at A V Borman farm with all-day session. Helen Crane and pupils presented a Christmas program before holiday break. John Questad drove James Nelson to Wallingford. he husked corn at Questad farm. Harry Nichbern shelled corn for Paul Glassnapp and Jens Viely. J K Berven visiting relatives in Des Moines. Vernon Glassnapp spent time with James Ellerston. Trustees held settlement at center school. Christensen of Ackley moved to Mack Grows farm. Tom Keeler has been living there. James Edwards hauled. Keeler and family will reside on Welsh farm. Tom Keeler husling corn for Chris Elkerston.
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Donald Wall
Burt
Mel Rewey
Furry Hughes
Lake Gumevati Wis
Lake Freemont
Nellie Zoner
Estherville
Milton Barlow
Axel Lyers
Peter Christenson
Christenson
Bert Zeimer
Esherville
Helen Higgins
Wilfred Oshing
Alfred Oshing
Emil Olson
Rice Lake
Wis
Borgan
Hans Peterson
Manilla
Peterson
Doris Apgelquist
Orrin Regssitr
St. Peter
Fay Headly
Hamlin
Edna Johnson
Minnesota University
E. C. Headly
J. R. Johnston
Mss
Selma
Geo. Mathwig
J .R. Thompson
L. J Anderson
Frank Mathwig
Lewis Mathwig
Jack Roth
St. Paul
P. C. Roth
Fern Carlson
Nels Olson
Dr. Swink
Robert
Harlan Oshing
Wm. Emery
Arnolds Pack
Sherburn
Jene Dahlstrom
Reuben Laurelson
Oscar Danielson
Rehlla Bergsten
Judith Danielson
West Concord
Axel Lyons
Mitchell
Wm. Cunner
Wm. Olson
Jackson
Ituwls
Albert Romin
St. James
Esther Hartung
Emi Oshing
John
Annie Welsh
Htr
Sam Skow
Grachtinger
Nels Skow
Carney
Ceylon
Hovey Nichtern
Nichtern
Frank Bentsma
Farm Bureau
A. V. Borman
Helen Crane
John Questad
James Nelson
Wallingford
Questad
Harry Nichbern
Paul Glassnapp
Jens Viely
J. K. Berven
Des Moines
Vernon Glassnapp
James Ellerston
Center School House
Christensen
Ackley
Mack Grows
Tom Keeler
James Edwards
Mr. Keeler
Chris Elkerston
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Kiwanis Club
Kiwanians
Steam Bakery
State Medical Society
B. C. Hopkins
Congress of Parents and Teachers
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