Congress for Prohibition A Dry Majority In Congress
The article argues that over two thirds of House members are dry and will enforce prohibition laws. It claims prohibition support reflects constituencies and notes past saloon issues, bootlegging harms, and broad political will. It references a constitutional amendment passed by three fourths of states and notes repeal would require consent.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Congress
United States
House of Representatives
Senate
Daily Lessons in English Word of the Day Actuate
A coaching note on using actuate to mean to move or incite to action. It cites an example where he was actuated by an unduly anxious desire.
Prohibition Debate: Enforce Laws and Promote Education
The speaker argues strict prohibition is needed yet acknowledges paths to enforcement will take time. He cites outlawry tied to wet centers and urges gradual education of the public on the moral and practical benefits of dry policies. He invokes religious guidance urging individuals to restrain themselves for the sake of others.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Paul
Industry platform shows farm parity goal in 1928 program
The National Association of Manufacturers adopts a 1928 platform prioritizing agricultural cooperation, credit, research, and tariff changes to equalize benefits with other industries. The Kansas City Star notes this reflects a link between farming prosperity and national economic health. It also warns women investors face fake promoter schemes, with long distance calls used to pressure immediate investments.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
National Association of Manufacturers
Congress
Kansas City Star
Donald Rea Hanson
New York
Chicago
Incomprehensible Lawn Talk and Humorous Snippets Shingled
Readers share light notes on weather and lawns with playful asides about mowing costs. The column includes jokes on kissing, clothing, a joke exchange about a bossie and pasture, and quirky farm humor reflecting summer weather and casual editorial banter.
Conversational Snippets From A Humid Day
Witty chatter on weather hotness and sports guesses. A landlord tale warns of strict rules while a tenant jokes about fair play with a squeaky fountain pen. A grocer quip about a wife inspecting pockets adds to a string of light anecdotes.
Watch for this danger signal a dirty ring around the washtubs
An old advertisement explains hard water creates soap scum leaving a dirty ring in wash basins. It promotes Melo as a water softener to prevent scum, improve cleaning, and save soap usage, urging readers to buy Melo at grocers.
Iowa Primary Road Bond Act Passes in Extra Session
Iowa lawmakers approve a 100 million dollar bond act to fund a comprehensive upgrade of the state primary road system. The measure, to be voted on November 6 1928, authorizes state and county bonds and imposes a direct annual tax to cover principal and interest.
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Iowa
General Assembly
State of
Fairfield
Sirpringham
Keosauqua
Grandview
Columbus Junction
Washington
Sigourney
Oskaloosa
Knoxville
Indianola
Winterset
Keenfield
Atlantic
Lewis
T. Madison
Farmington
Bloomfield
Centerville
Corydon
Leon
Aur Bedford
Clarinda
Shenandoah
Sidney
Nebraska City
Missouri Line
Hamburg
Hillsdale
Avoca
Harlan
Denison
Odebolt
Early
Ft. ‘Odge
Manson
Storm Lake
Cherokee
le Mars
Albia
Varlisle
Strawberry Point
Oelwein
Waverly
Allison
Hampton
Clarion
Humboldt
Pocahontas
Linn Grove
Paullina
Orange City
Cedar Rapids
Independence
Qelvein
West Union
Mahion
Central City
Manchester
Iikader
McGregor
Coryton
Chariton
Rough Grundy Center
Ames Oy
Blairsburg
Belmond
Gar Ir
Forest City
Mi,s
Adel
Ogden
Ft. Dodge
Algona
Estherile
Emmetsbure
Rockwell City
Perry
Metregzor
Postville
New Hampton
Charles City
Mason City
Warner
Emmetshire
Spencer
Sheldon
Perkins
Dubuque
Independnce
Waterloo
Iowa Walls
Webster City
St. Dodge
Sac City
Correctionville
Sioux City
Primbar
Sanborn
da Grove
Holstein
Mar ‘Ensdale
Ft. Des Moines
Jes Moines
Clinton
Lowdon
Bellelaine
Tama
Marshalltown
Nevada
Oone
Jefferson
Carroll
Missouri Valley
Council Bluffs
Davenport
Lowa City
Marengo
Grinnell
Newton
Des Moines
Redfield
Dexter
Adair
Oakland
Couneil Bluffs
Burington
Mt. Pleasant
Fairfeld
Ottumwa
Albis
Osceola Creston
Corning
Red Oak
Glenwoot
Muscatine
Wilton
Tipton
Stonwood
Essex
Dabuone
Wavy
Luxemburs
Guttenbere
Calmar
Decorah
Minnesota Line
Burr Oak
Dike
Cedar Falls
Eldora
Montezuma
Traer
Hudson
Boone
Madrid
Keokux
Ft. Madison
Burlington
Wapello
Dewitt
Maquoketa
Prairie City
Pella
Osceola
Nchinela
Ames
Cole
Town Falls
Northwend
Northwood
T Lamont
Lamont
Braddyvville
Willisea
Altantic
Andubon
Spirit Lake
Oan
Minnesota
Mreeton
Berty Davenport
Onawa
Sion
Te Mar “Sioux Center
Rok Rapids
Midnnesota
Sia Kundy Center
Son
Princeton
Amanche
Sidora
Hubbard
Ana Ve
Vrirvirs
Homestead
Amana
Fairfax
Cascade
Anamosa Cedar Rapids
Iowa City
Ainsworth Mt. Pleasant
Donnelison
Ontrose
Vinton
Osage
St. Ansgar
Highway Commission
State Highway Commission
Waca
Executive Council
Secretary of State
Auditor of State
Forty Second General Assembly
Primary Road Bond Redemption Fund
Seid
State Department of Justice
Supreme Court of
Lowa
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the Evening Journal
Awashington, Iowa
Washington County
Elder, Shannon & CO
Bruce Cowden
United Press
Weehington
Ladies and
Washington Loan and Turst Co
Ted Dalton
Dalton’s Barber Shop
Willie
Ark
Mennen
Columbus Dispatch
Cutie
Marines Corps
Grocer
Jim
Tom
Melo
the Hygienic Products CO
Canton, Ohio
G. A
M. Smith
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