General Motors Maintains Neutral Public Political Stance
GM president Alfred P Sloan Jr says the company remains neutral amid rumors it backs Governor Smith. Sloan notes Raskob's resignation from the Democratic committee muddies public perception and stresses GM's policy of neutrality, protecting the views of over 200,000 stockholders and employees.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
General Motors
Alfred B. Sloan Jr
New York General Assembly
John J. Raskob
National Democratic Committee
Raskob
Sloan
Can Man Grow?
Arthur Brisbane reflects on a century of rapid change driven by technology and collective effort. He notes the shift from stagecoaches to cars and aircraft, the spread of electricity, and the expansion of communication and automation as humanity gains extended capabilities.
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Arthur Brisbane
Daily English Word Lesson and Study Tips
A compact note on correct usage and pronunciation of common phrases. It explains when to say my boy s shoes versus my boys shoes and guides on mispronunciations for the versus i. It defines synonyms such as languid and sluggish and includes a daily vocabulary challenge.
The Old and Young in a Coined Vanity of Power
A reflective Elks Magazine passage ponders human smallness and power. It contrasts the vast Pacific with a single drop, questions how individuals grow, and frames age and aspiration through humor about neighbors, labor, and perpetual motion. The piece closes on a wry exchange between an old man and a young woman.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Elks Magazine
Billion of Pennies Circulate Through Machines and Daily Life
A Boston Transcript note explains pennies are widely used in newspapers and stamp sales, with vending machines handling billions in 1927. Treasury estimates suggest about 4.72 billion pennies are in circulation, showing the penny’s active role in daily trade and multiple passes through coin slots yearly.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Uncle Sam
General Vending Corporation
Treasury Department
Abraham Lincoln
Boston Transcript
Miracle in a Dime Seed Package
A shopper reflects on buying seeds sold for a dime by a cheerful clerk. The poem frames the seed packet as a miracle containing life, destiny, and divinity, hinting at the power in simple seeds and the mystery of growth.
Dogs Hear Talk of Giving Away Collie
A lover of dogs recalls a legend of a Scotchman who promised to give away his collie. The dog overheard, ran away, and never returned. His companion retorts the dog died of shame realizing a Scotchman would part with something worthless.
Slow play and windy politics on a busy course
Two golfers complain about a slow couple in front of them with one waiting on the tee. The man jokes the friend is searching for his club, while the other headlines export records and political jibes about Al Smith and Wall Street. Caddies share the tension as readers weigh national issues.
Goodbye Farewell Promise Sentiment Amid Debt Farewell
A brief fragment presents a farewell line about friendship lasting until the end, followed by a request for ten dollars and a closing statement signaling an end. The terse exchange centers on friendship, aid, and parting words.
Ozarks Trip Versus Rockies Described By Writer
The author explains a vacation trip to the Ozarks after a long disbelieving stance about southern water and fish and contrasts the scenery with the Rockies. The piece notes a cliff view and the thrill of watching a stone drop into a river from a high ledge.
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Ozarks
Rockies
Outing Party Seeks Scenic Spot Overlooking Rivers
The Shannon family including Mrs. H. J. Glick of Lees Summit Missouri joined a trip to Osceola Missouri. They found a cottage two miles south of town perched on a 250 foot hill with views of the Sac and Osage rivers in what was described as a pleasant outing.
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Shannon
H. J.glick
Lees Summit
Missouri
Osceola
Ozarks Hospitality and Lore Draws Reporter to Hills
The piece contrasts northern hospitality with genuine Ozark welcome, noting shoe wearing locals, fire making on flint, and arrowhead hunts by early Indians. It foreshadows rising interest in the Ozarks as a recreation center and hints at tall tales of big catches.
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Missouri
Flint Rock
The Courage to Say No and the Risks of Yes
ABE MARTIN notes that a man once praised for saying no now rarely receives praise for saying yes, and his risks are much greater. He quips that, if exercise holds any virtue, a henpecked husband should outlive an elephant.
Firestone Dealers Start Sensational Tire Sale
Tri angle Auto Supply Co announces August sale on Oldfield Courier and Airway tires with low Cash and Carry prices. The Firestone tires, made in Akron, are fresh stock from large quantities purchased, supported by local Buy at Home pride and dealer service.
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Triangle Auto Supply Co
Oldfield
Courier
Airway
Firestone
Akron
Sporting Goods star Sterling shifts to dignified roles
Mysterious Ford Sterling, famed as a Keystone Kop alum and comic policeman, now plays a captain of industry in Paramount's Sporting Goods with Richard Dix. The Fox Theatre will host a two day showing starting Friday. Sterling, a Wisconsin native, left slapstick for more refined parts after years with Mack Sennett's troupe.
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Ford Sterling
Nightstick
Richard Dix
Sporting Goods
Paramount
Fox Theatre
Sterling
Mack Sennett
John Robinson
Circus
Mississippi
la Crosse
Wisconsin
Wayland Homecoming Draws Large Local Crowd
Marie G. Johnson Crawford reports a big turnout at Wayland for homecoming with a grand parade and lively programs. J G Roth overturned his Buick near Trenton with minor injuries, while Dutch Row Threshing Co. completed its run. Evelyn Payne visited grandparents Miles Payne in Wayland.
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Crawford
Wayland
J. G. Roth
Trenton
Mr. Roth
Dutch Row Threshing Co
Evelyn
Veo Correspondents Note Social Visits and Travel
VEO August 14 reports Mr and Mrs Lon Roberts of Veo visiting the Nathan Hopkins home near Woolson. Sigourney visitors included Mr and Mrs Roland Spalding and Miss Faye Roberts. Arlene Soeten with her father plans a California auto trip following a trip to Pella Iowa. Mrs Phoebe Jones hosted visitors with Mrs Saran Orr at Pleasant Plain. Mrs Zora Balderson and daughters called on Pearl Wikoff. Busy Bee club entertainment ends the item.
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Veo
Marlon Roberts
Nathan Hopkins
Woolson
Roland Spalding
Faye Roberts
Artie A.soeten
Arlene
Vee
Pella
Iowa
James Soeten
California
Auto
Mildred
Kenneth
Phoebe Jones
Saran Orr
Pleasant Plain
Fred Dutton
Rosamond
Helen
Wellman
Zora Balderson
Maxine
Hazel Rice
Local Social News and Visits Reported from the Neighborhood
August meetings are held with nine members present and visitors noted including Lucille Jones and Eva Roberts. Family visits include Mrs Mary Spalding and Esther Deutch guests. Ed Statler suffers a broken ankle after horse incident. Thrashing improves, and several local calls and visits occur around Woolson, Fairfield, and Richland.
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Emma Spalding
Lucille Jones
Eldon Rogers
Eva Roberts
Letha
Faye
Smarler
Rosella Spalding
Mary
Esther Deutch
Gladys
Gwendolyn Miller
Walter Bray
Ed Statler
Germanville
Ezra Hadley
Woolson
Ellen Reed
Ollie
Phoebe Jones
Yeo
Marjorie
Lorine Bonnet
Salina
Alda Watson
Edgar Bonnett
Wilber
Lester
Mergin
Sant Bray
Konor Green
Albert Bray
George Bray
Meuil and Henninger Families Reunion News at Local Parks
In Columbus Junction Aug 16 reports note the Meuil families gathering at Weed park Muscatine on Sunday. The Henninger families held a reunion at Columbus Chaudauqua park Sunday with Grover Neiswanger and Millard Chambers planning a three week vacation north to Canada.
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Columbus Junction
Me Uil
Weed Park
Muscatine
Milt McGuire
Velma Dolores
Wurthey
Chautauqua Park
William Reaney Ainsworth
Karl Wilson
Letts
von Hildebrand
Brown Family Reunion Celebrates Fourth Annual Gathering
The Brown family held their fourth annual reunion on Sunday August 12 1928 at the George Bray home in Yeo community with 52 members present including Edith Mae Dana and Jack Wolcott celebrating near birthdays. A noon cafeteria dinner followed by a business meeting and songs concluded the day as attendees departed hoping to meet again next year.
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George Bray
Yeo
Edith Mae Dana
Jack Wolcott
R. E. Brown
Lester Wolcott
Mildred
Brighton
A. W. Woodford
Sylvia Meacham
Etna Mae Bray
Clarence E. Woolcott and
Cedric
Jack
Richland
Allen T. Meacham
Genevieve
Lois
Richard
Ray E. Woodford
Mary Ellen
Charles A
Shirley J
Max Waterhouse
Maxine
Bobby Louise
Irene
Clarence C. Danna
Lucille F
Edith Mae
Fairfield
Glenn Beauchamp
Christie
Leo G
Walter L. Bray
Dorothy L
Hazel M
Donald L
R. Eva Brown
Lillian
Washington
Chas. Meacham
Laurence
Chas
England Under Rome For About Four Centuries
Seventy five head of cattle owned by the Louisa county beef club were shipped to the Chicago market this week and forty four will be exhibited at the Davenport and state fairs. Mrs E W Kelly and Bertha and Dr and Mrs J W Hubbard attended a family reunion at Weed park. Mr and Mrs George Brock returned from a visit with friends at Vinton. Mr and Mrs Floyd Johnson visit their daughter in Chicago.
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Louisa County Buoy Beef Club
Chicago
Davenport
E. W Kelly
Bertha
J. W. Hubbard
Feeley and Kelley
Weed Park
Muscatine
George Brock
Vinton
Floyd Johnson
F. C. Swan
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