Bell Company plans 1928 spend of 400 million for equipment
The Bell Telephone Company will spend 400 million dollars in 1928 on new equipment and plant facilities. The plan is justified by expected profits and rising demand for better telephone service, with poles alone costing 50 thousand dollars and enough to span 23 thousand miles. The piece notes a surge in U S road programs this year with about 750 million in available funds and projected total expenditures reaching 1.3 billion.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bell Telephone Company
Panana Canal
Bell Company
Washington
Iowa
United States
Lindbergh praised as top lobbyist for air travel expansion
The article credits Colonel Lindbergh as a highly effective lobbyist who persuaded Congress to approve a 64.9 million dollar bill for military postal and naval aviation. It argues the lobbying educated lawmakers about air travel's value and points to safety improvements and ongoing flights carrying mail nationwide. The piece frames Lindbergh as a successful lobbyist guiding scientific progress.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lindbergh
Congress
United States
Colonel Lindbergh
Veritable Triumph Emphasized In Daily Lesson
Daily Lessons in English by W. L. Gordon highlights proper usage and pronunciation. Today's focus word is veritable meaning true and genuine as in It was a veritable triumph.
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W. L. Gordon
Westbound Mail and Night Flight Over Snow and Rain
A night flight story follows a mail pilot and her aircraft braving freezing rain and sleet to deliver the Westbound mail. The crew endures dawn light, wind whispers, and a lone rider in the night, while memories of a summer romance and a hard choice sting the pilot’s resolve.
The Trees Leaf and Grass Push Through in Spring
A speaker notes the rapid leafing of trees and fresh green growth in grass oats and weeds. The writer anticipates shade from the old apple tree soon and reflects on the rapid spring renewal.
Fragmented jokes from a humor column
A string of quirky exchanges and cartoon captions from a humor page. Bits include a wife and husband arguing over Shakespeare tires, school slang about four cylinder words, a car overhaul quip, and a Scots taxi fare gag. The piece mixes quick one liners and busyness of life humor with recurring characters and wordplay.
Noisy steam whistle train talk and a remarriage reveal
Dialogue fragments reveal a character unfamiliar with a kind that whistles at every station and a miss can reveal Martha’s prior marriage to a second lieutenant. The snippet hints at social chatter and private relationships in a domestic setting.
Sweet Refrain Sparks Tension Between Adeline and John
Dialogue fragment shows Adeline resisting intimacy with John while noting limited strength. The lines suggest a tense exchange about affection and boundaries between the two figures.
Evidence Proved It Judge Comment Sparks Alibi Debate
A court hearing leads to questions about sobriety after a claim that a man brought home a man-hole cover and attempted to use it with a phonograph. The remark underscores the odd elements surrounding the case and the defense’s challenge to the evidence presented.
Los Angeles Claims Native Iowans in Census Quirk
A humorous note claims Los Angeles has 49 121 native Iowans among its 48 residents to illustrate a misread census fact. The joke plays on the city’s vast expanse and the confusion over population figures.
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Los Angeles
United States
Denver
Revival Service Echoes with Amused Crowd
A typical negro revival service ends with a minister urging the audience to “hit the sawdust trail.” A buxom debutante declares she spent last night with the devil and tonight in the arms of the Lord. A voice from the rear asks if she will be coupled tomorrow night.
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Debil
Taxi Call a Yellow Cab
A brief notice lists Yellow Cab service with the phone number 1 18 and an Abe Martin reference.
Heat Claims Three Chicago Agriculturists
Three Chicago men died from heat in a report echoed by Syracuse Evening Herald while other items note farmers jubilant and a mix of witty vignettes. The clippings include remarks on business, labor, and public life with brief sketches and humorous lines.
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Chicago
Syracuse Evening Herald
Crooks Can't Win at the New Graham Theatre
Ralph Lewis stars as Danny Malone in a police romance drama with a fearless force protecting society. The feature follows criminals undone by honest cops, with a love story amid the pursuit of silk thieves in New York.
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Ralph Levis
Smitin
Danny Malone
Ralph Lewis
New Graham Theatre
New York
Ainsworth Briefs and Local Events Highlight Week
Ainsworth reports a minor auto accident as Miss Emma Pratt was struck by Marshal Edmonson’s car at the crossing west of House Hardware. She recovered at home after bruises and shock. Mrs. T. J. Easter returned from Florida with her husband. United Presbyterian women hosted a May Day party at the church. Wm. Simkins and J. J. Fitzgerald visited Tipton. O E S to meet Friday with important business on agenda. Iowa City music contest linked to local pupils Reaney and Fitzgerald Jr. Goble and Lyde Haden rushed to Linden for sister Mrs. Margaret Anthony’s illness.
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Ainsworth
Emma Pratt
Marshal Edmonson
House Hardware
Edmondson
Washington
T. J. Easter
Florida
United Presbbyterian Church
Iowa City
Miss Reaney
Toledo
J. J. Fitzgerald, Jr
Wm. Goble
Lyde Haden
Linden
Town
Margaret Anthony
Mr. Goble
Political Announcements for Washington County Offices
A series of 1925 1929 political notices announce candidates for Washington county offices including Board of Supervisors County Auditor County Sheriff and Representative in the General Assembly The notices show party affiliations Republican and Democratic and indicate June primaries dates with names such as E Brown Hubert Crail C Dayton Thomas Ean Jackson Oramel Stoner J T Mayerews and Pauline Trezona and Miss Tobin context notes on a stroke recovery.
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Board of Supervisors
Rt. E. Brown
Hubert Crail
General Assembly
Washington County
Lrepublican
Dayton
Thomas Ean Jackson
Oramel Stoner, Sr
J.T. Mayerews
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Elder, Shannon & CO
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East Main Street
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Labor and Life
Phil Braniff
Joy
London
Mussolini
Romano
San Francisco Chronicle
Alec
Farmer
Tack
MacIntosh
Floyd Tracy
Roy
May
Martha
Lottie
Adeline
John
Abe Martin
Lester Kite
Ot Sweet
Bles
Johnson
New York Sun
Harrisburg Paper
Montpelier Rotary
Montpelier
Idaho
Charlotte
N. CC
Allus
Watchman-Examiner
Chatham (Ont
Philadelphia Evening Public Ledger
Thompson
Brooklyn
Fagle
Virginian Pilot
Raymond Pearl
Bostow
Detroit
Noowe
Anthony
Pauline Trezona
Miss Tobin
Homer Stephen
Koe
Uwlf
Oldfield
Ular
Ee Ven
Firestone
Triangle Auto Supply Company
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