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Newspaper

Washington Evening Journal

Location

Washington, Iowa, United States of America

Date

Oct 18, 1928

Page

7

Leland Calls AL Smith a Nation’s Calamity in Tariff Fight

Detroit engineer Henry M. Leland warns that Democratic tariff stances threaten U.S. industry. He urges protectionist policy to prevent undercutting by Europe and layoffs, praising Hoover and opposing Smith, Tammany Hall, and Democratic leadership.

Henry M. Leland Detroit Mich Republican National Committee AL Smith Tammany Hall Democratic Party Europe Planta New York Adaf

Wells and America on Mr Wells and Tammany Halls past

The text cites HG Wells survey of the United States and his question about the average citizen's honesty from The Future in America. It then notes Wells description fitting much of the past, with a focus on Tammany Hall and its influence.

HG. Wells United States America Mr. Wells Tammany Ha Werner Tammany Ua

New York farmers warn Middle West about Al Smith

Empire State agriculturist Charles S. Wilson urges Middle West farmers to learn New York farmers' views of Governor Al Smith. Wilson and his brother run a 600 acre Hall farm, Ontario County. He argues Smith is hostile to the Council of Farms and Markets and cautions Hoover supporters to seek relief through better marketing and price protections.

Charles S. Wilson William H. Hill New York Hoover Middle West New York State Smith Wilson Anna Department of Culture Department Overnor Smith Reaily Coun Herbert Hoover United States

Iowa road bond issue eyed as path to fast highways

Voters in Iowa face a November 6 bond measure to fund a $100 million state road system. If approved, over $50 million could be spent locally, expanding highways from Cedar Falls to Wavers and across Black Hawk county without increasing taxes or fuel fees. A pay-as-you-go plan would take 15 years, supporters say. Citizens urged to vote yes on the road bond on the general election ballot.

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Road talk and community notes from Chester Dayton

Chester Dayton reports from West Chester on road work delays and local highway funding debates. He recalls listening to Mal Smith and a young Canadian speaker, praises Canada’s stance, and shares social notices about local families, church events, and community visits.

Beenblossom Neighbors Report Repairs and Trades

Eureka residents list Monday updates including Tip Watson fixing Clark Bell’s deep well pump and Fred Pi Hing installing a new top buggy to school. Charles Nicola sold cattle to J Smith and delivered them Monday. Mr and Mrs S C Simmon and Mrs Jay Simmons visited Sunday. Beenblossom’s Lewis Rath Fred Kephart and Verle McKune are fenceing Custer cemetery. Henry Hai delivers a new Ford roadster as mail carrier.

Eureka Tip Watson West Chester Clark Bell Fred Robert Pi Charles Nicola Smith J S.C. Simmon Jay Simmons Afooxe Beenblossom Lewis Rath Fred Kephart Verle McKune Custer Cemetery Henry Hai Ford

Seventysix Mate and Horning Caramel Fragments

Local notes recount greetings at the Rectingers and Ollingers visits in Minnesota. Family names include Clarence Rectinger Hodney Henry Henderson Ollinger Leo Ollinger Powell tal dan mus i g t Kent Walid and Mary Williams widow. A Chevrolet driven by Harry Huber appears alongside mentions of Vinewul and Ke.

Cat Mayers Washington Clarence Rectinger Hodney Henry Henderso Albert Ollinger Leo John Ollinger Sargent Minnesota Powell Tal Dan Gt Kent Walid Abedig Ur Meary Wiliam Suadeer Mra Dione Bo Imdeee Ies Wiig

Westbound rail timetable for Knoxville branch

The Knoxville branch schedule lists arrivals and departures for multiple trains including Golden State Limited No 29 and No 87 Freight, with local and passenger services operating daily except Sunday. Freight and express services run at various times, and agents H W Rusell and J C McKay note daily operation with specific morning and evening trains.

Golden State Limited Dally California Knoxville Branc H.W. Rusel Army J.C. McKay Southwest Limited

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