State bond plan eyed to build statewide primary roads in Iowa
The piece argues Iowa must fund a $100 million state bond to complete a connected statewide system of paved and graveled roads. It notes current primary road funds come from motor vehicle owners and urges a special 1928 legislative session to place the proposal on the ballot for a general election. It emphasizes taking road building out of politics and avoiding mudbound delays across the state.
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Iowa
Washington County
Daily English Lesson Attitude Notes and Word Guide
Short guide on correct usage and pronunciation for common terms. Highlights misused phrases and definitions for attitude, defamation, and related word study. Includes reminders on pronunciation and choosing precise synonyms.
State bond issue would let people vote on road plan
The text advocates aligning with neighboring states on road construction and endorses a statewide road system funded by a bond issue. It argues this allows the people to exercise majority rule and adopt what it calls the American plan.
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America
Taxes and the average voter in national budget debates
The article argues that the so called little fellow pays most taxes through higher costs and rents, and that national tax cuts reduce living costs for all. It urges economy and careful public spending, noting taxpayers indirectly fund roads and services and must demand wiser government and lower costs.
The Oyster and the Pearl Tale
A simple narrative explains how an oyster forms a pearl. A tiny irritant enters the shell and the oyster coats it with layers of fluid until a smooth pearl grows. The process turns an ugly speck into a cherished jewel worn by ladies.
Riddle poem about the funniest thing in land or sea
A rhyming riddle speaks of a humorous thing found on land and sea. It hints at a big mouth above a bed and rising often while remaining mostly in its bed, racing neck and crop through a valley down a hill.
Your Thoughts and You Poem by Theodocia Pearce
The passage presents Theodocia Pearce’s verse praising creation. It repeats lines about God making the world beautiful and granting beauty, song, perfume, love, and life to beings. The excerpt closes with attribution to Theodocia Pearce and the work titled Your Thoughts and You.
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God
Theodocia Pearce
Pav ing contract awarded for 15.5 miles in Washington county
The paper reports the paving contract for 15.5 miles of road in Washington county will be awarded on September 20 at 10 o'clock. The note implies a regional impact beyond Illinois.
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Washington County
Advertising Wrigley’s gym and electric signs in London
The Yankee praises Broadways electric signs with 250 000 bulbs for Wrigley’s gym. A Londoner asks if such conspicuous ads are wise. The chatter mentions prison escapes, a former dog catcher who lost his job, and a jab about Methuselah outliving a suitor for money.
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London
Broadway
Wrigley’s
Quiet Vermont President Reflects on Plain Speech
A fragment notes Calvin C. as a quiet Vermont president explaining the simple language of citizens and himself. A Sunday scene features two farmers and a church sermon on adultery, quipping that the preacher is against it. Ivy Cobb’s judge is invoked as a humorous comparison.
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Vermont
Ivy Cobb
Let Us Say a Kind Word About Store Service
AUNT SUSAN urges readers to balance complaints with praise for store service. She notes that many people frequently complain and suggests that kind words to clerks and proprietors could help and would not hurt.
First Ocean Voyage Frights as Ship Drops Anchor
A girl on her inaugural sea voyage tests the calm sea and new vessel features. As the ship nears Havre it stops and a sailor dryly says they dropped the anchor, prompting worry that the captain was careless to leave it dangling.
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Havre
Fairy in the Home? A Sermon Spark Leads to Question
In a church scene a parishioner challenges a sermon comparing a baby to a new wave on life. Mr Younghusband and the clergyman exchange remarks as they discuss metaphor and weather imagery.
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Mr. Younghusband
Doctors Advice Might Starve If All Lived Wisely
A wry saying notes that if everyone followed medical counsel closely, even doctors would face hunger as wise living reduces ordinary needs and sustenance.
Mellon Urges Broad Tax Cut Despite Publicity Battle
A reader says a tax cut of 250 to 300 million is urged to ease the tax burden on the entire tax family. He complains about widespread publicity and alleges taxes hit movies, burlesque venues, tobacco, theater, and commuter tickets, urging aluminum supporters to back Mr Wellon.
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Mellon
Puillmans
Wellon
Dialect Writer Dreams in Dog Kennels and Mustard
A humorous column notes Johnny aims to be a dialect writer after misspelled lines. It mentions Henry Allen on co education at sea, alibis at home, and a playful quip about John D Rockefeller Jr donating 7000 dollars to an Art Center for artistic dog kennels with blue ribbon ideas.
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Henry Allen
Mr. Allen
Johnny
John PD. Rockefeller Jr
Art Center
Demonstration of Ranges At Iowa Southern Utilities Office
Mrs Mahoney of Moore Bros gas range factory Illinois conducted a week long series at Iowa Southern Utilities office. The schedule covered bread and rolls on Wednesday, cakes Thursday, fish and meat substitutes Friday, and a baked ham finale Saturday. Attendance grew as the demonstrations progressed.
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Iowa Southern Utilities Company
Orr Family Attends Carr Relatives Reunion in Iowa City
The Orr family joined Katherine and Chester Holcomb in Iowa City for a Carr relatives reunion. Miss Alice Butts of New York sent greetings from Carr descendants there. The trip promised a wonderful time and ended with a content return home Sunday evening.
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Alice Butts
N. Y. State
Carr
Infant Harry Keith Meeks Mourned By Highland Center Family
Mr and Mrs Wm Meeks mourn the loss of their infant son Harry Keith born Wednesday morning August 29 and buried beside his little sister Evalyn Ione. David Weber family from St Louis were weekend guests at the Wm Murphy home. The town saw visits from Snyders and Endicott girls. Trips included Des Moines fair with lane and Junior Steele staying at Scott Wilcox home. Crops near Webster City show oats 35 to 45 bushels and corn late but good.
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Highland
Wm Meeks
Harry Keith
Evalyn Ione
David Weber
St. Louis
Wm. Murphy
Miss Snyders
South of Washington
Endicott
Riley Grecian
Milo Steele
Des Moines
Fair Lane
Junior Steele
Scott Wilcox
Delbert
Paul Grecian
Alex McCreedy
Lucille Grecian
Mellie Steele
Junction Fair
Ernest Rath
Everette
Robert Bittmer
Iowa City
Webster City
Minnesota
Washburn
Iowa
Waterloo
Madison
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