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Newspaper
Winslow Daily Mail
Location
Winslow, Arizona, United States of America
Date
Jun 17, 1928
Page
4
Three men drowned near the river crossing used by Mormon settlers traveling from Utah to Arizona. The crossing, once primitive, lies on the early Mormon trail linked to the Lee’s Ferry era. Dispatches indicate the incident occurred after a half hour of operation on the river crossing.
A columnist argues against nostalgia for the so called good old days. The piece praises pioneers and World War figures while critiquing calls to return to the past. It claims modern inventions do not cause decay and that discomforts were present in earlier eras too.
The piece notes a trend toward color in fashion and home goods. Black remains common for practicality while white is linked to cleanliness. Stores promote color in linens furniture appliances and decor with vivid hues appearing from ceramics to rayon trims.
The piece reports widespread farmer anger as President Coolidge vetoes farm relief for a second time, linking the move to broader tariff policy and party politics. It notes protests by farm groups, calls for a Kansas City convention push for a farm square deal, and fear of a Democratic shift in key farming states ahead of the November election.
A NEA overview notes that a small group of women have emerged as political leaders, shaping party strategy for 1928. It details Republican delegates by state, highlighting key figures such as Mrs Medill McCormick, Mrs Florence Kahn, and Mrs Edith Nourse Rogers, and notes Waning female influence in delegate votes compared with 1924. It also covers New York and Ohio participants and the impact of Florence Wardwell's Hoover support on delegation dynamics.
An Arizona Republican column argues a young man confesses to instigating a murder of a filling station keeper near Helbrook. It predicts conviction and hanging, then possible Supreme Court appeal and petitions for commutation, noting typical past patterns in Arizona murder cases.
A snippet recalls two women described as bandits in Milne Apolis robbing and beating a man while pondering shifting jobs and political events. The note mentions Congress adjournment affecting hall hires, Henry Ford collecting antiques, a Chicago sign ruling for brew, Hollywood film industry chatter, and a 1928 NBA Service copyright.
Readers are urged to use the classified ads for buying selling or trading a range of items. The notice highlights easy placement and broad reach for local customers and sellers.
Black Panther, an outsider, won the $12,500 Brooklyn Handicap at Aqueduct over Victorian, with Diavolo third. The Whitney stable suffered another Belmont defeat as Scapa Flow broke down and was injured. The race featured a late stretch drive, finishing in 1:51 4/5.
The readable chunks present names and places but lack a coherent event or subject to summarize. No identifiable action, date, or outcome can be established from the fragmented text.
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