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Newspaper
Pella Chronicle
Location
Pella, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Apr 01, 1926
Page
6
The speaker notes that bourbon supporters once argued for a national prohibition, now decry central government. He argues their true aim is to obtain a drink, mocking their shift from state to federal control. The remark highlights political irony in the prohibition debate.
The contest between Steck and Brookhart is likely decided by Republican leaders choosing what suits their interests in the Iowa primary. If Cummins seems stronger against current contenders Brookhart may stay in place. If Cummins fares better against Brookhart concentrated opposition Steck could win. The senate elections committee report is seen as no more influential than a recount on the committee’s verdict.
The message warns voters that issuing bonds commits future funds and interest payments. It notes Iowa law limits taxation to one eighth of road improvement costs against adjacent property, meaning distant property owners may pay nearly as much as nearby beneficiaries. It urges caution to avoid voting under misapprehension.
The author argues against any modification of the prohibition law. He contends drinkers seek more than the law allows and ultimately repeal. He accuses reformers who call themselves temperance of deception and warns that compromise fuels moral crisis.
The text notes Albia figure Jack Price, ex state senator, as head of the Republican Economy Association. It criticizes the Iowa Good Roads plan to bond the state for paving and refunding landowners while opposing protectionist policy. The piece frames a factional GOP dispute and views it from a Democratic angle.
Department of Agriculture reports that half or more of last season's corn remains with farmers. If accurate, farmers hold tangible wealth in stored corn. Prospects for price advance within the year appear favorable, despite storage costs.
The piece argues wealth holders influence world affairs and urges farmers to store grain. It notes Florida bond issues face weak demand, cites low voter turnout for large issues and warns the Florida boom is fading as speculation lacks solid security. It criticizes relying on climate over production and calls for cautious lending.
A column collates views from the Sioux County Index on women’s fashion, noting a trend toward lighter garments and lower weight compared to Martha Washington’s era. It argues men also wear excess clothing and calls for cost reduction while echoing shopping activity seen after a Chronicle spring ad issue.
A local commentary argues tourism camps benefit chamber of commerce and city prosperity, while criticizing tourist camp advocates. It notes national liquor polls showing a majority in favor of repeal and weighs local public sentiment. Chicago plans an aquarium prompting debate over sea water sources and Lake Michigan as a tasteless digression.
March closed with the heaviest snow since October, six inches on the level and three foot drifts. Wet, heavy snow slowed trains and stranded buses around Pella, Oskaloosa, Otley, and Des Moines as residents shoveled walks on Tuesday and Wednesday.
Snow is melting significantly by Wednesday and could be gone by Easter if sunny. Potato growers on Good Friday must clear the ground first as snow hampers planting, while roads worsen but meadows and fields may benefit.
Several residents fall victim to counterfeit checks in Pella as merchants report a surge in forged drafts. A stranger used a fake payment to a farmer’s name in two stores, while other incidents involved local-name signatures with insufficient funds. The piece warns about the social cost of forgery and implies lawful consequences.
Twenty years ago the election chose aldermen H Rhysnburger H F Johnson M C Slob and S F Cole. H M Langerak buys a Cedar Rapids drug store. Reports describe a buggy getting stuck in mud near Second Reformed church. A M Roelofsz injures arm. George Stout tours hog remedy work with wife. Peter and Murray Ten Hagen plan to move to South Dakota to improve homestead claims. Iola Rural Independent School District bids 2400 for School House Building Bonds. Sealed bids due by 2:00 PM April 9 1926 at Knox ville Iowa R F D No 6 J P Durham and C Verros.
A special school election in the Iowa Independent School District at the School House Site on the E of the S E of Section 31 Township 76 North Range 18 West of the 5th P M Marion County Iowa on March 19 1926 voted to sell bonds for a school house building.
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