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Newspaper
Pella Chronicle
Location
Pella, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Apr 22, 1920
Page
6
A short civic message from Pella Iowa touts American opportunity and free speech while condemning wood alcohol and the French invasion of Germany. It notes unemployed brewery workers could find temporary work in town during prohibition, reflecting local stance on economic and social issues.
The Chronicle notes Dan D. Dieleman entering the county supervisor race praising his potential impact for taxpayers. It also discusses Judge J H Applegate’s Republican primary bid for supreme court, Applegate’s Marion County ties, and his wife’s links to Central College. The piece touches on farm land rentals, the single tax concept, and Secretary Meredith as a preferred presidential candidate, arguing for the conference method over primaries.
Vague remarks suggest towns chosen for the state convention amid labor disputes and open shop pressure. The text questions whether the Democratic gathering will reflect or influence employers’ stance, noting party alignment with working people and industry.
A critical essay argues the primary process often fails to reflect a true free vote and exposes manipulation by candidates. It denounces labor leaders and unions for aggressive campaigns and strikes that burden the public, endorsing open shop practices and condemning strikes using violence or coercion.
The Osceola Tribune notes ad options for all parties and jokes about campaign funds. It mentions Alex Bean possibly wrestling Zbyszko rather than Caddock, a man injuring his foot while chopping kindling, and humorous local vignettes about lights on a high school steps, hens and weather, a Keokuk man hugging his fiancée, and various town oddities.
The Democratic Party of Iowa selects candidates for state offices without a primary fight. Officials say the nominees are equal or superior to Republican contenders, with several noted as not professional politicians. Mention is made of Claude Porter’s candidacy for U S Senator and a reference to Cummins and internal party dynamics.
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