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Newspaper
Pella Chronicle
Location
Pella, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Apr 22, 1926
Page
12
The group argues repealing the prohibition law will curb violations. Senator Cummins, despite saying the worst Republican beats the best Democrat, reportedly ushered Dan Steck to be sworn in as his colleague with his customary suavity and politeness.
H. W. Gittinger argues the correct word is Trace not Trail for Mormon history while using the Utah settlement as the State of Desert, a term Brigham Young’s followers called Deseret. Henry jealously guards Lucas County accuracy but shows little interest in Mormons after crossing the county line.
D Fulton Rice of Centerville, a World War veteran and former Iowa general assembly member, seeks the Democratic nomination for governor. The note suggests a Democrat from a supportive county would better serve by running again for the state legislature, though the writer would welcome his election to executive office.
The text speculates on a Democratic push for a strong Senate primary as Republicans split over Brookhart and Cummins. It suggests Smith Wildman could run as an independent against Cummins if Brookhart is nominated, and urges Democrats to unite behind their chosen candidate to defeat both rivals.
The piece notes James A Reed of Missouri and Smith W Brookhart of Iowa as cross party figures. Brookhart is described as a snollygoster while Reed is blamed for behavior unbecoming a Democrat. Both were elected with aid from opposing party enemies, and Brookhart faces party expulsion though Reed remains in the Democratic camp.
Monroe County voters approved the paying proposition last week yet rejected the bond issue intended to finance it. Correspondents called it peculiar, but locals see the comparison to shoppers who buy without provision to pay. The county favors good roads but opposes the proposed funding plan.
The piece extols dairy and poultry as multipurpose assets for Iowa. It imagines cows trained to milk themselves, Delco circuits running equipment, and cows helping dispose of corn surplus while producing dairy and eggs.
Democrats held a Des Moines conference last week and showcased strong candidate timber. The presence of a Hawk Eye State Democrat in the Senate has energized followers of Jefferson. Five aspirants entered the race, signaling a rare primary contest for spots on the ticket. Democrats have been known to put on their Sunday clothes and push forward.
The piece debates Republican ballots at the primary and the Brookhart stock decision's impact on party unity. It notes farmers in the agricultural west backing Brookhart, questions how Rural voters might align with the Coolidge administration, and predicts Brookhart’s strong rural support and possible cross-pressures in Iowa.
The Chronicle notes the Jasper County road plan failed despite a comprehensive proposal. It aimed to pave primary roads and gravellize the rest with a countywide levy on landowners along primary routes, while rural voters opposed it and the bond issue was blocked for two years.
The Chicago Tribune hosted a radio debate on liquor policy featuring Wayne B Wheeler of the Anti Saloon League and Clarence Darrow. The piece notes the Tribune supports liquor while attacking the League, cites Darrow’s defense record, and reports that readers favored Wheeler despite Darrow's notoriety. The piece underscores Chicago’s bootlegging history and temperance sentiment.
The text argues that rum forces push propaganda and do not reflect broader sentiment. Outside major cities support for prohibition remains strong in non-Americanized Atlantic coast regions. It warns temperance supporters to stay vigilant as anti temperance factions will not quit, aiming for local gains while the main struggle continues.
The Burlington Post laments changing holiday meaning from sacred days of service to festival of waste and idleness. It condemns legislative holiday bills as misguided, calling their proponents wastrels and ignoramuses unable to grasp eternal verities.
Albia Iowa April 16 Disgusted at the defeat of the hard roads bond issue in Monroe County F C Ingram traveling salesman and resident of Albia for the past twenty five years has offered his property here for sale with the intention of quitting the community Mr Ingrams home was burned in December and he had planned to rebuild this spring but the loss of the roads proposition has altered his plans The advertisement inserted by Mr Ingram in the Albia Union Republican is said to express
The notice explains renewable term wartime insurance rights and urgent deadlines. It notes low-cost reinstatement and conversion, eligibility to reside anywhere, borrow up to 94 percent after one year, and government-backed guarantees. Special facilities exist in regional Veterans Bureau offices for reinstatement.
The notice promotes reinstating and converting insurance with free physical examinations and urges immediate action. It argues government insurance is the wisest, safest investment and warns that delaying until next week could leave you ill and a poor risk.
An exploration of how weather influences health from practical experience to statistics. A New York study shows deaths rise about 10 percent on extreme heat or cold, with cold days increasing mortality more than hot days. The piece concludes dangers arise from actions during severe weather rather than the weather itself.
Mr. Harry Tiemersma sold Hospers restaurant to Mr. Lee Lautenbach and Mrs. J. J. De Bruin. It will be run by Lautenbach and Will De Bruin. Future plans for Tiemersma are unknown.
Twenty years ago Miss Harriet Rietveld was thrown from a horse and broke her wrist. Miss Anna Hollebrands nearly burned when a torch dropped flaming alcohol on her clothing as she lit a gas lamp at the Vander Pol store. Easter services were held at nearly all churches with Sunday School programs featured in some locations. Frank Warner and Frank De Reus duck hunted on Skunk River and bombarded a wooden decoy until it almost sank. A drive to remove hats at public meetings and church services is under way with some support. The Pella band announced a public program at Central College auditorium. Henry De Gooyer received a monkey from Sioux City, baffling the editor about its use.
A 1896 reminiscence recounts Thomas E Watson attending a Sam Jones meeting. The piece notes Jones's dramatic reach from mocking vice to compelling public confession, praising his wit, denunciation, and crowd mastery. It includes a later tribute after Jones's death calling him the era’s most powerful evangelist.
The Ideal Pharmacy will host a Chi-Namel demonstration this Friday and Saturday. An expert from the company will show how Chi-Namel renews old furniture and woodwork at home, with seven souvenir cans of Chi-Namel colored ware offered to coupon signups from the Chronicle advertisement.
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