Editorial Nuggets From An Age Of News Snips
A miscellany notes social strife in Washington and New York City. It cites urban life costs, vaccination debates, orphanages funded by fraternal orders, and Ford’s price cuts for airplanes. Local quirks include a city light bill, jail mischief, and a plan for a large national Jewish temple in Washington with a Northwestern Iowa land syndicate showing nine and a half percent first-year profit.
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New York City
Iowa
Vatican Radio Plant to Aid Church Message Across World
An Associated Press report states the Vatican will receive a high wireless plant in Rome to send and receive messages, with Pope informed by William Marconi. The system aims to connect church leaders to global developments while triggering debate about church influence in public schools and society, amid a local incident involving a student’s history remark and a confrontation with school officials.
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Associated Press
Rome
William Marconi
Four
America
Piaces
the Chronicle
Protestants and Catholics clash over radio use in bias debate
A fragment argues Protestants plan actions against Catholics who broadcast. It contends Catholics may use radio without political monopoly, while criticizing the hierarchy for anti Christian propaganda. The piece opposes prohibiting Catholics from attending meetings or reading exempt literature and calls for consistent broadcasting.
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Dr. J. Frank
St. Peter
Tiber
April Brings Warmer Start and Cautious Spring Hope
The Weather and Crop bureau notes April opened warmer than normal for the first ten days with temperatures up to 80 percent above normal on the 4th across much of Iowa. Early warm spells revived vegetation after a long winter, but predictions warn that subsequent cold snaps could undo gains. The writer, while enjoying spring’s beauty and renewed vigor, urges caution, hoping the warm period will endure.
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Weather and Crop Bureau
Iowa Department of Agriculture
Farm relief policy sparks farm bureau critique by Miles Reno
Dispatches report Miles Reno head of the state farm bureau dismissing Joover’s farm relief plan. He argues distortion exists in pricing and regulation by market forces. He notes some farmers prosper while others struggle due to business methods and efficiency, not legislation, and hints merchants’ practices may influence outcomes.
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Miles Reno
State Farm Bureau
Joover
Reno
Oskaloosa Baptists elect Fowler president twenty years ago
The 20 year old record notes Walter H. Fowler was elected president of the B Y P A convention of Oskaloosa Baptist association vision here. Speakers on the program included Dr Wilson Mills Dr L A Garrison and Dr Howland Hanson. The Kuyper Lumber company was building a 765 by 105 foot dry shed on the south side of the plant to keep lumber dry. Several obituaries and local moves are listed including Mrs T C LeCocq and Mrs Lissie Herbig.
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Walter H. Fowler
Oskaloosa Baptist Association
Wilson Mills
L. A. Garrison
Howland Hanso
Kuyper Lumber Company
T. C. LeCocq
Pella
Lissie Herbig
W. H. Herbig
Kansas City
P. J. Gaass
Vander Ark
J. S. Gladstone
A. T. Klein
Bertha Hoogenakker
Adams
Nebi
Subonga
H. Lankolma
Des Moines
Farm policy debate and tariff link to surplus markets
In an interview Senator McNary discusses farm policy, the need to balance tariff provisions with measures to handle farm surplus. He argues for a plan that would give a national board authority to manage surplus products and ensure markets, while warning against tariffs that depress agriculture and burden consumers. He notes party faction dynamics and aims to unite agricultural and consumer interests.
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Chamber of Commerce
Peewee
T. H. Carsway
Sas
En Menoey
McNary
Hoover
Onal Ghent
Fay Board
Fser
Democratic Party
Republican Party
Beauty in moderation as industry demand grows
A columnist quotes J. J. Quinn of Pin aud, Inc., arguing cosmetics shift from luxury to necessity. The piece notes modern women seek youthful, attractive complexions, urging moderation in applying powder, rouge, and brows to balance cost, fashion, and societal expectations.
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Mercr
J. J. Quinn
Pinaud, Inc
Nhe
Fresh eggs and grading plans spark Iowa debate in Des Moines
In Des Moines on April 22 readers hear Carl N Kennedy argue for a graded egg system to boost producer income and consumer satisfaction. The piece also recalls Civil War recollections of Iowa figures, veterans, and Grand Army of the Republic reunions fading as national encampments wane, reflecting broader nostalgia.
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Des Moines
Carl N. Kennedy
Agriculture
Iowa
Mr. Kennedy
Charleston
Fort Sumpter
Simpkins
Johnston
North Carolina
Grand Army of the Republic
Ten Nights in a Bar Room and Prohibition Debate
Surviving Civil War veterans fade as memory recalls unique figures, including Colonel William Stewart Simpkins of Texas who fired the first Civil War shot. The Raleigh dispatch notes renewed clashes over the Jones Act and Prohibition, citing motion pictures as influential social forces and education as a key to progress.
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William Fox
Fox
Jen
Dickens
England
Raleigh
W. van) Regstar
William Stewart Simpkins
Austin
Texas
Simpkins
South Carolina Military Academy
Heflin speaking tour sparks clashes and free speech defense
The Heflin speaking tour in the east met rowdyism as Boston stoned him and Maine cities denied halls. The St Louis Post Dispatch argues for robust free speech, citing Albany police restraint when Heflin spoke to counter foes and urging protection of expression for all sides.
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Tom Heflin
East
Boston
Maine
Portland
Bangor
Pittsfield
Heflin
Post-Dipatch
Smith
Albany
A Challenge to Good Citizenship in Literacy Crusade
The National Il literacy Crusade targets teaching every illiterate mother in the United States by Mother's Day. About 1,000,000 mothers cannot read or write in any language, across all races. Mrs. Cora Wilson Stewart says one literate adult can teach an illiterate person in six weeks using a grooved writing system, with free materials sent to those who pledge to teach.
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United States
Union
Fime
Cora Wilson Stewart
The
Crusade
Washington
National Industries News Service
Literacy Crusade Urges Gift to Mothers on Mother's Day
A call to patriotic service invites men and women to support literacy for those denied it. The Crusade proclaims No illiteracy by 1930 and seeks to honor mothers by promoting education, aiming to echo in the hearts of readers.
This Week in Pella reminiscences and humor
A local column recounts meeting Newt Van Maren with a bent lip and a mistaken want ad, jokes about aging and beauty, editor woes, and seaside town reflections. It recalls Knoxville Express notes from 1900 and lampoons tax water rebates and depot humor, ending with a Chicago-ward tale.
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Newt van’ Maren
Rock Island Train Schedule Highlights
Eastbound passenger No. 472 and westbound No. 475 run Des Moines to Keokuk and Des Moines to Eldon respectively, with Nos. 473 474 and 4765 on other Des Moines routes. All trains daily except Sunday. local freight cutoff 6:00 pm prior day. Limited does not stop at Harvey. local freights 70 and 71 carry passengers from Howell on alternate days around 11:00 am and 1:30 pm.
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Mnger
Westbo
Des Moines
Keokuk
Eldon
Wabash
Howell
Ee Limited
Harvey
Ownership Statement for Pella Chronicle April 1
The statement declares H. H. Sadler as the owner of the Pella Chronicle, published weekly in Pella Iowa, with the document sworn before a notary public in Marion County. The text describes the ownership details in formal affidavit form as required by state law.
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Pella Chronicle
Pella
Iowa
State OF Iowa
Marion
H. H. Sadler
Saya
Ownership affidavit for 1920 Pella newspaper
Best knowledge statement lists publisher H H Sadler Pella Iowa editor E V Goad Pella Iowa and business manager H H Sadler Owner H H Sadler Pella Iowa. Bondholders holding 1 percent or more include Jane H H Sadler. Sworn April 18 1920 before Hugo W Kuyper with commission to 1930.
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Fisher
H. H. Sadler
Pella
Towa
E. V. Goad
Iow
Iowa
Jane
Hugo W. Kuyper
Hooverism: Hoover's unique distinctions noted
The piece highlights Herbert Hoover as the first Quaker to be U S president the first western state native to reach the office the first Herbert to hold the role and the first Commerce secretary elevated to the presidency it notes several historic firsts by the Republican leader as he ascends to power.
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Hoover
The
United States
Rocky Mountains
Herbert
Spring Overhaul Advice For Your Car From Winter Hardships
After a harsh winter many cars need overhauling. Inspect wheels radiator belts hoses and brakes. Have spark plugs gas lines and oil filter checked. Clean interior replace worn parts and ensure windshield wiper works.
Iowa-born first to reach White House among engineers
The speaker notes the Iowa native as the first person born in Iowa elected president, the second engineer to hold the office after George Washington, and the first chief executive to embark on a goodwill tour to foreign nations between election and inauguration.
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Iowa
White House
George Washington
Think More Week proposed as noble experiment
The article suggests observing a Think More Week as a noble experiment that could suit some groups. It notes the idea as exploratory without committing to outcomes or specific plans. It frames the week as a test of thoughtful emphasis in public or organizational life.
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