Missouri readers voice support for voting against Reed and praise local bankers
The letter argues Missouri should value residency for voting against Senator Reed and notes Marion County avoided bank failures during hard times, highlighting careful bankers. It lauds Dan Steck and Hanford MacNider as friends and WWI veterans who worked together in the American Legion and now serve in Washington, expecting alignment on many public questions.
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Marion County
Brookhart
Dan Steck
MacNider
Steck
Hanford MacNider
Kansas City
American Legion
Washington
Pella growth plans and county officials urged by Chronicle
The Chronicle stresses careful selection of county officials as plans by the chamber of commerce and local investors mature to meet growing housing demand in Pella. It argues voters should prioritize honest, intelligent leadership over partisan fever, aiming for officials who deliver real service value.
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Chamber of Commerce
Pella
the Chronicle
Iowa
Marion County
Board of Supervisors
Iowa paper condemns cartoons by Ding on prohibition
The Des Moines Register is urged to censure Ding for a April 20 cartoon blaming prohibition for crime. The letter argues prohibition did not cause crime and accuses Ding of bending to eastern papers like the Baltimore Sun and New York presses. It calls for reform or alignment with whiskey papers to avoid corrupting Iowa youth.
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Ding
Des Moines Register
Towa
Baltimore Sun
New York
Iowa
Baltimore
Register
Whiskey Papers
East
Jasper County Considers Bond Issue for Road Improvements
A proposal to issue bonds to pave No 7 and gravel No 14 in Jasper County is outlined. The plan requires a countywide majority but municipal votes can offset rural opposition. If approved, taxpayers who opposed bonds at the last election would finance surfacing two roads while other county roads gain no benefit.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jasper County
Pella paving project urged as summer work proceeds
Pella prepares a town paving plan for summer with progress toward Gard described as slow. After a year of agitation, residents stress the need to finish and condemn gravel as a partial solution, citing drainage issues and questionable economy without a full contract let.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pella
Gard
Sumter
Immigration restrictions urged as liquor probes show foreign influence
The congressional liquor inquiry highlights that over half of law violations come from foreign born individuals. The piece argues that in major eastern cities native American traditions are yielding to liquor forces, with a minority of immigrants continuing to challenge morals, while questioning the aims of James Freeman Wise who seeks to unite Jews beyond religion.
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Edge
Edwards
Bruce
Europe
United States
James Freeman Wise
New York City
America
Wise
Mr. Wise
Asia
Republic
Prohibition's Return Sparks Old Debate and Local Satire
In reflections on prohibition, a long social fight is recalled with names like Wendell Phillips Frances Willard John B. Gough Helen Gougar and Carrie Nation. Local notes cover Case Van Synpost’s Saturday visit and a skunk trapped in Aurelia’s street. The Chronicle urges ballot reform to simplify voting and ensure accurate counts amid Iowa election concerns.
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Wendell Phillips
Frances Willard
John B. Gough
Helen M. Gougar
John P. St. John
John G. Wooley
Wm. J. Bryan
Carrie Nation
Des Moines Visitors Attend Drake University Athletic Games
Miss Margaret Cochrane and her brother Ruard visited Des Moines on Saturday to attend the athletic games at Drake University.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Margaret Cochrane
Ruard
Des Moines
Drake University
Paints and Varnishes Bargain Prices
Paints and varnishes priced at 15c and 25c, suitable for small home jobs. Brushes offered from 5c to $2.00 for various tasks. Sells paints for all purposes.
Twenty Years Ago in Pella and Nearby
The Geelhoed store building fire sent contents out while the upper telephone office was driven out yet valuables were saved. Deaths: John Sterrenberg in Colorado and Mrs J Sybenga of Pella. Professor Frush visited Knoxville and predicted Frank would wear wooden shoes and praise Pella. A baby girl born to Dr and Mrs Payne on April 20. Mrs Cochrane and baby from Monroe visited Vander Ploeg home. Cement sidewalk plans near two to three miles in Pella. Marinus Kempenaar and Ella Van de Lune wed April 19. Letters arrived from relatives in San Francisco after the quake and fire.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John Sterrenberg
Colorado
J. Sybenga
Pella
The
Knoxville Journal
F. M. Frush
Journal
Frank
H. C. Payne
Re-election bid by Peter Tyseling for board of supervisors
Peter Tyseling announces candidacy for a second term as member of the board of supervisors. Term begins January 1927, subject to Republican primaries on June 7, 1926.
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Board of Supervisors
Peter Tysseling
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W. A. Young
H. H. Sadler
Erica First
Ay Finance
Missouri
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Farmers’ Co-op
Vander Linden
Case
England
Lucas County
Brother Gittinger
Chariton
World Court
Aurelia
Liberty
Main Street
Chronicle
United States Senate
Marion
Nebraska
the Book Shop
S. S
Black Hawk
Tire & Rubber CO
Black Hawk Dealers
White Way Auto CO
Marinus Kempenaar
Ella van de Lune
San Francisco
Broadway
J. C. Mitten
L. M. Henry
W. C. VerPloeg
Veterinarian Farmer’s Produce Building
Geo. H. Lankelma
Stat Bank
South
Franklin St
Res
Georgia Chalfont
Fowler Telephone
Dr. C. I. Fox
Main and
Liberty Streets
J. J. Subenga
Puritan Drug Store
J. M. Cook
Bell Clothing
Aschenbrenner
Geelhoed
H. O. Wormhoudt
Jaarsma Bakery
T. G. Fultz
F. F. Carpenter
Jaarsma’s Bakery
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