Des Moines Register debate on crime front page sparks letters
A reader backlash over printing a large Ku Klux Klan cross on the Des Moines Register front page prompts discussion. Commentary from Marion and Polk County notes on local paving delays, a Knoxville firemen strike, and mixed views on Coolidge era politics. The Knoxville Journal questions 1925 prosperity and party control while references to Maur ic e and Cal hint at broader political satire.
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Des Moines Register
Knoxville Journal
Maurice
Coolidge
Ohio
Cal
Woodrow
White House
Lottery Schemes and Newspaper Responsibility in Iowa
The piece discusses frequent lottery schemes in the state and notes it is illegal under Iowa law to publish ads for them while federal postal laws also penalize such advertising. It argues newspapers gain nothing from lotteries, urging lawful advertising as the better path for merchants and readers.
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Iowa
Fountain at Main and Franklin Draws City Vexed Locals
Citizens lament crowds around the Main and Franklin fountain as smokers and talkers crowd the public drinking spot, fouling the area for children and women. They urge private habits and better use of space amid rail schedule changes affecting travel to Des Moines and other towns.
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Main and
Franklin
Railway timetable change sparks mixed local reaction
The text discusses train time changes near Os kaloosa and Leighton affecting travel options and bus adjustments. It criticizes administration actions in the Wheeler oil scandal case, praising Coolidge’s cabinet choices and alleging prosecutions target reformers. The piece reflects partisan opinion on governance and rail service shifts.
Election of Von Hindenburg in Germany
The piece weighs potential global impact and internal hopes as Von Hindenburg wins the German presidency. It notes monarchist leanings, possible Kaiser return fears, and the Vatican's influence, while contrasting Marx's economic fixes and Germany's fragile public order under the constitution. It ends by predicting clearer German French public positions and outcomes.
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von Hindenburg
Germany
Washington
Jackson
Taylor
Grant
France
Altho
Kaiser
Marx
Vatican
Hohenzollerns
CROSSWORD PUZZLE No 30 Horizontal and Vertical Clues
A compact reading of a crossword puzzle with numbered across and down clues. The list includes common words such as beverage, foolish talk, and paths to describe a typical puzzle grid. The clues hint at basic vocabulary and themed terms.
Bathtubs and Cars: A Satirical Open Air Vision
Observations humorously argue three cars per bathtub in America stems from lack of tub-on-car chassis. Imagined future tub innovations include colored enamel, shower curtains, red door lights, and auto-inspired designs. Notes on local humor, lost teeth, and want ads close this satirical column about open-air living and factory progress.
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America
First blacksmith of Pella nears eightieth birthday
Twenty years ago H Van Gorkum announced he would celebrate his eightieth birthday on May 5. The Rock Island railroad weighs electric motive power for passenger service between Oskaloosa and Des Moines. Marshal De Hoet arrested a plain drunk who was fined 14.85 dollars but jail time followed. Matt Kempkes, in the U S Navy, married Miss Bertha Gibbs in Newport Rhode Island. Widespread illness is reported locally.
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Pella
Des Moines
Pla
Otley
Monroe
Prairie City
H. van Gorkum
Rock Island Railroad
Oskaloosa
Marshal de Hoet
Matt Kempkes
U. S. Navy
Newport, R. I
Bertha Gibbs Mayer
Weather’s Frequent Changes Amid Local Shifts in Farms and Homes
The piece notes frequent weather changes and local property moves. L Sipkema sold his farm near the tile factory and rented the Cole property by the fair grounds to continue gardening. J W Vander Meulen and A N Vander MeulenVisit Pella this week for their mother Mrs A G Vander Meulen’s improving health. Nick Van Haaften closed his Prairie City photograph gallery due to ill health and will return to Pella. A daughter was born to Mr and Mrs George Storrenberg on April Ath. A stranger in Pella Sunday observed many fine matched driving and farm teams arriving for church services.
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Kelderman
Cole
J.W. Vander Meulen
David City
Nebr
Lorimer
Pella
A. G. Vander Meulen
Nick van Haaften
Prairie City
George'’Storrenberg
Pella Shooters Win Stiff Match at Oskaloosa Grounds
Pella shooters edged Oskaloosa 414 to 409 in a Mahaska Gun Club contest held last Tuesday at the Oskaloosa grounds. Next meet scheduled June 2 at the local traps. High scores in 100 target event: William Ridley What Cheer 96, Coleman Lacey 91, Gerald Rysdam Pella 90 amid a shifting wind.
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Pella Shooté
Oskaloosa
Mahaska
Viersen Houses Sold For Modest Prices
H S Viersen offered three houses for sale Friday two sold One on West First Street bought by H Jaarsma adjacent to his property bringing 1010 The other on Washington Street with 25 foot lot sold to Arne Vander Heiden bringing 805 A paying assessment on each property may raise total cost for new owners No satisfactory offer for the third house was received
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S. H. Viersen
West First Street
H. Jaarsma
Washington Street
Arne Vander Heiden
Pella High School Boy Wins Honors at State Contest
The Iowa contest for piano, voice and violin solos invited all state high school students. In Des Moines the fourth district preliminaries featured Pella High School entrants Donald Waechter and Robert Beyers. Each performed I Am Thy Harp, Even Bravest Heart, and a third self chosen piece.
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Towa State University
Des Moines
Pella
Donald Waechter
Robert Beyers
Woodman
Gounod
Notable High School Voice Contest Results Highlight Talent
Preliminary contest among four girls and several boys showed strong singing talent. Judges praised the boys for good training and Rokertak placed third district, with tone and interpretation highly commended by prominent voice teachers. Ma Beyers, a high school student studying under Miss Vander Meer, signals more promising talent from the school.
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Tec
Boye Oitatet
Rokertak
Ma Beyers
Vander Meer
Pella
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