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Newspaper
Pella Chronicle
Location
Pella, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Aug 02, 1928
Page
6
A mosaic of aphorisms and quips on politics and taxation. The speaker laments voter disappointment, taxes, and age, while critiquing tariff politics and pork barrel ambitions. The tone blends weary cynicism with social commentary across varied locales and figures.
A critic laments farmers bound by party directions while railing at campaign liars. The writer mocks Republicans for rainfall control as a cure, arguing the state legislature should be yoked to a cultivator rather than to politics and performance.
A light observation notes that political platforms invite jokes due to their many stated promises and proposals. The remark frames platforms as containing potential jokers among serious policy ideas.
A farmer suffers excessive relief over his pock ebook health concerns. He states a little more relief and he is gone. The remark reflects distress and fear of deteriorating condition.
A writer declares that well timed silence is more eloquent than speech and that most silence is well timed, emphasizing restraint over words as a powerful communicative tool.
A quote laments the gap between a free republic and public awareness. The speaker argues that governance rests with informed citizens, criticizing widespread ignorance of state affairs and the implications for democratic accountability. This line reflects ongoing concerns about voter education and participation.
Ry Thaw declares a planned night flight to England with little opposition noted on this side. No organized effort to block the move has been reported, indicating a smooth course of the departure plan.
The fragment notes Mr. Shaver may not approve of Mrs. Shaver's political remarks and suggests he keeps quiet to show discretion. It reflects a private stance rather than a public statement, with no clear attribution or concrete event.
The article notes extensive widening of many thoroughfares while the strait and narrow way remains free of congestion. No signs suggest imminent traffic buildup or delays on that route.
Prohibition and religious issues dominate newspaper copy as candidates address moral questions, mobilize voters, and frame the political debate. The coverage traces how church leaders, reform groups, and campaign platforms leverage these topics to sway public opinion and influence positions.
A Southwest railroad, the T. and B. V., earns the nickname Travel and Be Vibrated for its notoriously rough tracks. Locals use the label to describe frequent jolts and bumpy rides characteristic of the line.
A sensational note claims gangsters targeted another man, but the headline jokes about their luck. The quip hints at a misdirected hit and a misidentified victim amid gangland intrigue. No further names or locations are provided in the readable text.
A presidential candidate will receive official notification shortly and is encouraged to respond thoughtfully. The tone suggests anticipation of a courteous and constructive public exchange without premature conclusions.
A quirky line ponders why cows cannot be content since they bear no taxes, mowing duties, tire pump ups, or static troubles, highlighting a humorous contrast between human anxieties and bovine ease.
In a brisk exchange the G. O. P. debated a farmer's plank policy, wrestling with how to address the issue and ultimately opting for a brief, cautious stance that avoided the main point. The discussion highlighted cautious party maneuvering without reaching a decisive commitment.
In Denmark actual storks are said to be rapidly diminishing, a decline noted in this report on their dwindling numbers. The mythical stork, by contrast, appears to be faring better and maintains its presence in cultural lore.
A historical remark notes a female physician who reportedly reduces a man’s pulse by ten beats, attributing part of the effect to her own personality on the patient. The anecdote reflects era attitudes toward women in medicine and bedside manner.
Illinois congressman Hull pens a piece urging vigilance as Iowa residents show interest in learning to remain wary. The brief notes debate over political tactics and civic awareness in local discourse.
A fragment portrays farmers facing pressure to choose between Hoover and Smith. It notes both Iowa and Texas farmers must accept the political situation, symbolically swallowing a bitter pill and casting their votes accordingly.
The remark questions if a distiller serving as secretary of the treasury, effectively acting as president, is worse than a president who dictates policy. It probes executive power and accountability with attention to the concentration of authority.
A reader opinion argues against nondelegates joining a national convention and mocks political wagers while noting modern gamblers can simulate outcomes at home for less money. The piece dismisses outsider influence and highlights cost and convenience of casual bets.
The present generation openly discusses the coming generation on most occasions, arguing that Old Warts offer little as alibis. They suggest the elders seek to undermine the youngsters' views.
The excerpt argues that tariffs must meet farmers needs to create equality with others, calling for a protective tariff on all imported food or none. It laments indifference to farmers and to buying their products at current prices.
A group argues that governors lack authority to return criminals to communities that no longer want them. They condemn pardon and parole abuses as eroding respect for law and propose requiring pardons to be approved by two thirds of voters in the country where the crime occurred at a regular election.
The writer argues that most notable men hail from farm backgrounds and credit discipline learned early from farm work. They claim time on the farm after school endures as the best path to success, surpassing vacations or even a college degree, since work is essential to human life and learning begins in youth.
Statisticians find corn price on Town farms averaged over a dollar in past years but 1927 figures show 70 cents. The records indicate wide variance among farms, showing farming is not standardized and that remedies cannot assume universal success. Failures bear losses while proficient farmers gain rewards in every line of work.
A local editor rails at thrifty residents who hoard money and resist civic causes. He argues such stinginess harms the town, noting critics will be forgotten while their money funds riotous living elsewhere. The piece ends by calling the departed rich a treasure chest for future generations.
The Sumner Gazette comments on the Chronicle's stance and discusses preferred candidates. It notes disappointment in available progressives, endorses avoiding bosses, and expresses a cautious preference for Hoover over Smith while acknowledging Iowa's electoral foregone conclusion.
A local political column critiques Al Smith and Herbert Hoover, arguing against voting for either. It claims bootlegger ties and Catholic church influence shape preferences, noting past support for Woodrow Wilson and contrasting moral positions. The piece condemns papal authority guiding state policy and cites a Madrid cardinal as example.
A collection of reminiscences and quips about New Yorks Tammany Hall, Al Smith, and immigrant aid efforts. The piece references Sunday schools, language lessons, and volunteer work, interwoven with anecdotes on public figures and humorous observations about vacation, headlines, and everyday manners.
Chronology of 1908 events includes J S Gladstone losing an eye after a Fourth of July explosion in Des Moines, a 26 pound described catfish caught near the river bridge by Sam Vanden Berg, W K Wagaman's death at 63 with burial in Lynnville, blackberry harvests drawing crowds, A Vanderzee returning from Holland, Walter Hartog moving to Ottumwa for Kern Baking Co. pay, Central College summer school hosting about 60 pupils, and the Beards returning from Holland.
The piece recalls a 20 year old Chronicle issue with odd entries such as a dining room list for a will contest, an ad by Frank Pohlman about disposal of dead hogs, a mayoral car light incident, and cows milked after an assault. The narrator muses on past dreams of ice handling and ends with plans for Hoffelt Cafe dinner.
The Sumner Gazette discusses how anti Smith propaganda harms democratic peers. It cites Iowa editors like Pella Chronicle opposing Smith despite progressive aims noting religious and liquor issues, and argues the Democratic Party remains the best long term option despite imperfect candidates.
Bus schedule lists four round trips daily via Prairie City Monroe Pella and Oskaloosa. Three trips couple at Monroe for Knoxville and Des Moines. Timings include 8 40 a m 12 40 p m 4 55 p m 8 0 p m from Des Moines to Pella and 7 00 p m return. Des Moines to Pella trip durations and connections noted. Travel times between Des Moines and Pella about one hour fifty minutes. Oskaloosa to Pella about forty minutes. All non late-evening buses connect at Monroe with the line to line.
Sealed bids for lump coal will be received by the Secretary of the Independent School District of Pella Iowa. Coal to be delivered to different school buildings during the winter of 1928 1929. Bids due by noon August 13 1928. The Board reserves the right to reject any or all bids. Peter van Sittert Secretary.
Chronicle office offers black record typewriter ribbons at 5 cents each, also selling extra quality carbon paper for document work.
Wabash trains connect Des Moines Ottumwa Keokuk and Eldon with listed daily runs and morning freight cutoffs. Limited and local freights carry passengers at Howell and Harvey with specific stop times. some trains operate only Des Moines routes with alternate-day passenger service noted.
Canary owners face heat risks in fall and summer. Provide daily baths, add a little greens to the diet, change water twice daily, and avoid direct sun exposure. Keep cages out of open windows at night and cover them for cool morning air. Clean cages every morning.
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