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Newspaper
Pella Chronicle
Location
Pella, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Aug 06, 1925
Page
5
The Chronicle notes the delayed acclaim for William Jennings Bryan, praising his long leadership and acknowledging his greatness even from rivals. It reflects on local booster sentiments, chautauqua trends, and the impact of widespread automobile travel on entertainment choices.
The Des Moines Register is urged to honor wartime service and discourage casting war as dishonor. The piece notes Bryan’s peace advocacy alongside his wartime enlistment, critiques election counting errors in the Stock Brookhart race, and argues for two sets of judges to improve accuracy across large precincts and avoid costly recounts.
The article reports a dispute between rural and town property owners over state tax shares. Farmers argue highway funds and rural roads favor towns, while towns claim they bear heavy gasoline and vehicle license taxes. Both sides acknowledge use of roads by all, and call for replacing flawed taxation laws with a fair system.
The passage notes the country benefited from Bryan's services after his defeat, contrasting with what could have happened had he won. It reflects on Iowa Republicans and their leaders who previously pursued political aims, indicating a broader critique of electoral outcomes and party paths.
An analysis of Bryan's impact on the Democratic Party, contrasting his reformist stance with past corruption linked to eastern Republicans and liquor interests. The piece traces Iowa and western shifts, the party's evolution, and questions the future leadership after Bryan's death amid moral realignment.
Observations note aging weakness and aging contrasts with eggs, Polk County sets 25 mph country road limit, a dog’s howl, and jealous rivals answered by achievements. Tourists pass through Pella to buy Bologna sausage, boosting its fame. A Nebraska drawn image from Elma Washington linked to Charley Moore prompts speculation about the mimicked artist’s name.
A local cartoon shows Policeman Al enforcing a Stop sign to illustrate street rules. The piece warns against meddling in others' affairs and features a caption about dizziness from believing one’s indispensability to the community. It also notes a Missouri area report on Mormon fly swarms infecting Mississippi river cities.
The 1905 chronicle notes a city council tax levy for multiple funds, talk of a curfew ordinance, and the new depot site planned to start within sixty days. It reports July Fourth expenses leaving $26.32, land sales at Isaac Roorda estate, business closing agreements at 7:00 p.m., and local births and dormitory occupancy. Oil price debates with South Dakota and Iowa tax implications are discussed, plus state oil competition and price effects.
South Dakota reopens state owned gas stations to fight rising gasoline prices. Mitchell Watertown and Huron lead as price cuts of one cent per gallon attract motorists. state plans to deploy more stations, aiming for twenty five, recalling Governor McMaster’s earlier price war.
The passage expresses support for continuing a struggle to secure rights and hopes Iowa will be allowed to enjoy some of the resulting benefits. The tone is optimistic about progress and local advantage.
Mrs. I. S. Mann, visiting her sister Mrs. G. H. Waechter and family, left Monday for her home in Oklahoma City.
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