Democratic wind shifts tests in Hoover era politics
The piece rails at Republican leaders for lacking courage to capitalize on Democratic momentum, describing Hoover as a non resistant, inaction prone candidate. It argues for a bold, clear platform with strong rhetoric, notes Democrats could still control Congress despite possible seat losses, and cites Roosevelt era dynamics, taxes, and New Dealers reshaping wealth through federal benefits while weather and public mood favor Democrats.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Roosevelt
Hoover
Brooklyn Eagle
Congress
West
Will Rogers
Polar Main Street Parking At City Council Meeting
Discussion centered on restricting parking to mobile zones with Mayor Fultz wanting a reserved space in front of his office. The article notes intense demand for prime spots on Main Street near the alley and questions fairness for farmers if special accommodations exist. It also reflects Iowa's drowning fatalities tied to swimming ability and cautions swimmers to avoid dangerous waters.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Fultz
Chronicle
Main Street
Arkace
Dick de Wit
Klaas
Des Moines
Publicity and advertising leave varied marks on newspapers
The excerpt notes different attitudes toward publicity and ad charges. Some demand more free publicity, others treat news items as valuable services to be billed, and some express gratitude with gifts, illustrating how newspapers balance client value and revenue across advertising and editorial work.
Marriage as the sacred home ideal in bygone times
The piece reflects on how marriages once carried solemn significance tied to founding a home. It laments reduced regard for home making, suggesting couples now seek cheaper living and neglect higher matrimonial aims, with emphasis on family life and future happiness.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Iome
Murder of Mildred Hallmark Shocks Peoria Readers
A 19-year-old Peoria woman, Mildred Hallmark, is murdered by a fiendish youth in a crime described as pitiful and revolting. The piece laments the assailant’s lack of remorse and criticizes gaps in state remedies for such insanity driven crimes, urging corrective measures.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mildred Hallmark
Peoria
Uncertain Baseball Averages Highlight Season Tussle
The year shows pronounced uncertainty in baseball averages as pennant races shift. In the National League the Giants and Cubs vie for first with a two game gap after Cubs beat the Pirates and Giants dropped a doubleheader to the Phillies. In the American League the Tigers press toward the lead amid ongoing fluctuations.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York Giants
Chicago Cubs
Cubs
Pittsburgh Pirates
Giants
Phillies
Detroit Tigers
A Chinaman's Chance Republicans urge Pathfinder stance
The Pathfinder declines to endorse a party and urges readers to vote in November based on facts. It notes two strong parties and warns that the New Deal could gain life next year. It adds that a Coolidgeesque candidate might help Republicans, but no endorsement is given.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
The
Pathfinder
Democratic
Republican Party
Democratic Party
Coolidge
Editorial Comment on Ads and Filler Pictures in Express
Monroe County News questions Knoxville Express editor Casey’s stance on a drug ad scheme offering 10 percent of sales. It cites three filler photo groups titled In the Week’s News Snapshots and Cameragraphs, noting captions reference brands and places while paying readers.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Monroe County
Casey
The
Knoxville Express
the Express
Debunking Constitution Critique of Court Power Shift
Orange City News argues against moving authority from the Supreme Court to the government. It warns that such changes could enable dictatorship, even in mild form, and upholds the Court as a bulwark for the people. The piece defends individual opportunity and American ideals.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Orange City News
Jornal
Supreme Court
NRA
Supreme Law of the Land
United States
Gossip and jests from Pella week’s quirks and quips
A lively jotting of local wits and gossip from Pella recounts sermons at Second church, remarks on prices and weeds, hospital visits, oddball bets, humorous tales, and social poke at neighbors. It mixes playful insults, politics, and a few pointed jabs at race and class with local names and happenings.
Martha a Homemaker Teaches Spiritual Priorities
A devotional on Martha Mary and Lazarus in Bethany contrasts serving and hosting with listening to Jesus. It notes Martha’s busyness, Mary’s gift of conversation, and Jesus as comforter and resurrection, urging focus on spiritual matters over material needs. Questions on hospitality and conversation follow.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Martha
Homie Makson
Duke
Jesus
Lazarus
John Ntral
Mary
Jess
Ue Bethany
Marthy
Weekly Health Message Typhoid Carrier Linked to Child Illness
A hospitalized child with fever and poor appetite was found to have typhoid fever after a grandmother who aided at home tested as a carrier. Lab results show transmission via contaminated food or direct contact, with incubation spanning days to weeks. Carriers often follow an earlier typhoid infection and may harbor bacteria in the gall bladder.
Typhoid fears and local life events flood rural Kansas
The clipping discusses typhoid fever dangers from filth and contamination, mentions heat and farming conditions near Marern station and Prairie View Kansas, and notes several obituaries and local social updates including the death of a Denver man, visits from Lynden and Sheldon residents, bank staff changes, church events, and a tax sale in Phillipsburg. It also lists travel, family news, and community calls to attend picnics and festivals.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
van Eemend
Denver
Peter Tatoer
Lynden
Wash
Local residents attend family gatherings and visits in Oskaloosa area
Numerous residents from Oskaloosa and nearby towns visited relatives and friends last week. Names include Leighton Uites and family, A P Hasselman of Pella, G A Hasselman, Tolsma family, Van Zee cousins, Van Ommen, Wilma Van Ommen, Anna Van Haaften, G Stowie, De Jong, Hasselman of near Lacey, and Muyskens families, with several supper calls and visits noted.
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Clayton Uitesmarkt
Verlen Dale
Dick van Ommen
Oskaloosa
A. P. Hasselman
Pelli
G. A. Hasselman
Dick ‘Tolsma
Betty Jean
Mary Allen
B. Groenendyk
Orange City
Tolsma
Berneil de Reus
Betty
Marjorie van Zee, Jr
G. Stowie
William A. de Jong
Teighton
Larence Hasselman
Edward
Phyllis
Near Lacey
A. P.’ Hasselman
Pella
Raymond de Reus
Rey
G. Muyskens and Son
J. A. de Jong
Wilma van Ommen
Clayton Ustermarkt
Leighton
Am van Higa Fran
Anna
Chronicle of 1915 highlights in Knoxville debris and events
Twenty years ago the Chronicle notes a debate at the Knoxville Chau Aqua, a wall panel fell at Fowler building during work for an extension, a Knoxville band of 200 girls gave a concert, Mayor Johnson welcomed guests, and local obituaries and health updates were recorded. Mentions include Miss Vandert of Des Moines, Roy Hillyer planning Central College, Fred Lautenbach’s bicycle accident, lightning destroyed a barn near Brand Ver Meer, and a sunflower with 87 blossoms observed by J D Schakel.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chronicle
W. A. Young
Knoxville
Fowler Telephone Building
Johnson
Orson
Charles John Rietveld
Esterkamp
Colfax
Electric Department
Pella
Miss Vandert
Des Moines
Roy Hillyer
Lloyd
Central College
Fred Lautenbach
Main Street
Paul van Zante
Cedar Rapids
Brand
Local notes and obituaries from 1908 Canada and Iowa
30 Years Ago Aug. 17, 1908 items note Nollen died at 36 in Tacoma Wash from Brights disease. Galesburg and Oskaloosa entries: Coakley ill, Ernest Cornelius bought property, Hesselink to keep job, Van Drimmelin sold hardware, Grundman typhoid fever, weed problems on East First near Columbus, Italian revived by Des Moines surgeon, local business shifts, plum season rush, Holland visit by Van Helden and Van Gorp, Todd leaves for Chicago Cook County hospital, Van der Lirden and Kaldenberg trip to Colorado, heat halts college science building workers. Residents report weeds waist high. various residents ill or relocating, and local industry adjustments noted.
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Chronicle
Canada
Nollen
Tacoma
Wash
Bright
Thomas Coakley
Galesburg
Robert Clark
Pella
Hesselink
Stacker
Ernest Cornelius
Oskaloosa
East First Street
Columbus
Des Moines
G. Roorda
Andrew van Drimmelin
Knoxville
A. J. Vander Meulen
Eugene Grundman
Morris van Helden
Gerri van Gorp
Holland
Sarah Todd
Chicago
Cook County
Herman van der Lirden
Marinus Kaldenberg
Colorado
Legal Notice Proof of Will in Marion County Iowa
Notice filed in Marion County District Court clerk's office in Iowa announces a document claimed as the last will of C. Valater. The will will be presented for court years, with details to come before the court at a future time.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
District Court of
Iowa
Marion County
C. Valater
Pout
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Plaid
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Arie Schilder
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Jake
Ike
Dick den Adel
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Lou Beinhauer
Italy
Ethiopia
Rudy Ulrich
Rudy
Casey Vanden Berg
Joe Vande Kieft
V. Frank de. Song
Ana” Hie
E. V. Good
Marern Staation
Prairie View, Kansas
K. Vaandrayer
Grace
Sheldon, Ta
Arborhome
Detroit
Ted de Hoogh
Albert Berkenpas
Byron Center
Meh
Jacob Rupke
Margaret Pakkebier
Wallace Prinsen
Arthur Kats
First National Bank
Reformed Church
Kansas
de Jong
Tien
Times
Phillipsburg
G. Reeve
Ben van Diest
Mich
Roth
Interlochen
Henry Spiik
Ray Brands
John
Robin de Boer
van Dansonius
Win. Creutzberg
John van Assen
T. Baggelsman
Kira
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de Sprike
Luetor
Gerrit van Roekel
Roy Fleck
Near Leighton
Mercy Hospital
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Po AL de Jong
Paterson
N. Jersey
Res
Do AL de Jong
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Hampton
St. van Roekel
Ebenezer
Ems
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