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Newspaper
Pella Chronicle
Location
Pella, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Aug 16, 1928
Page
6
A garbled remote clipping references tax talk and small car relief from an airplane incident smashing a truck. It notes a legless Oregon man arrested for bootlegging, a farmer doubtful about pig pen savings, and a punchy line about the average man being smarter than he looks.
Brule sees little notable news as Tunney retires, leaving a marked gap for ambitious plans. The brief item suggests a potential shift or opportunity but contains no concrete events or outcomes.
A playful note from readers expresses appreciation for any news that disrupts routine and stirs discussion. The sentiment highlights appetite for fresh, provocative stories and a willingness to accept unsettling updates.
The fragment indicates a campaign stance where an unnamed opposition candidate pledges to retain the office. Details are unclear due to damaged text, but the core claim centers on challenging incumbents and asserting commitment to office if elected.
The report notes a generally positive view, stating that there may be good in everything as the Krassin ice breaker departs Russia. It frames the voyage with cautious hope about the ship's mission and implications.
The clipped line hints at a season filled with unlimited opportunities for both plain and fancy leisure. It mentions fishing and golf alongside politics as prominent summer pursuits.
A provocative exchange declares that women's bare knees constitute a crime with broader social controls. The dialogue hints at stigmatizing language and consequences tied to attire, reflecting era norms and enforcement attitudes toward public decency and behavior.
A proverb-like reflection notes how people cheer a sensible idea only when others mock a foolish one. It argues the crowd favors boldness and novelty over prudence, prompting amusement at any notion that appears practical yet unexciting. The piece examines social dynamics in idea reception.
A fragment argues that voters judge a candidate by whether he tells the truth, suggesting honesty is the decisive factor influencing whether people would support him. The remark emphasizes integrity over other campaign traits.
DuPont has forbidden the use of mechanical cigar lighters in its plants. The rule aims to prevent accidental fires, and follows concerns that a lighter could ignite flammable materials.
A brief market note notes the Tunney Heen prize fight showing a hint that American public intelligence is improving slightly, with observers remarking on the financial outcome as a barometer for societal advancement.
A fragmented OCR fragment hints at ongoing discussion or coverage of a topic labeled by the source as the al or related subject. The readable pieces suggest a historical newspaper item needing full context to confirm the exact event, dates, or participants.
Fragmentary note suggests a congressional order affecting optical supplies at seven locations, with a casual reference to applesauce and unclear wording about enforcement or scope. The readable items imply a regulatory action but lack concrete details or named entities.
A clipped social note humorously questions gender norms as it muses on what men know about a woman’s inner life versus her outward stocking. The remark, reflecting late 19th or early 20th century tone, implies changing expectations while avoiding explicit critique.
A fragmented note refers to Babe Ruth and a warning against smoking before age 21. It mentions watching a scene and a person, with unclear details about the situation or timing. The readable parts emphasize youth avoiding tobacco and a connection to the baseball figure.
A short note describes confusion over archaic phrasing in a fable and its absence from standard dictionaries. It suggests continuing in darkness due to unclear terms and lingering uncertainty about wording.
A fragment argues public nudity as exhibition of primitive emotions. It claims the act reveals the human soul and exposes ape-like impulses in public spaces.
A jagged fragment references women who have arisen for a fete or ceremony and mentions duties to husbands. The garbled line hints at roles for women and a temporary public display or regard, but details and context are unclear.
A garbled phrase appears to reference a favorite brand, mentioning a two sitter seat and a mention of a favorite brand amid unclear text. The readable fragment suggests consumer discussion but lacks concrete details or context to identify items, dates, or entities.
Fragments describe a man famed for drawing wine and a widow's marriage, beside a strange phrase about ravensvent and a pentane lamp. A kneeling figure near Washington and Drager at Valley Forge appears amid cryptic references to biography and intent.
Fragmentary note mentions Holland Iowa and two telephone conversations. Contains unclear references to a fortery rule 11k and other stray fragments. Unable to determine a coherent event or outcome from the readable text.
The text mocks Governor John Honea for wavering on Hoover's issue, comparing him to a penny frog and suggesting frequent indecision. It references a state road bond and portrays Honea as flip-flopping between positions, with derisive imagery about his stance and timing.
Fragmented text shows C Evans supporting Hoover, Democratic ticket by Text, disfavor toward Smith, mention of liquor curtailment, Evans' alleged refusal to support John J. Rascob, and references to Governor Smith and Latria Democratic commit tee amid garbled OCR.
A faction argues against supporting Al Smith, calling the Democratic Party a party of life and principle. It condemns the Houston convention’s dry platform and Smith’s stance, labeling Smith and his allies as warts that could corrupt the party if not removed.
An analysis notes two clauses in Pauls statement that all nations are made of one blood and that God set the bounds of their habitation. It contrasts this with debates on race and immigration, argues civilizational differences arise from development, and cites varied peoples from Esquimaux to Hottentots without urging cultural surrender.
Fragmented text argues that southern European immigration challenges the melting pot ideal and traditional American stock. It condemns rapid influx while defending bounds of habitation and Anglo-Saxon heritage. The writing links Governor Smith to southern European associations and warns against losing national identity.
A jumble of quotes mocks politics and markets as observers discuss Al Smith, voter instruction, and imagined tom cat infiltrations. The piece wanders through fanciful anecdotes about cows, a blue roan, a lost column, and social banter, ending with a satire on consumer advertising across daily life.
Two children of J B Hegwood Coal Ridge died within a half hour of dysentery. G E Hightower of Little Rock and others traveled to Miller D to tend land interests. Rainfall above four inches reported by government instruments under Capt T W Cox. Railroads prepare for large crowds at the Iowa state fair. A Sack left for vacation to Chicago. A baby boy born to Mr and Mrs fartgraves on August 11. Tike Haan and Nollen went to Platte to tend crops on a ton of land, while Vander Linden and family managed farms on the east side and South side assignments.
The Albia News urges a systematic push to convert shale roads into a countywide network of surfaced roads using gasoline tax and local donations. It argues shale roads cost less to maintain, raise property values, and political dynamics in Iowa threaten prohibition and Democratic leadership, warning of a shift in party loyalty ahead of elections.
The article argues Smith could not change the amendment if elected. It contends Tammany and anti prohibition forces influence judges, shaping constitutionality. It claims Smith would rely on appointing compliant judges if given the chance, to align with Tammany and liquor interests.
The Sumner Gazette reports a Des Moines convention endorsing Governor Smiths liquor stance. The editors argue sustained agitation on the issue will influence public opinion and policy.
A historical perspective traces immigration patterns from Puritans to modern times, noting that real immigration began around 1880 and later surged to over one million per year, with the 1920 census showing more than fourteen million foreign born and twenty-one million of foreign parentage. It highlights early settlers as hardy colonists driven by belief and need.
The piece argues prohibition rises or falls by leaders in thought and action, not police or propaganda. It claims the rich must acknowledge government stability depends on restraint, and emphasizes prohibition aims to limit dangerous conduct in a complex society. It warns elite abstention could drive nationwide change via imitation.
A historical reflection traces early settlers and diverse faith groups across colonial America and argues the nation’s roots in English language and Protestant faith. It warns of dwindling habitable land, mass internal migration to Canada, and rising foreign-born populations challenging self preservation as the country expands. The piece cites fourteen million foreign born and over twenty-one million foreign parentage across forty nationalities.
The readable lines show garbled quotes and political phrases mentioning James H Patten and patriotic orders. The fragmentary passage includes references to patience, discipline, and societal strain, with incongruent snippets about a lamb and a lion and a Detroit Free Press Chronicle line.
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