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Newspaper
Pella Chronicle
Location
Pella, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Aug 18, 1927
Page
8
The crop report hints a brighter corn outlook yet notes three weeks late maturities. Seed corn favors big ears but delays overall maturity. Iowa risks a half crop. A religious paper editorial attacks Massachusetts convicts and anarchists as enemies of law and order, claiming true religion cannot compromise with anarchy.
The authors argue that Iowa coal producers should resume idle mines on a business basis to meet state demand, stop overstaffing, and reject wage scales aimed at other regions. They claim transportation costs would favor Iowa producers if they act decisively.
A traveling salesman told at Pella that his best business is in counties where dairying is strong. Marion county offers ideal land for dairying though part is only good for pasturing. The industry is often a family sideline that keeps operators near home, causing many to buy butter for their own use rather than pursue arm and paying ventures.
The Des Moines Register argues that broad farming diversification would create price congestion like grains. It suggests prices must rise above costs but opposes socialistic plans to legislate such outcomes, urging removal of favors from all industries and reliance on natural economic laws.
An Iowa Grinnell Herald quote condemns Sacco and Vanzetti coverage as a political crime. After years, experts fault the court judgment little, while anti social critics push anarchist rhetoric to inflame. The editorial views the Herald comments as impertinent or contemptuous of the court and notes possible jail risk in Indiana for similar remarks.
The piece notes support in Iowa for Secretary Hoover as Coolidge's successor, praising his ability, industry, and vigor while acknowledging mixed public sentiment. It recalls wartime favor for Hoover, his eventual Republican path, and early Cabinet roles under Harding, Coolidge, and ongoing influence in policy discussions.
The piece argues the Iowa electorate should doubt Hoovers sincerity as they view his stance on agriculture and Wall Street influence. It contrasts this with the wartime leader admired abroad, suggesting a separation between the public and current political posture.
Indianola has contracted to purchase two Fairbanks Morse diesel engines of 360 horsepower each for its electric plant at a total installed cost of about 58 000 dollars. The move defies reliance on Des Moines power while warning on legal limits on public utilities and corporate inducements. The paper argues for municipal independence and notes possible future advantage of central plants after legal constraints are eased.
A reflective critique argues German research methods yield practical discoveries such as lignite gasoline while American schools produce graduates lacking transformative training. It contrasts university research emphasis with four year college outcomes and laments Iowa and other states accepting superficial university labels over substantive scholarly standards.
The Bell Canning Company based in Grundy Center plans to buy no sweet corn at any plant including Waterloo and Reinbeck as its own farms will supply all it can handle. Many canners limit production this year due to last year's over supply.
A long essay argues crusader ideals shaped the Republican party and reform movements from abolition to prohibition, warning of mob mentality and corruption. it cites Lovejoy, Garrison, Phillips, Lincoln, and Carrie Nation while urging a new crusade. It then shifts to radio economics, noting most stations operate at a loss, funded by varied owners, with future shifts toward funded universities or large institutions.
The Rock Island timetable lists eastbound and westbound passenger trains numbered 470 to 475 and local freights 832 and beyond. Trains 470 and 471 operate Des Moines to Ottumwa, 472 and 473 Des Moines to Keokuk, 474 and 475 Des Moines to Eldon, with daily runs for 474 and 475 and other services daily except Sunday. Freight shipments to local stations must arrive by 5:00 p.m. the prior day. local freights 70 and 71 carry passengers from Howell on alternate days around mid to late morning.
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