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Newspaper
Pella Chronicle
Location
Pella, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Aug 21, 1924
Page
1
An editorial critiques prohibition arguments and political opportunism. It notes fear of the Ku Klux Klan shaping family conduct, mocks those who envy wealthy access to liquor, and comments on Coolidge and League of Nations issues. It also criticizes party loyalty shifts among Republicans and Democrats in Iowa.
Septembers first opening in Pella brings about a hundred boys and girls to public schools funded for citizen training. The piece notes that while the state provides teachers and facilities, parental home cooperation is essential to forming good citizens for the 1940 presidential year.
The state aims to have numbers for automobiles produced at the Anamosa reformatory. This may ease labor union complaints about prisoners competing with outsiders. The plan benefits outside labor and teaches prisoners useful trades under state direction, improving their ability to earn a living honestly after release.
The Iowa legislature passed laws forcing inventories, budget estimates, and mandatory physical training on all public institutions and rural schools. The speaker argues these measures misfit rural districts like Pella, burden schools, and only serve to let lawmakers overstep local needs.
A columnist argues that true farmer relief lies in free trade rather than protective tariffs. They criticize monopoly pricing that tariffs enforce, doubt Coolidge's political strength, and say Democrat missteps may influence the next election, framing Coolidge as a compromised choice amid party chaos.
A Sunday School reflection warns that a child’s birthright is formed by a loving home and parental example. It argues most unsocial acts stem from lacking a proper home, citing the duty of parents to model honesty, respect, and fair dealing to prevent juvenile wrongdoing.
A Washington livestock inspector recalls a blistering summer day in a town restaurant. After repeatedly refilling his water, he pours out the pitcher and the waiter reports to the manager that he has watered the hog. The remark ends with a quip on Survival of the Fittest and future chicken traffic.
A Garwin notice reports concerts replaced by free films due to large attendance. The piece muses on audience openness to cinema, mentions Pella residents and a voter nickname for LaFollette, plus a long anecdote about Ger ald Paardckoeper and a list attributed to J. W. Neyman describing ideal workers and duties.
A terse confrontation unfolds as Gerald returns claiming more. An angry woman demanded Ian’s help, recalling a shocking exchange with Doc who asked her to check her tongue when she said she felt tired all the time.
Albert Van Houweling accepts a post at Pella National Bank as a canning factory launches tomato production and plans corn and pumpkin crops. Liveryman Henry Ver Ploeg buys a rubber-tired survey and single driver. Gradus Hagens plans to practice law in Casper Wyoming. The Pella band joins Harvey festivities. Mrs Gosselink sustains facial injuries from a fall. New Sharon post office burglarized, about 150 dollars stolen. A 13 year old boy near Indianola dies when lightning hits his father's barn.
A Farm Bureau News item says about 200 cattle in Marion County carry bovine tuberculosis and stresses a free countywide test if 51 percent of cattle owners sign petitions. Eradicating TB could lift hog prices with a 10 cent per hundred premium, fund a county levy, and save milk for children. testing via intradermal method is nearly 100 percent accurate and requires no further testing for three years.
A Reading Bulletin piece argues that a boy will inherit and carry forward policies, manage treaties, assume control of cities and national institutions, and judge all work. It warns that the boy will occupy roles in the Senate Supreme Court and oversee churches schools universities and corporations. The piece urges paying attention to the next generation as the fate of the nation rests in his hands.
Notice announces removal of The Book Shop to 116 North Meet from Way Studio. Directs mailing of films to Miss Olive Maddy in Oskaloosa Iowa. Listed as 33 3.
A poetic contrast urging readers to banish cant and embrace Can. It warns that I Cant saps strength while I Can inspires effort and action. The piece likens I Cant to fear and failure and champions I Can as courage and progress. It stresses choosing positive resolve over excuses.
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