Farmers dominate Iowa House and Senate as Thanksgiving voters stay off roads
Iowa represents a strong farm bloc in both chambers with sixty four of one hundred eight in the House and nineteen of fifty in the Senate. Many legislators are landowners or professionals sharing the farmer viewpoint. The piece notes relief ideas like income tax rebates and automobile tax repeal, and observes President Coolidge courting farmers while resisting tax cuts favored by Wall Street.
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Iowa House of Representatives
Senate
Coolidge
Iowa
Congress
Wall Street
Political rhetoric on wealth, oil land, and Mexican reform
The passage criticizes a rival strategy of direct attack and quick flank moves while accusing the president of favoring wealthy men. It urges the American people to resist sympathy for poor oil land speculators and instead support the Mexican people against land exploiters and a medieval hierarchy.
Taxation and the public product in a commonwealth
A essay argues that taxes should fund public benefits rather than merely be collected. It asserts that state value arises from good government and education, elevating land values as a public product. It warns against tax refunds and land speculation, urging taxation tied to public goods.
Installment buying debated as lifeline and risk
The Knoxville Journal details a split view on installment buying praising its balance of home formation and wage saving while warning of abuse. It contrasts with calls to resist Mexican land pressure and criticizes Catholic influence and Knights of Columbus in shaping policy. The piece touches on Coolidge resisting church pressures as the debate continues.
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The
Knoxville Journal
Journal
Pella
Dominion ties loosened at London conference
A recent London gathering of British premiers discussed the future relation of dominions beyond the seas to the London government. England may yield direct authority while dominions remain loyal to the crown, effectively creating coequal realms under a common king. Time will tell how enduring the bond becomes and what changes endure for Canada Australia and other lands.
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London
Canada
England
Australia
George
Europe
Frantic Exchange on Learning the Charleston
A brief dialogue captures a character resisting learning the Charleston dance. One speaker questions the effort, while another doubts the mental clarity needed, revealing a humorous tension about dance and self doubt. The scene plays on social pressure to dance.
Religious and civic foibles mix with local humor and sport
The Chronicle notes clashes between ecclesiastical authority and state law over a Rome ruled annulment of a New York wedding, then shifts to light local items. Wellman and North English football sparks a comical scene as a worried wife weeps, a traveling Case Van Synpost tale ends with a store visit, and a horse theft anecdote underscores rural satire.
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North English
Wellman News
Twenty Years Ago Note From The Chronicle
Twenty years ago E K Pitman became local editor of the Chronicle. Rev T L Ketman lectured at the college on America's indebtedness to Holland. A baby boy was born to Mr and Mrs C VerSteeg on November 20. M Vander Linden replaced electric lights with gasoline lights in his east square store. Harve Van Gorp had a runaway with a sleigh. no injuries. H P Scholte reports $1000 forwarded for the Pella library. A A Schippers sold east Pella home to a Cordova man for 1550. Union Thanksgiving services were at Second Reformed with Rev A LeGrand as speaker. Andrew Langerak resigned Wormhoudt shop job and plans to move to Los Angeles in December. Henry Rhynsburger serves on a vessel near Annapolis doing wireless telegraph work. Measles epidemic appears to be abating.
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Case van Synpost
Papma
Case
Mr. Popma
Farm Family Through Years A Lively Snapshot
A compact vignette contrasts 1776 farm life with 1926 urban scenes showing a farmer at plough, wife milking, daughter spinning, son threshing, and later modern life with auto shows, piano, satin dress, and a mortgage on the farm. Adapted by W H Vail. Cop: Whats the idea of stalling on the main street.
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W. H. Vail
Christmas Pop Corn Balls For Children
Simple wholesome holiday treat for kids with parental help. The recipe uses sugar, light corn syrup, water, vanilla, salt and popped corn to make ten two and a half inch balls. Heat syrup to 290 degrees or test in cold water, add coloring, then pour over popcorn and form balls. Wrap in waxed paper for storage and consider red or green coloring for a festive look.
Pella Markets Quotations From Farmers Co operative Exchange
Quotations from the Farmers Co operative Exchange in Pella Iowa cover hogs oats corn wheat and dairy items with prices listed. The report notes eggs and poultry rates along with hides and other farm commodities.
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Farmers Co-operative Exchange
Pella
Iowa
Farmers Produce Co
John Nena
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