Congressman's call for a white nations congress over Pacific policy
Congressman Fred E Britten of Illinois urges the president to convene a congress of white nations to craft a uniform policy toward races of color. He singles out Japan as a likely focal point, predicting negative reception from Japanese readers. The piece cautions that current timing is poor for such moves, noting that international goodwill should not be the sole aim of U S legislation.
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Fred E. Britten
Illinois
Pacific Ocean
Britten
United States
Immigration law sparks tensions with Japan
The past year’s act aroused unfriendly feelings in Japan toward America while Americans deem Japan’s stance untenable unless backed by force. The United States asserts its right to regulate immigration, including who may be admitted, and rejects calls for a conference despite official and jingoistic displeasure in Japan.
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Japan
America
White races may face color groups in future battles
The text argues that white peoples may have to fight colored races, especially Asia’s yellow races, due to global communication and civilization’s development. It claims whites are superior in production and military strength, citing Japan and Russia as an exception where colored peoples prevailed.
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Earth
Asia
Japan
Russia
Debate on immigration limits amid race and civilization fears
A writer warns that testing time may come if more colored peoples imitate Westernized Japan and abandon ancient customs. Whites fear being outnumbered by yellow nations uniting under a modern Western model, challenging the claim to restrict entry based on strength and color.
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Japan
Connecticut elects strong Coolidge supporter to Brandegee seat
The Des Moines Capital notes Connecticut chose a strong Republican ally of President Coolidge to fill the late Senator Brandegee's unexpired term. It warns that Brandegee's hardline stance and party loyalty overshadowed his harmful gambling-related collapse, implying the incoming senator could mirror those party bosses.
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Des Moines
Connecticut
Coolidge
Brandegee
Washington
Economy as Legislative Emphasis and Public Will
The piece argues for economy as the key issue as the legislature and Congress resume sessions. It questions how many citizens will actually practice economy, noting that actions often contradict the desire for saving. It highlights a public tension between rhetoric and behavior on saving.
Public Economy And Federal Spending Intentions
The passage argues that many favor budget cuts only where their interests lie, protecting public buildings harbors and military spending alike. It critiques politicians for selective savings and notes that most people resist cuts to areas they care about, avoiding economy as a general principle.
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Coolidge
Army
Navy
Public Economy and Party Loyalty in Local Governance
An opinion piece argues that true public economy requires voters to demand efficiency and choose officials by merit rather than party loyalty. It cautions that party as a guide corrupts local governance, notes graft risks, and calls for personal honesty from voters and officials as the basis for betterment.
Washington School Lands and the Case for Conservation
A historical view urges Washington to conserve public school lands rather than sell them. It argues that states like Minnesota benefit from keeping lands, using the income for schools while avoiding heavy local taxes. The piece warns Iowa and Washington would face rising costs and shrinking funds if lands are sold, noting bond investments and future increments accrue to private owners.
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Washington
Iowa
Minnesota
Don’t get funny avoidable advice for youth and work
Editorial clipping urges young readers to avoid the “funny” persona in business and social settings. It cautions that sharp talk harms friendships and job prospects, noting that silence and measured speech often win better opportunities. Also references Samuel Gompers as a just labor leader and praises his honest dedication to American rights.
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Lord Wharton
Sheldon
Blinding headlights blamed for frequent deaths
The Washington Democrat argues that widespread use of high powered auto spotlights persists as a leading cause of deaths. It criticizes an earlier lens law, noting it sold many lenses yet failed to improve road safety. The piece calls for better standards to stop the deadly glare.
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Washington Democrat
Safe driving rules warn of hidden dangers in traffic
The Mt. Vernon Record urges drivers to stay on their side, use caution on hills and at night, and ensure headlights reveal what lies ahead. It notes several Iowa pedestrians killed when drivers failed to see crosswalks, stressing that powerful automobiles demand careful, deliberate handling to prevent fatal accidents.
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Alway
Iowa
Mt. Vernon
Joy of giving to children praised in Indianola Tribune
The Indianola Tribune notes the happiness from delighting children with simple gifts like peanuts and candy. It emphasizes the impact small gestures have on a child’s mindset and the priceless value of a bright home life enriched by grandchildren and family presence.
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Indianola Tribune
Observations from Cedar Rapids students and local notes
The column recalls Cedar Rapids students as the busiest in the state amid an itchy epidemic and school disruptions. It interleaves humorous vignettes about local characters including Case Van Synpost, a melancholy joke about shaving, and a year end update from a small town publication noting a leap year wrap and tribulations in the office.
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Cedar Rapids
Northwood
Two Decades Later in Pella News Highlights
Twenty years ago the brick school near the square sold for 2400 dollars to John Van Nieuwenhuizen. Bert Van Vliet and Helen Evans wed in Dallas. Tennis Burgraaf died in south Pella. A Monroe man, wealthy, visited Pella, got drunk, and was jailed after alleging bank paper and 46 dollars were stolen from him at the depot. Two new saloons planned. Rev J Van Westenberg resigns due to health. Rabbit hunters report large catches, including 847 rabbits in one day from Marysville.
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Hoogenakker
John van Dyke
Ida Amos
John van Nieuwenhuizen
Bert van Vliet
Helen Evans
Dallas
Texas
Burgraaf
South Pella
Monroe
Pella
J. van Westenberg
First Reformed Church
Frank de Reus
Dick Ver Dught
E. Hasselma
Marysville
Pella Markets Report Hogs Cream Oats And Wheat Prices
Quotations from the Farmers Cooperative Exchange in Pella Iowa show hogs priced from seven eighty to nine forty five per hundredweight. Cream is listed with the other market items and oats and wheat are noted per bushel. Mrs E Rouwenhorst traveled to Prairie City Monday for a visit with relatives.
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Farmers Co-operative Exchange
Pella
Iowa
Mrs Morris Van Hemert Visits Pella With Daughter
Mrs Morris Van Hemert and her young daughter Mary Jane from Otley were in Pella on Monday for shopping and visiting relatives, enjoying a day away from home.
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Morris van Hemert
Mary Jane
Otley
Pella
Rabbits Shot Near Pella Mark Second This Week
William Schakel and Arie De Bruyn were hunting Saturday when Schakel shot a jack rabbit. It is the second jack rabbit killed near Pella within a week, illustrating the local hunting activity.
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Wm. Schakel
Arie de Bruyn
Schakel
Pella
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