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Newspaper
Pella Chronicle
Location
Pella, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Dec 29, 1927
Page
6
Mussolini seeks measures to stabilize the Italian lira amid ongoing economic pressures. The government faces difficulties in anchoring exchange rates and restoring confidence in the monetary system.
Report notes surge in marriages among couples who previously did not wed. In a notorious case, Remus, who killed his wife and defended himself, was acquitted by insanity ruling. Some juries avoid convicting bootleggers, and in Chicago, leaders speculate he could again win mayoral election.
Andrew Cramer from California reads of Kiknaper Hickmen linked to the Parker child death and doubts the prison record’s truth while noting the nation’s heavy spend on science and labs. He questions arguments against scientific progress as unexplainable superstition.
Pella preserves its link with the Red Cross after debate over local use of funds. Some urged all money stay in Pella for relief, but continued Red Cross ties ensure portions go elsewhere, easing further fundraising while enabling local aid.
Mahaska county board of supervisors visited Bella last week to obtain titles from property owners for a small land for road easement tied to Highway 63 straightening. The change will bring state road fund money for surfacing more county roads, with prior miles already surfaced and plans advancing.
Hearst publications funded advertising in rival papers in cities where they publish to answer Senator Norris on Mexican bribery charges. The move signals confidence that advertising pays and tests the sincerity of press leaders who urge advertising importance to the public.
All Pella asks in county road expenditure is fair treatment for nearby areas. They argue a county bond for primary road improvement would not bring gravel or concrete to them, noting one graveled road arose without Marion county action, and assert all parts share in benefits from county funds and state-assisted road projects.
The writer cites Lindbergh’s refusal to lecture Mexicans on their bullfighting custom, arguing America should avoid meddling in Mexico’s internal affairs. He notes Mexico’s move to freeing schools from ecclesiastical control and says U.S. support could help Mexicans resolve their education issues without external criticism. The piece urges respecting Mexico’s path as it heads toward change.
A reader from Leighton forwards an Open Letter to The Polla Week blud about a December 28 report detailing a Keokuk bike club house raid by prohibition officers. The item notes liquor seized and invites further comment from Mr. Horny.
In a letter context the editor of the Weekblad is accused of claiming the Elks are part of the Freemasons. Mr Henry counters that B P O E has never been part of Masonry and urges the Weekblad to publish legal evidence of a liquor raid on a Masonic lodge. He offers $100 to a charity if such evidence is produced.
Following the Geneva disarmament conference failure, critics in Britain and the United States condemn the dispute over tonnage and gun size as counterproductive. They argue Britain and the US dominate naval power and should reach a peace-focused agreement, believing representatives prioritized diplomacy display over progress.
Walter Cohen, Republican political boss of Louisiana, faced Ku Klux Klan distrust due to mixed Jewish, Negro, Catholic heritage. Reports say during a Washington visit he quipped that Kluxers would be hard to please, noting he is a Negro, a Jew, and a Catholic.
Businessmen oppose Uncle Sam as a business competitor citing tax and license burdens on private firms. They point to the Post Office as a loss making government venture undermining small printers who serve communities and deserve encouragement. The National Association of Manufacturers backs a push to curb government operation of industries and support printers against the Post Office’s unfair advantage.
A Fort Mill Times letter by Mrs. Alice Stewart Beard argues Andrew Jackson was born in Lancaster County South Carolina, noting his father Andrew Jackson Sr died in 1767 and recounting the coffin misadventure on the way to the grave. The piece highlights Jackson rising from poverty to roles as congressman judge and two term president. The column ends with a separate note about Elizabeth Connell of Hull Eng arrested for begging with $40,000 in the bank.
A satirical long-form piece chronicles Gentlemen’s wives habits, a Davenport radio program, and a sweeping fake history where Woodrow leads the Sternites to prosperity. Yearnites seize power, ruin the post office and agriculture, provoke bank failures, and corrupt officials, urging Merrimans to abandon the Sternites. The piece ends with a call for awakening and reform.
Twenty years ago Tunis Klein Jalie Sybenga Sam Van Vliet and Paul Edmiand return home for the holidays from Iowa City. A child of Martin Klein falls while climbing into a buggy and is hurt. Dr BF Keables reports returning from Denver and mentions Iowa friends. Josh Mann’s buggy ride ends with a runaway horse and a broken wheel. Anthony G Klein suffers a broken leg when a bridle breaks and he’s thrown from the wagon. An Los Angeles man seeks a divorce after 17 years without speech or money requests.
The Virginian Railway reports electricity cuts operation costs by 67 percent versus steam. The world's largest electric locomotive, 152 feet long and 1,276,000 pounds, is part of a plan for 36 strong electrics over the Blue Ridge. The line hauls coal yet does not burn coal in its locomotives. The report notes broader electrification of the system and faster heavy-train movement.
A reflective note from Delta Press explains omitting details to spare readers anxiety and invites discussion. The piece contrasts press self censorship with community interest while acknowledging potential criticism.
Leon Reporter urges readers to view deceit as self-harm and to regret actions that violate fairness. It stresses the timeless law of retribution, warning that wrongdoing ultimately yields harm or ruin while honest living sustains long term outcomes.
The Anamosa Journal notes a dramatic shift in Iowa attitudes toward road paving since 1916. It recalls a mudslinging campaign against E. T. Meredith, then a gubernatorial candidate, and observes that bonds exceeding fifty million dollars have been issued, funded by about half the counties, with expectations of surpassing one hundred million within five years.
A mosaic of society jabs and anecdotes about public figures and events. Quips target Mayor Thompson and star spangled jackasses while Rev Leichleiter jokes on a new title. Mrs Chronister’s seven husbands and Dearborn Independent’s collapse frame a glance at era concerns. Lindbergh’s airport flight and a Mississippi river defense quip close the column.
A Middlesex County Superior Court jury reaffirmed an 1855 statute holding liquor sellers responsible for acts of violence by customers to whom they sold liquor. An inn in Marlboro was ordered to pay $5,295, mostly to the wife, for selling drinks that led to abuse. The article argues the law applies to bootlegging and serves as a moral deterrent against liquor peddling.
In the context of tense US Mexico relations, it would be prudent to keep him there for seven hours to build good will. The suggestion contrasts a brief detention with potential gains from goodwill surpassing the efforts of the entire diplomatic corps.
An eloquent reflection on parenthood and aging from W O Saunders editor of the Elizabeth City Independent. The piece recalls a college send off and a daughter’s marriage, noting two vacant chairs and the slow ticking clock as symbols of life’s passing.
At a London meeting the Prince of Wales urged funds for Christmas joys for London’s poor children. A collection raised over $16,000 on the spot and will be augmented by further contributions. The Prince, as an honorary Boy Scout, performed a commendable service. A London doctor reportedly earns a living treating goldfish.
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