Casey Buys Knoxville Express in Iowa News Change
W. J. Casey has become owner of the Knoxville Express by purchasing J. M. Weaver's interest. Weaver, longtime manager, remains connected as the paper shifts to new ownership. The editorial writer and manager will guide the paper as it continues its high standard and plans for a new Iowa location.
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W. J. Casey
Knoxville Express
J. M. Weaver
Weaver
Casey
the Express
Iowa
Land value rise shows single tax misbeliefs in Chicago
A Chicago land sale at 196 dollars per square foot contrasts with eight years ago when the Wrigley building site sold for 30 dollars per square foot. Proponents of Henry George’s land value tax say public gains from value increases would fund public needs, not private profits. City land values rise faster than farm land, challenging the single tax burden narrative.
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Chicago
Wrigley Building
Henry George
Local hatchery planned for Knoxville in Iowa article
Knoxville will host one of the state’s largest hatcheries as described by the Express. Backing the project are A. A. Berry of Clarinda and partners C. D. Cody and W. L. Allen. Allen runs a Creston hatchery, Cody will oversee Knoxville, and the venture reflects a boom in chicken production with uncertain demand.
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Knoxville
The
Express
A. A. Berry
Clarinda
Iowa
C. D. Cody
W. L. Allen
Allen
Pella
Lida Young
Creston
Cody
Pella Christmas sales match prior years as shops compete
Observers note that overall Christmas business in Pella is strong, not weaker, with many merchants now vying for shoppers. The shift from a few firms handling goods to widespread participation has boosted offerings and buying, suggesting 1926 figures were substantially higher than earlier periods and rival recent years.
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Pella
Education and industry in youth compared
The piece weighs the value of formal schooling versus early productive labor. It argues the skilled worker who cannot spell or write may be less useful than a dancer with schooling, and notes a growing concern that school graduates may lag in practical usefulness at ages twenty two or three.
New Values and Rails Move in a Changing America
A columnist questions old social roles on campus and notes rising drinking and smoking among students and faculty. It discusses proposed federal limits on train car numbers, potential job gains for railroad workers, and higher freight costs. The piece compares rail and coal industry labor needs and predicts freight rates may rise, with action likely in Congress rather than state legislatures, and limited Iowa support.
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Iun
Congress
Iowa
Apostolic moral influence and church state fears examined
The piece argues sincere critics distort the American idea of separation of church and state while noting many Anti-Saloon League members attend churches. It contrasts U S founders fears with European unions of church and state, accusing big city papers of bias toward papal authority in Spain and parts of South America.
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Church and State
Anti-Saloon League
League
Europe
Rome
England
Germany
Spain
Banks fail and farmers diversify to weather cash shortages
A historical discussion links bank failures to a lack of ready money, notes farm diversification through dairy and poultry sales, and broader commerce shifts. It notes growing merchandising variety, cautious lending climates, and concerns over liquor, prohibition, and Christmas reflections with local anecdotes about animals and court tales.
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Towa
Dawes as Vice President Draws Mixed Reactions
The Chronicle deems Dawes an issue hunter whose public light fails to win broad support. It cites his quick Senate procedural move after oath and his anti primary stance, arguing the nation has sized him up and finds him unsuitable for top office. It recalls past misgivings about Harding and Coolidge.
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Charles G. Dawes
Dawesa
United States Senate
Senate
Dawes
Chronicle
Coolidge
Harding
Christmas Package From Pella Post Office
A Christmas package without a clear name was eventually identified by a reader at the Pella post office. The item traversed two transfers to reach a friend, trusted by officials to deliver it, amid a season noting denatured alcohol dangers and wiser choices during holidays.
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Pella
Chronicle
Ben-Hur to Appear at Bercher Theatre Des Moines
Ben-Hur the MGM epic famed for its chariot race will show at the Bercher theatre in Des Moines for one week starting Sunday night January 2 with matinee and evening showings. Ramon Navarro stars opposite Francis X. Bushman with May McAvoy and Betty Bronson among a large cast supported by 150000 patrons and a 20 piece orchestra.
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Ben-Hur
Ramon Navarro
Francis X. Bushman
Bercher Theatre
Des Moines
Metro-Goldwyn-Mayer Corporation
Antioch
Messala
Mediterranean
Zion
Mitchell Lewis
Nigel de Brulier
Claire McDowell
Kathleen Key
Post Office Hours on January First Nineteen Twenty Seven
The post office will open from 12 30 p m to 1 00 p m for money orders stamps parcel post general delivery and carriers windows No delivery service Collections from all street letter boxes at 11 00 a m L F BOUSQUET Postmaster
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Sparcel Post
L. F. Bousquet
Public Sale Dates Listed for Various Counties
Templeton Farm near Dunreath sets January 12 sale date followed by a list of other bidders and dates including Monroe January 5 and January 12 for several names, Pella January 11 to 13, Reasnor January 14, Ed Vos January 18, Monroe January 19, Leighton January 19, Pella January 20, and Peoria February 10 for J G Van Gorp.
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Monroe
W. A. Bogaards
Leighton
J. H. Swank
Pella
J. G. van Gorp
Peoria
Rock Island Train Schedule Summary
Eastbound Passenger No. 472 at 11 59 a m. Passenger No. 474 at 8 89 p m. Local Freight No. 882 at 10 10 a m. Westbound Passenger No. 475 at 8 22 a m. Passenger No. 473 at 1 28 p m. Local Freight No. 881 at 11 59 a m. Freight for locals must be at the station by 5:00 p m the evening before. Both local freights carry passengers.
Wabash Time Table at Howell Iowa Westbound Services
Westbound Wabash timetable from Howell Iowa shows trains No 15 and No 50 with arrivals at 7 01 a m and 10 31 a m plus No 14 and No 51 with 9 52 p m and 12 25 p m. Nos 14 and 15 skip Howell and board at Harvey.
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Wabash
Howell
Iowa
Harvey
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