Wheat price surge and politics mix in 1920s claims
The piece notes rising Chicago wheat prices enriching speculators while growers suffer. It also covers Iowa proposing women in the legislature amid a broader GOP shift, Brookhart and Steck election intrigue, boss influence on appointments, and a criminal case against Gaston Means alongside Secretary Fall’s omitted trial, concluding with a caution to align with the administration to achieve power.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Gaston B. Means
Daugherty
Senate
Fall
Harding
Columbian Highway Emerges On Des Moines Davenport Route
The Des Moines to Davenport corridor adopts the Columbian Highway name, replacing earlier White Way and Riv er to River labels, while the White Way No 7 moniker persists westward. The piece notes uncertainty over final naming as the legislature weighs a banking bill altering public funds deposit protections and treasurer accountability. It argues the proposed change would shift risk to officials and require stronger treasurer qualifications to safeguard public money.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Des Moines
Davenport
Council Bluffs
Pella
Non-partisan Post Office Exams Spark Favoritism Debate
A Bussey postmaster exam drew a single Democrat with ten years service, who lost the job due to party affiliation. Critics accuse the administration of hypocrisy, noting exams in larger towns may also favor faithful party members despite merit, as pay stands at 1400 dollars yearly.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Post Office
Bussey
Cummins
Gasoline Tax Separation in Road Funding Debate
The article argues for separating gasoline sales tax from state bonding for roads, noting gas tax has merit as a public value tax while bond issues depend on urgency and public ability to pay. It warns Iowa is deeply indebted and cautions against rapid borrowing, suggesting timely gas tax revenue could curb waste and save bond interest.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Iowa
Defeat of the child labor amendment stalls federal action
The column notes that the proposed child labor amendment fails in multiple states, leaving only a few ready to vote. It argues presses for state level reform, or a revised federal proposal, and criticizes child welfare groups for allying with labor interests while urging youth protection elsewhere. It predicts years of potential delay and urges more practical, less politically driven approaches.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Congress
Bill to abolish parole board and shift duties
A proposed legislative bill seeks to abolish the board of parole and transfer its duties to the board of control of state institutions as a measure aimed at economy. The report notes the move and hints at broader reform implications.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Board of Parole
Board of Control
Grinaneae
Parole Board Work Versus Prisoner Security Policy Debate
A newspaper perspective argues that protecting honest citizens justifies potentially stricter sentences and reduced emphasis on parole. It favors focusing on incarcerating criminals over aiding inmates and asserts light penalties foster more crime, urging stronger punishment standards over parole leniency.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Board of Parole
England
America
Vaccination urged as defense against smallpox in Iowa
The piece warns smallpox in Iowa this winter, noting rising cases in the north and urging precautions. It endorses vaccination as proven by medical science and argues for compulsory school vaccination to end the disease, while urging parents to immunize their children to protect them from potential loss.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Iowa
Observations From the Washington Democrat Fragments
A set of quirky observations from the Washington Democrat includes quips on marriage, cigars, sun spots, and social habits. It notes Matrimony headlines in Sioux County, jokes about bedtimes, and a playful exchange about finishing a crossword puzzle.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Alton Democrat
Sioux County
California Memorial Hall contrast in Pella satire
A collage of rural and campus vignettes notes roosters crowing at dawn and a Lincoln ferry mishap, then mocks a California memorial hall plan in Iowa with a proposed Californiasponsored civic building. It shifts to Helen Louise Twogood’s Newton birth notice and a bakery job ad seeking a wellbred early riser.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
California College
Iowa Memorial Hall
Iowa Historical Library
Iowa Hall of Fame
Iowa
Pella
California Memorial Hall
California
The Art of Enjoying Ourselves from The Central Ray
The piece extols the art of enjoying life as a daily discipline. It argues happiness is part of divine design and encourages practicing joy in small things, noting that busy or sad days do not excuse lack of pleasure. It urges readers to begin now and seek delight in simple experiences.
Risking life for five minutes worth? Deaths warn
Health column urging caution after a 60 year old man chasing a departing train lost both legs. Dr. Frederick R. B. Green cautions middle aged readers to avoid sudden exertion, noting heart muscle weakens with age and overstress can be fatal. Waiting for the next car may add minutes but save years of life.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Samuel B. Freundlich
Rosehill
Chicago
Western Newapaser Union
Joy Through Everyday Beauty in Nature
The passage notes that everyday opportunities to experience nature bring happiness. It cites Stevenson's line about the world being full of things to make us happy, and suggests flowers, blooming trees, rocky coasts, foam of waves, and clear winter skies as sources of joy.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Stevenson
Chester M. Sanford Delivers Notable Lecture at High School
Chester M. Sanford, vocational lecturer, spoke to a large audience at the High School auditorium Monday evening as part of this year's College Lecture Course. The talk drew enthusiastic reaction and was praised as one of the season’s best, with clear insight and lively engagement throughout.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chester M. Sanford
Sanford
Boost for Better Streets and Longer Pies
Rousing appeal urges collective effort to improve streets, beds, sheets, lawns, lights, trees, and pay. It celebrates practical gains like better grub and bigger pies while condemning lax attitudes and prompting action against trivial vanity and warlike foes. The quote on friendship echoes the call for vigor.
Twenty Years Ago Chronicle Highlights Local Events
Stems from the Chronicle of 1905 list deaths of Steven Van Zee aged 87 Mrs Anna Verros aged 58 and an Isaac Niew infant. A crowd mistreated Mr and Mrs Sam Sherman at Pella station as they boarded a train. Ed Plette was hurt in a run away. The same horse caused injuries to Andrew Worm. G A Vander Meulen plans California return split time. Jake Vander Syde to move to farm this spring. Second Reformed evangelistic meetings by Rev W J Van Kersen yield twenty two conversions. A baby girl born to L M Donai Jan 20, fourteenth child in the family. Twin girls born to Case De Reus on the 21st. Harry Van Zee resigns from Keables drug store. Paul Stegeman new drug clerk.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Steven van Zee
Anna Verros
Isaac Niewendorp
Sam Sherman
Pella Station
Ed Plette
Andrew Wormhoudt
G. A. Vander Meulen
California
Jake Vander Syde
Second Reformed Church
W. J. van Kersen
L. M. Donai
Rock Island Train Schedule From Howell Iowa
Eastbound passenger numbers 472 at 11:59 am 474 at 8:39 pm. Westbound 475 473 local freight 832 835. Freight must be at station by 6:00 pm. Evening locals carry. Wabash Time Table Howell Iowa East 9:15 am 9:28 pm.
Also Mentioned on This Page
Pella Chronicle
Sadler Publishing Co
H. H. Sadler
Chicago Board of Trade
Brookhart
Steck
Hammill
The
Washington Democrat
Doe Aschenbrenner
Helen Louise Twogood
Newton
Frederick RB. Green
Harry van Zee
Keables Drug Store
Brush Factory
Paul Stegeman
Rock Island Train Service
Howell
East
Fond¢ Yhoppe
Oskaloosa
This is just the beginning! Our collection holds over 300 years of history, including rare newspapers, obituaries, marriage records, birth records, and so much more—most of which you won’t find anywhere else!