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Newspaper
Pella Chronicle
Location
Pella, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Feb 14, 1929
Page
6
A fragmentary nostalgic essay traces Saint Valentine customs and the idea of enduring love through poems and memories. It recalls a child’s school day farewell and a wedding vow, weaving romance with family bonds and a longing for lifelong companionship.
A damaged OCR fragment presents a Lincoln quotation and a remark by John Hay. It juxtaposes Lincoln's justice and generosity with the author’s reflection on sacrifice and memory, ending with Hay praising Lincoln’s fairness to rich and poor alike.
A fragmentary quotation attributed to Abraham Lincoln discusses whether labor should be hired or coerced, argues capital is the first form of labor, and asserts that those who labor deserve a fair share of the fruits of their work as a governmental aim. The text reflects labor theory and distribution ideas from a historical view.
A fragment argues that judging anything relies not on pure evil or good but on whether evil outweighs good. It contends few things are wholly evil or wholly good and asserts government policy is an inseparable blend where the balance of vice and virtue dictates preference.
The piece notes astounding growth in U S auto production amid a leap from 1928 highs to expectations of continued expansion in 1929. Ford's Detroit plant reportedly raised output to 1,400 cars daily, with broader gains across multiple plants and firms in 1920s development.
The piece argues that voters judge candidates by ecclesiastical ties more than individual beliefs, warning that a candidate's church affects eligibility for high office. It cites Catholics and Protestants, noting Al Smith faced religious opposition in a recent presidential race.
An editorial argues against penalizing religious faith in politics, urging citizens to defend freedom of speech and separate church influence from civic duty. It contends voters showed faith influence against Al Smith, while calling for equality before the law and accountability on politics, not religion.
A local column idly lauds small town quirks and long-ago habits in Pella. The writer riffs on barbershop prices, fashion, and everyday gaffes, sprinkling names and local scenes as residents trade light jabs and wry observations.
An uncertain fragment references judgment on society and aging, noting clashes over norms and chaotic views. It hints at fear of infidels and calls for restraint amid upheaval, but the text remains unclear and fragmented.
Fragmentary notes recount events from a De Witt area town and nearby places including Kaan Iran and Pale and Carrie wage rig City. The text mentions a public Cain and a Dunn-Dir reference, but details are unclear due to illegible OCR.
A garbled OCR passage mentions furniture dealers and a dealer named George Gibson for Woodrow Co. It references a debate on alcohol and brains, and a claim about someone’s constant work day and night to economize. The text appears as a damaged excerpt with scattered phrases.
A fragmented account describes a radio broadcast urging enforcement and public action against a prohibition breach. It references a local minister criticizing alcohol, suggesting drastic measures, and ends with a call to sing about gathering at the river.
A survey of editorials condemns compulsory automobile insurance and urges licenses, suspensions for violators, and damages proofs. American Automobile Association backs a driving license plan. Other papers discuss corn byproduct use, corporate control, and prohibition enforcement without partisan bias.
Iowa State College dairy extension specialists argue alfalfa hay provides lime and digestible protein for dairy cows, outperforming timothy and soybeans in lime supply. An acre yield in 1927 equaled 17 acres of timothy for lime, while alfalfa offers strong mineral support for economical rations. Water and air cost discussion follows.
Passenger bus schedule effective December 1 1927 shows Des Moines to Ottuma via Prat City Monroe Pella Oskaloosa with four daily round trips. Three trips connect at Monroe for Keoxeilie. special round trip rates apply. Times list Des Moines to Pella 11:46 am 4 16 pm and 7:00 pm with total travel times around fifty minutes between towns. Pella to Oskaloosa 3:31 pm 6:06 pm. Oskaloosa to Ottumwa 8:00 pm. Buses connect at Monroe and Knoxville except late overnight runs. All fares 5. Strong notes unclear.
Notice is hereby given that the last will and testament of Gock, deceased, is on file in the clerk of district court in Knoxville Iowa. A hearing will be held in February 1929 at which all interested persons may be heard. Clerk Walter Kester, Knoxville, Iowa January 22, 1929.
Fragmentary OCR fragment mentions Byrne and Christine with a note about an uncle and a hypothecated lead. No clear event, date, or context available. Unable to determine factual persons or actions for a meaningful summary.
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