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A brief post office notice indicates handling as second class mail matter at the Pe Town facility.
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Newspaper
Pella Chronicle
Location
Pella, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Feb 16, 1928
Page
6
Odds and Ends from a Rowdy Column
A jumble of quips and wry lines pokes fun at politics culture and language. Notes reference Great Halitosos contest jokes about Congress and public figures. It hints at satire on Navy leadership and scientific trivia about baby growth.
Bigamist Captured After Radio Voice Recognition
Police traced a suspected bigamist after a radio broadcast exposed his voice. The alert followed tips from listeners and led to his arrest, ending a chase that drew regional attention.
Politicians Debate Inducing Coolidge to Seek Term
Some politicians think Mr Coolidge might be persuaded to run again despite his stated decision not to seek another term. They weigh potential motivation and party dynamics as pressure grows.
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Mr. Coolidge
Subtitles aloud case hinges on justifiable homicide plea
A suspect who killed a man for reading movie subtitles aloud faces trial as defense seeks a justifiable homicide plea. Prosecutors argue malicious intention, while the defense claims extenuating circumstances. The case centers on the confrontation and the legality of deadly force.
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Insanley
A Fool for Being in Iowa Democrats and Power
A critic argues the Democratic voter resists control, noting few rise in politics. The only true fool is one who tries to profit corruptly and stays in the party. The speaker reflects on Iowa politics and party integrity.
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Iowa
Thornburg Announces Reelection Bid In Iowa Bulletin
M G Thornburg Republican secretary of agriculture in Iowa uses the state bulletin to announce his candidacy for reelection. He notes that Democrats may also broadcast notices at public expense, implying shared free postage benefits and graft concerns.
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M. G. Thornburg
Iowa
Thornburg
Safer Crossings Near Schoolhouses Require More Than Signs
The piece urges study and action to improve crossing safety near schools. It notes children cross streets heedless and drivers may ignore stop signs unless monitored. It calls on Mayor and school board member to weigh safety over cost, warning the issue demands careful consideration beyond finances.
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Pella
Marl on County Farm Bureau year in review 1927 report
The Marion County Farm Bureau outlines four major 1927 projects Limestone and Legumes Home Furnishings Junior Club Work and Swine Sanitation. It notes demonstrations of movable hog houses totaling about 850 built and ongoing tuberculosis control work in cattle to prevent hog spread. The report documents a busy year across soils crops horticulture animal husbandry and rural engineering with emphasis on sanitation and community activities.
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Marion County Farm Bureau
Lime treatment boosts crops on Marion County farms in 1927
Farm Bureau notes 7000 tons of limestone spread on Marion County fields in 1927 to raise alfalfa and other crops. The soil was too acid untreated. Lime improves productivity and signals future soil science gains with possible further nutrient additions.
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Farm Bureau
Marion County
Poultry Culling Gains Ground On Farms
A county report notes 1927 savings of about 40000 dollars from culling unprofitable flocks and selling non paying birds. Demonstrations in poultry culling spread as experts help farmers improve profits and align with state efforts to promote profitable poultry raising.
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Iowa
Why Republicans fret over president candidates
The piece argues Republicans will back any major figure in the 1920 nomination sequence. It notes divisions over Lowden Hoover Dawes Coolidge LaFollette Curtis and others, but suggests Coolidge may still wield power to influence delegates. It predicts Hoover could win unless Coolidge pursues run, and mocks Iowa Republicans for passivity and reliance on “bosses.”
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Lowden
Hoover
Dawes
Willis
Ohio
Curtis
Kansas
LaFollette
Wisconsin
Coolidge
Herbert Hoover
Harding
Charles E. Hughes
Smith Brookhart
Andy Mellon
Iowa
Orcharding in Marion County Faces Early Hurdles
Marion County farms eye a potential orcharding boom though past efforts were uneven. For 75 years growers planted trees then abandoned care, leaving barren plots. Skeptics doubted soil suitability and profit, viewing fruit as a specialty rather than a standard crop. Experts may improve success, but fruit culture remains uncertain.
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Marion County
Old Time Friends Best When Old Friends Return
A reflective verse about separating from friends then recalling them in memory. It contrasts vows and busy lives with enduring affection, noting that distance tests ties yet memory and a familiar song can guide one back to beloved companions. The piece celebrates lasting bonds and the value of old friends.
Iowa farmer urged to diversify crops for profit
An Iowa farmer's path to prosperity lies in growing a wide variety of crops and embracing orchards in Marion County. The Marion County farm bureau is pushing horticulture, noting orchard profits from single trees can exceed land costs, while warning that luxury-driven farming and single-crop reliance erode independence.
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Iowa
Marion County
Bankruptcy
Marion County Farm Bureau
Oregon
New York
Farm Bureau
Observations on Federal Reserve Bank Policy Debate
The discussion by Howard J. Clark on Federal Reserve management is open to scrutiny. The author questions Clark's campaign rhetoric and argues for broader asset inclusion and rigorous security standards. Farmers face uneven credit treatment despite real estate or livestock value, suggesting warehousing and bond-backed guarantees as essential for equal bank access.
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Federal Reserve Bank
Howard J. Clark
Guardian Notice for John Van Pelt Guardianship Hearing
In Marion County Iowa February 1928 notice to guardians and ward of hearing on guardian L Kruidenier report and application to approve acts and appoint permanent guardian. Court fixes February 26 1928 at Knoxville Court House for hearing with right to appear and resist.
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District Court of
State of
Iowa
Marion County
John van Pelt
L. Kruidenier
District Court
County of
Cook
Illinois
Mitchell
Clarkdale
E. W. Dingwell
Suh Judicial District
Court House
Knoxville
Dick C. van Zante
Guardian
Twenty Years Ago in Pella Local Notes and Marriages
Alderman James Jansma of the third ward leaves for health reasons in the west. L Stegeman and D G Gosselink form a shoe business partnership. Marriages: Bert Vande Lune with Susa Meppelinks and Dick Den Adel with Dae Vander Linden. J G Thomasson offered 25000 for harvesting machine patent interest. School board orders fire escapes on buildings. P H Bousquet faces threatening throat gland swelling. Baby girl Yas born February 12 to Gerrit and wife. Mrs J L Biontema reports a health issue hatched February. Pella Canning Co seeks tomatoes for their cannery at 25 cents per 60 lb bushel.
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James Jansma
L. Stegeman
D. G. Gosselink
Bert Vande Lune
Susa Meppelinks
Dick den Adel
Dae Vander Linden
J. G. Thomasson
P. H. Bousquet
Yas
Gerrit Plette
J. L. Biontema
Ino Ehleks
Pella Canning Co
Federal Reserve Policy Debate and Land Finance Clash
A letter argues the Federal Reserve Bank served the public well through World War I but claims Republican tinkering in 1919 impaired its function. It criticizes candidate Clark for proposing land loan changes that could revive land speculation and jeopardize bank depositors, stressing the need for safe Reserve Bank management.
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Federal Reserve Bank
Woodrow Wilson
Congress
Republican Party
Wilson
Clark
Federal Reserve” Bank
Senate
Federal Rererve Bank
What Other Editors Think Sigourney Review
Opinion note laments difficulty in forcing testimony from officials on oil scandals tied to Harding era. It suggests millions funded political campaigns, potentially the Republican effort, and questions why witnesses stay in Europe. It cites board members Clark and Tusseling and claims action rests on nepotism reforms in the courthouse.
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Sigourney Review
Senate Committee
Washington
Harding
Europe
Fall
Republican Campaign Fund
Smith
Illinois
Senate
Clark
Tusseling
Court House
Minister Refuses Prohibition Anniversary In Parkersburg
A Parkersburg minister attracts attention by declining to celebrate the prohibition law anniversary. He argues the law is political, not religious, while some preachers joke about religious duty. The piece suggests the church should focus on condemnations of murder rape and arson and urges Bible study.
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Parkersburg
Civil War in Marion County Board Turmoil
The Chariton Leader reports charges against two Marion county board of supervisors for improper management rather than theft. Accusations include spending 9000 on courthouse repairs without bids or bonds. More than a hundred residents sign to ask the two members to step aside during the inquiry.
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Chariton
Marion County
Board of Supervisors
Court House
Nurse Devotion Helps Tiny 22-Ounce Newborn Flourish
A baby girl weighing 22 ounces at birth is reported doing well in a New York hospital thanks to the dedicated care of a faithful nurse.
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New York
The Moral Collapse Speech Excerpt at Jackson Day Dinner
Claude G. Bowers denounces six years of moral decline in U S politics. He criticizes the Little Green House on K Street, oil stock deals, Department of Justice scandals, and Senate auctions. He laments resignation distrust and mocks slush funds as church offerings.
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Little Dove
Little Green House
K Street
Democratic Party
Montana
Department of Justice
United States
Claude G. Bowers
Rock Island Train Schedule Summary
Eastbound No 470 472 474 and westbound No 475 473 471 operate Des Moines to Ottumwa Keokuk Eldon routes. Trains 470 471 run Des Moines to Ottumwa, 472 47 to Keokuk, 474 476 to Eldon. Local freights 831 832 carry passengers. freight cutoff is 5:00 p m the day before. Frequencies vary with daily or Sunday patterns.
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Des Moines
Ottumwa
Keokuk
Eldon
Wabash Time Table Howell Iowa Local Pass and Bonds
Howell Iowa timetable notes Local Pass and Limited train times with a Harvey stop. Freight trains 70 and 71 carry passengers on alternate days around 11:00 am and 1:30 pm. Bond sales offered by P H Stubenrauch at Pella. Also mentions Canadian farmers tour England and Europe plus Honolulu essay contest and Joyce Gardner billiards match.
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Howell
Harvey
Passenger bus schedule for Prairie City Monroe Pella and Oskaloosa
Schedule lists four daily round trips via Prairie City Monroe Pella Oskaloosa with connections at Monroe to Knoxville. Times include Pella to Des Moines 2 40 pm 4 56 pm and Des Moines to Pella 7 45 am 11 45 am 4 16 pm 7 00 pm. Oskaloosa to Pella times 8 00 am 12 00 m 4 15 pm 8 00 pm with forty minute Des Moines to Pella link and through service to Ottumwa. FOR SALE pulleys and shafting at the Chronicle office.
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Prairie City
Monroe
Pella
Oskaloosa
Knoxville
Des Moines
Ottumwa
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