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Newspaper
Pella Chronicle
Location
Pella, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Jan 13, 1927
Page
7
The article notes nearly two thousand dollars in livestock losses from dogs surpassing county dog tax receipts, mocks lax enforcement, and praises the rise of clearance sales as business firms adapt. It argues both sides favor sales and urges more of them to let merchants move aging stock.
E. E. Betzer, longtime editor of the Blue Valley Blade, marks the paper's fifty year milestone. Betzer, a former Pella man, has been linked to the Blade for forty eight years, noting loyalty from subscribers who are children and grandchildren of its early audience. The Chronicle, older and run by a newer editor, offers a friendly greeting and congratulations to the Blade’s anniversary.
Critics argue the proposed double liability security would drive capital from banking and reduce returns. Analysts counter that four to six percent income proves bankers’ good faith, while current law lacks enforceable collection and some bankers could game disposals. No compelling reason to object to the security law.
The piece contrasts readers and nonreaders of the newspaper. It classifies those who borrow, those who skip paying, and those who simply do not care about community affairs. It labels the latter as hopeless, likening them to an overlooked coffin occupant and wonders about their fate if Gabriel Sounded His Horn.
Iowa Republican lawmakers express support for agricultural relief legislation while President Coolidge and Agriculture Secretary Jardine oppose it. They must balance constituent needs with administration alignment to preserve regularity for patronage and federal appointments in their districts.
The piece argues that patronage dominates Republican politics and Iowa congressmen will back administration policy to preserve it. It predicts farmers face tough odds if their needs clash with tariff favored eastern interests, and warns the president and lawmakers avoid direct conflict to keep agricultural relief stalled under a high tariff regime.
An opposition exchange argues that guaranteeing deposits could push state banks toward national charters not covered by state laws. The editor notes Nebraska experience shows no shift to national charters, despite talk. The piece contends guarantees may have prevented losses elsewhere and that state oversight aids stability, suggesting Iowa might accept or even favor such a law.
The Chronicle argues for a Nebraska style ballot grouping by office to reduce stray votes from party tickets. It notes the burden of pet bills and log rolling in the legislature, citing the 1924 Brookhart Steck recount and arrow ballots. It urges voter clarity and allows scratching for the informed voter.
Fred F Carpenter M D relocates to a ground floor office three doors east of Pella Motor Co at 606 Franklin Street. The notice records the change of address for professional practice.
A collage of opinion notes from multiple papers. It criticizes a Milwaukee conference’s anti war stance as weak and gullible, mocks fashionable vanity, cites a woman hoarding an egg, ridicules a Grundy Center accident hint, and chronicles Harry Snodgrass’s fall from fame to obscurity in Texas oil fields. Entities include Indianola Record Columbus Gazette Bloomfield Democrat Milwaukee Wisconsin.
A domestic verse describes a quiet day after Christmas with a headache and gout ailments, a sleeping mother, and a son sidelined by a nose scab from a fall. The family rests while the household fixes its small, lingering aches.
Amid talk of possible war over Nicaragua, the piece argues for wary U S intervention, links Rome to aiming for U S military support, critiques Secretary Kellogg, and urges separation of church and state while warning against Catholic political meddling in Latin America. It asserts Catholic influence seeks a split between the United States and Mexico to control policy and public opinion.
Twenty years ago Mrs H P Haze turned 88 and stayed vigorous while community pioneers are remembered with several deaths this week. Marriages include Kaldenberg with Cornelia Van Ginkel of Otley and Bakker with Sarah Vander Kamp of Pella. Young Bert Kersbergen becomes Marion County clerk with Edgar Fee as deputy at age 23. A baby arrives to Mr and Mrs John Steinkamp as W H Lucas takes Lincoln school principal post after Miss Jessie Parrish resigns. A sixth birthday party for Melvin Van Howering ends with playful surprise as guests arrive. Some children were present.
Mothers assisted in planning amusements for the children and preparing refreshments, aiding a community event.
A Brooklyn pastor lists ten health commandments urging regular medical checkups clean habits and prudent living. He praises prevention, dental care, proper diet, rest, clean air, and lawful conduct, concluding with chastity and reverence to God and maternity.
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