Will Supreme Court Detrone Case on Allegiance Stirs Debate
An editorial in the News Bulletin of the National Council for the Prevention of War discusses Judge Burrows and Yale professor Douglas C. Macintosh McIntosh Dwight's claim that allegiance first lies with the will of God and armed service only in a just war. It weighs law, conscience, and the will of God while urging care for national rights amid crisis.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Supreme Court
National Council For the Prevention of War
Burrows
Haven
Conn
Douglas C. Macintosh Dwight
Yale University
Cho
McIntosh
United States
The Woman of It Sees Quiet Gains From Voting
The article argues that women's organized participation after gaining the vote has quietly reshaped local politics. It highlights house to house canvassing and the League of Women Voters as educational forces that deepen women's grasp of public affairs and push for governance improvements, though outcomes are gradual and not flashy.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wiseacres
League of Women Voters
Farmers and Substitutes on the Line
A fragmented OCR note discusses butter prices and farmer roles, noting concerns about consumer access and substitute goods. It mentions a farmer contributing amid shifts in supply and pricing, with a wary view of corporate influence.
Butter Prices Pressure Producers In Saturated Market
An observer notes that below cost cream production and substitutes depress prices, boosting consumer welfare but harming farmers. The piece argues excess supply forces price cuts, while suggesting farmers counter by consuming butter to rebalance demand, risking temporary farmer hardship and consumer relief.
Passing Politicians and the Push for Reform
A columnist argues society jokes at politicians due to self interest and poor public service. The piece cites Arte mus Ward and notes reforms like the short ballot and county manager plans reducing spoils and elevating public achievement under the National Municipal League.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
National Municipal League
Flight O'Tyme Chronicle Origins 1910 and 1920
A brief note tracing the Flight O'Tyme feature from the Chronicle dated 1910 and again in 1920. It highlights recurring aviation column themes, with early 20th century air travel references and monthly updates.
City approves waterworks in Pella by civic vote
Twenty years ago the Chronicle notes the city council passed an ordinance establishing city waterworks in Pella after a citizens vote months earlier. J H Reuvers added new photographic equipment costing 285 dollars. The M C A Sunday prayer meeting led by H H Sadler discussed what the Bible teaches about repentance and forgiveness. Nellie Ver Steag won prizes at the Amescorn show linked to Town State college short course. Edith Marie Boot, daughter of Mr and Mrs Jacob Boot, died eight miles west of the city at age eight. The city administration under Mayor N J Gesman and six aldermen was praised for its fine work. The stork brought a baby boy to the Y Yelsma home as Mrs John Grandman and daughter Nellie visited the J Grandia home in Leighton.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pella
J.H. Reuvers
H. H. Sadler
Nellie Ver Steag
Town State College
Edith Marie Boot
Jacob Boot
N. J. Gesman
Stork
Y. Yelsma
John Grandman
Nellie
Leighton
J. Grandia
Ten Years Ago Highlights From 1920 Pella News
A fire damaged the Methodist parsonage occupied by Rev J E Ward and family. Pella high school beat Sigourney 28 to 16 in basketball. Families traveled to New Orleans Panama Costa Rica and Havana. The Fred Lankelma home quarantined for flu. Antonie Klein sold his Main and University residence to John Liter and bought C Meinders east of University. Mrs W E Lautenbach resigned to join her husband in Freeport Ill. Weddings listed for Ed J Van Gorp Pearl Calhoun Henry Vriezelaar Cornelia Hiematra Albert Beyer Aartje Van Maanen. Deaths: Antonia Ver Meer age 7 and Mrs R V McKeever age 20. Rev H M Bruins lectured on Through Italy On a Bicycle at Second Reformed. Farmers National Bank stockholders enjoyed a banquet at the American Hotel.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J. E. Ward
Pella High School
Sigourney
P. H. van Gorp
H. D. van Zante
Dena de Vries
New Orleans
Panama
Costa Rica
Havana
Cuba
Fred’ Lankelma
Antonie Klein
Main
University Streets
John Liter
C. Meinders
University Street
W. E. Lautenbach
Central College
Freeport
Ill
Ed J. van Gorp
Italy
Second Reformed Church
Farmers’ National Bank
American Hotel
This Week in Pella Odd quotes and honey bees at the church
A column playful in tone recounts misquotes about a 20 inch belt worn as a garter, bee activity in a church wall, civic quips about political parties, narcotic cautions, local gossip about the Chronicle, and light jests about a wedding gift and farming life. It blends satirical snippets with peculiar anecdotes and smalltown characters.
The Bride's Hymn and Kitchen King Jokes and Questions
A fragmented collection of antiquated quips, puns, and jokes from a 20th century paper. Ranging from kitchen mishaps and a can opener gag to religious humor and a church deacon’s quips, it includes wordplay about ages, animals in the clouds, and old-time greetings. Interspersed are short humorous exchanges and an odd classified-style ad spoof about a strong horse and singing cow caretaker.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York
San Francisco
Moses
The
Yorkshire Post
What Other Editors Think on Liberty and Law
A Davis County Republican column muses on whether the quote about liberty and law comes from Lincoln Hoover or Herodotus. It notes the roosters crossing the road anecdote, jokes about traffic cops, and questions Senator Bergman’s current influence, ending with a tentative dismissal of his immediate relevance.
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Abraham Lincoln
Hoover
Herodotus
Davis County
Religious doubt and a new chain store in Shreveport
The Knoxville Express notes that some religious people fear heaven may seem doubtful if hell vanishes. It suggests calling W. K. Henderson of Shreveport, Louisiana, to discuss the prospects of another chain store in the city.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Henderson
Radio Fame
Hell
W. K. Henderson
Shreveport
Louisiana
Knoxville Express
Oil Co merger and local accidents in 1929 Chronicle notice
The Chronicle notes in January 24 1929 that Independent Oil Co and Manhattan Oil Co merge under the former name. J Blommers Co introduces Wizard flour. Rev J De Haan accepts a church call at Lamont Michigan to take effect late February. Mrs John Dykstra and John Van Heemert injured on slippery pavement. Ed Schakel breaks ankle on porch. Dave Hendricks overcome by gas fumes trying to start his car in Newton.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chronicle
Independent Oil Co
Manhattan Oil Co
J. Blommers & Co
J. de Haan
First Christian Reformed Church
Lamont
Mich
John Dykstra
John van Heemert
Ed Schak
Revolver ban debate mirrors Sullivan anti pistol law
A legislator urges a bill to ban revolvers claiming crime reduction while another member notes New York’s Sullivan anti pistol law, joking that no Bow and arrow killings have been reported there despite the law.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York
Coming Nearer Home on Law Enforcement in County
The Knoxville Journal notes strong local sentiment for tougher law enforcement amid bootleggers and dive keepers who sell to minors in high school age, urging timely actions rather than tolerating such impunity.
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Washington
Knoxville Journal
Pressure on Bergman to withdraw from gubernatorial race
The papers note pressure being brought against Senator Bergman of Newton to withdraw from the Republican gubernatorial race, but Bergman shows no sign of bowing out.
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Bergman
Newton
Local Red Cross reports year 1928 spending totals
The local Red Cross chapter shows expenditures exceeding 1000 dollars for all purposes during 1928. The Chamber of Commerce meeting featured humor as members debated uniforms for band players. J Gilbert Boot advanced to assistant sales manager at Rolscreen Co. Mrs J M Cox learned of her cousin Dr W O Parish's death in Osceola Iowa. Dr T G Fultz elected to lead the Chamber of Commerce, replacing H J Hoogenakker. Robin L Welch, ex-Pella resident, died in Phoenix Arizona. Daily livestock reports from the Bureau of Agricultural Economics are broadcast to South America and Puerto Rico via Station KDKA Pittsburgh, covering markets in Pittsburgh Jersey City Lancaster Chicago St Louis and Kansas City and the Boston wool market.
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The
Red Cross
Chamber of Commerce
J. Gilbert Boot
Rolscreen Co
J. M. Cox
W.0. Parish
Osceola
Iowa
T. G. Fultz
H. J. Hoogenakker
Robin L. Welch
Pella
Phoenix
Ariz
Bureau of Agricultural Economics
South America
Porto Rico
KDKA
Pittsburgh
Jersey City
Lancaster
Chicago
St. Louis
Kansas City
Boston
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Chariton
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Soe
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Willard de Winter
Chronicle Cooks School
Chronicle Forte
Roy Kimmel
W. W. Sadler
Mlostso
Hanna McCormick
Mrs. McCormick
Atlanta, Ga
Game Coal
Marnings
Eastern Star
Sadler
de Soto
W. H. Applegate
Westwood
N. J
Northwood
Corntassel
Dan
Senator Bergman
Irvin S. Cobb
By Irvin S. Cobb
Corn Belt Commonwealth
Bozo
Boloney
Rube Goldberg
Preomeni
Parry Berpat
Velvet
Edger
Durham
Joe F. Denburger
Des Moines
Polla Agency
Vander Linden's Drug Store
Broadway
Pella Supply CO
H. C. Payne
Dr. W. C. Ver
Ploeg
Dr. Geogha Chalfont
Osteopathic Physician Security State Bank
F. F. Carpenter
Franklin Street
Dr. C. I. Fox
Liberty Streets
J.J. Subenga
Keall Building
Main Street
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