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Newspaper
Pella Chronicle
Location
Pella, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Jan 29, 1925
Page
1
Herrin Strife Follows Prohibition Era Unrest
Herrin Illinois endures a renewed clash with four killed on day one, including a deputy sheriff and a federal officer. The violence, tracing from strife between miners and strikers and now targeting prohibition enforcement, shows continuing lawlessness with no clear end in sight.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Herrin
Illinois
Coolidge Sought Agriculture Secretary Opposed to McNary Haugen Bill
The document asserts President Coolidge aims to appoint a secretary of agriculture not supportive of any McNary Haugen export bill. It claims the president has opposed the measure from the start and warns farmers who backed Coolidge last fall that they will face consequences if he no longer aids them.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Coolidge
McNary- Haugen Export Corporation
What became of the president's farm commission
The piece argues the farm commission, promised to win farmers' votes, has not reported publicly. It notes limited presidential references to agriculture since, and expresses loss of hope for agricultural change after Coolidge's reelection, urging farmers to solve their own problems while warning other industries to do likewise.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Indust
Coolidge
Republican Party Struggles Over Brookhart Removal
The Republican state central committee cites fraud and deceit in Brookhart’s bid for Senate, accusing him of manipulating party factions and the ssette movement. Critics mock the idea Republicans must support Brookhart if elected, arguing any victory would imply a broader fraud by voters and campaign tactics.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Republican State Central Committee
Brookhart
Max
Ssette
King
Senate
Voters of Pella seek new school director to fill vacancy
In Pella voters face a month long contest to choose a new school director after Peter Van Sittert resigns to take another office. The board seeks a candidate with commitment to education, preferably with children in school, to maintain high district standards and serve without pay, finding personal satisfaction in community service.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pella
Peter van Sittert
Sind
van Sittert
Directors and Parents Improve Policy for Children
A cautious argument favors selecting a director with children in school. It contends that such a parent is less prone to let other interests push policy that harms children, assuming equal qualifications among candidates. The point rests on practical, long term concerns over child welfare.
Inauguration Parade Size Caps May Limit Mass.
The piece notes President Coolidge directs that at most one hundred people from any state may march in his inauguration parade, with Massachusetts seeking an exception. It jokes about the rule, questions presidential authority, and mentions local participation and hardships in drafting a response.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Coolidge
Massachusetts
Cal
United States
Iowa Bank Deposit Guarantee Debate Prompts Confidence Move
A Iowa proposal seeks to guarantee deposits in state chartered banks similar to Nebraska and Oklahoma. Backers argue it boosts public confidence and safety, while critics warn costs may be passed to patrons and could entrench conservatism. The piece urges a balance between competition and cooperation to stabilize the banking system.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Iowa
Nebraska
Oklahoma
Town voices on child labor amendment debate
Advocates led by the Town Vegetable Growers warn there is no danger of Congress taking broad control over child labor as proposed. Critics argue the amendment grants broad power to regulate but could lead to unintended limits on youths working in farms and homes. The piece urges the Town legislature to withhold sanction at the present session.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Congress
Chronicle Ollie
Scemgross
Sorre
Editorial Clipping on Child Labor Amendment
The Philadelphia Record argues the age limit of eighteen in the Child Labor Amendment is too high and should be lowered. It opposes a proposed twentieth amendment granting Congress power to regulate under eighteen labor, warning it would centralize control in an untrusted body and affect how American children are raised. The Indianola Record echoes concern that constitutional changes to elections seem less in need than those affecting child labor.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Philadelphia
Congress
Indianola Record
Maurice town business suffers from advertising lack
A Doon Press snippet cites a Maurice correspondent lamenting dead trade in Maurice. He notes generous merchandise and friendly merchants but declares streets empty and advertising scarce as the likely cause, pointing to Maurice lacking its own newspaper.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Maurice
Catholic Vote Defeat of Massachusetts Child Labor Amendment
The Massachusetts popular vote rejected the child labor amendment by 696 119 to 247 221 amid claims priests influenced the outcome following directives from church superiors. The shift included Walsh Curley and Cardinal O Connell opposing the amendment, illustrating church role in politics. A local paper noted church notices and a gratitude gift, while publishers welcomed church notices without payment.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Massachusetts
Walsh
Curley
Boston
Cardinal O’connell
Bath
Prohibition Seen Not To Create Crime Says Doctor
Dr Edward W Markens of Newark New Jersey jail physician says there are 43 times as many drunks now since Volstead law. He notes police and court officers in New Jersey are in league with bootleggers, a claim that may be exaggerated but suggests widespread intoxication and law evasion.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Edward W. Markens
Newark
New Jersey
Markens
Northwood
Eclipse Observations From Our Community
Our paper gathers citizen impressions on Saturday’s solar eclipse. W H Gezel enjoyed it noting clouds heightened the event. Jake Sterrenberg complained of cloudiness while a barber’s hat trick lightened his mood. Ines Mart Paardekoper ignored the early dawn for radio, Mart touts a 2 set by his bed. At Niagra Falls observers looked for science but watched tourism, while Chicago stations reported two eclipses. Roan Van Nimwegen mentions Hicks Almanac weather forecasts, temperature rose eight to ten degrees, Rory the Messenger Boy recalls end-of-world fears and local barter before the leap year.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jake Sterrenberg
Jake
Ines
Mart Paardekoper
Mart
Niagara Falls
Staunetion WG
Chicago Tri
Chicago
Trbune
Roan van Nimwegen
Pella
Roan
Rory
Third Ward
Sears- Roebuck
Eclipse light misread as night causes local chatter
Report of an apparent solar eclipse observed on the bottom that turned out to be the night darkness due to a fast watch. Case Van Synpost explains they used a lantern until nine, while Pete Meyer also carried lanterns. Residents puzzled by the misread event are directed to Hicks Almanac and Thermometer combination for guidance.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Case van Synpost
Jacks
Case
Pete Meyer
the Chronicle
Neighbors' threshing mishap ends in $10,000 suit
A Sigourney jury swiftly dismissed Donald Tierney's $10,000 damage suit against Warren Sweet. Testimony said Tierney was nearby while men thresh oats, and a tossed water jug struck him on the head after Sweet drank. Tierney suffered no permanent injury, and the jury found the act accidental, declining damages.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sigourney
Keokuk County
Donald Tierney
Warren Sweet
Sweet
Tierney
Keeping Well Prevent Disease by Care of Teeth
A Western Newspaper Union item from 1924 urges parents to care for children’s teeth early. Dr Charles Mayo cites mouth infections as causing most illnesses and deaths in kids, and frequent dentist visits are key. Regular six month checkups prevent decay, promote straight teeth, aid digestion, and save money long term.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Charles Mayo
Rochester
Minn
Western Newspaper Union
Monument shop opens in Pella on Chronicle note
Twenty years ago Chronicle recalls Donaldson and Brimmer starting a monument shop in Pella. C L Brown injured in Rodman railroad wreck. Deaths: Abraham Bogaard 83, Edward Veen schoten 6. H D Wormhoudt store sale brings clerks, list of staff, upstairs dept ladies, cashiers, and wrappers noted. Union temperance meeting at First Reformed church. Harry Van Zee and John Goodhart begin brush manufacturing at Pella Brush factory. Rev G Niermeyer and family move to Chicago.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Donaldson & Brimmer
Pella
C. L. Brown
Rodman
H. D. Wormhoudt
The
Chronicle
Mr. Wormhoudt
John Faasen
Dump Wormhoudt
L. J. Strickler
D. den Adel
N. J. Gesman
Hec. Lankelma
Harley Stonaker
Paul Edmand
Lo Wormhoudt
Dorothy Wormhoudt
Nina Elliott
Nellie Dunn
Alfred Wormhoudt
Obed Temple
Bernie Vander Linden
Ross Schakel
H. Viersen
Marie Stegeman
Claude Forsythe
Harry van Zee
John Goodhart
Rev. G. Niermeyer
Chicago
National Oratorical High School Contest Opens Iowa Entry
Iowa high school students under 19 may enter the National Oratorical Contest on the Constitution. Des Moines Capital directs Iowa contests for a Washington final with zone winners. Prizes range from 2000 to 300 dollars. March 2 begins eliminations with original eight Constitution topics including Jefferson Madison Webster and Lincoln.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Iowa
United States
Des Moines
Washington
Iowa Colleges Attendances Ranked Fourth in Nation
The article reports that Iowa ranks fourth among eleven western states in the share of its population attending college, with one in every 127 residents in college. Minnesota sits eleventh, at one in 159.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Iowa
George F. Zook
United States Bureau of Education
Dr. Zook
District of Columbia
Mississippi River
Gregon Jeads
Minnesota
Rock Island Train Schedule Fragment
Eastbound and westbound passenger and freight numbers listed with times. Freight shipments on locals must be at the station by 5:00 pm the evening before. Wabash Time Table Howell Iowa shows morning and evening departures including 9:15 am and 9:28 pm.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wabash
Howell
Iowa
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H. H. Sadler
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Hstherville
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Lyle Tribune
W. H. Gezel
Mr. Gezel
Bill
Sam de Cook
Abraham Bogaard
Edward Veenschoten
First Reformed Church
Jefferson
Mamilton
Lincoln
Mall
Madison
Webster
Rock Island Train Service
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