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Newspaper
Pella Chronicle
Location
Pella, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Jul 05, 1928
Page
6
The piece lampoons political skill and money, noting Coolidge at 66 and possible 1932 run. It mentions Texans favoring Jones for VP, a militant feminist, and general skepticism about public rhetoric, fundraising ease, and childrearing wisdom amid campaign chatter.
The article notes Muscle Shoals was planned to produce munitions during war while discussions about fertilizer use and production arise in peacetime.
Political writers have almost completed Hoover's cabinet, which will save that busy man a lot of time when he is elected.
A columnist notes that the growing craze for brain contests will not significantly disrupt beauty competitions, suggesting a concurrent interest in wit and appearance. The observation highlights distinct public fascinations coexisting in cultural events of the era.
A speaker's stand collapsed injuring Senator Heflin as band members were pinned by the wreckage. The incident serves as a warning to politicians who refuse to stay on the bandwagon and support the event.
An unusual incident reports Socialist author Upton Sinclair being bitten by a dog while he was taking a bath. The event highlights Sinclair’s public profile and the odd circumstances surrounding the attack.
The statement argues that raising wages without boosting production is impossible and would require higher living costs to stay balanced. It presents a view that wage increases must be tied to productivity gains or price adjustments to maintain economic equilibrium.
The piece argues kindness should target people you know rather than strangers. It notes tramps and hikers travel slowly, not on urgent missions, and emphasizes safety as a reason to avoid picking up strangers on the road.
The Houston convention proceeded as expected and nominated Smith despite prayerful opposition from Christian women who sought heavenly intervention. The writer expresses faith in God's will, noting evil may triumph temporarily but will be overthrown in time.
The piece argues the Democratic Party did not overstep by nominating Smith for president. It notes he meets constitutional age and residency requirements, was born in a district under U S authority, and contrasts with prior party practices. It questions Harding’s moral standing and the broader party norms of 1920.
It argues that quibbling over platform planks is useless as Al Smith’s nomination at the Houston convention is seen as settled and he needed no platform. The writer dismisses further platform debate as irrelevant to Smith’s candidacy.
The article discusses Al Smith's rise to prominence through supporting legalized liquor trade and contrasts him with other governors. It argues regional readers know Smith more than neighboring state governors and suggests attitudes toward liquor traf fic will shape electoral choices.
The piece argues prohibition must be upheld and strictly enforced. It condemns legalizing liquor as leading to renewed evils and stresses that enforcement weaknesses threaten public safety. It dismisses arguments for regulated intoxicants and portrays the liquor trade as inherently degrading and dangerous.
The piece argues Roman Catholic figures and groups foster aloofness and exclusivity, citing protection of a senator and Catholic hierarchies. It claims Catholics must join broader civic efforts to earn public trust, contrasting Catholic self-organization with other denominations’ inclusive cooperation.
The Chronicle urges forward looking voters in Pella to approve a franchise for a gas company. The piece notes gas will not power lighting, electricity remains dominant, and gas mainly competes with kerosene and gasoline stoves. It argues no monopoly on gas fixtures and stresses broader dealer opportunity.
In a reflective piece Lawrence Hawthorne argues towns and villages share similar routines and scenes. The narrator notes old and new buildings, changing storefronts, and people in various moods as trains pass. He observes travelers, families, and children shaping life in every place, echoing the refrain that towns remain towns.
The Pella Chronicle argues for a gas franchise citing local profit, jobs, and tax benefits while disputing fears of harming the municipal electric plant. It highlights business owners and manufacturers supporting gas, stressing civic duty and neighborly benefit in a vote.
A string of odd notes reflects on manners and news values from varied domains. A Frenchman jailed for murder receives leap year proposals, while tales of weddings with white horses and luxury cars mix with trivia on longevity, fashion, tobacco, and a court-ordered six month kissing ban for a Chicago messenger. The column surveys thinkers like Durant and Reynolds, motorcycle speed records, college fraternities, and a Lewiston editor’s take on personal liberty, concluding with a fragmentary correspondence.
Des Moines station accident left a two year old child uninjured after falling from a stationary train. vandalism damaged the LeCocq building wall causing about 25 dollars in losses. John Barton and Ethel Webb wed at Spirit Lake. Oskaloosa and Pella planned a Fourth of July ball game. Ice plage at the creamery started Monday. An auto owner appeared before the Mayor for nighttime driving with lights. Al Clark was beaten and his cow milked. Chautauqua opened Monday drawing good crowds.
A reader defends drinking Scotch amid Prohibition, arguing that laws infringe personal liberty. He recounts gifts of liquor, praises the bottle Sandy MacDonald, and urges revolt against the Volstead Act. The missive mocks enforcement and denounces criminal labeling.
The piece critiques vacation culture calling it a vacation bug crossing with loafing. It contrasts idle leisure with a fireman's steady, dangerous work and urges praise for firefighters while avoiding harsh judgment or cynicism. The tone reflects editorial opinions on work ethics and public service.
A civic tribute to volunteers who rush to fires without thought for themselves. The piece contrasts their selfless aid with bystanders who mock and criticize while a residence burns, illustrating the courage and community duty of volunteer firemen.
Four round trips daily with connections at Monroe for Knoxville. Special rates between all stations. Pella to Des Moines depart 8 40 a m 12 40 p m 4 65 p m 8 40 p m. Des Moines to Pella depart 1 45 mj 11 45 a m 4 16 p m 7 00 p m. Des Moines to Pella trip takes one hour fifty minutes. Pella to Oskaloosa depart mj1 85 p m 6 05 p m 8 50 mm. Oskaloosa to Pella depart 8 00 a m 12 00 m 4 15 p m 8 00 p m. Oskaloosa to Ottumwa run through. All buses except late evening connect at Monroe with Knoxville line. All buses run through Oskaloosa to and from Ottumwa.
Health authorities note evaporated milk provides pure, sterilized nutrition for infants when mothers milk is unavailable. Pediatricians advocate its use with specific formulas and feeding schedules from five to twelve months, detailing milk evaporated, lime water, sugar, and boiled water adjustments.
Local freight No 8 40 a m runs Des Moines to Otsu and Des Moines to Keokuk on trains 470 471 472 473 474 475 daily except Beight. Local must be at station by 5 00 PM day before. Passengers aboard local freights 70 71 Howell Iowa. Westbound Limited does not stop at Howell. Harvey times listed. Eastbound schedule shown.
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