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Newspaper
Pella Chronicle
Location
Pella, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Jul 07, 1927
Page
6
Pella merchants say friends of candidates brought in funds for the Queen of the Pageant. A long distance forecaster who predicted a cold summer must revise his data as average follower numbers are likely to shift next year.
An exchange notes a girl with a boyish bob and short clothes who tips her hat to another woman on the street. It also mentions a man who bought him a safety razor, saying it looks effeminate to visit a barber.
Mahaska County paving between Pella and Oska posa should finish before readers get the paper. Work began last summer but wet fall delayed progress. About half the road is open. rest to open late July. The link will unlock surfaced roads for Wapello and Keokuk counties and bring more traffic to the state fair in Pella this fall.
Indianola struggles to park Saturday evening as farmers and town visitors flood the business district. Mayor Gordon reports sixty cars in the area with clerks’ vehicles parked near stores and late arriving drivers displaced. He urges merchants and workers to walk or park away from shops to ease access for shoppers coming to town.
The Knoxville Journal notes Iowa voters backed Coolidge in 1924 and predict a repeat in 1928, despite cabinet scandals and opposition to the McNary Haugen bill. The piece argues Iowans will support him if nominated, regardless of farm relief or other issues, citing past voting patterns and public statements.
The text argues farmers pay more taxes than fair under current systems and proposes taxing land values only to capture the economic rent. It explains how land taxes would remove personal property and buildings from taxation, benefiting farmers in a land-rich economy and shifting burden to land users, with a general call to rethink taxation as the main economic issue of the day.
The Chronicle discusses opinions that college education should be paid for as a general proposition rather than provided by endowed schools. It argues for encouraging youth to seek learning while criticizing colleges that cater to wealth and status, urging practical training over mere prestige.
The piece notes that many recent college graduates lack readiness for major roles and end up in teaching or other fields with limited pay. It argues for a reconsideration of schooling purpose and what it should deliver to students.
The state university at Town City hosted a Commonwealth Conference with notable remarks by William B. Munro of the American Political Science Association. He condemned efforts to herd non voters to the polls and urged discouraging a large turnout. The Chronicle shares caution about turnout campaigns and stresses voter preparation and informed choice, noting varied opinions across Iowa on road bond measures and the need for citizens to study issues before voting.
Phyllis Perrin, daughter of Mr and Mrs Harry Perrin, was bitten on the face by Howard Heffelfinger s collie while petting it Tuesday afternoon. The dog reportedly dislikes children and will be watched for any health issues.
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