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Newspaper
Pella Chronicle
Location
Pella, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Jul 08, 1920
Page
6
A brief notice records a mail action after death with the phrase entered at the post office in Pella and marked second class. The item preserves local postal procedure language and identifies the place of filing.
The Republicans’ reaction to Harding is cautious and subdued, with little excitement or strong backing. Party members express neutral or lukewarm opinions, signaling limited energetic support for his candidacy.
The passage suggests Democrats could prevail without Hoover's backing as Hoover withdraws from supporting them, leaving the party to navigate without his assistance or visible influence.
Almost the only candidate for state office nominated by the Republicans at the primary a month ago was Burbank for treasurer of state, and machine politicians are displeased. The friends of the present primary are warned their days are numbered and urged to accept the shift.
The Iowa Forum admits he is in fact representative of the Republican party. It notes that Payne and other bootmoosers aided its wreck in 1912 and questions how soon supporters might revive past fortunes to oppose new challenges.
Judged by their platforms alone, the Democratic and Republican parties are alike on the liquor issue, both afraid to stand by the constitution. The article urges voters to ensure each candidate is on the side of decency before voting, noting rum must be fought to the end.
The passage notes an invitation from The Literary Digest offering fifteen weeks of campaign news for $1.50 to reveal who will be elected president before the election. The writer rejects the offer, arguing that election uncertainty preserves newspaper interest and stock in trade.
The Pella community largely supports raising grade teachers' pay to 185 dollars a month after years of rising living costs. The board hopes higher salaries will attract qualified applicants and improve the quality of education for the youth.
The article cites 1919 tax values for New York City and Iowa detailing land and improvements. It argues the Nolan Land Tax bill would mostly exempt improvements while raising land values, benefiting genuine farmers and complicating speculators' claims. It notes Iowa land and town lot assessments and the impact of exempting improvements.
A biased cautionary tale warns a young man cannot afford debt, even for nonessential purchases, as it harms reputation and future job prospects. It cites cases in Pella where unpaid accounts hinder employment inquiries, stressing that deceit is not intentional but imprudent financial behavior.
Chief Earl Morgan warns that men driving cars lure girls into dangers on Sioux City streets. He says late afternoon to midnight hunts on Fourth Street fuel delinquency, comparing mobile courting to German wartime outrages and urging parents in Pella to safeguard their children.
In a brief report the Be auto partes were stopped in Fula Moncsy evening by a rex figure, causing most of them to abandon their oars and flee. The fragmentary text notes a sudden disruption and implied pursuit, with no further identifiable individuals or places.
A Local Blade report recounts moving the newspaper office after the south wall collapsed and rain flooded the press room. It notes old subscribers visiting the new location, a mayoral donation from H. A. Graff, and Case Van Synpost’s fortune finding a $225 pearl that funds a Ford and hints at future plans away from farming.
Friday last Tommy Williams tore up floor planks at the rear warehouse behind Pierce Candy Kitchen and uncovered 52 pints of old whiskey brands from the late 19th century. The surprising find caused a rapid scene as witnesses, autos, and rumor swirled. the fate of the stash remains a mystery with some bottles missing or decayed corks.
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