Senate Kills Soldier Bonus Controversy at Vote
President Harding urged a plan to adjust wartime compensation for ex servicemen, aiming to fund cash bonuses by taxing profiteers. The American Legion defended the measure, arguing the bill would not devastate finances and would correct disparities between soldiers and war profiteers. The Senate debated but the bill was set aside, reflecting political maneuvering and opposition from business groups.
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Harding
Senate
Congress
United ‘States Chamber of Commerce
J. G. Emery
American Legion
United States Chamber of Commerce
United States
Legions
Sunday School Banquet Honors Primary Class
The M B church Sunday school honored the Primary Class for best attendance and growth. Miss Mattie Ver Heul teaches the class. banquet guests included W. S. Riddle, Mrs. Riddle, Rev. M. E. Hayes, Mrs. Hayes, D. S. Huber age 84, and Billy McNeese age 8. Pink and white decor framed a cheerful evening with abundant food.
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M.B. Church
Mattie Ver Heul
W. 8. Riddle
Riddle
M. E. Hayes
Troubles Come In Flocks Involving F H Stuff Family
Mrs Stuff and her husband traveled to Oskaloosa where Mrs Stuff underwent a serious abdominal operation at Abbott's hospital. She faced critical conditions Saturday and Sunday. On Saturday her daughter Mrs Dirk Freeken fell and sustained fractures and a sprained ankle. By Monday Mrs Stuff showed improvement.
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Knoxville
F. H.stuff
Stuff
Oskaloosa
Abbott's Hospital
Dirk Freeken
Otley
Auxiliary Elects Officers for American Legion Women
The new Women’s Auxiliary to the American Legion met to finalize officers. Mrs. A. P. De Reus was chosen president at a Farmers National Bank meeting. On Tuesday, Vice President Mrs. Glen Vani Duyn, Secretary Mrs. W. C. Ver Ploeg, and Treasurer Mrs. J. J. Sybenga were elected. An executive committee includes Mrs. M. W. Van Doorninck, Mrs. J. A. Vander Wal, and Mrs. Joe Porter. A basket sale committee led by Mrs. George Ver Steeg will handle baskets made by Knoxville Hospital patients.
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Women's Auxiliary
American Legion
Auxiliary
Farmers National Bank
A. P. de Reus
Glen Vani Duyn
W. C. Ver Ploeg
J. J. Sybenga
M. W. van Doorninck
J. A. Vander Wal
Joe Porter
George Ver Steeg
Knoxville Hospital
Mrs Richardson Demonstrates for Mahaska Farm Bureau Women
Mrs E Richardson of Pella county president of the Mahaska Farm Bureau women demonstrated on a dress form for about 25 women at Mrs Clark's home four miles south of Wright. Farm Bureau meetings for women grow in popularity nationwide with over 100 dress forms made in Mahaska county. Pattern Exchanges Bee Demonstration and Wool Demonstration are highlighted as popular activities.
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E. Richardson
Pella
Mahaska Farm Bureau
Clark
Wright
Farm Bureau
Mahaska County
Oskaloosa
Senate Clash Over Big Business Shield Fight Continues
The United States Chamber of Commerce maintains the fight as the Legion presses on against senators who backed the president's push to shield big business from forced adjustments. Parliament adjourns amid tension and political maneuvering.
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United States
Chamber of Commerce
Congress
Bye Bye Too Too Train Boy’s Chicago Trip Birthday Tale
Melvin, age two, recalls a railway voyage with family to Chicago on a playful too too train. He describes depots, Uncle Billy, a ticking car cleaner, and brief separations, then arrival in Chicago near Auntie’s house. The narrator notes lake play, fear of deep water, and plans to write more about his adventures when home.
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Chicago
Melvin
Billy
Uncle Billy
Joe
Kant Luze Auto Tire Chain Hook named by judges
P H Spoelstra and Chris Rus announced the Kant-Luze Auto Tire Chain Hook as the new device to keep chains on wheels. John Dylhoff’s entry won a pair of Tire Chains as the reward, with Pela Chains Works to market the invention widely. Exhibits planned at Knoxville State fair Oskaloosa Newton, and extensive printer’s ink promotion will spread awareness.
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Chronicle
P. H. Spoelstra
Chris Rus
Kantluze
John Dylhoff
Kant-Luze
Pela Chains Works
Knoxville
State Fair
Oskaloosa
Newton
Pella Motor Co
Weeks Opposed to Loan of Camp Dodge Equipment
Des Moines reports Secretary of War John W Weeks opposes lending Camp Dodge equipment to 88th division veterans for their state fair encampment. About 50 000 blankets 30 000 cots and similar mattresses are stored at the quartermaster’s HQ. 6 000 to 8 000 veterans expected. Congressmen and senators from Iowa Minnesota and Nebraska press for the loan, while Weeks cites policy concerns and potential precedent. Bundy has granted tents for 10 000 men and railroads offer reduced fares. meals remain the main cost.
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Bundy
Fort Crook
Seventh Corps
State Fir Board
88Th
Dowell
Seventh District
House
Norris
Nebraska
Senate
Weeks
Iowa
Minnesota
Alan Raymond
Omaha
J.F. McDermott
Council Bluffs
Special Eighth Grade Examination Notice in Knoxville
A special examination for all pupils who failed, if not more than three subjects, will be given Thursday and Friday August 4 and 5 at the office of County Superintendent of Schools in Knoxville. Pupils wishing to take the examination should report at 8 15 Thursday morning. 29-30 Avis Grawe, Co Superintendent of Schools.
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County Superintendent of Schools
Knoxville
Avis Grawe
Supt. of Schools
State Fair Premiums Boost Iowa Exhibit Prizes
More than 13500 in prizes will be awarded at the Iowa State Fair for the best grain and crop displays. Agricultural premium lists announced by Secretary A. R. Corey detail top awards for field corn sweet corn and other crops with county and individual farm exhibits. County display prizes total about 7000, with many counties entering district competitions last year. The farm bureau federation cooperates with the agricultural department to promote the exhibit program.
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Des Moines
Iowa
Iowa State Fair Management
A. R. Corey
Bureau Federation
Kellogg Man Dies At Iowa City After Illness
John Kling of Kellogg died Wednesday at University hospital Iowa City after a four month illness following an unsuccessful appendicitis operation. A well known farmer, he and his wife Mary Hazel Trout, daughter of Col Trout, lived in Kellogg. Absence of funeral details noted by Newton Record. Also mentions Donald Mair’s report on regional rain and wind from Pleasantville and Pella.
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John Kling
University Hospital
Iowa City
Kellog
Mary Hazel Trout
Col. Trout
Newton
Kellogg
Small Majority For Commission In Pella Park Plan
Pella voters narrowly approved establishing a park commission last Thursday by 400 to 374 amid shifting ward support. The tally shows Third Ward flipped to favor it by fifteen votes, boosting the overall outcome as enfranchised women increased turnout since 1919, though many feared higher taxes and some families split on the issue.
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Pella
Chronicle
Rebekah Lodge Installs New Officers in Pella
The Rebekah Lodge of Pella held Tuesday evening installation ceremonies. officers named were Mrs. N. Firth as Noble Grand, Mrs. A. P. Vander Meide as Vice Grand, and Mrs. Bessie Brooks as Secretary with R. A. Awtry as Treasurer. A district officer presided over the rites and a social time followed.
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Rebekah Lodge
Pella
N. Firth
N. G
A. P. Vander Meide
V. G
Bessie Brooks
Legion Auxiliary Formed In Gold Star Post Area
A meeting Friday evening formed a Women s Auxiliary to the American Legion at Gold Star Post No 89 with Mrs A P De Reus named president for the first term. Cards invited wives sisters mothers and daughters to join as officers and machinery are to be set in order with further elections planned. Fresh Typewriter Ribbon 76 cents at Chronicle office.
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American Legion
Gold Star Post No. 89
M. D. McWilliams
Gold Star Post
Pella
A. P. de Reus
Red Cross
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Mrs. Richardson
WAR Sec’y Weeks
Donald Mair
Pleasantville
Rebekah
Legion Auxiliary
Chronicle ‘Office
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