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Newspaper

Pella Chronicle

Location

Pella, Iowa, United States of America

Date

Jul 27, 1922

Page

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Lewis Corrects Error: It Was Merely a Festure

The remark attributes a misstatement to Lewis who says the term used was not a feature but a mere festure in reference to an earlier description. The exchange clarifies the intended meaning and revises the phrase used in coverage.

Lewis

Park Commission prize board fate in Pella

A local inquiry asks what happened to the board promised to award prizes for improvements to premises in Pella by the Park Commission. The article notes delays or removal of the expected panel, with concern about accountability and timely recognition of contributors.

The Park Commission Pella

Sympathy for Russia’s Starvation Echoes in America

The article contemplates public indifference to Russia's famine while asking if the United States could endure similar hardship from self-made policies and national folly, urging reflection on domestic consequences and moral responsibility.

Russia United States

Political barb fuels Iowa clash described with humor

A wry comment contrasts a Republican softening stance toward Brookhart with a sharp rebuke, delivering a biting, humorous take on the political confrontation and the audience reaction. The tone suggests a satirical newspaper snapshot of intra party maneuvering and public response.

Public reaction to Harding nomination disappointment

Apologists claim voters expected too much from the Harding administration. The text notes that people were accustomed to a good deal from the executive and remained dissatisfied despite the nomination being dictated at the Chicago convention.

Harding Chicago

Poll sentiment noted for Atlantic coast returns

The passage cautions the Little Friends of Alcohol against overreacting to early Digest poll results from Atlantic coast states. It suggests the national trend remains unsettled and that Midwest voters may still decide the issue, advising against abandoning home-brew practices prematurely.

Little Friends of Literary Digest Atlantic Coast Middle West

Dangerous man warns stock salesmen in temper flare up

A controversial figure is described as dangerous when faced with arguments over Prohibition and personal liberty. The quote portrays strong emotions and a warning to stock salesmen to avoid him. The passage suggests a conflict between support for liberty and opposition to illegal wildcat stock sales.

Call for independent coal mine commission to prevent strike

Senator Kenyon and others urged a delayed action to avert a coal strike. They propose the President appoint a highly capable, independent commission to study wages rules coal prices and other disputed questions and to issue findings that public sentiment would pressure both miners and mine owners to accept.

Kenyon

Germans Fleecing Tourists and Bergdoll’s Fate in Germany

The piece mocks Americans visiting Germany and cites the Bergdoll case from 1917 18. It hopes patriotic groups will block refunds for his forfeited money. It suggests Bergdoll will face hardship working in Germany and implies U.S. life remains preferable.

Janek Dempsey Bergdell Germany American Legion Gvovernment Bergdoll U. S.A

Samuel Gomperg and producers in Wilson era windfall

The Blue Valley Blade recalls Samuel Gomperg’s influence at the White House with Woodrow Wilson. The paper notes his former proximity to administration and now outside status. It argues producers supported by his leadership prospered under Wilson but are less so today.

Blue Valley Blade Seward Nebraska Samuel Gomperg White House Woodrow Wilson Gomper Wilson

Chronicle Attacks Radical Leaders and Party Noncooperation

The Chronicle condemns radical leaders and condemns voters for backing a party that leaves its chosen representative sidelined. It rebukes Mr Gompers and Mr Gownpers for public questions and opposes class government while criticizing a party whose supporters keep their leader on the outside looking in to advocate for followers.

Gompers Wilson the Chronicle Gownpers Miles

Folly of men crippling Wilson policy shakes U S harmony

The passage argues a four year campaign to discredit Woodrow Wilson’s reconstruction plans crippled national unity and helped topple his party. It condemns anti-government actions, defiance of presidential proclamations, and the rise of disorder across the country, warning of widespread suffering until law and order return.

Woodrow Wilson United States America Iowa

The Economic Rent and Land Value Tax Idea

The author argues wealth arises from labor capital and land. Land’s value comes from community factors and should be taxed as economic rent to fund public works and education. Individuals may own land improvements, but land rent belongs to the public treasury to support welfare without other taxes.

Land monopoly harms workers and industry, speaker argues

The speaker laments land monopoly, arguing that concentrated land ownership denies people the right to work land productively. He says land is a collective gift of the Creator, held in trust for all, and that government must address the resulting economic injustice separating labor from opportunity.

Right to Rent Lands and Honest Government Plan

A historic proposal argues communities can collect rent on land to fund honest government and free land from monopolists. It envisions a system allowing individuals to work or quit work without wage coercion, enabling leaders to discuss in principled terms the right of work.

Effingham Lecturer Lashes Out at New Leaf Editor

An Effingham Kansas lecturer blasts the New Leaf editor as the town’s biggest liar. The issue is framed by a counter-story from the newspaper, which recalls audience reactions and mockery over subscriptions. A阳 flood story follows about Gaass's car accident on South Broadway and a fish tale from Case Van Synpost.

New Leaf Effingham Kan Case van Synpost Ida Arie Tildy Case

Building Character in Iowa Pioneers Recollections

The combined Davis County Republican and Bloomfield Democrat highlights Dil lon H Payne of that city sharing recollections of pioneer life. Born in southwestern Iowa about eighty years ago, Payne recalls a simple unpretentious home life, its entertainment, tone, and the lessons shaping citizens who future writers. He notes the need time and care to raise a worthwhile citizen and contrasts past family life with today’s realities.

Davis County Republican Bloomfield Dillon H. Payne Mr. Payne Southwastern Iowa Henry County Marion County Payne

Hymns and Night Traditions in a Georgia Family

Narrates a child’s memories of trading three cents in Dahlonega for small items, and spending nights with two younger uncles singing hymns from a family hymn book. Describes grandfather leading nightly prayers, grandmother reading the Bible, and a devout family atmosphere shaping early faith.

Dahlonega Lyceum Fry Greenland Mary

Literary Digest Prohibition Poll Disputed by Anti-Saloon Leader

William H. Anderson of the Anti-Saloon League of New York criticizes The Literary Digest national poll on the prohibition issue. He argues the poll is unwise and biased before any figures are released, warning of potential distortion of the 18th amendment debate.

Literary Digest William H. Anderson Anti-Saloon League New York

Prohibition Poll Sparks Debate on Enforcement vs Observance

A leading critic warns that a poll on relaxing the Volstead Act would mislead voters and hinder law enforcement. He cites Taft's anti‑prohibition stance and argues the public choice is between enforcing the law or tolerating anarchy, urging careful consideration of the issue.

Friends of Prohibition Taft United States

The Cure for Unrest and the Spirit of Christ

A religious editorial argues Jesus Christ and his Spirit can reform social conditions and curb violence in labor disputes. It condemns miner strikes at Herrin Illinois as counterproductive, urges workers to seek nonviolent means, and calls for industrial peace through Christian brotherhood.

Jesus Christ Christ Herrin Illinois Jesus Peter

Town Pests Rehearsing Gruesome Details After Event

The article follows a woman nicknamed the Lady who underwent an operation and now rehearses gruesome details repeatedly. Friends fear her presence as she reappears in public, prompting calls for a fresh record.

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