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Newspaper
Pella Chronicle
Location
Pella, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Jul 29, 1926
Page
6
The Iowa Republican convention backs the Coolidge administration and endorses Brookhart by name in a fiery keynote. It notes pavement expansion in Pella, hints at political maneuvering, and critiques the Iowa ballot law while predicting continued straight-ticket voting pressure.
The letter urges voters and candidates to study ballot changes, contrasts Iowa with Nebraska, and notes Brookhart's rise and Republican regularity. It questions who changed and stresses the risk to reform if the party line holds. It then shifts to education, urging broader access to high schools and colleges for Pella and Lake Prairie Township youth, stressing college as a gateway beyond basic schooling.
The fall choice by parents will largely determine the future prospects and usefulness of a significant portion of the population, influencing commercial and personal outcomes. The statement underscores the long term impact of parental decisions on community development and opportunities.
A column of assorted clippings mocks delays in releasing the full roster of new teachers. Jokes reference Harold Sack Hattie Bill Jamieson and local readers, with remarks on Mr Coolidge and farmer aid, plus several humorous vignettes from Iowa towns and Washington anecdotes.
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