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Newspaper
Pella Chronicle
Location
Pella, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Jun 03, 1920
Page
3
G B Cronkhite declares to Marion County Democratic voters his bid for sheriff, subject to the June 7 primaries. This formal declaration outlines his intention to seek the office in the upcoming election.
Editor announces W G Vander Ploeg as candidate for the Republican nomination for State Senator from the Marion Monroe district, pending primary decision on June 7.
J. E. Long announces to Marion County Democratic voters his bid for County Recorder in the June primaries. He asks for their support and notes the nomination is subject to Democratic voters in Marion County.
County Attorney candidate Harry E. De Reus announces his bid to voters of Marion County Iowa subject to the Democratic primaries on June 9th 1920.
To the voters of Marion County YT hereby announce that I am a candidate on the democratic ticket for the forthcoming election. This public notice declares my campaign intent and affiliation with the Democratic Party.
The report notes the County Attorney’s office awaiting outcome of the upcoming Primary on June 7, 1920, with Harold Clements mentioned in connection to the election.
Dan Dieleman declares his candidacy for member of the Marion County Board of Supervisors for the term starting January 1921. He states the election will be decided by Democratic voters at the June primary.
Frank Crawford announces his bid for the Marion County county auditor position, subject to the Democratic primary held on June 7. The statement addresses party members in Marion County and notes the forthcoming primary decision.
Tennis Visser declares for sheriff of Marion County subject to the Democratic primary on June 7. He states his intention to seek the office and asks Democratic voters to support his bid.
Jno R Price announces candidacy on the Republican ticket for the June 7 1920 primary to seek a second term as State Senator from the Marion Monroe district. He invites voters to review his first term record and promises appreciation of support if found satisfactory.
J B Hockersmith, born in Iowa and 37 years old, outlines his background from farm work to Drake University, notes experience as assistant Clerk of the House in the 35th Session, and pledges to aid farmers laborers and business men. He advocates organized labor, tax reduction, better roads with a budget system, and a bonus for soldiers. He urges voting on June 7th.
Logan Iowa May 20 1920 Senator M B Pitt endorses John R Rice of Albia for re election to the Iowa Senate. Pitt recalls his role in the 37th and 38th General Assemblies supporting road laws and county option in the road law.
In a debate over road funding, supporters resisted a House amendment and backed a provision requiring a county election before hard surfacing. Senator Price argued for the amendment, winning passage. The writer urges voters to reelect Price to push further reforms for Iowa taxpayers.
A fourteen year old Alsatian boy scout, son of a fallen father, offered his aid to a regiment near Altkirch. He guided French forces, supplied crucial information, and endured perilous treks with his dog Fidele. Captured by Prussians, he faced interrogation as his tale ends.
A prisoner recounts the act of a young Alsatian man who refused to betray France during wartime. Facing a German officer’s ultimatum, he declined a generous bribe and refused to reveal regiments or batteries defending Altkirch, choosing death alongside his loyal dog. The widow displays two French honors, the Medal of Military Valor and the Croix de Guerre.
A curio of short vignettes features Uncle Eben dismissing overthinking, a boy sliding down a shed roof and snagging a nail, a Western paper avoiding the Ten Commandments as too personal, Parkins predicting doom, and a pupil misinterpreting Plymouth Rock in class.
A Scout jokes his uncle earns big money from writing, but the Patrol Leader points out he is not a writer. The Scout reveals the uncle actually raises pigs for income.
If your feet ache and burn and make you tired all over ask any druggist for Allen's Foot-Ease the antiseptic powder shake it in your shoes and walk all day in comfortIt has no equal for corns bunions blisters or callousesUsed by American British and French soldiers.
A quip contrasts professionals from editors to preachers noting the editor’s errors become law while others face varied consequences. The speaker jokes about plumbers lawyers carpenters doctors judges and editors in a closing witticism.
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