Merchants oppose credit associations in Dutch community
In recent months local merchants rejected a credit association push citing mail order tie ins and distrust of sharing patron information. The chamber of commerce voted down the plan, arguing merchants know their customers and should not disclose standing. Some firms carry large open accounts with little chance of full collection, while others face statute limits. The article praises merchants who avoid advertising patrons through credit groups.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chamber of Commerce
Care of the aged spurs action by fraternal groups
The article notes broad concern for elder care across the nation. It cites organizations like the Masons, Odd Fellows, Knights of Pythias, and Moose as active in founding homes to provide food, shelter and clothing for the aged. It mentions the Iowa Odd Fellows Home at Mason City, built for $177,000, and references the Ben Hur Home as examples of such institutions.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
The
Masons
Odd Fellows
Knights of Pythias
Moose
Iowa
Mason City
Ben Hur
Twentieth Century Closure Marks End Of Central College Year
Twenty years ago Central College faced an unprecedented year ending with a closing chapel service featuring Reverends J H Perry W A Nelson P H McDowell L R Bobbitt J B Smith Mrs Smith and Hon Joe H Johnson. Dick Atchison of Oskaloosa found Ralph Cruzen drowned in the Skunk River after a self inflicted death with a $500 reward offered by the Cruzen family. B H Van Spanckeren Jr cashier of Citizens National Bank attended the Iowa State Bankers association meeting in Cedar Rapids. The state legislature enacted a law requiring city councils to publish all meeting proceedings. Mrs G Vor Ploeg died May 26 in Leighton after a stroke, leaving a husband and nine children. Edward Eyesink of the 1900 H B graduating class completed four years in three. On June 9 Carolyn Van Vilet wed S Bert Baron at home with Rev W J Van Kerson officiating, after which the couple joined the Jee club on its Des Moines tour.
Aged Home Care Praise Stressed by Virginia Visit
Crawfordsville Indiana Phyth ian Home at Indianapolis Indiana Moosehaven Orange Park Florida Mi sonic Home at Springfield Ohio Kin kora Pythian Home Duncannon Pennsylvania Montefiore Jewish Home at Cleveland Ohio A reader lauds the compassionate care at senior institutions remarking on the cruelty of neglect and praising the local community facility as a peaceful, contented place for the aged to spend their remaining days.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Crawfordsville
Ind
Indiana
Phythian
Indianapolis
Moosehaven
Orange Park
Fla
Misonic
Springfield
Ohio
Kinkora Pythian
Duncannon
Montefiore
Cleveland
Virginia
Virginia 1903 franchise law struck down by Richmond judge
A Richmond judge declares Virginia’s 1903 constitutional convention franchise law unconstitutional under the 14th and 16th amendments for denying the ballot to Negro voters. The piece notes registration allowed by military service, property value, or educational understanding, and argues the law aimed to disenfranchise Republican voters, while denying Democratic party accountability. It concludes that the democratic approach should be abandoned.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Richmond
Virginia
Board of Registrars
Democratic Party
Mussolini and Pope Clash Over Church Education Policy
A column laments Mussolini’s stance on church control of education and the Vatican’s sovereignty. It notes the Lateran treaty finalizing church-state relations and questions the pope’s challenge to Italian governance, while expressing mixed admiration for Mussolini’s bold approach.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mussolini
Italy
Pope
Christ
St. Peter
Vatican
United States
Tiber
Palestine
Peter
Fire losses drop in 1928 report from state fire marshals
The Addis report by John W. Strohm shows 1928 fires totaled 5,282 with losses of 6,141,522 dollars, a reduction of 1,030,800 dollars from the prior year. The state fire marshals document highlights improved safety measures and economic impact of fire prevention efforts.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Addis
John W. Strohm
Fires and prevention figures of the year 1927
The article outlines fire statistics for 1927 with 5,605 fires and a total loss of about $7.98 million, noting Belmond in Wright county as the greatest single loss at $500,000. It cites sparks from flues as a leading cause, farm dwellings suffering the largest losses, and improvements in prevention and firefighting reflecting progress despite heavy statewide losses.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Belmond
Wright County
Week in Pella prompts and local vignettes
A series of light anecdotes from Pella includes Officer Brom planting flowers to improve the municipal residence, local quips about politics and marriage, a joke about a presidential candidate, and reflections on walking, city life, and a city smoker. Residents share small observations from daily life and a playful sense of community.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Henry Brom
Tommy Graham on Farm Relief and the Hoover Bill
Letter to the editor by Tommy Graham criticizing Hoover's farm relief bill as duplicating old GOP remedies of higher tariffs and taxes. He argues farmers expected real relief and notes Washington reporters label the bill the Hoover plan, implying disappointment akin to a Scottish boy's breakfast complaint about porridge.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sandy
New England
Hoover
Congress
Moses
Smoot
Washington
It Was Then or Never by Irvin S Cobb
A Virginia clergyman discusses the old English noon marriage rule as a colored couple seeks wedlock. The groom is drunk, the minister refuses, and a later attempt results in a local quip about waiting until the man is sober. The bride explains the delay.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Irvin S. Cobb
Virginia
Bose
Editorial Roundup From Iowa Newspapers On Elections And Public Ads
A collage of opinion snippets from several Iowa papers discusses political shifts, tariffs as boomerangs, and the role of advertising by public service companies. Topics include Kentucky election shocks, fiscal deficits in a defeated party, tariff impacts, a Des Moines University graduate case, and criticism of political and commercial messaging. The collection notes how editors view amateur sport, re apportionment weights, and the ethics of corporate advertising.
Senate and House Near Agreement on Farm Relief Bill
Local papers report optimism that Congress will unite on farm relief while questioning the need for secret Senate votes. Editors emphasize public right to know roll calls, arguing secrecy implies concealment of matters.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Senate
House
Congress
Keokuk Co. News
United States Senate
Northwood
Estimating Aliens in U S Population for Representation
The passage argues that about seven million aliens reside in the United States, concentrated in cities, and excluding them from population figures used for congressional representation would deprive major population centers of appropriate representation.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
United States
Congress
Remarkable 100-Voice Chorus in Desert Song at Rivola
Warner Brothers Vitaphone release The Desert Song features a 100 voice chorus, one of the largest assembled for a musical on screen. The Hollywood backed ensemble, rehearsed three weeks under Earnest G Groeney with William McGann, aims to deliver unprecedented chorus work with Sigmund Romberg’s score performed by the Vitaphone Symphony Orchestra.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Warner Brothers Vitaphone
Rivola Theatre
Oskaloosa
New York City
Hollywood
Los Angeles
KFWB
Warner Brothers
Earnest G. Groeney
William McGann
America
Sigmund Romberg
Vitaphone Symphony Orchestra
Desert Song cast list and production note
The Desert Song features John Boles Louise Fazenda Carlotta King Johny Arthur John Milian Myrna Loy Marie Wells Jack Pratt Edward Martindel Otto Hoffman Robert E Guzman Del Elliott and others under Roy Del Ruth's direction with a large supporting cast.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John Boles
Louise Fazenda
Carlotta King
Johny Arthur
John Milian
Myrna Loy
Marie Wells
Jack Pratt
Edward Martindel
Otto Hoffman
Robert E. Guzman
del Elliott
Roy del Ruth
Famous Confederate battle flag finds final rest in Richmond museum
The flag, made by Richmond women from dress silks, served with the First Virginia at Bull Run and Gettysburg. Presented by the Lohr family to Colonel Charles T Lohr, it witnessed heavy losses at Gettysburg as Pickett's division charged. The flag now rests among revered relics in the Confederate museum.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Richmond
Charles ‘T. Lohr
Virginia
Bull Run
Gettysburg
Pickett
Loobr
Confederate Museum
Also Mentioned on This Page
Pella
Chronicle By Sadler Publishing Co
H.H. Sadler
E. V. Goad
Indust Finance
Towa
Central College
J. H. Perry
W. A. Nelson
P. H. McDowell
L. R. Bobbitt
J.B. Smith
Smith
Joe H. Johnson
Dick Atchison
Ralph. Cruzen
Skunk
Cruzen
B. H. van Spanckeren, Jr
Citizens National Bank
Iowa State Bankers Association
Cedar Rapids
Edward Eyesink
H. 8
Rube Goldberg
HY Golf Club
AYL
Oklins
Steve Himself
Steve Uhselt
Pettus Gar Oe
Coolidge
H. H. Sadler
Nick Gesman
Republican Party
William Schreiner
South Main Streeet
Mistah Smith
Tommy Grundman
P. H. Stubenrauch
Knoxville
Baptist Church
Noisy Croll
Chronicle Office
Byers
Battery Station
Bob Reynolds
Carpenter
Tommy Graham
American News Features, Inc
Parlow
Brown
Big Ten
Chicago
Indianola
Kentucky
John J. Raskob
Bloomfield Democrat
Avelass
Des Moines University
Sigourney Review
Monroe Co. News
Chariton
Chautauque
Clayton Daniels
Vgnde
Daniels
Davis Co. Republican
Northwood Anchor
Milford Mail
Chronicle
Velvet
Edger
Joe F. Denburger
Des Moines
Pella Agency
Vander Linden’s Drug Store
Pella Supply CO
James V. Lankelma
J. E. Shultz
Securty Bank
H.C. Payne
Broadway
Geogha Chalfont
Security State Bank
F. F. Carpenter
Franklin Street
Dr. C. I. Fox
Liberty Streets
J. J. Sybenga
Keable
J. M. Cook
Dentist
Blue
Bell Clothing
H. O. Wormhoudt
Franklin St. Pella
T. G. Fultz
Main Street
This is just the beginning! Our collection holds over 300 years of history, including rare newspapers, obituaries, marriage records, birth records, and so much more—most of which you won’t find anywhere else!