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Newspaper
Pella Chronicle
Location
Pella, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Jun 17, 1920
Page
6
A reflective column jokes on dry weather and the Fourth of July, notes Harding as a possible typist of influence, and suggests Republicans face a hard winter. It speculates on Lowden, Wood, and Johnson and critiques pre convention spending tied to coal and political prospects.
A reader quotes a man saying of a baby boy that he does not know much. The remark is debated, noting infants cannot understand much yet and questioning how we judge a baby’s intelligence. The piece reflects on early notions of infant learning.
The standpatters maintained control over the Chicago convention, guiding the platform with John son and Borah accommodating their views, while the old gang ultimately selected the candidate.
The text criticizes Republicans for letting Irish disruptors loiter at the national convention while drafting a platform plank but failing to present it. It questions whether Democrats will endure such pressure from the same group at San Francisco.
The piece notes the Republican Congress backing Irish rebellion to embarrass Wilson and the nation in relations with Great Britain, then rejecting a convention endorsement of the rebellion. It questions consistency within the party amid ecclesiastical interests and broader political maneuvering.
The piece notes Cummins is renominated by Republicans yet faces a serious bid. Supporters include Leslie M. Shaw and former foes who back him against a more radical challenger. It argues Porter, the Democratic rival, embodies strong Americanism and would restore Iowa’s standing in state governance.
The Marion county Chronical notes primary outcomes favored by party and urges voters to judge candidates on past record and war service. It urges independence from campaign solicitations and not to cling to party, reminding that nominations do not change character.
The piece argues Mexican policy under Wilson mirrors Taft policy, noting the Mexican revolution began before Wilson’s presidency and that neither Taft nor Wilson sent armies to Mexico. It claims US mistreatment of Americans there should have avoided international conflict and that Mexican policy will be judged by history.
A meandering column blend items from civic clubs to Martian aid petitions and sensational yarns. It threads social satire with town characters, a street chase, and quirky quips about ants with banjos.
The piece argues platforms are crafted to fit factional views and cites the Chicago platform as a prime example. It says Johnson Borah McCormick and other bullmoogers will read the plank to support their stance while Harding and standpatters read it differently, revealing enduring Republican bitterness toward Wilson and a unity that masks factional conflicts.
Public legal notice in Marion County Iowa cites an instrument on file as the last will of H F Bousquet deceased. The hearing before Clerk Harold Clements of the District Court Knoxville is set for July 3 1920 with interested parties invited to be heard. Notices dated June 10 17 24 1920.
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