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Newspaper
Pella Chronicle
Location
Pella, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Jun 19, 1924
Page
1
In a column for the Iowa Forum, Uncle Bill Payne argues that President Coolidge appears strong even as some Democrats acknowledge his merits. The piece reflects cross party sentiment and the public image of the administration.
The McNary Haugen bill, defeated by the Republican congress, would probably have differed from supporters expectations in the west, yet its overthrow clearly affects the political psyche and public sentiment in the region.
Reporters noted the aging faction felt sidelined as delegates questioned their conservatism at the Republican national convention, sparking rare tension between traditional insiders and the evolving party base.
General Dawes is congratulated as the first World War figure to gain national convention recognition. Though second choice, the honor reflects his worth, and his abilities would normally merit top placement rather than second.
The Iowa Forum argues the Republican party will lose the presidency this year yet win a congressional majority. It recalls prior views by the Forum and Republican papers that discord between Congress and the executive was a calamity and questions how it could now back a Republican chamber.
In a heated Republican dispute, lawmakers oppose the president’s stance on immigration and vaccination, challenging his policy and threatening unity within the party. The rift widens as they resist aligned action on compensation and related issues.
The piece argues farmers show ingratitude toward the administration for not enacting new farm law. It contends all desired measures were passed before McNary Haugen, asserts McNary Haugen would fail and exposes the tariff as GOP error. It claims the administration favors farmers unless it harms party principles and warns against surrender.
Fragmented prose recalls Hoover’s four year impact and public reaction. The piece suggests enthusiasm for a possible nomination and notes concerns about his dissent with the present administration. It hints at political damage if Hoover remains independent or unpopular.
Report describes crowds in Pella reacting to vice presidential ballots during nominations and the Cleveland vote. It notes Lowden's nomination and refusal, with audiences hearing results via a battery shop broadcast setup.
Sparse platform details at the Republican national convention reveal mostly familiar slogans and dated rhetoric, with little new guidance or bold proposals evident in the limited readable text.
The discussion questions tariff limits and armament curbs while Republicans doubt the world court plank. The root problem is GOP friction, as past actions undermine current platform. Harding era slogans resemble the tone but reality of the Daugherty hearing and corruption allegations shadow the assurances.
The essay compares clock hand motion to civilization, noting jerky progress, cycles of rise and fall, and the chance of stagnation or decline. It warns that past civilizations lost achievements, while modern communication could prevent supremacy by nations, yet warns a pleasure-loving public may trigger ruin unless signs of danger are heeded.
The article discusses General Dawes as a business leader with war service in supplies and purchases. It notes his recent Europe trip heading a commission on pan therapy rehab and his role in shaping finance reforms. The piece weighs Dawes against Lowden and Kenyon, arguing Dawes could broaden appeal in the East and along the river, while warning that Coolidge remains strong in his own right.
A rural section highlights a local show featuring Case with a strange creature as attendees travel by horse, boat, train, car, and plane. The piece mocks scientific claims, praises the Neversweat Club funded goldfish project, and notes visitors flocking to Pella while a New Sharon mayor and council member appear in a drawn scene.
In New Sharon no local group fits the Neversweat Club model and men must work, but Pella residents credit the club with lifting financial worries. The author notes every town has issues yet thanks to the Neversweat Club Pella’s problems are not financial.
Washington D C The United States Civil Service Commission and the National Vigilance Committee of the Associated Advertising Clubs of the World issue a joint warning against misleading advertising by so called coaching schools. They stress no school has Civil Service ties none can provide examination questions or guaranteed appointments. Authorities note many applicants to these schools are illiterate and unlikely to pass any exam. Deputy labor commissioner E J McKinley condemns such schools as near fakes.
A Department of Agriculture inspection report shows rural homes still demand kerosene despite widespread electricity use. Over two weeks inspectors filed 542 kerosene car reports, with fees exceeding 4100 dollars, averaging eighteen cars per inspector. Some inspectors reported up to twenty-nine cars, while the smallest report was seven cars.
Twenty years ago J M Cox and family travel to David City Nebraska for their son Henrys wedding to Queenie Snow. Jake Sterrenberg plans barber shop move to a better location between Cole seed and Jewelry stores. Jake Plender builds cement walks in the city. Two bus teams snarled at the depot and pulled several blocks. Professors Severn Young or Sears head to the University of Chicago summer school. L Popma advertises Silverman bank stock. Harold Thomassen marks fifth birthday with a party including Luther Sadler Herndon Sadler Oren Van Niewaal Paul Ruth Arvilla Temple Hattie Helen Neyenesch Harry Neyenesch Willie Langerak. Central College graduates listed: Margaret De Haan J J Hollebrands L R Bobbitt J M Whisler diploma English theological course.
General Frank T. Hines announces advance instructions on the Bonus, urging applicants to wait for ready forms. Blank applications will be distributed via Veterans' Bureau offices Red Cross post offices recruiting stations and ex service organizations. Completion and mailing to the appropriate Adjusted Compensation Branch will speed processing with certificates dated January 1 1925 and cash payments not before March 1 1925.
Quotations for hogs oats cream corn and wheat listed by the Farmers Co operative Exchange at Pella. Prices show bids and ranges with oats and wheat noted in cents per bushel and hogs per hundredweight.
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