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Newspaper
Pella Chronicle
Location
Pella, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Jun 26, 1924
Page
1
A fragmented report suggests a party dispute in Rhode Island with claims of a chlorine gas attack aimed at the state senate chamber. Republicans are described as fearing exposure to scandal amid internal tensions and partisan strife.
The Monroe Mirror urges keeping buses but proposes a special tax for highway upkeep. The piece questions reverting to toll roads and emphasizes highways as a community asset benefiting all, not just those who drive.
The piece contrasts Memorial Day as a solemn tribute to fallen soldiers with the Fourth of July as a joyous anniversary of independence. It argues May 30th observances are inappropriate for solemn remembrance, while July 4th invites sports and rejoicing as intended by the founders.
The Knoxville Journal asserts that the next president and vice president have been chosen, but the writer questions the journal’s authority and notes Coolidge’s policy discord with Congress. The piece doubts excitment over an announced outcome and ponders what follows if a new president is indeed named.
The editor states no presidential candidate has been named yet and offers no pledge of support. They will evaluate candidates before endorsing anyone and hope for a better outcome than Cleveland. They seek a vice presidential choice like Dawes but require a stronger head of the ticket than Coolidge.
The Knoxville Express urges a strong county committee for Democratic victory in Marion County but argues that better candidates matter more than party lists. It criticizes primaries for enabling jobseekers to win public payroll positions, noting such nominees are often unfit or unremarkable compared to convention picks.
The Chronicle notes significant attention on Democratic farmers participating in the Republican primary, highlighting cross party engagement and potential shifts in regional political dynamics.
The excerpt notes Brookhart carried forty nine of fifty eight Republican votes for senator in Pella with Sweet taking nine. It observes overall GOP turnout was low, while Democrats chose Captain Dan Steck of Ottumwa. It concludes Brookhart's election hinges on Republican voters and credits him as an improvement over Cummins.
The Chronicle condemns the Ku Klux Klan yet tolerates its anti Vatican stance, arguing opposition to church political power is needed while noting the Klan’s flaws. It warns against any single religious sect dominating politics and calls for discriminating discussion of the Klan’s actions and influence.
The interview with Frank O. Lowden discusses farming conditions and market balance, opposing optimistic claims. He favors cooperative marketing, Farm Bureau help, and county agents, arguing prices are artificial and farmers must rely on own produce and timely sales. Also notes on Pella parks and local sketches.
The speaker notes assume Coolidge will be renominated in Cleveland with no contrary reports from newspapers. The excerpt quotes Longfellow on love guiding one higher than intellect.
An editorial argues that railroad advertising in newspapers defends truth and public service against critic’s charges of propriety. It asserts free speech allows railroads to present their side, counters misrepresentation, and warns against muting a public utility essential to national welfare.
A Leighton fire destroyed Gerrit Stowie’s home. Deaths included Jas Richardson and D Wisse. Lincoln school foundation near completion. Marriages listed: Koen Vroom with Mrs Gerrit Klein, John Weyers with Agnes Andeweg, Arie Kamerick with Gertrude Ver Steeg, Henry Cox with Queene Snow. Deputy postmaster Clarence Vander Linden acting during L F Bousquet’s trip to Iowa and Nebraska. Water mains expansion progressing. Mrs J D Gaass, twins, and Miss Marie traveling to St Louis for the world’s fair. Cherry crop heavy. trees loaded with fruit. E L Maytag and D R Manning of Newton drove to Pella. silent Sunday here. A “mobe” drew crowds. may return July 4. T D Tice bought eleven carloads Texas range cattle after two years without rain. Nellie Flint of Cen tral College lost a purse on the train. later found and returned.
A concise reflection stating two moral needs for a great man: belief in the truth of his message and belief in its acceptability. The quote emphasizes integrity and social resonance as essential to impactful work.
Quotations from Farmers Co-operative Exchange and Pella Produce Co in Pella Iowa list hogs oats wheat and livestock prices. Hogs cwt 5.00 to 6.20 oats per bushel 0.40 to 0.40 cream price 34 cents per pound. Heavy and light hens ducks geese and hides prices shown with cents per unit.
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