Iowa Progress and party ideals shape primary verdict
The Sumner Gazette argues Iowa voters favor progressive liberalism over conservatism in the recent primary. It notes Brookhart’s influence, claims Turner Dickinson and Hammill split liberal and conservative wings, and urges Democrats to reclaim party principles for genuine progressive leadership.
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Brookhart
Turner
Dickinson
Smith
Hammill
L. J. Dickinson
Dan Turner
Sumner Gazette
Fourth of July meaning and a call for sober celebration
A mother questions teaching children the true meaning of liberty beyond fireworks. The piece recalls old noisy celebrations and argues for a Safe and Sane observance that honors the 1776 ideals and tests national fidelity, sacrifice, and patriotism with a quiet, dignified local observance.
Midsummer Bargains Fashion Season Review
Seasonal sale notes describe merchants sacrificing profits to move remaining summer merchandise. The piece highlights advances in coats dresses hats and accessories as shoppers seek low prices and fresh looks for fall.
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Addad
Cour
Sunshine and the outdoors foster youth and character
The piece extols Sunshine as a force shaping Boy Scouts, Camp Fire Girls, and outdoor lovers. It describes how open-air life teaches object lessons, builds resolve, strengthens health, and cultivates beauty and efficiency while promoting youthfulness and social bonds through nature.
Has Politics Adjourned After 1916 Campaign
The piece reflects on a rumor that politics had adjourned after the 1916 election when California influenced the result and Republicans joined Democrats to reelect Woodrow Wilson. It notes that many remained loyal to party lines and returned to partisan fervor, resisting calls to vote purely by principle.
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Woodrow Wilson
California
New York
Vote for the man and moral principles
The piece argues that voters should set party aside to support moral leadership, citing Bryan and Roosevelt on moral issues in elections. It notes politicians often place party above constituents and urges voters to seek candidates guided by principle over party.
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William Jennings Bryan
Bryan
Iowa
Teddy Roosevelt
C. Bascom Slemp
Virginia
Harding
World War Era quips in This Week in Pella column
A humorous local column recounts Pella life with jokes about fashion at a pop corn stand near Security Bank, radio jazz, thrift schemes, and political musings. It notes locals and visitors sharing quips about models, farmers, and marriage, interspersed with anecdotes and ads.
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World Wide Guild Girls of the Baptist Church
Laughing Around the World With Irvin S Cobb
A dialogue panel shows Me Pincus greeting Rabinowitz on the street then learning he has been in county jail. Pincus expresses sympathy while Rabinowitz speaks simply of his time behind bars and a curious inquiry follows. The scene captures a street exchange centered on imprisonment and concern.
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Russia
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American News Features, Inc
Help Clean House Dedicated to John W Vander Lin den
A domestic scene unfolds as a wife urges John W Vander Lin den to tackle chores around a small home. She directs organizing closets, sorting dresses, seeds spilled on the floor, and placing items like a flower box and tackle box in the right spots with humorous impatience.
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John W. Vander Linden
John
Twenty Years Ago Items From the Chronicle of June 28 1910
Three women in Pella sustained injuries from falls at their homes and Ed Van Gorp suffered a severe appendicitis attack. The Visser boys nearly finished remodeling the new Post Office. Geo Willis and Miss Marie Bousquet wed at the bride’s home. A farewell reception followed the Second Reformed church prayer service for retiring pastor Rev W J Van Kergen.
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William Klein
Vander Linden
Ed van Gorp
Visser
Geo
Willis
Marie Bousquet
Miss Van Niewaal heads to University of Chicago
Miss Margaret Van Niewaal departed for Chicago to enter the University of Chicago. The city council of Pella enacted and published an ordinance regulating motor vehicle speeds on its streets.
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Margaret van Niewaal
Chicago
University of Chicago
Pella
Ten Years Ago 24 1920 Local accidents and society notes
Ten years ago in 1920 near New Sharp a car collision killed Bessie Long and seriously injured Cecil Timbrell. Marion County Wool Growers association boasted the most members in the state. Knox ville’s Dams Theatre Co won its fight for showing moving pictures in Sandy. Weddings included J Y Lankelma and Ethel Guthrie, Carl Baitsell and Gladys McKinney, John Onstine and Cora Hessing. Week’s deaths were John Schakel and Mrs William Van Pearsom. Monroe built a $600 band stand. Hem Ver Steeg directed the Wand. A daughter was born to John Roorda, a son to George Ver Steeg.
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Bessie Long
Cecil Timbrell
New Sharp
Marion County Wool Growers’ Association
Dams Theatre Co
Knoxville
J. Y. Lankelma
Ethel Guthrie
Carl Baitsell
Gladys McKinney
John Onstine
Cora Hessing
This Week In 1929 Chronicle item highlights local events
The June 27 1929 Chronicle notes a bank corner car collision at Pella injuring two cars and mentions Leonel R Viersen graduation in Los Angeles Emma Lukin dead in Marion County Knoxville H J Vanden Berg and H Vanden ever retire from shoe business H J Hoogenakker buys Advocate Leader moves Kennebec Sam Rappo Knoxville sues William Hammond over finger biting incident and watch charm
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Pella
H. Vanden
H. J. Hoogenakker
Pella Press
Advocate Leader
Kennebec
Sam Rappo
Knoxville
Charles Pinto
William Hammond
What Other Editors Think Monroe County News
A collection of editorials from Monroe County News and Times-Globe criticizing radio censorship and political tactics. Comments touch on Senator Reed’s critique of the radio trust, Congress member Dickinson’s election dependence, and Hoover’s aid prospects, with a brief note on New Jersey studies and a Pennsylvania town banning toy balloon sales at circuses. The items reflect early 20th century press sentiment and political commentary.
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Monroe County
Jim Reed
Radio Trust
Columbia
Sam
Times-Globe
Dwight Republican
New Jersey
Hoover
Sunday school Christmas exer cise prompts tax debate
Reported notes from county locals show a plan to raise the gas tax to fund road repairs after last week’s rain while keeping the property levy fixed. Headlines discuss Senator Daniel Steck as a protection Democrat, with satire on political bravado and a council bluffs verdict on police conduct.
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Sigourney Review
Board of Supervisors
Marriages and Divorces For Iowa 1929 Summary
Iowa records show 21 035 marriages in 1929 up 6 8 percent from 1928 while 4300 divorces were granted up 5 49 percent. Population estimates July 1 1929 reach 2 434 000 with 1476 divorces per 1 000 000 residents. County results vary. several counties posted increases and Nebraskans crossed into Iowa for marriages due to publication rules.
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Nebraska
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Audubon
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O’brien
Story
Vorces
Iowa
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Polk
Notable Quotes On Faith And Revenge From Selected Works
A pair of aphorisms discusses church unity and revenge. The first warns that the devil seeks influence within the church rather than its destruction, while the second notes a paradox where vengeance marks a man as inferior to one who overlooks hostility.
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