President Harding shifts world court stance to please Borabites
President Harding began a western speaking tour by softening his position on the world court to win Borabite favor. The move, critics say, will likely please nobody as he courts diverse blocs. In parts of the state, agitation grows to cut bank loan rates from seven to eight percent to six percent. Pella banks held at six percent during the recent financial strains, underscoring Pelja’s advantages of small‑town stability.
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Jasper County News
Manitowoc Herald News
Fraternal Graves Day Not Set on Memorial Day
The article notes fraternal groups honor deceased members with a grave decoration custom on a day chosen apart from May 30, the nation’s Memorial Day, praising the practice as a respectful remembrance.
Hog prices then compare to today and WWI era costs
An apologist for the Republican party argues against comparing hog prices with Wilson era war prices. The writer counters by asking to compare the prices hog raisers pay for goods now and then, after selling hogs, to show it does not reflect well on the Republican party.
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Republican Party
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Visionary Democrat for President or Empty Barrel Call
The speaker praises a Democratic candidate with vision and work ethic who believes in social justice over expediency, arguing he would suit the presidency when change comes. If the party instead backs a weak, unserious figure, the nation should not be satisfied with the result.
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Wets oppose saloon return, but watchful over progress
The Washington Democrat notes a broad wets opposition to saloons returning, yet fears they may swiftly shift as prohibitionists hope. The piece mocks optimism and urges continued scrutiny while warning the wets not to relax in their stance.
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Washington Democrat
the Democrat
British diamond traders hail prohibition as progress
Arthur Brisbane notes British diamond monopolists bless American prohibitionists as Americans turn to diamonds for spending. He calls this a sign of progress for both nations, citing his Iowa Press Club banquet anecdote about carrying wine into a prohibition state.
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New York
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Ford Mislabeling Sparks Debate Over Party Ties
The piece discusses whether Henry Ford should be described as a Democrat, noting his past appearance on a Democratic ticket for U S senator and a Republican primary ballot showing his former alignment. It argues Ford did not run as a Democrat and highlights shifting party dynamics during wartime politics.
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Ford’s Nonpartisan 1918 Senate Candidacy Cited
The text notes Ford never labeled himself a Democrat and his 1918 Senate bid was nonpartisan. It welcomes alignment with Democratic views but seeks proof. It warns against repeating a Herbert Hoover fiasco in the next presidential campaign.
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Herbert Hoover
Chicago mayor seeks state license tax on city businesses
The Chicago mayor proposes a state law allowing a city business license or license-based tax to fund city revenue. He argues taxation should reflect use of natural resources and target the least troublesome payers, likening the plan to Chicago’s historic revenue tactics.
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Chicago
Farm policy critique urges limits on crop production
The piece argues Republicans tied to tariff policy have damaged farmers by reducing foreign markets and at-home prices. It contends Farm Bureau could be used to impose production limits, creating a false prosperity to keep politicians in power while starving others. It links land speculation to allowing idle holdings by the wealthy to push this scheme.
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Farm Bureau
Loyal sons of Erin Try to Rename Language in Illinois
A Chicago Tribune described senator Frank Ryan as a loyal son of Erin for sponsoring a law to designate American as the official language of Illinois. The piece argues language names predate nations, notes English unity with Britain and Ireland, and urges Ryans to focus on governance rather than language renaming.
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New Zealand
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Uncle Sam
Paying Promptly Builds Civic Credit, Says Jordan Independent
Editorial clipping urging timely bill payments. It argues living within means, saving, and regulating expenditures to match income fosters good credit for all citizens, especially young men, and promotes prudent financial habits.
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Jordan
Chicago case limits liquor damages to 5000
A Chicago court case awarded a widow 5000 after she sued a saloonkeeper for 250000 claiming her husband squandered his money there and died from exposure when turned out. The owner of the building and fixtures was held equally liable, a rule seen as dangerous to liquor traffic. Charles City News.
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Charles City News
Danish Farmers Seek Better Markets Abroad
Four hundred Danish farmers settled here to live and work with small funding. The Decorah Republican asks why they come if Danish markets and returns are better at home, noting few return visits to Denmark.
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Denmark
Decorah
We hope Brookhart visits Soviet Russia for interviews
The Winterset Madisonian advocates for Brookhart to spend time in Soviet Russia and secure new information. It speculates on a female judge issuing death sentences for minor government offenses and questions Russia’s wheat trade and China’s egg shipments to the United States. It also decries unresponsive appeals for relief and warns Americans may be seen as easy marks in Europe and Asia.
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America
China
Europe
Asia
United States
Winterset
Madisonian
Legionaires complain of thefts from overseas graves fund boxes
The Pella Legionaires report several large contribution boxes for the overseas graves endowment fund were rifled by thieves in the night. The burglaries remain unsolved, but the group expressed strong hope the culprit will face punishment, even “red hot coins” in hell.
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Pella Legionaires
Overseas Graves Endowment Fund
Hell
Iowa Legionaire
Law to test cattle protects small farmers and renters
The Indianola Record notes a law requiring breeding cattle to undergo public expense tested for tuberculosis. It favors small farmers and renters who cannot easily segregate or protect herds, ensuring calves in hired pastures are shielded from cross contamination. The measure targets herd owners who move and face poorer facilities.
Harvest time jobs lure at Goldfield in Iowa field names
A column of Iowa place names highlights towns with field in them and muses on what each offers while noting Simpson College Indianola has raised two million dollars with a major Methodist endowment campaign. The piece also recounts a Rushville school election where one voter approved a new schoolhouse and mocks a overbearing editor candidacy.
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Tribune Bryan letter sparks clash over religion and Darwinism
The Chicago Tribune and William J Bryan clash over religion in public schooling and Darwinism. Bryan says Tribune misrepresents his views while the Tribune defends its editorial stance and criticizes attempts to force beliefs by law. The piece condemns legislation on Darwinism and contrasts Bryan’s role with Catholic church influence.
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W. J. Bryan
Chicago Tribune
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Mr. Bryan
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Florida
Catholic Church
Notice to Contractors and Bidders for School Repairs
The Board of Directors of the Independent School District of Pella Iowa will receive sealed bids at the secretary D G Gosselink Pella for material and labor to repair Lincoln and Webster School Buildings bids due July 20 1923 at 2 PM bids invited for material labor or both and the board reserves right to reject any or all bids G S Van Zee visited Evans Tuesday at his son’s home.
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G. S. van Zee
Evans
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