Constitution not to be altered by presidents say Reformers
The International Reform Federation insists the President must preserve protect and defend the Constitution and not amend it to suit a partisan agenda. The Indianola Tribune notes much of the repeal ratifications came from Republican states while enforcement rested under a Republican administration, urging reflection.
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International Reform Federation
United States
Indianola Tribune
Bandit in Bussey bank robbery killed by posse gun
The bandit involved in the Bussey bank robbery was killed by a posse member's bullet. The writer argues for strong protective measures to deter bandits, including metal machine gun setups to threaten criminals and protect innocent depositors from future attacks.
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Bussey
Senator Aschenbrenner Proposes Eight Hour Work Bill
A Iowa senator suggests a eight hour work limit under a state funded program to employ all citizens including park loungers and Shadyside club members. The plan would restrict new businesses to prevent crowding and asks entrants to show they can do better than current operations. The author notes no judgment on merits.
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Aschenbrenner
Iowa
Shadyside Club
Vice President Garner Declines $1000 Weekly for Radio Addresses
The article lauds Garner for prioritizing duty over money as he refuses a year long offer of $1,000 per week to deliver radio talks. It highlights his belief that public figures should not discuss questions for pay and notes the value of integrity over lucrative speaking engagements.
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Garner
Filthy Lucre
Washington
Those Ingenious Advertisers
A critical look at free advertising pitches from institutions and promoters. The author condemns newspaper space giveaways and accuses the Century of Progress officials of using radio ads while expecting papers to provide free local coverage. The piece accuses promoters of clever ruses to gain exposure at no cost.
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Chicago
High Cost of Graduation For Parents and Graduates
The piece argues that while high school education is valuable, the costs extend beyond the classroom. Banquets, announcements, photos, and gifts press on families as graduates finish four years of hard work. If the education is used properly, its value justifies the expense, though it pinches during the process.
World offers little to graduates says Ohio student
An Ohio State honor student, Phi Beta Kappa, refuses five dollars for his diploma declaring college degrees are sentimental rot. He argues the world offers confusion and no job to graduates, who must prove their value beyond education and taxpayers’ support.
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Indianola
Ohio State University
Phi Beta Kappa
This Week in Pella Steady stream of local quirks and banter
A miscellany of local wit and politics from Pella references to Dr Fox, Jake Plender, Frank Vanden Berg, and Max Baer. Humorous misreadings, theater plans, and jokes about eggs, dress, and public life color the column with small town flavor.
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Jake Plender
Pella
Frank Vanden Berg
Editor's Trials Outshine Fame in Town Tale
A humorous Berea News item portrays a local editor who bears the brunt of misprints, wedding notices, obituaries, and reader ire. The anecdote follows the editor from birth announcements to a last roast, illustrating how the job attracts praise and punishment alike.
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Berea
Ohio
Insurance of Bank Deposits in Soonen Plan
Knoxville Journal notes that deposit insurance will be an accomplished fact within months. Big city banks oppose funding most of the insurance fund and warn it will spur reckless banking, but public confidence in law may override their objections as the plan proceeds to protect depositors.
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Knoxville Journal
Flight O Tyme Picnic and Local News In Pella
Chronicle dated notes a White Way picnic in Pella from 1903 and 1913. Miss Elizabeth Kempkes, teaching in Everett Washington, is home on vacation. Mrs John Vander Pol near Monroe suffered a bad cut on a fruit jar. Joe Porter wed Miss Fannie De Reus.
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Elizabeth Kempkes
Everett
Washington
John Vander Pol
A. T. Boat
Monroe
Joe Porter
Fannie de Reus
Thirty Years Ago Chronology in the Chronicle July 2 1908
A glimpse of 1908 happenings notes rain needed for picnics livery teams in demand Vrooms welcome a baby girl June 28 Lacey from Oskaloosa visits Pella Candy Co near the post office Masonic hall at Columbia burned Helene Vanden Oever recovering Mrs Paardekooper dies at 83 Five Pella youths ride late train to Leighton Harvey celebration dominates front page B H Van Spanckeren Jr. handles all program advertising Topeka cloud burst floods city Parsonage repairs at First Reformed Central University honors Mrs Turner a top student James Tilman to be tried for the Gonzales murder in South Carolina.
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Vroom
Congressman Lacey
Oskaloosa
Pella Candy Co
Masonic Hall
Columbia
Helene Vanden Oever
Harvey
B. H. van Spanckeren Jr
Topeka
Kans
H. J. Green and Son
First Reformed Church
Central University
Turner
James Tilman
Gonsales
South Carolina
Twenty Years Ago Items from the Chronicle of June 1918
Chronicle notes from 1918 report a writer’s accusation of intemperance over a prohibition editorial. Weddings include Vander Wert with Anna Holland and Buswell with Mary Clark. other couples are listed. Deaths include Samuel Wells and others. A gasoline stove explosion caused slight damage at the Van der Meiden residence. Miss Bruinia returned to Mercy hospital work, a baby was born to the Dykstra family, and Holt’s child born on June 19. H R Young bought the Boulder Monitor. preparations were under way for various local arrangements.
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Chronicle
Thomas Vander Wert
Anna Holland
H. C. Buswell
Mary Clark
H.’ Wpietenpol
Elizabeth Gezél
Marinus van Gorp
J. Ver Meer
W. H. Fowler
Leighton
J. J. J. Sybenga
Bride
Samuel Wells
G. P. Vink
William Sparks
Arie van der Meiden
Franklin and
West Second Streets
Bertha
Henrietta Bruinia
Mercy Hospital
Oskaloosa
Tim Dykstra
Eddyville
Case Holt
H. van Maren
H. R. Young
The
Boulder, Monitor
Boulder
Mont
Night Horse Racing At State Fair Des Moines Iowa
Night racing will debut at the 1933 Iowa State Fair. Floodlights will illuminate a half mile oval for evening races from Aug 25 to 31. A white seven foot canvas wall will surround the back stretch to ensure visibility for all seating areas.
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Des Moines
Iowa
Passenger Bus Schedule From Pella to Des Moines and Oskaloosa
Bus service leaves Pella for Des Moines at 9 30 a m 3 30 p m and 7 45 p m All Pella to Oskaloosa departures are 9 25 a m 8 25 p m and 7 40 p m All buses depart Central Park Cafe for these routes.
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Des Moines
Oskaloosa
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