Iowa and national politics mix with paper punch lines
The piece frets that major Des Moines papers shape political voice, laments GOP infighting in Iowa, recalls a 1922 coal strike at the Bishop mine, notes local civic happenings from Des Moines to Pella, Bussey, and Pell a, and ends honoring Brigadier General Edward H. Plummer, noting Cunningham as his son-in-law.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pella
Bussey
Errit
Vander Wal
Pleasantville
Iowa
Camp Dodge
Edward H. Plummer
Pacific Grove
California
Noth Fort
Camp Grant
Ill
Cunningham
Des Moines
Plummer
Iowa divided by north and south urged to unite or split
A southern Iowa voice argues against northern dominance in state legislation urging southern organizers to push for their interests. If irreconcilable, petition Congress to divide Iowa into two states. The piece also notes coal miners wage talks in Florida, lottery bans for Pella events, and an Albia Union-Republican stance on using Iowa coal to ease wage disputes.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Kentucky
Iowa
Europe
American
England
France
von Steuben
la Fayette
Congress
New England
A -In- Wall Street
Florida
Virginia
West Virginia
Pella
Post Office’ Department
Albia Union-Republican
Veto on Farm Aid Bill Sparks Debate on Land Rent and Income
The piece argues the veto harms farm wealth per acre, noting speculative gains from crops would not fully materialize and profits would shift to landlords and capital. It warns renters would pay more through higher rents, outlines how land value and rents were expected to shift, and predicts a broader move toward a free market after the land monopoly ends.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Trauldlbaly
Lidge
Ggner
Seven Kansas banks busted in one day last week
Observations note how commerce and daily life hinge on essentials like rain moonlight and fuel. The piece claims seven Kansas banks failed in a single day last week and questions whether the McNary-Haugen bill’s end shifts focus away from Kansas while local Pella residents reflect on prior business activity.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Kansas
Iowa G A R Flag Carried Through Generations
Representative Ralph R Hunt of Louisa county presented to the state department of the G A R the original flag of Joe Neal post at Columbus Junction. The post was among Iowa's first. the flag passed between commanders until the last commander died. Maj Milo Kelly, drum major of the Twenty fifth Iowa Volunteers, was a post member. His widow has kept the flag since the final member's death.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ralph R. Hunt
Louisa County
State Department
Joe Neal Post
Columbus Junction
Iowa
Milo Kelly
Twenty-fifth Regiment of
Iowa Volunteers
Pella church actions and revival notes and sermons
Twenty years ago the Baptist church voted to spend 9000 for a project. The Second Reformed church reports revival growth with 46 new members. Rev S Vander Kerf announces English services. Local figures Ye discuss church matters, weddings and obituaries while preaching on salvation and personal commitment. Spurgeon references and revival themes appear throughout.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pella
Lucile Donai
Lester
Elle
International Sunday School Lesson On J A Lapham
International Sunday School discusses the March 6 1927 lesson by J A Lapham. It emphasizes Acts 1 6 11 16 13 15 and II Corinthians 5 20 6 10 and the spread of gospel zeal. It references Spurgeon Aimee McPherson and lessons on soul winning, wealth versus salvation, and following Jesus.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Christ
Paul
Isaiah
God
Jesus
Jeanings
Spurgeon
John Hampstone
A. G. Brown
Gue
Luke
Jay
Stephen
Saul
Kingdom of
Heaven
Zion
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Sadler Publishing CO
A. Young
HH. Sadler
Register and Tribune
Darling
Brown
East
Hawkeye
Ted. Coolidge
Egver
Farm Aid Bhd
Ra al
Gore
the Express
Knotville
County Board of Supervisors
Court House Yard
Sacred Land
Chariton
Easi
Ferop
American Légion
Pell
Washington
Trenton
The
Baptist Church
House of ‘Reip
Bullaing Committee
H. J. Vanden Berg
M. Kruger
Bernard van Spanckeren
Will Vander Ploeg
Jay A. Lapham
Jan Wal- Faren
Gerrit Vander
Melde
S Ander Zyl
John Bennink
Dirk Dykstra
Jennie Méinders
Harry Renaud
Charlotte van’ Viet
Peter M. van Gorp
Tena Buwalda
Stead
Dr. Wells
George F
Bonar
International Sunday School
J. A. Lapham
Linnes
Crowe
Coliseum
Aimee McPherson
Dés Moines
Lesuiah
Hal
Jesus Chris
Jesus Christ
Abrraham
Moses
Durham
Joe F. Denburger
Farmers Co-operative Exchange
Aid Ous
Farmers Produce Co
John Wynberg
Harding Cream Co
Pella Produce Co
Dr. L. M. Henry Chiropractor
J. E. Shultz
Atrhnce South Side Security
H. C. Payne
Broadway
Attenti
Sity
Offic
W. C. VerPloeg
Ames Giiduite
Farmer's Produce Building
sPhone
Lence
Geo. H. Lankelma
Stat ‘Bank
South Entrance
Franklin St
Res
FeGeorgia Chalfont
Fowler
Main Street
Dr.c.l Fox
Main and
Liberty Streets
Phone No
J M. Cook
Bell Clothing Store
Aschenbrenner
Franklin Street
H.O
Franklin
T. G. Pultz
F. F. Carpenter
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