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Newspaper
Pella Chronicle
Location
Pella, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Mar 10, 1927
Page
8
The Des Moines debate centers on how appointments are made to reward political loyalty rather than ability. Critics argue that loyalty to the party elevates appointees above their relevant experience and market wages, signaling concerns about governance and accountability.
A Chronicle staffer recalls asking a subscriber to receive the National Farm News free, only to learn he had just paid an agent a dollar for a subscription. The exchange highlights how readers may miss ads worth one to ten dollars weekly, costing them through neglected advertisements.
The text argues Iowa Republicans resent the McNary Haugen veto and predict passage next winter, though President Coolidge would veto again. It contends the East holds party power, and Western Republicans risk opposing the eastern bosses, leaving the West with little hope under eastern control.
The Chronicle notes rural readers overlook advertisements more than city dwellers who skim for bargains. It argues rural readers spend as much per capita and could save by watching prices, though small towns are catching up in detailing prices.
The piece argues Senator Borah correctly pressed President Calles for details on which oil companies obey Mexican law, viewing the secrecy as fueling war risk. It cites Kellogg’s handling, questions state department motives, and applauds Borah for seeking clarity for Americans. It also critiques Princeton University for banning autos and its Senior Council resignation, asserting student government is ineffective without faculty control and could ruin institutions.
Commander Ralph McGinnis of the American Legion states the Iowa department is not sponsoring a bill to legalize boxing in the legislature. He adds support for boxing as part of physical culture taught in schools and colleges.
The piece criticizes professional boxing as morally degrading and questions state commissions after a New York audit. It argues against lavish bets on fights and notes suspicions of officials buying tickets. It then condemns a proposed million dollar prison printing plant aiming to supply public bodies, warning it would rely on convict labor and burden taxpayers, with printers unlikely to profit.
Six years after Republicans took control of all government branches the record shows cabinet corruption approved by the executive and several resignations forced by public pressure. The Supreme Court voided a multi million public transfer to private hands as fraud and a food crisis worsened while the administration offered little sympathy. The editors urge voters to replace the Republicans with honesty and competence in government.
City editorial urges approval of the March 28 municipal vote to place light and water plant management under a six year trustee board. It notes $100,000 in property, continuous expertise, past management changes, and seeks careful study and turnout for the city’s best interests.
A local editorial urges voters to back a change to place light and water plant management under a board of trustees rather than the city council. The piece notes the effort to obtain names for the primary ballot and argues skilled businessmen could handle the duties, freeing the council from routine operations.
The Chronicle laments harsh city politics and low pay for aldermen mayor while urging better treatment of officials to attract capable leaders. It notes alderman duties include two monthly meetings plus extra sessions, with about two days monthly work for $30 yearly, and calls for accountability for public services like a dirty fountain and municipal pride.
The rewards of great living come from inner growth and duties nobly met, not from external wealth. Joy and peace arise along the path of developing power and meaningful, thorough work.
Twenty years ago the election on municipally owned electric light and water plants failed to meet the two thirds requirement, with 534 in favor and 278 against. A 12 vote short stopped the measure. The issue is noted amid local life events including several weddings, accidents, a silver anniversary, a death, and local plans for a Waterloo Chariton railroad.
Railroads, manufacturers, school boards and other public and private concerns are stockpiling millions of tons of coal before the miners strike set for April first. The fuel is stacked in high stacks with rain proofing measures and heat-retaining storage at plants such as the large electric generating facility southeast of Des Moines.
Physician Fred F. Carpenter M D announces relocation to new ground floor suite three doors east of Pella Motor Co at 606 Franklin Street. Office hours and contact details not provided.
Quotations show hogs at nine seventy five to ten ninety, oats around forty cents, with corn and wheat and cream not fully listed. Market notes reflect farm produce pricing in Pella Iowa as reported by the exchange.
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