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Newspaper
Pella Chronicle
Location
Pella, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Mar 18, 1926
Page
6
An exchange notes the revival of the Pella chamber of commerce suggests more news to record in the old town than in recent months. The comment underscores optimism for renewed civic activity and local progress.
The report explains that bootleggers in Des Moines could not deduct the cost of their illegal goods. If a man sold $10,000 of hootch, he must report $10,000 as income and pay taxes on it. A retroactive provision in the next tax bill is expected to rectify this, similar to the gift tax provision in the recently passed law.
Residents along the main highways press for better access to town, arguing tax money should benefit them. With grading needed before surfacing, nearby counties use neighborhood cooperation. Farmers and truckers haul gravel, donating labor and transport. The Pella Knoxville route is near ready for surfacing, prompting calls to start work this summer.
A writer voices concern over poor English in public discourse urging strict grammar rules. The piece argues speakers and publishers must follow syntax norms to educate children and preserve clear communication. It condemns needless slang and insists satire aside, clear expression requires effort.
The piece argues overproduction in agriculture and coal, asserting land limits cause waste and oppression. It warns monopolists restrict use of land, forcing families to poorer choices and paying tribute, as land resources cannot grow. It emphasizes that food, fuel, and clothing derive from land.
The Des Moines papers report Klan involvement in backing defeated school directors but note the electorate repudiated the Klan. The article highlights voter rejection of extremist influence in local education leadership.
The Chronicle criticizes the Ku Klux Klan for operating in secret to regulate morals and warns that hoodlums could imitate the group and shift blame. It argues that public, daylight campaigning against political activities of the Roman Catholic church is the only principle worth support, and favors open airing over secret actions.
Knoxville reports three burglaries including a school girl attack at a home. One store looted of fur and silk with gloves suggesting professionals. Dwellings hit at night by sneak thieves. Pella watches, warns residents, urges vigilance and defense against prowlers.
The piece argues the United States failure to join the league could let Catholic interests, led by Rome, gain power in Latin countries and Poland. It criticizes Republicans like Lodge and Borah, notes Coolidge’s opposition to the Dickinson bill, and suggests farm-relief gains will mainly favor officeholders.
Chicago seeks defeat of the Gooding long and short haul bill which would bar the Interstate Commerce Commission from allowing cheaper coastbound rail rates than to interior points. Interior towns favor the bill for the same reason. Chicago believes it can secure a preferential rate through the I C C.
A religious reflection discusses Gooding bill politics and minority rights, notes on advertising and car accessories, and moves to biblical themes. It contrasts representative government with democracy, recalls moral lessons on women, education, and faith, and ends with the resurrection as central to Christian hope.
International Sunday School Lesson by J A Lapham outlines the death and resurrection of Jesus Christ with scripture from John 19 23 30 and 29 1 20 Psalm 16 5 11 and Psalm 22, noting the calculated timeline April 6 30 A D and the resurrection on April 9 Dr Amos Wells Peloubet notes details the trial before Annas and Pilate and Herod sequence of events.
Dr Amos Wells cites Peloubet on how teachers should present Jesus crucifixion to young learners and substitution for sins to older classes. It notes Christ’s words on the cross and Joseph’s age, then Snowden on the resurrection as the central proof of historic Christian faith.
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