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Newspaper
Pella Chronicle
Location
Pella, Iowa, United States of America
Date
May 11, 1922
Page
1
Despite efforts to deter them, Pella remains a profitable stop for beggars and solicitors from other towns, attracting ongoing activity and concerns about local revenue and order.
Rumors say President Harding might appoint defeated Senator New to his Cabinet. Questioning why the president would choose a loser instead of a winner for a key post.
A writer mocks the idea that virile Harding leadership can stem the tide, dismissing the assertion as unfounded and indicating opposition to reactionary Republicanism. The remark contrasts projected strength with skepticism about political remedies.
Clothing men declare belts for men taboo and suspenders to be fashionable again. Some who have worn galluses due to broad waists say they will finally be in style.
Neighborhood organizations around Peila cemeteries intend to lead in decorating soldier graves on Memorial Day. Similar efforts are planned for each outlying cemetery in the area.
The piece urges voters in Iowa to support Clyde Herring for senator despite Republican candidates being painted as Bolsheviks baggers or ninny s. It insists no derogatory information exists about Herring and advocates cheerful commitment to his candidacy.
The president rejects influence from visiting child crusaders urging clemency for disloyal and treasonous wartime prisoners. The paper welcomes his shift after pardons to Debs and a Davenport doctor, hoping advisers have steered him from harsh wartime contempt for dissenters.
A second fire last week at the U. S. Treasury building in Washington highlights weak security. The article blames decrepit watchmen, described as aging political beneficiaries, and urges Secretary Mellon or President Harding to prioritize a stronger guard or replace leadership to curb Bolshevik bandit activity.
The defeat of Senator New in Indiana is cast as a mark of dissatisfaction with partisan stances and government conduct. The piece warns Beveridge likely finds no easy improvement, doubts Democrats’ chosen candidate, and states that any winner in Indiana or Iowa will face a clear message: machine politics are not wanted and will not be endured.
The Chronicls respects Beveridge of Indiana as a statesman though not fully pleased by his win of the Republican nomination for U S Senator over incumbent New. New campaigned on ties with President Harding's policies, and his defeat marks a shift in the race.
In Indiana Republicans weary of Harding policies or unsure of his stance, Beveridge’s tight race could aid the Democratic candidate. Indiana voters take politics seriously, and the outcome may favor the Democratic contender, who should avoid a cheap imitation of Housevelt.
A newspaper critic counters Colonel Brookhart by arguing the board should include capable honest bankers but also other sensible experts. Banks, while serving the credit system, hold others money. ownership of money lies with depositors. The Fed relies on member banks and a withdrawal would hurt both prestige and the system’s standing.
City council calls a June 1 special election to raise 50000 to build a community hall. The American Legion and stockholders from the Pella District Fair contribute about 10000 toward the project, with the facility to serve the entire community beyond the city limits. Campaigning urged in the three weeks before voting day.
The report of delinquent dog tax in last week’s paper amuses Observations Case Van Synpost. He jokes he and Cass Kinney are the only men listed with dogs while selling his wife’s washing machine to pay the tax. He notes frostless weather boosts wild plums and jokes about his wife’s needs.
A Naples tour notes Castello Nuovo and St. Januarius as royal and military hubs, recounts Garibaldi's 1860 vote uniting Italy, and extols Museo Nazionale housing Pompeii artifacts. It describes Pompeii ruin, excavations to 1914, and glimpses of Roman life, with reflections on morality and early Christianity symbols.
A discussion argues that the United States, once a leader in invention, now faces labor mobility issues, land scarcity, and a split of productive and non producing classes. It calls for a government bureau to promote social welfare by addressing economic health and curb social evils.
Loyde Hillyer declares he owns two top dogs in the fourth ward. He was upset not to be listed among city dog owners last week, but accepted our note that the list excludes those who have not paid the dog tax. He agrees to resume friendship after this explanation is printed.
The East End Independence team defeated Pella High 16 to 4 after school Thursday. Dan Byers and Max Harkness starred for the East End squad with a strong lineup including Trasler, Bloom, Short, Byers, Van Hatften, Vooglaar, Te Cook, and Klein. No admission charged.
An old woman and her niece stand at the canyon rim. She remarks that the canyon looks clearer now than a decade ago, saying it appears dirtier when she was here ten years ago.
The note claims two keys to success are nok and pluck luck in finding someone to pluck. It presents a quirky aphorism style, emphasizing chance and selection in pursuit of a task or prize. The text references personal agency and the need to locate willing participants.
Kenneth wrote on his grandmother Gray’s eightieth birthday. He notes he and she share a birth month and crafts a playful line: Dear Grandma To was born the day before you were Kenneth.
A fragment notes that even if Christians had arrived in Pompeii their influence before the city’s destruction was very small. The sentence reflects a historical assessment of early Christianity's presence in Pompeii prior to the catastrophe.
Rev John L Barton pastor at Immanuel Baptist Omaha devises drama sermons to reach listeners through eye and ear. He creates original plots with live characters and scenes, delivering evangelical historical doctrinal and missionary messages often lasting an hour or more. Crowds fill the church and many are turned away.
Jacob de Haan declares his bid for the office of state representative of Marion County subject to Republican voters at the June Primary, announcing in The Chronicle.
Peter Tyseling announces his bid for Marion County board member for the term starting January 1924, subject to the will of Republican voters at the June primary. He signs the notice as a candidate for the office.
Wesley McGell announces candidacy for Auditor of Marion County in the Democratic primary on June 7. The statement emphasizes party affiliation and the upcoming primary election.
A KOOL declares candidacy for the Republican nomination for state representative in the legislature subject to the June primary decision. The announcement appears as a formal entry in The Chronicle.
Political notice announces Bert Conrey seeking the Democratic nomination for Marion county sheriff at the June primaries. Voters are urged to consider his candidacy as the party choice for the office.
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