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Newspaper
Pella Chronicle
Location
Pella, Iowa, United States of America
Date
May 13, 1920
Page
6
Readers complain about the Williams Northern Light lacking a front page for three weeks. They question Sam Sherman’s choice and expect a front page or explanation.
The Chronicle questions Herbert Hoover’s decision to pursue the presidency after earlier warnings. The piece notes his current predicament and hints at regret for not heeding the paper’s partisan, cautionary counsel.
Pella will observe Memorial Day on Monday May 31 with the G A R post directing most arrangements and the American Legion boys assisting. Schools and citizens are urged to respond as usual, and the day’s significance should inspire suitable exercises in the town.
Hiram Johnson, famed for party busts, prepares a first class show likely in early June in Chicago. He has notable support though many peers are average performers, the Star expects the spotlight to still shine on him. The writer doubts visiting Chicago but will follow press coverage with interest.
The piece laments the current congress for lacking intelligent constructive legislation and criticizes its interference with administration reconstruction plans, contrasting wartime efficiency with postwar confusion and bickering after elections. It warns readers not to be fooled into supporting the same congressional actions again.
The passage warns the country is rushing toward panic or worse, while productive work falters. It notes a surplus of clerks for luxury trades and neglect of farms due to a lack of hired hands, urging reduced consumption or improved work attractiveness to draw labor.
A fragmentary note discusses fire danger and the evil of land speculators. It mentions suffering and blows tied to speculative actions and class perspectives, though the text is mostly garbled and unclear.
The Des Moines Capital notes worry that some Iowa Democrats might request Republican primary ballots to defeat Senator Cummins in renomination. It suggests Cummins dominates the Iowa primary, but enemies may have found a way to challenge him, risking a dramatic political clash.
The piece argues campaigns rely on long purses to win nominations and that taxpayers shoulder heavy costs for primaries. It cites Marion county expenses of 2579.90 in 1918 and 5266.28 in 1916, noting earlier years had more primaries and criticizes the primary’s impact on officeholders.
A clipping attacks the Republican party for its leaders Joansson and Fa llette, likening them to Theodore Roosevelt. It claims such figures seek rule or ruin rivals, creating a strong yet tumultuous party supremacy and risking fracture when challenged by others.
Representative Gallivan of Massachusetts claims prohibition costs the government 88 million dollars annually and should not be kept. The critic notes the true expense lies in enforcing law and punishes liquor interests, not the policy itself, warning the congressman to sober up or risk jeopardizing his job.
The Chronicle exposes sorghum producers in Pella suspected of skimming product to gain extra volume. The editor cites a maker who first sold quality sorghum then found a thinner batch from another man. Names are available at the office for those who inquire, with help offered to a food inspector.
The state once held about three percent of Iowa land for permanent school funds but sold much of it early for small sums, investing proceeds. This reduced long term income versus states that kept land. The piece argues the primary election sought to aid modest voters but failed as money influenced politics.
A Des Moines Capital editorial argues Johnson’s primary success signals strong support for his anti treaty and anti Wilson position. It links his strength to foreign born urban voters in Detroit Omaha Gary and I W W areas while noting the paper’s prior loyalty to the League of Nations.
Harry E. De Reus declares for the Democratic primaries on June 7 1920 as candidate for County Attorney in Marion County Iowa.
A candidate announces his bid on the Republican ticket for a second term as State Senator from the Marion Monroe district in Iowa. He urges voters to review his first term record and asks for their support if satisfied.
A candidate declares plans to run for County Recorder, subject to Democratic voters' decision at the June 7 primary. The note highlights the official intent and timing for the nomination process and the party context.
To the voters of Marion County I announce my candidacy on the Democratic ticket for County Attorney subject to the Primary on June 7 1920. Harold Clements.
Editor Chronicle announces candidate Dan D. Dineman for member of the Marion County Board of Supervisors for the term beginning January 1921. The run is subject to Democratic voters at the June primary. 1728.
The Chronicle editor faces a council inquiry over last week’s pretty girls editorial. The Watch care committee finds no club rule violation but assigns Frank Rederus to monitor the editor for a month. Other items include Holdrege storekeeper Frank Johnson’s 35th anniversary and cake, plus townsfolk debating the moon eclipse and moonbeam explanations.
A collation of quirky observations from Eddyville about a local man named Case and a day of odd incidents. It mentions a Shin Wok band, chewing tobacco, a pool hall, three Longfellows, a glass of beer, Bart’s place, a Ford tied to McQuaid, a movie at the Alamo, and hens laying eggs on a dark Monday. The piece notes Eddyville’s zinc mine buzz and Chronicle plans to promote wild stock sales in Pella.
In a playful line the speaker asks what the bird would think of sitting down to compose twenty six closely worded pages of music for his beloved, then sending a penny postcard home, claiming he is too busy to write.
The advertisement promotes Allen's Foot-Ease antiseptic powder to ease foot ache and fatigue for wearers. It claims comfort when used in shoes and mentions soldiers in Britain and France as potential beneficiaries.
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