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Newspaper
Pella Chronicle
Location
Pella, Iowa, United States of America
Date
May 19, 1927
Page
8
The passage presents a humorous political quip about the Mississippi River running uphill yet reaching its destination. It notes Senator Steck would back either Al Smith or McAdoo, and asks why not both, comparing the idea to riding two horses at once.
The Civil Legion would include civilians who served or aided military forces in World War I. The plan aims to mobilize a broad community network ready to work for good causes and counteract disloyal sentiments.
The piece notes workers across factories form ball clubs for summer recreation, arguing it beats paying for hired teams. It lauds self-made fun and local pride. It also chronicles Pella’s Red Cross drive, where the town raised about 1500 dollars, well beyond the 300 asked, with no solicitation and strong community response.
A Des Moines college’s dissolution over funds prompts critique of education as a wealth‑driven status symbol. The piece calls for an Iowa college requiring work, linking graduates to productive labor, and questions the value of wealth‑linked degrees. It also notes Alex Miller’s Washington Democrat Independent change to assert independence while retaining a broad meaning of Democrat.
The piece argues for voting for Democrats while condemning unworthy self seekers who misuse the party. It asserts dedication to Jeffersonian ideals, opposes privilege seeking, and vows to remain Democrats yet independent when warranted, warning that even honest men may be uncomfortable members.
A column argues Protestant fears of a Catholic president, led by Al Smith, threaten American democracy. It traces historic distrust of Rome, influences on public schools, and the danger of a presidential wedge that could erode prohibition. The piece asserts Catholics seek power while cautioning against Rome’s political reach.
Editor notes Stout of the Pella Press uses Bill Smith, questions familiarity. Columns quote various readers from Iowa papers, discuss Wild Bill Hickok myths, a flapper joke, Wells' Handbook, Missouri canaries and a river mule tale with claimed rescues.
Central's hopes for victory were shattered as Te Grootenhuis allowed six hits while teachers capitalized on Central errors. The Teachers built a 7-4 lead by the end of the game, sealing the win on their home grounds last Wednesday.
Twenty years ago M Naaktee born split his finger with a saw at George Heeren s cabinet shop Jim Vander Pol was the victim of a surprise party at the home of Miss Carolyn Van Vliet a member of his Sunday school class The stacker factory was operating a night shift to fill orders Local attendees at Evangelist Sunday meetings included Louie Donai Bert Holz Martin De Wit and Dan Kruidenier Rev James Hollebrands newly graduated from Western Theological Seminary preached at First Reformed Church The cistern at the southeast corner of the square was filled by order of the city engineer over citizen protests A team frightened by an automobile tried to climb a telephone pole on the east side of the square but the driver stopped them
Quotations from the Farmers Exchange in Pella Iowa show price ranges for staples. Harding Cream Co lists items including eggs cream hens roosters ducks geese hides pigeons. Washington D C is named as capital. National Farm News and Chronicle subscriptions offered for two dollars a year.
Eastbound No. 470 472 474 and westbound No. 475 473 471 service daily except Sunday. Trains operate Des Moines with routes to Ottumwa Keokuk and Eldon. Local Freight 832 departs 10:15 a.m. and 831 at 8:40 a.m. Freight must be at station by 5:00 p.m. prior day. Local freights carry passengers.
A fragmented timetable item lists Howell Iowa with numbers 12 15 and 50. It mentions times 7 01 a m 10 31 a m and 9 25 p m with notes that Numbers 14 and 16 do not stop at Howell and instead pick up passengers at Harvey.
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