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Newspaper
Pella Chronicle
Location
Pella, Iowa, United States of America
Date
May 20, 1920
Page
6
Several cutworms lament the late spring and scarce green plants. They quip a sad Republican country if not for the Roosevelts Johnsons Borahs and their kind.
Socialists brand Eugene Debs as the Lincoln of the Wabash and mock the comparison as a reproach. They oppose much of what Lincoln stood for and criticize his stances.
The remark contrasts U S congress with Mexican revolutionists, noting that Mexicans translated their feelings toward their president into action, implying bolder, more direct political expression. It highlights a perceived nerve gap between the two sides in their approach to leadership and change.
A columnist recalls past high school practices about graduation attire noting that today such dress codes seem unnecessary. The writer mentions coaches who handled these matters, contrasting past and present expectations for graduates.
The Decorah Journal cautions readers about the Chicago Tribune, calling it one of the few papers found guilty of libel. It questions trust in the Tribune and urges skepticism about its truthfulness.
A delegate's motion to rename the Christian Advocate to Methodist Advocate failed. The majority felt Methodism should keep the Christian name, despite other groups using it. The text also cites President Wilson and critiques Congress over control of powers and a looming coal shortage expectations.
A fragment notes that slack piles ten years old were used for fuel and a year ago twenty were not. It warns against relying on deteriorating coal and recommends buying new coal to ensure reliable, long lasting stock through summer and beyond.
The Chicago Tribune and Des Moines Capital push a view that President Wilson is mentally unsound and warn that Congress should not adjourn but stay in session only at the president’s call. They claim a recess would be dangerous and imply the president could force prolonged sessions as retaliation for any refusal to adjourn.
The piece analyzes Senator Cummins long career and shifting allegiances as a younger foe enters the field. It notes former anti Cummins factions dissolving after Allison’s era, Cummins’ retreat from the governorship, and later supporters turning against him for railroad ties. It wishes to see Claude Porter triumph in the opposing primary.
The Chariton Leader quotes a rescued boy’s remarks about ten of us high school students to critique broader educational failings. The editorial laments frequent errors in spelling and wording among college and high school students, arguing such blunders disrespect public schools and undermine scholarship and employment prospects.
The piece argues Ed Meredith is the strongest Democratic candidate for president for the San Francisco convention, with McAdoo as an alternative. It notes McAdoo’s connection as Wilson’s son in law was once a handicap, but the president is not backing him. It stresses the need for a unifying figure free of internal party feuds, favoring Meredith for his western roots and appeal to workers and farmers, while acknowledging other regions may have strong contenders.
The secretary of the treasury and Federal Reserve Board will meet with bankers to curb credit to non essential industries. They aim to shift production toward machinery and essential goods, citing shortages in nails and wire due to automaker steel demand. Legislative steps may restrict use of iron and steel to productive manufacturing to curb extravagance and direct resources to essential work.
S. E. Cronkhite announces candidacy for sheriff of Marion County subject to the June 7 primary. He seeks Democratic support and urges voters to consider his qualifications for the office in the upcoming election.
Editor note announces W. G. Vander Plozg as a candidate for the Republican nomination for State Senator from the Marion Monroe district, subject to the June 7 primary decision.
J E Long announces bid for County Recorder in Marion County Democratic primaries. He asks voters for support at the June primary.
County attorney candidate Harry B. De Reus announces he will seek the Democratic nomination for County Attorney in Marion County Iowa with the primary set for June 1920.
Editor announces candidacy on the Republican ticket for the June 7 1920 primary to return as State Senator from the Marion Monroe district. Voters are urged to review the first term record and support a second term if satisfied with performance through 1919 23.
Helen Stentz announces candidacy for County Recorder subject to Democratic voters at the June 7 primary. The notice emphasizes party participation and seeks support from local voters.
Harold Clements announces his candidacy for County Attorney on the Democratic ticket, pending the outcome of the Primary to be held June 7, 1920.
Dan D. Dibleman declares candidacy for member of the Marion County Board of Supervisors for the term beginning January 1921. He states the nomination is subject to the will of Democratic voters at the June primary.
A rural Missourian posts a notice threatening two mean dogs and a double barreled shotgun to deter trespassers. The wording reflects hostile enforcement on property and warns of legal action if provoked.
A satirical poem by Walt Mason rails at finance and foreign hordes while a second item reports Billy Gezel, president of Lone Trail Council No 1, Leap Year Defense, boarding a train under suspicious circumstances. Witnesses place him in Monroe with a woman urging him not to leave, prompting fears he may become a leap year casualty.
A long letter from Kenmare North Dakota dated May 10 1920 applies for a home economics teaching post in Pella Iowa. The applicant lists education from Rockwell City to Iowa State College and Kellman School. He notes experience in Shelby and Kenmare and details salary expectations personal quirks and health. He jokes about dancing and card skills while admitting minor physical defects and a worn coat.
A letter discusses a potential school board contract with Helen Wilson. She asks whether Pella offers a shoe-shine and manicure parlor for ladies, stating these as necessities for efficiency. The board’s decision on her hiring remains undecided, though her references and qualifications are noted as strong.
A comic old verse recounts Buckskin Joe from cowboy lore attacking a creditor who pledged payment by letter. In Brooklyn a haberdasher was arrested for selling unsafe goods after a tangled tale of debt and vengeance surfaced in reports.
A court case revealed a price code motto reading God help us used by a merchant to disguise prices. The code mapped letters to numerals, affecting perceived profit margins of 100 percent at one figure and 86 percent at another. The buyer’s view shows how such a code could mislead customers.
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