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Newspaper
Pella Chronicle
Location
Pella, Iowa, United States of America
Date
May 27, 1920
Page
6
At the post office in Pella and in local papers the talk tilts between saloon-era stances and new light wine and beer ideas. Hiram Johnson shows strength for Chicago delegates but faces competing views as Nolan Dill’s land value tax debates polarize opinion among land speculators.
Grover Cleveland Bergdoll, convicted draft evader, escaped from guards during a visit to his mother. The case raises calls for a ball and chain and for the official who allowed the absence to serve the sentence until recaptured.
Former Harvard President Eliot criticizes West Point Military Academy for extravagance waste and inefficiency. He argues war always involves waste and urges economy in conduct to avoid wars.
A letter to a city paper complains about farmers leaving the fields for town life. It criticizes retired farmers in cars blocking farming, while tenants struggle for rent. The writer urges a return to rural work as Congress seeks peace with Germany and sends a resolution to the president.
The article argues the Senate will not ratify the Versailles peace treaty and urges voters to choose leaders who respect Allied judgment. It notes the Federation of Labor rejects third party movements, favoring alignment with existing parties, and cautions against class rule or radical labor movements. It discusses World War Veterans of America and critiques La Follette, praising loyalty to national ideals and constitutional principles.
Post office schedules list observance on Monday May 31 with no city mail delivery. Window service runs 10:20 to 11:00 a m and no mail delivery outside these hours. Rural delivery suspended though other windows remain open for business during the delivery window.
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