Unusual Weather Talks and Local Prohibition Visit
A Kansas City plumber named Mr. Gitrich is mentioned in a local note. A Polk County car report describes Colonel Welsh attempting to sign a petition to modify the Volstead Act for light wine and beer. The piece discusses ongoing weather, safety in flying, and social observations, with a critique of prohibition era debates.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Polk County
Pella
Welsh
Washington, D. C
Chronicle
Marion County
Monroe
Oskaloosa
Otley
Barrels, Boos and Caution in Prohibition Debate
A fragment of a heated exchange condemns willful law violators over liquor. The speaker urges preservation of health and life, hints at economic and moral improvement if drinkers harm themselves, and teases a colonel about misjudging a heavyset man’s drinking.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Fat Man
Iowa primary debate over twenty year old biennial system
A historical note argues the Iowa primary has failed to empower voters, serving mainly as a formality for Republicans while Democrats select by convention. It criticizes the system’s cost and intra party confusion, calling the election law foolish and showing Democratic misuse of Republican ballots to create chaos.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Iowa
Training a Daughter from a Successful Mother
A magazine excerpt quotes a successful mother offering guidance for raising a daughter. She urges valuing a man by character and deeds, delaying view of men as suitors until she is at least 18, providing education and part time work during vacations, making the home pleasant, and encouraging church and club involvement to meet good people. She notes these suggestions are excellent though not guaranteed to ensure perfect outcomes.
New Medical Advance From Birmingham Doctor
Dr Burr Ferguson of Birmingham Alabama is credited with a major medical discovery that increases white blood cells to fight infectious diseases. His method injects metallic substances and foreign proteins into muscle and blood, yielding cures in reports to the profession and drawing attention in the United States and England.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Burr Ferguson
Birmingham
Ala
Ferguson
America
England
Metchnikoff
Independent campaign urged to topple political bosses
A call to revolt against party bosses urges an independent presidential ticket led by Frank C. Lowden or Ed Meredith or Henry A. Wallace, with a southern VP. The writer condemns Mellon allies, rejects Coolidge, and argues for political morality, urging farmers and Democrats to unite for independence and moral integrity.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Frank C. Lowden
Lowden
Iowa
Ed Meredith
Henry A. Wallace
San Antonio Crazy Bulletin Sparks Legion Talk
A San Antonio information bureau feeds the national American Legion convention buzz with a bulletin praising local women influences. The spoof notes German, Moorish and Old South traits shaping social life while recalling New Orleans gate bells and Pershing platform moments as the city showcases its cultural mix.
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Bulletin
Club
Legion Auxiliary
San Antonio
United States
Spain
Old South
Virginia
Carolinas
Tennessee
Georgia
Legion
Iowa
Pershing
Time to Act in a Bitter Party Fight
A call for radical action against Coolidge era control by Mellon Hoover and the party bosses. The author argues western and southern farmers gain nothing from Republicans or Democrats, urges breaking from bosses and nominating independent producers not owned by Tammany or Wall Street. The piece cites Hoover’s delegate lead and Mellon’s influence, plus Smith as a problematic Democratic nominee.
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Coolidge
Mellon
Hoover
Republican Party
Kansas City
West
Houston
Smith
New York
Wall Street
Smoking and public spaces in San Antonio society
A columnist reflects on changes in social norms about women smoking publicly in San Antonio within the past six months. The piece recalls old southern customs, notes the discomfort of smoke at dining tables, and advocates tolerance while urging consideration for others. It concludes with a cautious optimism about attending a convention and preserving faith in womankind.
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San Antonio
General Federation of Women’s Clubs
Texas City
Editors Warn Democrats Against Crossing into Republican Primaries
Decorah Journal argues Democrats in Winneshiek County must stay in their party to protect its future. It condemns cross voting in primaries, urges building a strong Democratic base, and warns against undermining constitutional government from within. It cites Cummins, Brookhart, and fears social upheaval from internal dissent.
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Decorah Journal
Iowa
Senator Cummins
Chicago
Brookhart
Winneshiek County
Towa
Democratic Party
Real Menace Warns of Subtle Revolution in United States
Captain George L. Carte, Adjutant General of the MOWW, addressed the Daughters of the Revolution at their national convention. He warned that a red army need not seize by force, as social and economic upheaval could reshape government. He urged awareness to avoid apathy and a government we deserve.
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America
United States
Russia
Red
The
United Stats
Captain Carte
Oskaloosa Herald
National Convention of the Daughters of the Revolution
George L. Carte
Red Army
Democratic candidates announce for county offices
Ruby Rshard declares candidacy for county Recorder at the June primary. C R Davis of Attica announces bid for county Auditor at the June 4 primary, seeking Democratic support in Marion County.
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Marion Co
Marion County
C. R. Davis
Attica
Candidacy Declared for Board of Supervisors in 1929
A local resident announces candidacy for the Board of Supervisors for the term starting January 1929 subject to Democratic voters approval at the June primary. The message requests support from the electorate.
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Board of Supervisors
Waterloo, Pella & S. W. Ry stockholders meet
Twenty years ago a Waterloo, Pella and South Western Railway stockholders meeting approved board plans to raise funds. Dirt work expected to start soon. Also reported death of Henry Veenstra, 76. Des Moines and Skunk rivers flood. De Gooyer’s electric palace brick building under construction. G Lankelma trades Siesta store and residence to J W Hter born to Mr. and Grover May 28.
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Chronicle of May
Waterloo, Pella & S. W. Ry
Henry Veenstra
Des Moines
Skunk
de Gooyer
Electric Palace
G. Lankelma
J. W. Hter
Grover
Sheriff Edgar E Clark Announces Candidacy in Marion County
Edgar E Clark declares his candidacy for the Democratic primary nomination for sheriff of Marion County. He seeks the party’s nomination and urges voters to support his bid in the upcoming election.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Marion County
Edgar E. Clark
Merit Merchants Urge Value and Honest Work
Merit Merchants advocate for value with a call to hard work, honesty, thrift, decency, kindness, and contentment. They stress a square deal spirit while noting the fox blames the trap, not himself, for attempted chicken theft.
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Sadler Publishing Co
W._A. YOUN
HE. Badles
Bidstor
Conmie
Greenly
Mussolini
Italy
Mr. Gitrich
Prince of Wales
Palm Beach
Father of Waters
Almanac
New York World
Heywood Broun
Mickie
Ciy
Blank & GO
Milh
Rhode Island
Connectticut
Maryland
American Legion
Texas
Bureau of Information
Antonio
Bulletin Bank
Rus van Zante
New Orleans
Kansi City
St. Paul
Omaha
Grant Reynolds
Mark
A. Collins
High Ave
Durham
Joe F. Denburger
Vander Linden
Staconse
Frank Pohlman
Mgr
Pella Supply CO
J. E. Shultz
South Side
Jas. A. Humphrey
H. C. Payne
Broadway
W. C.V
GEO. H. Lankelma
Security State Bank
Oanklin St
Georgia Chalfont
Fowler Telephone Building
Main Street
Dr. C. I. Fox
Liberty Streets
J. J
Sybenga
M. D. Ian
Ome
Keable Building
J. M. Cook
Res
Aschenbrenner
Fice
Franklin Street
H. O. Wormhoudt Dentist Office
Franklin St
Pella, Iowa
I G. Fultzrinarian
Anawereg
Iin Street
F. F. Carpenter
Sciatica
Franklis
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