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Newspaper
Pella Chronicle
Location
Pella, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Nov 04, 1926
Page
8
The note recalls election outcomes with humor about pumpkin pies and voters who skipped marks. It notes Jasper County testing coal slag for road surfaces as a cheaper, durable option, with potential supply benefits for Marion County and surrounding areas.
The text discusses an anticipated April stoppage as coal operators and union miners near contract expiry. Operators fear high union wages raise costs, reduce sales against non union mines, and threaten mine closure in Iowa. Union leaders refuse wage concessions despite reduced income for workers.
The Chicago Tribune opposed Frank L. Smith the Republican candidate for Illinois senator amid brokered support from public utility owners. Brennan the Democratic opponent criticized prohibition while Smith defended tariffs and campaign financing arguing both sides benefited from corporate contributions.
The piece discusses alleged statements by the President denied or equivocated by the Tribune and critiques of political pamphlets. It argues for ballot-law revision, compares Iowa and Nebraska systems, notes voter instructions, and warns of partisan manipulation while urging Republicans to adopt fairer conduct. It also mentions election judges and concerns over straight-ticket voting and ballot counting.
In a reflective piece by H W Gittinger, the Chariton Leader recalls dry times in Lucas County. He describes scarce rainwater barrels, the shift from tallow to coal oil barrels, and a quirky tale of Dad Widger’s pie plant wine amid prohibition debates and church scorn.
Dr Torrey argues that Satan favors church expansion through organization but opposes prayer. He warns revival comes not from bandwagons or man-made paraphernalia but from believing prayer and a Spirit-filled atmosphere created by consecrated believers.
The Cleveland Plain Dealer quotes Dr. Ransom and Ted Robinson arguing a whale’s air chamber could sustain a man for days, citing a dog found alive inside a whale. The piece treats the Jonah story as possibly historical and feasible.
A newspaper cartoon-hailed discussion prompts a sermon arguing sin remains unchanged in essence despite advances in health and comfort. The speaker contends that only being born again through Christ can yield lasting improvement, while egoism drives sinful conduct and shifts in appearance or setting do not alter its moral weight.
A succinct editorial urges readers to occasionally trumpet their achievements even if not top champions, framing modest self-promotion as beneficial for personal recognition and progress.
Twenty years ago Chronicle notes poisoning of dogs ongoing and a barn fire at the C Van Ersel property endangering a large house. Mrs Henry Van Dyke died at twenty. T Vander Goor jailed for assault then found not guilty by jury. fined later for disturbing the peace. Baptist state convention debates Central versus Des Moines College support. Grinnell 1907 report planned. Baby boy born to Mr and Mrs Henry Kerssberg on October 30. Henry Van Houten of rue east reaches 94th birthday.
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