Debs Candidates and Voter Trends in Pella Balloting
In Pella, debate over minor candidates and presidential votes surfaces. Harding’s Iowa lead is questioned by Maurice Curtis of the Knoxville Journal, predicting a large win for Harding that did not materialize. Historical comparisons show Woodrow Wilson and Cox vote counts, while Democratic and Republican women’s choices reflect party dynamics and leadership.
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Harding
Maurice Curtis
Knoxville Journal
Iowa
Woodrow
Wilson
Pella
Cox
Fragmented Opinion on Roosevelt and Armistice Day Reflections
The piece surveys Republican attitudes toward Theodore Roosevelt and Senator Harding, noting Roosevelt’s legacy as a benchmark and Harding as a newer figure. It recalls Armistice Day observances, debates over holiday timing, and critiques of woman suffrage sparked by a drunk election-day incident in Iowa. It ends noting possible divisions in candidate choice.
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Iowa Legisature
Regrettable landslide shapes post election views
A reader critiques the Harding landslide impact noting many state and county candidates benefited despite lacking merit. Marion County sheriff Cronkhite is cited as ideally qualified yet defeated. The piece notes foreign-born voters and anti League sentiment boosted Harding, while opponents used the campaign to oppose the League of Nations, leaving lingering partisan reactions.
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Harding
Cox
White House
Iowa
C. Li Her‘Mag
Marion County
Cronkhite
Chicago Tribune
Marion
Ohio
League of Versailles
Council of Defense
League of Nations
Wilson
League
Non-partisan League Criticized For Class Policy Across States
A critic argues the Non-partisan League pursues control of dominant parties, conducts class warfare, and disrupts communities where strong, alleging its members crush others to rise. The piece warns county agents may bolster seed for dissension and calls the organization dangerous to social order.
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Iowa
Nonpartisan League
North
What They Will Say Of Me When I Am Dead
A speaker reflects on how to be remembered after death, seeking praise for fairness in fighting, kindness to the weak, cheery words to the discouraged, and compassion toward children. The verse contemplates whether future readers will judge the speaker’s faults as errors of head rather than heart and whether their record will be seen as clear.
Calhoun quits constable post and public office
Fred Calhoun, long-time candidate for constable, announces he will not seek office this year. He says he wants to devote time to private matters and declines any public role, including the presidency, urging others not to force him into service. The Chronicle expresses sympathy and respect for his decision.
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Fred’ Calhoun
Calhoun
Fred
the Chronicle
Campus letters urge thoughtful debate and respectful discourse
Faculty decisions and campus issues on society and class prompt discussions of attitude toward Christian Associations. The writer cautions against boasting in him, urges belief in Harding as a worthy aim, and warns that thinking will not harm anyone. Avoid being a "trader."
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Christian Associations
Harding
Pella Iowa adopts new water rates under ordinance
Ordinance No 163 repeals No 141 and enacts new water rates for Pella Iowa. Inside city rates begin at 1.50 minimum for 40 to 3000 gallons per quarter, 30 cents per thousand for next 7000, 20 cents per thousand over 10000, outside city 0–3000 gallons minimum and 80 cents per thousand beyond 3000, effective after passage November 9 1920 with Mayor H J Vanden Berg and City Clerk A C Kuper notes.
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Pella
Iowa
H. J. Vanden Berg
A.C. Kuper
Public Opinion and Independent Thinking Reflections
The piece argues public opinion wields power through fear of ridicule and opposition. It urges independent thought, noting truth stands alone without champions, while acknowledging public sentiment can be wrong. It contends brave individuals defend convictions despite crowd pressure.
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Ray
Joy of Life and Sky in Kendrick Bangs Poem
This verse celebrates daily joy in life and nature from dawn to dusk. It evokes bright skies, rain, stars, birds, labor, and mirth, praising a divine benefactor and the promise that sorrow can wait until tomorrow. The speaker, John Kendrick Bangs, anchors the voice.
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John
Kendrick Bangs
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