Democrats regret Harding not running last week
Some Democrats expressed regret that Mr. Harding did not enter the race last week, a remark seen as spiteful commentary on the political moment.
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Mr. Harding
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Newspaper
Pella Chronicle
Location
Pella, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Nov 16, 1922
Page
1
Stand pat era senator Brookhart faces primary challenge
Two years ahead, analysts expect Brookhart to win reelection unless a half-baked radical seizes the primary. The remark suggests a quiet confidence in Brookhart's position barring an unexpected challenger.
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Brookhart
Senate
National Chairman Adams hails gratifying election results
National Chairman John T. Adams of the Republican National Committee says the results are gratifying to him, while noting that John must have felt an awful beating was due him.
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John T. Adams
Republican National Committee
John
Soldier bonus vote boosts political standings across states
Iowa Kansas and Illinois backed the soldier bonus in a crucial vote, a factor President Harding might view as contributing to his party's sharp rebuke at the election. The stance in these states underscores how veterans benefits influenced political sentiment and electoral outcomes nationwide.
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Iowa
Kansas
Illinois
Harding
Democratic Victory in Marion County Tied to Lake Prairie Choice
Voter commentary argues that electing a Democrat hinges on selecting a candidate from Lake Prairie Township and mobilizing local supporters across the river to carry the race. The remark reflects local partisan strategy and cross-town contest dynamics.
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Marion County
Lake Prairie
Brookhart Faces Challenge on Promises and Rates
It remains with Senator Brookhart to cut freight rates and raise railroad workers wages while ensuring war profiteers pay soldiers adjusted compensation. He embraced this reform stance to seek office, and now must decide whether to honor or repudiate those pledges. Prockhart won’t be the first politician to break a campaign promise.
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Senator Brookhart
Prockhart
Women Vote Strongly In Pella Precincts
In the Pella precincts the number of women voting matches the men closely, unlike Lake Prairie township outside. Democrats fared poorly outside town, Brookhart leading by 43 votes while Kendall and Files tied at 148 each. The piece notes this reflects full Republican strength and about half the Democratic strength, praising town women and urging rural turnout next time.
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Pella
Lake
Brookhart
Kendall
Files
Temperance stance against liquor trade harms youth
The piece argues that temperance supporters seek to protect youth from the dangers of liquor, condemning opponents who claim personal liberty. It portrays prohibitionists as defending society by removing an insidious enemy from vulnerable boys and girls, criticizing the so called old soaks.
Democrats Should Pick a Clean Candidate for 1924
Eastern Democrats weigh Governor-elect Al Smith as a possible 1924 nominee but warn that his Tammany ties could doom the ticket. They urge a candidate with no connection to Tammany or foreign religious influence, arguing the party must avoid any “man” beholden to others or risk losing nationwide.
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al Smith
New York
Smith
Medill McCormick Campaigns For Brookhart Then Schemes Chairmanshipes
The article criticizes Illinois senator Medill McCormick for campaigning in Iowa for Brookhart and then seeking to influence radical Republican senators’ chairmanships by contacting Senator Lodge of Massachusetts. It notes La Follette and Borah as radicals poised for such chairs, according to the report.
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Medill McCormick
Illinois
Iowa
Brookhart
Lodge
Massachusetts
LaFollette
Borah
McCormick Portrayed as Partisan Demagogue by Critics
The article contrasts McCormick with Republican rivals and cites pre election speeches by Brookhart. It argues McCormick embodies radicalism and demagoguery, recalling the bullmoose era of 1912 when La Follette was also seen as extreme.
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McCormick
Brookhart
la Follette
Prohibition Referendums and Mixed Results Across States
The article notes a tepid response to prohibition with a few anti amendment figures elected, mainly where other issues dominated. Illinois voters rejected a prohibition referendum while Ohio and California supported alignments with the federal constitution. The overall victory came with the amendment’s approval, a fact of concern mainly to law enforcement.
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Illinois
Ohio
California
Standpatters Lose Ground in Post-Election Debate
The article argues Democrats shed conservative senators and Republicans shift away from standpatters. It condemns old guard tactics and predicts Harding faces pressure, suggesting the era of standpatters is waning while radical new senators bring accountability and sober governance.
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Townsends
Hitchcocks
Lodge
the Chronicle
Penrose
Harding
Red Cross drive seeks support from every citizen
The annual Red Cross campaign for funds is now on in this section and the work should have the enthusiastic support of every citizen. The Red Cross asks only a small sum from each one, but it does desire to have the support of all. One dollar pays for an annual membership, and gifts larger than this are received from those who wish to make them. Decide what you are going to give and have it ready for the solicitor when he calls.
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Red Cross
America
Pella
Gulf
Iowa
Keokuk
Chronicle
Ublc
Partisan shift signals GOP accountability in Congress
The piece argues that with a Republican president and a Democratic or split Congress, responsibility would be shared. It contends Republicans grew arrogant with a large majority and now face reduced power, forcing them to heed the public. It predicts continued GOP faults and warns against shifting blame.
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Congress
Couse
Burden to Bear After They Reject Excuse
The phrase implies those who offered excuses must now face responsibility and accountability for their actions. It frames blame as a direct consequence of failing to meet expectations. The tone suggests a call for accountability and consequences for inaction or poor decisions.
Road Improvement Debate Shapes Lake Prairie Supervisor Race
In Lake Prairie Town voters chose between two respected men for county board. The clash centered on public road improvement and the 1922 pledge by the Pella Chamber of Commerce and county board. The new supervisor will not take seat until January 1974, as state funds for primary road work loom.
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Lake Prairie Township
County Board of Supervisors
Tysseling
Pella
Johnson
State Highway Commission
Observations on Elections and Local Anecdotes From Pella
The piece recalls post election bonfires in Pella at notable street corners and East Market Square, noting partisan celebrations once common but now rare as people pledge tickets. It references a wolf killed by farmer C. M. Ruggles near Winterset and contemplates Gulf water use for irrigation and bathing beaches, with Dean praised for his enthusiasm and the Chronicle offering free services.
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Pella
Church Prayer Against War Aims to Unite Nations
The Christian Herald urges churches everywhere to unite in earnest prayer for deliverance from war. The piece cites Norway and Sweden as an example where a day of prayer helped avert conflict twenty years ago, noting King Oscar of Sweden as a Christian and war was avoided.
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Christian Herald
Norway
Sweden
United Kingdom
Oscar
Call for Leaders to End War and Hate Across Europe
A reflective editorial laments widespread hatred in Europe and the failure of statesmanship. It cites Isaiah for hope and urges divine guidance to raise powerful leaders who can spare the world from the horrors of war.
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Europe
Isaiah
Dean’s Climate Plan Promises Mild Winter for Midwest
A Chronicle interview reveals a plan attributed to the Academy Dean claiming the Mississippi River runs uphill and could be redirected to bring warm water to the north. The proposal mentions removing the Keokuk dam and turning Minnesota waterfalls, with implications for Iowa and the Missouri system, all tied to funding and broad regional benefits.
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Academy
Chronicle
Mississippi
Rocky Mountains
Mexico
Keokuk
Minnesota
Middle West
Missouri
Iowa
Boost Central Spirit and Silence the Crabs
An exhortation urges students to stop criticizing and start boosting Central College. It laments sarcasm and grouches harming unity, urging loyal Centralists to pull together, rekindle enthusiasm, and ignore habitual crabs to build a bigger, better Central.
Forest den and natural diet of the cat described
A short, odd note describes a forest dwelling feline behavior and diet. It mentions natural teeth use on foods and references health terms in a cryptic manner. The fragment hints at animal behavior without clear events or names.
Marion County Citizens Accept New Service Duty
The new officeholder thanks Marion County residents for support in the November election and pledges honest, faithful governance for two years. He urges letters from citizens, especially farmers, to guide legislation and emphasizes close contact with the farming industry as the foundation of local business. He seeks cooperation for the greatest good to all.
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Marion County
Chronicle
Proof of Will Notice Hearing in December Term 1922
Notice is given that there is on file in the Clerk of the District Court of Marion County Iowa a written instrument purporting to be the last will of Elisabeth Van Zante deceased It will come for hearing in December term 1902 on the 5th day of December at which time all interested persons may be heard
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District Court of
Iown
Marion County
Iowa
Elisabeth ‘van Zante
Island City Freight Trains Schedule Updated
Freight for shipment on the locals must be at the station not later than 6 00 p m the evening before Both local freights carry passengers.
Wabash Time Table Howell Iowa Details
Time table line shows morning and evening departures at 7 48 a m 2 56 a m 9 28 p m with additional 7 48 p m stop. Local schedule fragment lists Howell and East Want. No clear full service pattern due to OCR errors.
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Wabash
Howell
Iowa
East
Want
Secret of Administration Quote by Montesquieu
A brief reflective line on governance quotes Montesquieu noting that true administration hinges on judiciously using power within all circumstances. It presents a concise historic musing rather than a current event. The statement emphasizes restraint and discernment in executive action.
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Montesquieu
Town Pests Scandal Sheet Wins Cheese Mad-Alle for Offensiveness
The Scandal Sheet from the Big City wins the Limburger Cheese Mad-Alle for offensiveness. Columns full of nauseating crime details label it unfit for decent homes and urge disposal before children see the filthy sheet.
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Big City
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