Ku Klux Klan Laughs and Cold Parade Questioned
A probing notice questions whether the Ku Klux Klan remains a force or has faded, noting cold weather and diminished turnout as potential reasons to skip a shirttail parade and public display.
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Newspaper
Pella Chronicle
Location
Pella, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Nov 24, 1921
Page
1
Hope Fades in Washington Conference Plan
Arthur Brisbane disapproves of Mr Hughes plan as futile amid renewed Washington conference hopes and political tensions.
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Washington
Arthur Brisbane
Mr. Hughes
President Harding Might Pardon Debs Soon
The plan circles around President Harding potentially granting a pardon to Eugene V. Debs the socialist leader jailed for wartime disloyalty. Critics claim someone else may be steering the president with faulty counsel.
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Harding
Eugene V. Debs
Praise for Secretary Hughes Sparks White House Speculation
The passage questions if Lafe Young or Maurice Curtis might seek to confront President Harding during the Washington conference, suggesting action could occur before publication. The tone hints at looming political maneuvering and intrigue surrounding the administration.
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Hughes
Washington
Lafe Young
Maurice Curtis
Harding
British delegates doubt ten year halt on warship building
The articles report British delegates resisting a ten year moratorium on building warships arguing that time will erode naval know how. Critics warn the move could risk future defense or curb freedom if overreached, urging thorough examination from multiple angles before any armament limitation.
Pity for the Poor Schoolmaams Amid Tight Times
The passage recalls a bygone era when entrepreneurs sought wealth while schoolteachers and underpaid preachers faced hardship. It notes a culture of pity for the needy, contrasting with the steady but modest salaries that kept groceries paid, and suggests regular pay offered some comfort during dull periods.
Street-Child Charity Habit Alarmed Pella Readers
Readers in Pella express concern over several local children begging on the street for money. The note urges parents to teach children right conduct and warns against enabling this habit, while withholding names of the kids and signaling community support for responsible parenting.
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Pella
Prices flip as eggs buy few corn in Pella market
Eggs in Pella retail 58 to 55 cents per dozen while corn is quoted at 27 cents. The article notes eggs remain high while most other farm products stay low, with a dozen eggs almost equaling the hen that laid them and enough corn to feed her for a couple of weeks.
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Pella
Railway Employers Dispute Over Wage Payment
A fragmented report notes a discrepancy between eight railway companies and two employees regarding wages owed to the men. The text is unclear but centers on wage adjustments and payment disputes affecting the workers.
House Rejects Lower Tax Rate Amid Political Blame
The article notes Congress could not adopt a lower income tax rate for the rich as the House hesitated and reflected on public respect for the president and soldier compensation. It portrays a political blame game where proxy figures face scrutiny and blame for the failed proposal.
End of an Era for Pella Church Stables
A century-old practice fades as the last church stable in Pella is to be sold tomorrow. Farmers once parked horses behind church buildings on Sundays, but horse travel has dwindled while autos dominate. The town’s hitching posts, once vital, now sit unused amid a shift to motor transport.
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Pella
Iowa National Guard Steps In At Ottumwa Strike
Last week in Ottumwa workers at the Morrell packing plant struck, prompting a moderate show of state force to restore order as locals found their jobs filled by others and faced a lean winter. The episode reflects broader concerns about labor, capital, and rent, with officials citing monopolies and private landlords as underlying issues. The piece notes Governor Hughes and a need for prudent leadership, while offering a broader coda from the Academy of Science on earth drying questions and a string of local anecdotes.
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Iowa
Ottumwa
Morrell Packing
Sao
Wapello
Fon
National Guard
Academy of Science
Pella
Milwaukee
Academy ‘of Science
Englesma
Central ‘Asia
Academy
Kansas City
The
Chronicle
Homecomings in county towns recall old memories
The piece reflects on fall homecomings as yearly, widespread events in counties and small towns. It speaks of reunions attracting friends from distant places, public services, and entertainments for guests who left farms and towns for the West. Melancholy touches the change of homes, yet cherished keepsakes remain the true treasures of the old home.
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Father
West
Baby Weight Question Traced to Boston Globe Quote
The Boston Globe quotes a parent asking if a baby weighs more now, noting the reply that the infant started at nine and a half pounds. The brief exchange captures a domestic humor moment.
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Boston Globe
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