Two Leaders Set Tone for Cross-Party Debt Conference
President Hoover invites President-Elect Roosevelt to discuss the international debt situation in Washington and Roosevelt accepts. The move breaks a political precedent and sparked talk of nonpartisan cooperation. In Pella, ten applicants seek the postmaster position amid administration changes, with workers seeking reasonable compensation and continued efficiency.
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Hoover
Roosevelt
Washington
Distinction Between Secular and Religious Newspapers
The author argues secular papers differ from religious journals in ethics and audience. Publicity in pre election coverage would not suit religious periodicals like The Baptist Record or The Christian Intelligencer, reflecting distinct editorial lines and reader interest in each class.
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Chronicle
Christian Intelligencer
Narrowness and its rightful bounds in public discourse
The editorial distinguishes justified narrowness aligned with truth and loyalty to high principles from unjustified narrowness that attacks individuals for differing political or religious views. It argues institutions should be challenged when wrong, but not personal.
What Is Profanity In Everyday Life
A church group discusses profanity beyond using God's name, noting it includes Sunday worship while failing others days, professing virtue without possession, and desecrating the Sabbath in a commercial age, illustrating broad harm to sacred things.
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God
Mayor Fultz Humbled by City Duties in Local Chronicle
The editor reflects that the mayor carries heavy duties and is worn by constant demands. He notes townspeople press him for favors and jokes that running against Mayor Fultz would bring more grief, implying the editor will not oppose him in the next election.
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Fultz
Pella
The
Chronicle
Prohibitionists Brace for Possible 20th Amendment Fate
The authors argue strong prohibition support remains, noting millions will fight to uphold the 18th amendment. They recall 2300 proposed constitutional amendments with only 19 approved, suggesting repeal could join the defeated class despite ongoing sentiment against prohibition.
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Friends OF Prohibition
Our
Republic
Billy Wilson lauded for Democratic county work in tribute
The letter praises Billy Wilson for tireless service to the Democratic County Committee, noting he invested personal time and resources, including using his own car and paying gas, to promote the campaign. It argues he should receive substantial reward if he seeks office.
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Billy Wilson
Democratic County Committee
Democratic Party
Four years ago and now on temperance as a political issue
The piece contrasts four years of temperance influence in presidential campaigns. It notes ministers and temperance groups argued for a moral cause, but this year both major parties offered wet or semi wet platforms, leaving prohibition safely in either party’s hands. It argues temperance workers could have clarified voter choice, but some in the community did not hear.
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Anti-Saloon League
Woman’s Christian Temperance Union
Roosevelt
Hoover
Republican Party
Democratic Party
The
Chronicle
al Smith
Prohibition Debate Splits Voters and Editors
A Chronicle editor reflects on prohibition tactics and party loyalties after the recent campaign. He notes divisions among Anti-Saloon League and WCTU supporters, disavows both major parties’ stances, and asserts continued support for dry policies while urging allies to fight any repeal.
Flight O'Tyme Chronicle Echoes 1912 and 1922
A compact note recalls the Flight O Tyme feature from two Chronicle dates, noting its enduring presence across 1912 and 1922 issues. The item highlights a retro aviation themed column and its historical crossings in early 20th century coverage.
What Other Editors Think Would Stretch 'Em Out
Marion County News surveys editorials on extending presidential terms to eight years arguing politics and religion polarize. It notes Roose velt's 1932 landslide as per The Literary Digest and recalls a Democratic headquarters refusal to concede states. It ponders technological progress and new novelties shaping the electorate's future.
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Marion County News
Chariton
Democrat National
Democratic Party
Literary Digest
Roosevelt
Hoover
Pennsylvania
Keystone
Looking Forward Sigourney Review
The Democratic party should trim about half of the state payroll in Iowa to boost re election chances two years hence. The piece argues pay cuts are less effective than laying off workers, claiming a smaller, serious group would outvote a larger, politically obligated payroll. It urges readjustment to save money and win back trust with decisive action.
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Democratic Party
Iowa
Editor urges changing supreme court selection method
The Register criticizes the shift from voter elections to gubernatorial appointment with senate approval after Democrats win all five supreme court seats. The piece notes prior objections to such changes and warns observers will watch for a future push to alter the system.
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Register
Supreme Court Indianola Tribune
Supreme Court
Des Moinesegister
Massachussetts
State Senate
High Court
Supreme Bench
The
Independent candidates struggle at the recent election
Independent ticket candidates attracted few votes as voters stayed with decisive preferences, denying good men who ran as independents a chance to serve the electorate.
Home-Lovin’ Manners and a Hot Water Test
In a playful exchange Mandy asks how to make her husband stay at home. The minister suggests she use coals of fire on his head, but Mandy replies she only has hot water, highlighting a humorous contrast in advice and domestic life.
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Miniser
Path to recovery through new cure for despair
The piece argues that when the nation hit lows, a surprising boost emerged. It cites events from western expansion to California gold, railroad growth, and the shift to cars, suggesting highway development could similarly revive employment and the economy. The rhetoric questions if a new remedy will aid the era's distress.
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United States
California
Ten Years Ago Items from the Chronicle 1922
Peter Vander Werf brings a squirrel claimed as his 49th season victim. Gerrit Pals husked 140 bushels in 9 hours before a crowd on Otto G. Van Roekel farm. L. J. Rus residence on East First street burned Sunday evening. Final election tabulation shows two thirds majority in Congress. Miss Jennie M Kuyper installed principal of Ferris Seminary Japan. Cornelius Spruit, Pella native, visiting friends. Mrs A Plender of Orange City dies at 87. Ten men arrested for robbing stores and depot at Melcher fined 100 to 600 dollars and given 60 years.
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Chronicle
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Gerrit Pals
Otto G. van Roekel
Henry van Oostrum
L. J. Rus
East First Street
Congress
Jennie M. Kuyper
Ferris Seminary
Japan
Cornelius Spruit
Old Pella
A. Plender
Orange City
Melcher
Local notes and family events from Pella twenty years ago
Twenty years ago in Pella details the Commercial Association now Chamber of Commerce leadership. birthdays with 74 post cards. multiple weddings including Bein tema and Anna Brom. Rev Mulder and Cornelia De Cook. injuries from a buggy accident near Howell. births and birthday celebrations. 25th and 8th wedding anniversaries. local check raising case. new Presto lighting. organ contract with Third Reformed Church. Glenere Grundman and Hollandsche Concert billed for New Sharon. Beintema family moving to Pella. Naaktgeboren’s husband gift. Mrs Cyrus M Van Cleave paralysis. Rietveld returns from Portland. Pella Overall factory updates. Nunnikhoven jaw abscess.
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Joe Faassen
Commercial Association
Chamber of Commerce
L. Eysink
Pete Beintema
Anna Brom
Cornelius Mulder
Cornelia M. de Cook
Madrid
Des Moines
Howell
G. van Dusseldorp
Case Veronght
Liberty Corner
Walter
Bart Beerink
Johmny Castorf
Sully
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T. W. Cox
Third Reformed Church
Glenere Grundman
Hollandsche Concert Company
New Sharon
Thomas Beintema
Pella
C. Naaktgeboren
Cyrus M. van Cleave
Oskaloosa
Lerman Rietveld
Portland Oregon
Joe Nunnikhoven
Pella Editorial Mirrored in Election Rhetoric
The piece scorns political hot air and warns that the election outcome will be close no matter the party. It mocks pre election bravado and urges readers to act with restraint, noting the editor calls out exaggerated claims and party spin.
Dem talks and town tales echo in Roosevelts era
A column of local rumor and humor reflects on post election mood, party shifts, and social jibes. It notes Jemison urging bounty shifts to Republicans, election chatter in Pella, and porch conversations about politics, birthdays, attire, and small-town life. It mentions a ward incident with Charlie Allen, party captions, and scenes from Knoxville and Rochester notes, ending with a poem about true grit and resilience.
Self Revealing Letter From Knoxville Journal 1932
The Knoxville Journal prints a dated letter criticizing Iowa farmer stereotypes and naming Mellon Vose and Grundy as directors. The writer argues the last four years have taught a lesson to the Republican party and references President Hoover and party dynamics.
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Knoxville Journal
Knoxville
M. L
Iowa
Andy
Mellon
First Thanksgiving in the Beek Wind Cabin
The poem evokes a rough log cabin in a hostile land with a winter scene. White flakes drift under the cabin, light glints on a spinning wheel and candlesticks, and a copper kettle sits by old glass. Despite crude furnishings, the poem honors forefathers offering grateful songs.
Half Days For Shooting Pheasants Pleases Man
The Fish and Game Department announces half days for pheasant shooting with afternoons only, drawing praise from sportsmen and farmers across the state who recall safer mornings and fewer farm animal fatalities in prior seasons.
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Fish and Game Department
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