The Dollar Sign in Education’s Moral Purpose
A community editorial argues education should be valued for character and societal benefit, not solely for money. It urges broad support for Central College’s endowment drive, emphasizing moral aims, industrial vitality, and educated citizens over mere earnings. The piece cautions against valuing education only for income gains and highlights long term benefits from moral and professional development.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Central College
Buying at Home and the Case for Local Merchants
The piece argues for patronizing home merchants who pay taxes and support the community. It stresses a fair price for dollars spent locally, noting that while prices vary, savings may exist when buying locally. It contends retailers need reasonable margins to cover overhead and keeps the focus on mutual benefit for farmers, merchants, and customers.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Howev
Home basketball opener stirs crowd and hopes high
Fans gather for the home opener as Riphest Pountblew leads the team in a spirited display. The event showcases growing talent and local support, with expectations set for a strong season and key contributions from standout players.
Farmers Delight as Tariff Fight Gains Clinching Support
The piece argues Republicans push a tariff bill harming farmers and consumers, accusing party stalwarts of prioritizing donors and eastern interests over agricultural needs. It laments a coalitions with few Democrats keeping a protective tariff and shifts blame to party leaders for misaligned priorities.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Republican Party
Congress
Om Slemp
Slemp
Farm’ Board
Great Northwest
Pupils Lead Page on School Happenings Impress Chronicle
The Chron ele published a full page of school events by pupils aged 10 and up. The piece shows strong effort from students and teachers, highlighting a high level of organization and potential for future growth in education.
Teachers guiding pupils beyond basics earn public praise
The story highlights educators who, beyond teaching core subjects, lead students into other endeavors and keep the public informed about their broader impact. Their dedication extends into hours beyond the official schedule, reinforcing the value of their real jobs and community service.
Energy loss in power systems sparks debate across nation
A 1920s-era summary explains that 15 percent of generated electricity is lost before reaching consumers. It compares delivered kilowatt hours to total production, discusses rate implications, and mixes in local anecdotes about winter, banking, and small-town life, illustrating public attitudes toward energy efficiency.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Central Stati Througout
United States
Bureau of the Census
Department of the Nations Electric Light Association
Weekend Church Banter and Local Quips From Pella
A humorous snapshot of small town banter in Pella describing church gossip and neighborhood interactions. People named include Newt Van Maren Herman Bauman Art Klein Bill Young Nick Gesman Jim De Wit Jake Sterrenberg Ira Curtis and R A Awtry as a bridge trip with the Chamber of Commerce. The fragment hints at communal routines and light gossip.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Newt van Maren
Herman Bauman
Jim de Wit
Jake Sterrenberg
Bobs
Jim
Baptist Church
Ira Curtis
Chamber of Commerce
R. A. Awtry
What Other Editors Think Sigourney Review
A digest of editorials from several Iowa papers. The Iowa Senate and Governor receive mixed notes on politics and policy, including praise for Steck and Brookhart, reflections on installment buying, Hoover’s peace push, and a light quip about an advertiser’s sausage ad.
Sausages and stock market notes from cluttered columns
The passage discusses sausage making from pork trimmings with minimal additives and rejects cereal or potato flour as harmful. It also reports on Wall Street deflation, market volatility, and mixed views from newspapers about farming, prohibition, and Fatty Arbuckle returning to theater.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Oskaloosa Times-Globe
Wall Street
Twenty Years Ago In Pella Chronicle Con Test Winners and Local News
Miss Nellie Neels and Mrs. Oscar Holdworth won gold watches in the Chronicle con test. Pella Roller Mills halted grinding after boiler trouble. Mrs. Jan Van Haaften, 88, died at her daughter’s home, Mrs. Andrew Vander Wal. Marinus Van Messbergen, 48, died at his North Pella home. Pella Plumbing Heating Co. incorporated with A N Kuyper president and Hugo W Kuyper secretary. An Iowa Central railroad engine derailed near Sully, two hours to re-rail. Dr and Mrs W W LeForce of Keokuk visiting at Bousquet home for Thanksgiving. Dick Ver Dught and A W De Bruyn hunted 27 rabbits.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Nellie Neels
Oscar Holdworth
Chronicle
Pella
Jan van Haaften
Andrew Vander Wal
Marinus ‘van Messbergen
North Pella
Pella Plumbing & Heating, Co
A. N. Kuyper
Hugo W. Kuyper
State of
Iowa
Iowa Central Railroad
Sully
W. W. LeForce
Keokuk
Bousquet
Dick Ver Dught
A. W. de Bruyn
Ten Years Ago Farmers Form Cooperative Shippers Association
A century ago farmers in the community adopted a constitution for the Farmers' Co operative Shippers Association at a meeting with 126 teachers. The Junior Red Cross funds were used to hire a county nurse. Mrs Gertrude Schakel-Onstine died at Coal Ridge at 61. A charivari party to Baker wedding damaged the home by breaking windows and kicking a door panel. Mrs A N Vander Linden spoke on the Oberammergau Passion Play at the Baptist church. News arrived of total destruction of the Keables home at Casper Wyoming.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Farmers’ Co-operative Shippers’ Association
Red Cross
Gertrude Schakel-Onstine
Coal Ridge
Charivari
Cnt
T. '. Baker
A. N. Vander Linden
Oberammergau
Baptist Church
Franklin Keables
Casper
Wyo
For Sale Advert Offers Typewriter Ribbons and Paper
For sale items include adding machine tape Be typewriter ribbons and paper ontonicle Otlica. Readable details are limited. item list appears partial and may reflect miscellaneous office supplies.
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Ree Sadler Pos Co
B. Sadle
V. Goap
Towa
Ittore
Mr. Awtry
Ransom
Barney Vander Linden
Panama Canal
D——L
North Pole
H. J. Iddins
Business Men’s Community Club
Pella National Bank
Ed Cook
Ed Grant
Mr. Bousquet
Noah
Art Klein
Bill Young
Nick Gesman
Sigourney Review
Dan Steck
Smith Brookhart
Brookhart
Steck
Oskaloosa Herald
Chariton
Hoover
Knoxville Express
Columbus
Middle West
Northwood
John Quincy Murray
Charley Chaplin
Conference Fund For
Foreign Missionary Fund
The
Free Methodist Church of North America
Jasper County
Dieck
California
Fatty Arbuckle
Fatty
Washington
Rube Goldberg
Beale Washingtoa
Ine
Saturday Evening Post
Ladies Home Journal
Robert Sadler
Main St
A. J. Frank
Mahaska Co
Oskaloosa
Crumbaugh
High Ave
West Oska
Durham
Joe F. Denburger
Des Moines
Pella Agency
Vander Linden's Drug Store
Pella Supply CO
H. C. Payne
Broadway
Geogha Chalfont
Security State Bank
F. F. Carpenter
Franklin Street
Dr. C. I. Fox
Main and
Liberty Streets
J. J. Sybenga
Keable
T. G. Fultz
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