Roosevelt Leaves Mexico Crisis to Church State Clash
The editorial urges Roosevelt to keep church and state separate amid Mexico’s church involvement, arguing it would gain broad approval across political and religious groups. It warns against importing such a state of affairs here while noting a national housing shortage of about 600,000 homes driven by labor and material shortages, with families crowded into small rentals, including in Pella.
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Roosevelt
Mexico
Mater
Pella
Chronicle subscription appeal grows with renewals
The Appeal to Chronicle readers reports a gratifying renewal rate and many new subscribers. The paper thanks readers for goodwill and predicts continued efforts to deserve community support and broader recognition as Pella's leading newspaper.
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Chronicle
Pella
Those in Authority Weigh Trades for Coming Baseball Season
Major teams including the Detroit Tigers New York Yankees St. Louis Cardinals Chicago Cubs and New York Giants are planning trades to assemble winning rosters. Wealthier clubs will buy while many moves risk missteps as players in slumps or highly paid stars can rebound or falter with new teams.
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Detroit Tigers
New York Yankees
St. Louis Cardinals
Chicago Cubs
New York Giants
Here Comes the Boss Spirit and Cooperation
Pete Kuyper praised a collaborative leadership ideal at a party in his honor. He urged that workers are partners, not subordinates, and that every institution needs a directing head without peacocking. He argued cooperation satisfies both employer and employee.
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Pete Kuyper
Prosperity not felt by many in Pella amid high costs
The Pella area hesitates to celebrate prosperity as many residents see no income gains. Farmers note higher live stock and poultry prices but lingering drought debts linger on. Even workers with small salaries feel the pinch as living costs remain high despite claimed reductions. A Chamber of Commerce debate suggests weak cooperation for Tulip Time.
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Pella
Chamber of Commerce
Attorney General O Conner trial draws strong attention
The trial of Attorney General O Conner for alleged participation in a slot machine racket captivates public interest, with widespread scrutiny and debate over the charges and the case’s implications.
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O'Conner
Hope for Innocence in Face of Damaging Evidence
The speaker expresses hope that the charges against O'Connor and others are untrue, acknowledges a barrage of evidence, questions witness credibility, and regrets public officials may be implicated while aiming for due process and confidence in the system.
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O’connor
Suppose He Had Been Your Boy
A drunken driver killed two Ottumwa high school youths returning from the Eldon fair, one killed instantly and the other after days of suffering. The piece condemns repeal era liquor policy, blaming government failure to enforce laws and urging action to prevent such tragedies. It cites a minister's son and his wife among the victims and argues the liquor traffic imperils public safety.
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Ottumwa
Eldon Fair
The Forgotten Man and the Laborer’s Plight
A compact opinion piece defining the forgotten man as the poverty born worker who struggles daily, faces high prices and low wages, and gains limited relief from workmen’s compensation and related laws. It praises labor unions for better wages while condemning parasites and calls for policies favoring the common man.
Editorial Comment on Old Age Pension Funding
Chariton Leader laments that state tax revenue fails to fund the old age pension adequately. Authors blame the state administration for insufficient disbursements and urge finding additional revenue sources to satisfy deserving beneficiaries. The piece argues that current taxation cannot reach adequate pension levels.
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Chariton
Towa
Review advocates speed limit to 75 mph nationwide
In a journey review article, manufacturers discuss restricting speeds to around 75 mph. Authors argue high speed causes many motor accidents and that reducing limits would improve road safety. The piece emphasizes the dangers of fast travel and the potential safety gains from lower speeds.
Sigourney Hitchracks and Modernization Remembered
Keokuk County News recalls a 20 year milestone since Sigourney opened a modernization program removing hitchracks around the square. Farmers once spent long days traveling to town with horses and wagons, but now a 10 mile country trip fits in a short workday.
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Keokuk County
Sigourney
Call of the Wild comes to the Pella Theatre this Friday
The Jack London classic film stars Chick Gable Loretta Young and Jack Oakie at the Pella Theatre Friday November 20. Darryl Zanuck produced the frontier romance with Buck the St Bernard as a symbolic companion. Filmed on Mount Baker Washington.
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Pella Theatre
FBI
20Th Century
Jack London
Klondike
Chick Gable
Loretta Young
Jack Oakie
Darryl Zanuck
Arctic
Buck
Jack
Clark Gabl
United Artists
Weekend column humor and local jests from Pella
A long humor column from a Pella publication recalls amusing incidents at a carpenter shop and various local quips. It weaves jokes about borrowing tools, marriage, politics, and daily life with dated references to local figures, social mores, and regional culture.
Flite O'Tyme UI Items Chronicle of 1905 and 1915
The Chronicle records Flite O Tyme UI items dated 1905 and 1915. It notes entries tied to aviation humor and local industry buzz, with brief mentions of dates, venues, and involved firms. The items reflect early 20th century UI themes and regional curiosity.
Twenty Years Ago December 2 1915 Local Notices
Wire destroyed a barn owned by George Gezel near Blommer mill. John A Crozer farm sold for 10000 dollars on the Knoxville city limits at 25 acres. Hazel Calhoun resumes duties at Fowler exchange after recovering from typhoid. Wedding bells for Tennis Brom and Minnis Lovering. Prof L W Glover and Bessie Haines wed. Vander Syde grandchildren visit for Thanksgiving. Dr F F Carpenter attends Rock Island surgeons meeting in Oklahoma City. Crochet needle factory busy turning out ammunition. wives of Pella unable to obtain needles. Rev and Mrs E M Gregson en route to Coal Ridge church for evangelistic meetings. Mrs John De Wit and two daughters visit relatives. Newton G Thomas speaks at Naval Education Council in Congo. D O Thomas off duty due to illness. Rock Island Railroad offers 80 tickets to Central Penn game at Os kaloosa.
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George Gezel
Blommer
John A. Crozer
Knoxville
Hazel Calhoun
Fowler Telephone Exchange
Tennis Brom
Minnis Lovering
L. W. Glover
Central College Conservatory of Music
Bessie Judith Haines
Gibson
Tenty
Jacob Vander Syde
F. F. Carpenter
Oklahoma City
Rock Island Railroad
Pella
E. M. Gregson
New Sharon
Coal Ridge Church
John de Wit
Prairie City
Newton G. Thomas
Orthwestern Dental ‘College
Congo
Navial Education Council
D.O. ‘Thomas
Central Penn
Oskaloosa
Weddings Reported in Chronicle of November 1905
The Chronicle notes 1905 weddings for Geo Engbers with Grace Vander Linden and A E Cully with Sue Vander Van. The latter ceremony occurred in Newton with Rev A Le Grand of Appleton Wis to preach soon at the Baptist church as pastor. Mrs J Vogelaar dies aged 84 at her daughter’s home. A Kuyper party celebrates 16th anniversary. Miss Bessie Scholte assists at the bank in her brother Paul’s absence.
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Geo. Engbers
Grace Vander Linden
A. E. Cully
Sue Vander van
Newton
A. le Grand
Appleton
Wis
Baptist Church
A. N. Kuyper
Bessie Scholte
Paul
Twins Born Near City Amid Mixed Local Notes
A variety of short items report births and local happenings. A baby boy and girl were born to Mr. and Mrs. Levi Dyketra seven miles northwest of the city. Prof H H Severn, former dean of Central college, was abroad. Thieves stole twenty head of feeding steers valued at 1200 from a pasture near Mason City. An elderly woman was feted at Evans. A Negro girl faced a romantic inquiry as her sweetheart asked her to try something out. Complaints arose about a sidewalk along Muntingh store and De Goor corner. William Verros led about 15 boys to form a juvenile band. A man believed to be singing near Independence left his wife and five children. George Baitsell of Fremont planned to enter college. he is now a Yale professor.
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Levi Dyketra
H. H. Severn
Central College
Mason City
Evans
Old Board
Muntingh
de Goor
William Verros
Independence
George Baitsell
Fremont
Colle
Yale College
Cooking school praised by Knoxville residents
The Inquiring Reporter gathers positive views on the Chronicle cooking school. Mrs Swank, Mrs Kuyper, Mrs Renaud, Mrs Payne, Mrs Weyers, and others commend the event, noting Miss Looney as an capable instructor, engaging demonstrations, and useful tips on meat cooking and efficient electric stove use. The overall impression is highly favorable and the program deemed a great event.
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Dick Weyers
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Judas
Townsend
Tam
Willard de Winter
Jake Sterrenberg
Jake
Irom
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Shen
Louis Popma
Georgie Buck
Lester Vander Pol
John G. Klein
Columbus
Cookie van Vark
Dick de Wit
AAA
Midwest
Chronicle Cooking School
Tom Swank
Jean Kuypered
Miss Looney
TL. L. Renaud
H.C. Payne
Gladys Looney
Fase Soult
Shama
Ray Ay
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