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Newspaper
Pella Chronicle
Location
Pella, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Oct 20, 1927
Page
8
The Knoxville Journal contrasts the McNary-Haugen bill with the protective tariff, deeming it a respectable proposition and noting some commendation for its approach.
Republican papers feel humiliated as Chicago Mayor Thompson enters the presidential race on their ticket. He is portrayed as an unremarkable politician with a single credit, while the Chicago Tribune is described as a rotten foe, whose opposition is taken as evidence of merit.
The union head lodges complaint with the governor over Appanoose County Sheriff using tear bombs to disperse a mob trying to block nonunion workers from mines before wage talks. Bombs cause tearing, hindering group action. The union urges mobs not to form to disrupt mining work.
The Chronicle states Mellon has been the brains of the Coolidge and Harding administrations since Hughes left the cabinet. It defends his financial judgment, arguing without him the country would have faced cabinet corruption and congressional incompetence while noting debts to be paid during his Treasury tenure.
Omaha parties pressure Iowa residents to sign an application at the state fair then pay a $59 abstract fee to supposedly obtain a deed. Pella signers learned the lots lie outside any city, and the price far exceeds value as many acres could yield multiple residence plots. Nebraskan land often worth far less than the claimed gift price.
The Newton mayor plans to deputize twenty veteran Boy Scouts as special police in residence districts for Hallowe'en. The move reflects well on Scout training and suggests young people can enjoy the holiday without property destruction. Pella youths note that good behavior on Halloween comes from training and community effort.
Neighbors accuse a local unfeathered biped in Pella of poisoning dogs and killing several over recent weeks. He is said to wear human clothes to disguise himself and is also reported to shoot song birds. The community urges punishment and legal action to deter such cruelty to animals.
The Chronicle notes weekly additions to the state health department count of infantile paralysis cases. No cases are reported in Pella or Marion county yet, though the disease spreads rapidly and its nature remains only partly understood, making it hard to combat.
The text argues that early disease detection in schools by nurses helps protect hundreds of children from lasting harm. It emphasizes that communities funding school nurses are better prepared to identify illness early than those without such services.
The letter argues adding the remaining ten miles of the Pella to Knoxville route to Primary No. 24. It contends the road would serve many county residents, promote unity on projects, and improve contact between Pella, Knoxville, and other cities. It cites travel ease and perceived unfair treatment affecting county harmony.
A Chronicle letter argues against a corporation aiming to buy Iowa land for speculation. The author criticizes letting farmers gamble with land and advises farmers to use any available money to purchase land they can actually use. The piece notes past booms collapsed years ago with losers and warns speculation harms the community and land values.
The New Hampton Tribune questions branding Al Smith as wet and argues Coolidge shares similar issues with Prohibition and Washington’s liquor stance. The piece counters, noting Smith’s active run for the Democratic nomination, while Coolidge is not a candidate, and stresses party accountability and public recognition of Smith’s stance on liquor.
The Chronicle urges removing partisanship from county governance while defending two board members, a Democrat and a Republican, as honest and hardworking. It notes no formal accusations have surfaced and says critics should come forward publicly or refrain from defaming honest officials.
A Mexican youth won an international oratorical contest in Washington DC, condemning the Monroe Doctrine. Secretary Wilbur awarded a silver cup to the committee in charge. The event challenges claims that the Doctrine harms US relations. The piece notes growing Latin American interest in Monroe principles as US power expands.
The piece argues that European failures to keep peace fuel distrust in their control over new lands, while American actions in Colombia, Panama and Nicaragua violate sovereignty. It urges adherence to the Monroe Doctrine and notes a Mexican schoolboy’s view as worthy of translation and publication.
A miscellany recalls a minister’s honeymoon mishap with a witty waitress, plus several sharp notes on antique razors owned by local men. It also commentary on Grinnell theatre behavior, debates about establishing colleges in Iowa towns, and reflections on shoes, education, and rural life.
In a memoir tone the writer recalls shoe repairs by L Duffner in Marysville and Jack Brennan in Attica, noting strict management, leather work, and pennies earned for a half sole. The piece reflects delays, hunger for meals, bartering with firewood, and communal reliance on local cobblers. A separate item notes Sedalia Mo residents as a boarder steals a Ford and wife, with the landlord delaying action to view new car models.
Dr. Henry Albert, health commissioner, told the American Public Health Association in Cincinnati that heart disease mortality has not yet peaked after thirty years of rise. He cited acute rheumatic fever, syphilis, and arteriosclerosis as major causes, with arteriosclerosis expected to rise further while rheumatic fever and syphilis decline. He warned the downward turn depends on preventing the infectious diseases and that mortality may rise for another decade though the rate of increase should slow.
The week closed with a sharp drop in communicable disease figures, totaling 65 cases versus 103 the prior week. Diphtheria, scarlet fever, smallpox, and typhoid had limited new cases across Iowa, while infantile paralysis appeared in new districts with only six reported that week.
The bulletin lists new cases in multiple communities including Clay Township Webster county Waukon Waterloo Pleasant Ridge township Lee county Ames and Mason City with several places already seeing recent counts.
Commissioner General Harry E Hull reports 28418 immigrants entered the United States in August, up 4998 from July but down 868 from August last year. Canada and Mexico again top alien grants with 8131 and 6116 respectively. Germany led European nations with 3282, followed by Great Britain with 1594.
Twenty years ago John Bosveld and Gertrude Nadort wed in Oskaloosa on October five. Bernhardt H Van Spanckeren and wife left for Canada to make their home. A baby boy was born to Mr and Mrs Will Van Zee north of town. Dean I H Severn of Central College left for Oregon after word his father was dying. M Cole moved into a new fence on Broadway this week.
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