Political foes doubt New York carry for Coolidge
The piece argues Republicans gamble on Coolidge carrying New York but questions the appeal of Theodore Roosevelt. It notes potential electoral college issues, constitutional safeguards, and mentions landowners withdrawing from a tuberculosis petition amid tenant gains. It questions General Dawes’ ties to a Chicago bank swindle and calls for accountability.
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Coolidge
New York
Teddy Roosevelt
General Dawes
Lorimer Bank
Chicago
Chronicle
Dawes
Steck Builds Broad Support Across Iowa Senate Bid
Dan Steck draws support from Republicans in many communities as Iowa voters respond to a rare campaign where party lines appear less influential. The piece notes Democratic turnout was minimal in the prior election and contrasts past ticket dynamics with this year’s cross-endorsement patterns under Iowa primary law.
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Dan Steck
United States
Iowa
Steck
Kenyon
Debate over private railroad ownership and public costs
The text critiques advocates for private railroad ownership arguing rail lines may overburden public costs through corrupt politics. It notes Republican opposition to public ownership and questions the motive of politicians. It cites figures like Jim Hill and Jay Gould as wealth creators who may have exploited land values while suggesting private owners could pay public rentals.
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Jim Hill
Jay Gould
Why La Follette’s plan risks destroying the US Constitution
The author argues that America’s diverse populace requires a strong federal arbiter to interpret a written constitution, unlike homogeneous England where public sentiment shapes law. A La Follette amendment, by elevating Congress over the Supreme Court, could erase the US Constitution as a unifying framework, leaving the nation without a guiding supreme law.
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la Follette
Congress
Supreme Court
America
Great Britain
England
United States
Europe
Strain prompts call for maintaining game rules
The speaker argues against supporting advocacy of a strain, stressing that rules, though irksome, protect both players and opponents. Without order, the game could devolve into a free-for-all fight.
Get Out The Vote Says Voters Misled By Campaign Nonsense
The author argues that voters lack information and interest in general elections, with equal candidate ability and a fear of discussing sectarian issues. They urge unity among loyal party members to oppose perceived threats to public institutions, criticizing media for avoiding substantive questions and leaving voters in the dark.
Chronicle editor backs LaFollette with caveats
The Chronicle editor, once aligned with Bryan and skeptical of free coinage, publically supports Robert LaFollette for president while critiquing his stance on constitutional amendments and liquor. The write acknowledges wartime differences with LaFollette, praises reform aims, yet rejects his election in 1920 as a misstep.
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The
Chronicle
W. J. Bryan
Alaska
Democratic Party
LaFollete
Conness
Federal Supreme Court
LaFollette
Wilson
Congress
la Follette
Wisconsin
Egypt Enacts Meter Long Cotton Goods Folding Rule
Egypt safeguards buyers by banning misrepresentation in cotton lengths. A government regulation requires that all cotton goods be sold folded in units of one meter or one yard to ensure accurate quantity and prevent deceptive sizing practices.
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Egypt
Gump letter to Pella voters and local oddities
Prominent presidential candidate Andrew Gump sends a written message to Pella readers outlining plans if elected, including moves of a veterans hospital to Pella, a million dollar depot, roads, and phone systems. The column blends local humor and snippets about a Ford transit from Egypt to Palestine, with various town anecdotes and light satire.
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Pella
Andy Gump
Germany
Andreas van Gamp
Holland
White House
U. S. Veterans Hospital
Knoxville
Union Depot
Andrew Gump
Twenty years ago Central trimmed Newton Normal 82 to 0
Recap notes anniversaries of H H Geelhoed and F D Stubenrach, deaths of Mrs Nult enbok and Etta Black, locals visiting Knoxville gas plant, Neyenesch joins Chronicle staff, births at Ike Gaass and William Vanden Berg homes, Udell Hendricks cigar order worth 150 dollars, party from Oskaloosa, John Connally in town to face liquor license charge, editor notes on bootleggers in old days.
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Central
Newton Normal College
H. H. Geelhoed
F .D. Stubenrach
Nultenbok
Etta Black
Pella
Knoxville
Henry Neyenesch
Chronicle
Ike Gaass
William Vanden Berg
Udell Hendricks
Oskaloosa
John Connally
U. S. Revenue
Des Moines
Dutch van Dinter
Greenwood of Soul and Dreaming Shore Recall
Poetic reminiscence evokes a blessed isle and fairy shore as memories drift through wind and river. The speaker yearns for a green remembered place, sweet voices of the past guiding sleep and hope.
Central College Football Prepares For Ellsworth Clash
Coach Pence drills his first year squad through tough workouts as Penned players regain form after a hard game. Ostendorf misses Friday’s lineup with injuries, others return from minor knocks as Central travels by car to Iowa Falls for the Ellsworth match. Physical training remains compulsory for both sexes with girls on cross country hikes and boys turning to basketball in off season.
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Central Ray
Pence
Ellsworth
Central
Ostendorf
Iowa Falls
Keeping Well Prevent Disease By Care Of Teeth
Dr. Aedersioi urges parents to protect children through early dental care. Infections of the mouth nose and throat cause most illnesses and many deaths. regular dental visits can prevent most infections and decay. Keeping baby teeth healthy ensures proper permanent teeth and overall health, comfort in eating, and long term savings.
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Charles Mayo
Rochester
Minn
Isle of Long Ago by B F Taylor
Poem channels Time as a river through tears and years. It paints an imagined Isle of Long Ago where summers bloom and treasures dwell, contrasting beauty and dust, singing of memories, love, and lost vows with musical imagery and reflective tone.
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B. F. Taylor
Boil It Down Poem Summary
A terse verse urges concise writing by removing surplus words and syllables so the core meaning shines. It emphasizes crisp, clear expression, skimmed to the essentials before submission.
Weeds in Iowa Fields Mostly Biennial and Perennial
Prof M A Hauser of Ames extension notes 220 weed species in Iowa with 120 annuals 19 biennials 81 perennials. Key annuals include star thistle annual sow thistle and Russian thistle found in pastures and along fences. Perennial threats include Canada thistle wooly thistle and horse nettle, requiring seed and root stock control for eradication.
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M. A. Hauser
Ames
Iowa
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Bargain Counter
Case van Synpost
Isle
Aederioi
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H. C. Payne
Broadway
Georgia Chalfont
Fowler Telephone
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C. J. Fox
Ian
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Puritan Drug Store
J. M. Cook
Bell Clothing
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Geelhoed
H. O. Wormhoudt
Jaarsma “Bakery
Lowa
T. G. Fultz
F. F. Carpenter
Jaarama’s Bakery
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