Auto thieves should face harsher penalties to curb theft
The writer argues men were hanged for horse theft but autos are more valuable in money and function. They urge heavier fines or imprisonment to break the nationwide epidemic of auto theft, noting autos are both horse and vehicle.
Rights and duties in hunting season balance land owners
The piece urges respecting landowner rights during hunting season while recognizing hunters’ needs. It cautions against trespassing and emphasizes owners should be considerate, providing lawful hunting areas and requiring adherence to usual norms and signs.
Agriculture and regulation call for consistent prices
The writer argues that farm prices face regulation only in farming while railroads and oil are regulated by commissions. They claim agriculture is the basic industry yet treated inconsistently, urging equal application of price controls to farming as to other businesses.
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Interstate Commerce Commission
Censor Plays To Ban Profanity, Says Reader
A reader urges censoring every play to remove profanity from performances and argues that educated people should avoid vulgar language as reflection of poor education and poor English. The letter contends chaste speech indicates better thought and calls for proactive suppression.
County primary looms as eight months to election
The article notes the primary is approaching and eight months remain, praising the current county officials as efficient and satisfactory. It expresses belief that the people will reelect the present administration, regardless of political affiliation, in the election due next year.
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Howver
Justice moves swiftly in Kelly kidnapping case
The editorial lauds rapid justice in the Kelly kidnapping case as an awakening in legal circles. It warns kidnapping gangs there will be no mercy from judges or peace officers, and stresses that wealth does not shield victims or their families from harm. It calls for locking away a few key offenders to eradicate the evil.
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Kelly
N.R.A
Century of Progress ends as Chicago hosts vast visitor impact
The Century of Progress exposition in Chicago nears closure drawing millions who toured its scenes learning national and world history. Many missed the fair, leaving them with no experience of the event, yet the education it offered will be discussed for months to come.
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Chicago
Midwest
Our Relation To The Community And Citizenship
The speaker urges deep community involvement beyond mere living and working. True citizenship means the community lives in us, influencing business, social life, schools, and churches. Those who criticize their town fail to be constructive, while active citizens work to improve it, even if alone.
Prohibition Irony Across Liberty and Law Era
The piece argues that prohibition fuels unprecedented government intrusion into private work life under the Eighteenth Amendment and NRA. It compares public sentiment to King Rehoboam and notes a paradox where one prohibition is denounced while many harsher controls are imposed, shifting focus from merits to broader power.
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Rehoboam
NRA
Restrictions on liberty clash with Prohibition support
The Northwestern Christian Advocate argues that many who push new liberty restrictions support Prohibition yet oppose the Eighteenth Amendment. It notes hypocrisy in defenders of the Blue Eagle who once objected to Prohibition now embracing NRA ideals as a creed.
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Inter
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Call for Honest Aid to Support Great Leader
The passage urges unified backing to ensure success and argues that aid must be sincere and proportional. It questions critics who did not provide support and appeals to give the leader a fair chance.
What Other Editors Think What’s the Matter
A reader recounts a conversation about Iowa politics and party change. The writer cites dissatisfaction with Republican retention in office after a shift in Democratic support, urging qualified Democrats for state roles and noting the need for tangible progress through the cultural Adjustment administration.
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Sigourney Review
Iowa
Prison and Fine Ordered for Blue Eagle Violators
Washington D. C. Roosevelt issues a two edged executive order to enforce the Blue Eagle provisions of the presidential agreement. It imposes a 500 dollar fine and six months in jail for false display of the emblem while not following the rules. Hugh S. Johnson is authorized to issue further display rules under the industrial law.
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Wasington
D. C
Roosevelt
Hugh S. Johnson
Johnson
Price rises anger farmers and deepen inflation concerns
Keokuk County News argues the NRA program failed to raise prices farmers receive in line with costs they face. It notes resentment among farmers and calls for currency inflation, while codes helped industries like textiles and coal but did not boost purchasing power. Many urban workers also see no income rise.
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Keokuk County
NRA
President Roosevelt under fire in Fremont Gazette
The Fremont Gazette notes patient demand for better conditions as farmers cite low grain prices and NRA program concerns. It acknowledges doubts about the president’s methods while defending the sincerity of his overall efforts and urging fairness to the executive.
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Fremont
Roosevelt
NRA
This Week in Pella Oddities and tales from local citizens
An assorted column from Pella with humorous vignettes and snippets about residents. Anecdotes touch on insurance misreadings, cows swallowing wallets, flirtatious remarks, etiquette versus tact, Mark Twain, a Baptists council meeting, college comments, and local winters. No single story dominates. the piece sketches everyday humor and small-town chatter.
Liquor Control Record Cites Dispensary Studies in South Carolina
The attorney general is instructed to investigate the dispensary plans once used in South Carolina and Georgia as part of evaluating liquor control. The writer notes these states adopted the system about fifty years ago, found it unsatisfactory, and doubts the governor receives much encouragement from that example.
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Jasper County
South Carolina
Georgia
NRA and Patriotism in Albia Union-Republican
The article discusses President Roosevelt's executive order threatening a 500 dollar fine and six months in jail for violating a re employment pledge. It claims the Blue Eagle symbol lost voluntary appeal, shifting recovery to enforcement, and warns NRA support may wane as business ignores the emblem.
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NRA
Albia Union-Republican
Hugh Johnson
Roosevelt
Washington
Orce Nra
NEA Pes
Ap Wisn Beaeet
Diisa
On Demand Display Rules Penalties Listed
The text specifies penalties including fines and imprisonment for violating on demand display rules. It notes that penalties apply to violations and that rules require written permission for display. The phrasing suggests a legal or regulatory context establishing enforcement measures.
Twenty Years Ago Notes From the Chronicle Oct 30 1913
Chronicle items recall local events and people date Oct 30 1913 including Fowler Telephone Co cooperation with Knoxville. deaths of Lewis J Dunn Cornelius Toom and Leslie Jones. car accident bruises to L L Renaud family. newborns Calhoun Munsell. J W Kelly 21st birthday visit. water main work. Oskaloosa conductor promotion. H Neyenesch 90th birthday settler in Pella. duck hunting season success. Van Houten Toledo school plan. Van Houweling patent side conveyor. Rev Kendrick visit.
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Fowler Telephone Co
Knoxville
Lewis J. Dunn
A. Dunn
Central College
Cornelius Toom
Cedar Rapids
Leslie Jones
Abel Shaffer
Lower Grove
L. L. Renaud
Advertising as the cure for a sick city
In a preface about boosting local commerce R. W. Fisher urges merchants to advertise during lean times to attract customers and sustain prices. He argues that a spirit of home pride and cooperation among citizens will revive business, benefiting all, with newspapers playing a key role in informing the public.
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R. W. Fisher
Walla Walla (Wash) Union
Thirty Years Ago in Pella 1903 Highlights
Gov Albert B Cummins received a reception in Pella with a visit and speech. Miss Ollie Hess alleged assault defendant Clark sentenced to hang Nov 25. Death of Miss Cora Lacey under mysterious circumstances. Luke Bruinsma sold a south Pella residence for 1250 dollars. An automobile curiosity on Main Street. Jennie Vander Linden received a China and tin shower. Lynville band refused to play citing Republican views. Mrs D Vander Pol and son attended 11th wedding anniversary in Lynnville. Howells to Florida to manage a pineapple plantation. G T Clark sought a hay horse stolen or strayed from his barn. L A Eysink broke his right arm after falling from a wagon two miles east. Paris reports suggest men wearing corsets to be in fashion.
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Chronicle
Albert B. Cummins
Pella
J. L. Warren
Clark
Ollie Hess
Cora Lacey
Mitchelville
Luke Bruinsma
South Pella
Underbrook
P. D. Wagaman
George W. Howell
Florida
Chage
G. T. Clark
L. A. Eysink
Paris
Passenger Bus Schedule From Pella
Bus service from Pella to Des Moles leaves at 30 a m 3 30 p m and 7 pm All buses depart Central Park Gate for Des Moles Pella to Oskelose departs 9 226 a m 3 25 p m and 7 40 p m All buses leave Central Park Gate for Oskelose and Des Moles.
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Pella
Des Moles
Classifieds Drive Trade in Local Market Exchange
Classified ads serve as the hub of commerce, linking buyers and sellers in a brisk market. The notices reveal deals on goods, services, and opportunities, reflecting community needs and economic activity through concise listings.
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