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Newspaper
Pella Chronicle
Location
Pella, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Sep 06, 1928
Page
6
A string of wry maxims contrasts generations and politics. Observations touch on measles in children, adult interest in politics, suspicion by gender, statesmen, polar exploration, wedding flower purchasing, car talk, golf, weather chatter, and family row missteps.
A historical note suggests lawmen will fingerprint bootleggers, while drinkers may be identified by scent or odor clues as enforcement tightens. The remark reflects era approaches to policing illegal alcohol during Prohibition.
A compact reflection notes that political battles are not limited to top leaders. It suggests ordinary figures and public figures alike contribute to the mudslinging through rhetoric, digs, and insinuations that shape public perception amid campaigns.
In a concise reflection the phrase contrasts dwindling chances for the poor moth with broader hardship as people burn candles at both ends. The line suggests struggle and scarce resources facing vulnerable creatures amid human pressures.
The statement suggests outcomes reveal themselves after people return or concede. It emphasizes that results align with expectations once individuals yield or hand in their duties. The idea links responsibility, timing, and consequences in predictable ways.
Berlin drum ace dies by his own action, leaving a grim example or warning for peers. Police investigate the incident amid tributes from the local music scene and statements from fellow musicians.
A garbled excerpt hints at domestic life with phrases about husband wife devotion and daily routines tied to gasoline and car usage. The text reads like fractured notes on family dynamics and routine reliance.
A vivid line evokes a modern sheik man seeking out a modern Sheba woman just to hear her speak. The remark frames gendered appeal as performance and dialogue as social test.
The remark suggests that travel serves as a means to reassess domestic life and discover true comfort through experiences on the road. It frames touring as a deliberate search for fulfillment beyond routine home routines.
A provocative remark argues that minimal dress increases appeal to men who supposedly own too many clothes anyway. The blurb frames the idea as witty social banter rather than serious ethics.
A commentary notes that contemporary politicians resemble fence fixers rather than Lincoln era rail splitters. It argues they focus on preserving existing structures and boundaries instead of pursuing bold reform, highlighting cautious governance over dramatic change.
The statement argues that the strong regard for tribal law among savage peoples contrasts with the perception of Americans, suggesting that recognizing order in tribal systems impliesAmericans themselves are not savages.
The note suggests fewer good comedy films this summer as Cal avoids his cowboy outfit, hinting at a decline in lively movie fare compared to last year. It presents a casual, opinionated take on the season’s entertainment outlook.
Mrs McElroy of California hurled a rolling pin over one hundred feet in a contest, while observers note her accuracy may be of greater interest to Mr McElroy than the distance.
The saying notes men stumble in romance when they fail to understand the girl and also when they do understand her, suggesting misreading leads to missteps in relationships.
Eastern junk dealers have adopted a code of ethics to eliminate unfair business practices. They will likely refuse to deal in scrapped political platforms.
In Budapest the parliament considers a bill to prevent women under forty from working in hotels restaurants and cafes. The text suggests that Hungarian flappers may not seek these jobs anyway.
A society aims to prevent the Bible from being scoffed at in colleges. The Bible has faced ridicule for about two thousand years in and out of colleges and remains an international best seller.
John Squiers of Brooklyn was initially denied admission to the Naval Academy for defective teeth but has finally been admitted. The decision suggests doubts he could reach the enemy to bite them, a quip highlighting his barrier and ultimate entry.
A fragment notes a tense political argument among a circle of elder figures in a private setting. It mentions two young attractive individuals and various wardrobe items as part of the overheard exchange, suggesting controversy and Discord before a public stance.
The passage argues that what some call new theories of free love and early marriage are not modern. It claims these ideas were fashionable among ancient societies long before modern self expression emerged, implying continuity rather than novelty in social norms.
A chiropodist proclaims that a face free from wrinkles comes from well cared for feet. Wrinkles are portrayed as records of suffering from corns bunions tall arches and ingrowing toenails. It suggests a woman's fortune may lie in her feet as much as her face.
The Interstate Commerce Commission boosted mail carriage pay, making rates retroactive. Government appeals for court review as Uncle Sam enters a dispute with itself. Senator Robinson's acceptance speech as Democratic vice presidential nominee exposed tensions over Governor Smith and liquor policy, undermining the platform. Robinson is praised as able and patriotic but the ticket risks defeat due to Smith’s stance on liquor.
Visitors urge moves to relocate the Midway away from the grandstand to cut noise from nearby shows. They criticize the sound system for failing to reach front-row attendees during aviator addresses. Wach proposals note high refreshment prices and overall day costs, urging fair operator reforms to ease family expenses.
The author argues horse racing at fairs has declined as a spectacle, criticizes auto racing attempts and proposes substituting vaudeville acts with better planning. They note high costs to fairgoers, mediocre performances, and urge fair management to design improved amusement programs.
As the campaign advances, Democrats who refused to back Governor Smith’s ticket gain grounds to think they erred. Tammany ties and his outside fame tied to liquor interests prompt opposition from reform-minded Democrats, though some remain undecided.
The piece criticizes Smith after his nomination and his stand on liquor, arguing dry Democrats drift toward ruin as Raskob of the wet Republicans becomes chairman. It laments party divisions, cites Du Ponts funding, and calls for Smith's defeat to restore Democratic integrity and governance.
A humorous local column from Pella jokes about blame for bad acts, chewing gum under tables, a misadvised cook book, an airplane crash blamed on neighbors, fruit and vegetables from a State College bulletin, and Lie Leap Year statistics. It ends with a quip about Ford’s next job.
Deaths include Maude Wells, Robert Arnold Sadler, Johann Van Breanwyis Moertes Hertzel Kitcling, Mrs J C Vander Li ers, John Me Kock and Gosselink. Ringling Bros show at Oskaloosa spurred sale of 828 railroad tickets from Pella. Leona Vander Linden went to Chicago for Moody Institute missionary training. Hy. 4. Shutts welcomed a son Apr 29. Cotton Hall at Central College undergoing repairs with new floors, rugs, paper, paint and an outside cistern dug.
In a Boston Commonwealth piece a girl named Mary drops R in school spelling and becomes Mae in high school. As she advances to college her name shifts to Mayme and now, married, is Ma, illustrating playful language changes and social fashion notes.
A newspaper round table reflects on Governor Al Smith and the 18th Amendment. It argues against local compromise in prohibition, urging nationwide uniformity, critiques Smith’s stance, and questions rapid political reforms versus measured change. It contends reform requires patience and national consistency, not selective trials.
Governor Smith in Albany outlines farm relief plans to convene another farm conference and study possible measures. He criticizes prior conferences for producing no tangible results while promising to present Congress with a recommended solution from leading farm figures.
A reflective statement by Dr. emphasizes education as living, loving, learning, and developing without fixed goals or graduation, portraying education as an eternal journey rather than a destination.
Bus timetable lists four daily round trips via Prairie City Monroe Pelle Oskaloosa with three connections at Monroe to Knoxville. Special rates between all stations. Pella to Des Moines departures at 8 40 a m 12 40 p m 4 65 p m 8 40 p m. Des Moines to Pella departures 7 46 a m 11 45 a m 4 15 p m 7 00 p m. Des Moines to Pella time 1 hr 50 mins. Pella to Oskaloosa departures 9 85 a m 51 85 p m 6 05 p m 8 60 m i. Oskaloosa to Pella departures 8 00 a m 12 00 m 4 15 p m 8 00 p m. Oskaloosa to Pella time 40 mins. All buses except late evening connect at Monroe with Knoxville line. through service via Ottumwa for Oskaloosa and back.
The Sumner Gazette notes Al Smith’s clear dissatisfaction with the current prohibition plan. He pledges to enforce the law while on the books but signals intent to seek modifications for practical enforcement. He grounds his approach in states rights, arguing national issues require coordinated action beyond individual states.
Describes Eastbound and Westbound passenger times for trains 472 474 475 473 and local freight 882 831 with routes between Des Moines Keokuk and Eldon Howells Harvey times and Limited Local details. Mentions Howell merchants Black Record Typewriter ribbons and carbon paper with praise for service.
A fragmented poem sketch shows a modern girl in fashion with dipped knees and silk socks entering a barber shop. The narrator notes her bold stride and bearing as she follows latest trends, hinting at a satirical or playful tone about youth and style.
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