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Newspaper
Pella Chronicle
Location
Pella, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Sep 14, 1922
Page
1
The Chronicle asserts fiscal pressure from GOP primary costs taints the process, arguing Democrats should not subsidize a nominating election that fails to shape their own ticket and urging focus on avoiding wasted public funds.
The Logan Observer notes scant sympathy for a railroad shopman who abandoned a $6.40 daily job to travel the country in his own car. It argues many can’t afford autos yet questions if a railroad man should be judged differently for a costly vanity trip.
A group of five year old boys and girls began their first week of school Monday in Pella. The opening notes the great potential of these children and the state's heavy duty to ensure meaningful early education. Pella is praised for maintaining strong educational standards without retreat.
The Des Moines paper announces a ten minute serial publication of H G Wells Outline of History in installments. It notes the work is among the century’s most important and could take about a year to publish at this pace. The Carnegie Viersen Library in Pella houses two large volumes.
Attorney General Gibson spoke in Pella on the need for economy in public expenditures while stressing that individual thrift matters more. He warned waste is wrong but noted private spending by the average taxpayer dwarfs public savings and that losing sight of personal frugality harms households.
The piece argues Brookhart’s pre election rhetoric shows stronger radical tendencies than Cummins once did and accuses him of reckless statements. It notes his claim that Cummins’ group wrote the Democratic platform and that Democrats passed the railroad law, suggesting the rhetoric is designed to shock voters.
Des Moines Iowa welcomes ten thousand Civil War veterans for the national G A R encampment starting the week of the twenty fourth. A grand parade is expected with half that number marching. Delegates visitors and D A R W A C members will fill the city as Argonne Post and state figures plan entertainment. President Harding may attend though Mrs Harding illness could stop him.
The Wisconsin GOP backs LaFollette, claiming socialistic and disloyal ideologies run strong in the state. He ties with Germans on wartime loyalty and supports the eighteenth amendment enforcement. The ticket, dominant in the primary, signals a likely November victory, while Democrats are deemed weaker against the Republican Socialist coalition.
Ira Pavey, the first of four more condemned in Iowa's penitentiary to pay the penalty for a bootlegging related murder in Sioux county, was hanged last Friday. Despite false confessions and legal delays, justice stood firm, signaling enforcement of the law against escalating criminal acts in the state.
The passage notes public concerns about public figures and reputation as Colonel Brookhart speaks in Pella. It reflects opinions on whether the colonel deserves scrutiny and highlights his perceived radicalism within a local context.
The Chronicle endorses W. E. Robb for congress, citing his wartime chaplaincy with the 168th Infantry and his aggressive tenure as Des Moines sheriff. It condemns incumbent Dowell for inaction and favoritism, noting Robb’s public service, wartime sacrifice, and readiness to challenge entrenched party bosses.
A speaker urged action with a demonstration of leadership rather than exhortation, hoping to inspire further speeches in Marion county and to secure continued Democratic dominance in the region. The text reflects a push to retain the party’s traditional voter strength amid calls for persuasion through example.
A visiting lady at Pella argues for the Ku Klux Klan to counter sectarian school propaganda led by a non American religious head. The piece denounces extra constitutional power, mob rule, and violence, while affirming opposition to church state union and political meddling by religious groups. It pledges to uphold the constitution and oppose politicians who back propaganda.
A reader mail from Wellman Iowa requests changing delivery from Montezuma to Wellman. The piece recalls a baseball picture guessing contest and jokes about wrong identifications while noting a 1922 incident where oil interests allegedly used mustard gas in a safe burglary.
The Iowa education community is urged to mark Constitution Day on September 18 with school observances and civic programs. State leaders call on superintendents to encourage addresses and activities praising the Constitution, urging broad participation by churches, clubs, and public bodies.
Government naturalists recounted a spider found among rocks at Cannek where its resting form and color closely matched the moth cages around it. The observer noted this resemblance as a protective adaptation against enemies.
An archive note cites a Scientific American remark that ostriches rarely roar and that their vocalizations resemble lions. The quote attributes the observation to a London lecturer, mentioning Dr. Livingstone noting the day roar of the bird versus the lion’s nocturnal roar.
The Independent once stood for good things but was absorbed by Weekly Review a paper hostile to prohibition. The piece criticizes the name while noting Ohio voters favored state officers aligned with anti drink sentiments. It urges constant vigilance to protect the home from strong drink.
Oakgrove Nursery, A Verploegh and Son, announces home grown canning pears available for order at 1.50 per bit. Pears expected ripe around October 1st.
Mrs D Bogaard died at her home in Orange City at age 68 after a long illness including cancer and diabetes. She came from Pella in 1872 with parents and married Dr Dirk Bogaard in 1876. Survived by children Janet Versteeg D Sterrenberg Anne Albert Nicholas Winifred and siblings in North Dakota Minnesota and elsewhere. Funeral held Thursday at 2 o clock with Rev Hagelsman officiating.
Westbound service lists Passenger Nos 476 473 471 and Local Freight No 81. Freight for shipment on the locals must be at the station by 6 00 p m the evening before. Both local freights carry passengers.
Wabash timetable from Howell Iowa shows morning departures at 7:50 and 6:36 with late afternoon and evening services listed as 2:20 and 7:39. The fragment indicates a regional rail schedule with multiple daily departures.
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