Senator Harding Attacks League and Bonds in Pella Dispatch
A Pella report accuses Senator Harding of pandering to foreign policy trappings and criticizes his campaign for supposedly lowering the plane of discourse. The piece condemns a local speaker soliciting funds for an educational institution and urging Liberty Bond investments with assurances bonds will soon be worthless.
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Illinois primary chaos sparks talk of divorce from Chicago
Yowa notes Illinois politics show widespread factional fighting and spoils amid primaries. He argues the state’s interests are obscured by Chicago’s influence, suggesting the city should separate and join foreign origins instead. The remark frames Chicago as a drain on state cohesion amid Republican and Democratic party tensions.
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Service Star Legion Convention At Des Moines
The Service Star Legion held its national convention in Des Moines. Thewomen's group, largely Iowa members, declined requests to affiliate with the American Legion as an auxiliary, arguing women deserve full enfranchisement and own organizations. The Chronicle hopes a unified patriotic women’s group forms in Pella without delay. The piece also notes GOP attacks on Wilson administration. Cyrenus Cole criticizes administration in a short plot-tinged aside.
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Republican critics urged to back Wilson era unity
The passage urges Republicans to abandon attacks on Woodrow Wilson for the sake of children and national unity, warning that history will view detractors harshly. It frames Wilson as a noble national figure and calls for restraint amid partisan sparring.
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Pella's Law Enforcement Stance Sparks Debate on Traffic
A traveling man recounts warnings about Pella traffic enforcement, noting town limits on leniency with violators. City officials, led by Mayor Vanden Berg, argue small towns rely on visible deterrence and warnings to curb speeders and protect public safety.
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Great Is Diana of the Ephesia Echoes in Campaign Slogan
A Chronicle opines that slogans like Great is our man from Ohio resemble the old Diana of the Ephesians ploy. It argues Demetrius style rhetoric and modern politicians both peddle bare buncombe, offering wood and tinsel over substance while voters are misled by self serving interests.
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Maine election signals weakness in Cox candidacy
The Maine result, tied to national politics, shows Democratic enthusiasm in 1920 well below zero. Despite a larger electorate from woman suffrage, Democratic candidates gained no more votes than four years ago while Republicans increased their lead. The outcome implies limited hope for Cox and party rivals in upcoming contests.
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Political Contention Over Nominee Highlighted
The passage questions Cox as a Democratic nominee noting he is not a true representative of the party. It argues the party deserves defeat for nominating him, while acknowledging the opponent is also mediocre. The text implies broad dissatisfaction with both candidates and party strategy.
Do's and Donts in Family Finances Card
Manage household affairs in a businesslike way and save monthly. Buy only items with clear use and health benefits. Favor government securities and simple, well made goods. Follow a strict budget, avoid unnecessary indulgences, and ensure purchases add to health and welfare.
Children Play Where Big Guns Once Roared
The Junior Red Cross of America plans an immediate playground and welfare center at Ephey near Rossel in the Somme region. The project uses town ground beside former school buildings destroyed by Germans. Ephey's mayor, a war hero, stayed through four years of occupation to shield villagers.
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The House Inside Me by Samuel W Graffin
A reflective poem about an inner house that shelters the self, facing pride, shame, and prayer. It contrasts inner refuge with external judgment, urging a devout path where God guides conduct, bravery, and a joyful spirit. The voice speaks of inner battles, divine hearing, and a transformed heart.
Observations on weather and politics mix with small town humor
The column weaves light satire around a sunny Sunday picnic at the fairgrounds, local remarks on women voting and school nurses, and quirky vignettes about Case Van Synpost, a bankrupt Biloxi case, and town jokes. It preserves names like Al Breakland, N. M. Saliva, and Judge while sketching social mores and humor.
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