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Newspaper
Pella Chronicle
Location
Pella, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Sep 24, 1925
Page
6
An editorial argues bands of Gypsies and institutional beggars flood Pella streets. It claims the travelers steal and should be kept out or jailed for vagrancy, while local charity should not fund Des Moines poverty. The piece discourages public aid and urges residents to dismiss beggars rather than debate the issue.
Officials at the University of Illinois deny a report accusing students of debauching orgies as false. The piece suggests such claims are malicious and notes students’ immaturity and foolish acts like riding old cars, while expressing hope that college will improve morals and character.
A writer argues corn stalks could yield rubber substitutes, urging Iowa farmers to push corn product research at the agricultural college. He cites costly processes in the past and says focus on farming needs and marketing, not diversions, will delay relief. Farm organizations should press for long term solutions over temporary schemes.
A weekend magazine item is cited to illustrate honesty in Republican tariff rhetoric. It recalls a Spanish American War era debate over Porto Rico status and a presidential message declaring it our plain duty to establish free trade between the island and the United States. The note frames current tariff talk as echoing past positions.
An old Chicago Record Herald series recounts Mark Hanna pressuring President McKinley to oppose free Porto Rico import duties. Hanna claimed cigaret workers warned millions of votes would shift against McKinley if free cigars were allowed. The piece casts tariff policy as political graft led by Hanna, suggesting a pattern of corruption in tariff decisions.
A farm owner warns that writers and politicians profess friendliness to agriculture while acting to keep farmers disadvantaged for gain. The piece argues class-consciousness grows from exemptions and special privileges, urging a government of the people without class divisions.
Poem excerpt by Longfellow describing builders as architects of fate who shape time with today and yesterday. It argues that every material and ornament has a purpose, that even unseen efforts support the whole, and that careful, thoughtful work leaves no gaps in our structure of life.
A collection of humorous maxims and social observations opens with a cynical quip about arguing with women. Lone Trail Council No 1 discusses end of summer inactivity and school influx, discipline for a flirtatious incident, and a reminisced tale of Billy Gezel’s birthday roses. The Chronicle endorses Wednesday elections to speed results and critiques telephonic election reporting, emphasizing reader judgment and ad truth limits.
The tidal zone is a narrow strip rich in life where many invertebrates learn to cling to rocks or weeds. Barnacles seal themselves with cement, sea anemones and flatworms grip via contact, lump-suckers cup their fins, and waves drive adaptation enabling survival in current.
Van Buren county holds the town pickle record as Farmington branch of Burling ton Pickle Co received 74000 bushels at Farmington station and produced 1700 barrels of dills this season.
The text elevates prayer as essential for Christians, describing it as hourly communion, breath, a spiritual school, and source of spiritual nourishment. It then questions why prayer is often neglected, framing prayer as a central, daily discipline.
An essay-poem urges reliance on prayer over self power. It contrasts worldly rush with private devotion and stresses casting burdens on the Lord. The piece culminates in the message that peace comes from walking with Jesus and bearing Christ within.
A Baptist Record essay argues that self interest opposes God's will, warning that wealth and personal desire corrupt the soul. It advocates God’s sovereignty, altruism, and justice in industry, with humans as stewards under divine authority, to end the policy of self interest.
Obits report William Spence and Mrs. Martin Sell among the deceased, infant son of Mr and Mrs Visser, and Henrich Van Gerkum aged 80. C De Vos visits from Michigan after twenty four years. A drunk man arrested by Marshal Den Adel and assistants with $55.65 fine. Dr Kramer seeks a fifteen year old office helper. Jay Kempkes moves to Parkersburg as hotel clerk. Mayor Allen and wife return from trip to Chicago Louisville and Nashville. Depot operator to be doubled. E Sterrenberg turns 73. one of Pella 1847 original company.
Notice to qualified electors of European School District No 8 Marion County Iowa of a special election at Bell School House on October 9 1925 to vote on bonds totaling 2400 for erecting a new school house. Polls open three to five PM. Board Secretary E G Roorda. 37 4
The text traces diabetes known as keeping well diabetes, explains the pancreas Islands of Langerhans role, notes the shift from kidney disease to pancreatic degeneration, and credits Banting with isolating insulin in 1921. It describes insulin therapy, its limits, and the ongoing need for diet and lifestyle management. The piece cites a 1924 Western Newspaper Union date.
The Typewriter is described as a daily essential alongside the telephone and telegraph. The notice promotes selling and renting all makes of typewriters to meet growing demand and utility for offices and personal use.
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