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Newspaper
Pella Chronicle
Location
Pella, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Sep 27, 1928
Page
5
J H Johnson of Knoxville and Marion County joined speaker Mr White in backing bonds during a late session debate in the legislature. The article notes the scene extending late into the evening as supporters pressed their case amid the political contest for reelection on the Republican ticket.
A sales pitch from M. Vander Linden promises a wide selection of all wool suits and overcoats. The announcer claims 800 kinds and invites customers to come in for measurements and fittings while touting pricing at 21.75 per suit or overcoat, noting savings of fifteen dollars.
The Chronicle reports Johnson and White spoke with similar lines on the bond issue while John Adair sought program inclusion but was refused by President Hoogenakker. Adair would have expressed views on the subject, though debate centered on whether roads should be built with available funds. Johnson’s past road efforts and White’s stance figure in the discussion as Iowa minds weigh the issue.
The piece argues counties voting bonds to finance roads should not be favored over limited budgets. It warns against letting legislature actions drive ballots and urges readers to weigh two propositions on their merits and vote accordingly.
A political tract argues against Catholic influence in U S government and education. It warns that electing a president loyal to a foreign pope risks church control through a Papal Embassy and criticizes Catholic support of liquor, citing historical struggles for religious freedom and calls to restrict foreign entanglements.
The piece argues that electing a liquor advocate would delay official establishment, while predicting a Herfest orgy of lawlessness if repeal passes. It urges voters to prioritize national interests over party and personal gain to uphold prohibition laws.
Vaudeville's new era spotlights acts from New York with Charles Bennington and his Harmonica Band opening Friday. Chester Horton and Johnny Small, Fielder Harriet and Hamilton, Cook and Oatman, Warner Baxter and Martha Sleeper in Danger Street. Joe Daly leads Co-eds with ten musicians starting Sunday September 30. Newsreels and short subjects accompany four daily shows. Chronicle want ads bring results.
A car, blessed at birth for sacred service, has run four years, ferrying children and seniors to Bible school and church services. Its faithful use yields fewer repairs than vehicles pampered for secular use, its engine still purring as it travels to prayer meetings and Sundays.
Local advert states cash payment for cotton rags offered by the Chronicle office. No further details provided.
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