Pella Post Office Records Second Class Mailing Note
The item notes official mailing at the Pella Iowa post office as second class matter in Marion County.
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Newspaper
Pella Chronicle
Location
Pella, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Apr 10, 1913
Page
6
The item notes official mailing at the Pella Iowa post office as second class matter in Marion County.
A mix of light community opinions and local observations from Knoxville and Pella. Items mention a favored rival Wil ton, a proposed red room for women and children, a pipe organ installation in Knoxville, and church organs in Pella. The column also lightly critiques political parties and debates a nickel design, noting public interest in local matters.
The Cedar Rapids Republican argues Iowa can advance under new road laws if officials enforce duties and progress is pursued. It notes past failures like the drag law and urges Lake Prairie Township to match county road quality, urging communities to learn from neighbors and act in the coming summer to meet the law and push for better roads statewide.
Reprint from Walace's Farmer argues large corporations exploit land resources to avoid taxes. It cites vast coal land, railroad land deals, and Minnesota iron pricing, claiming public revenue from lands should fund taxes. The piece condemns corporate monopoly and urges taxation of economic rent for public benefit.
Warning against mercury based catarrh preparations and urging prescriptions from reputable physicians. Praises Hall's Catarrh Cure by F. J. Cheney & Co. Toledo Ohio, taken internally and without mercury. Claims the product cleanses blood and mucous surfaces. Mentions testimonials free and price seven and six cents per bottle. Also advertises Hall's Family Pills for constipation.
Readers are offered 12 free post cards and access to two magazines by mailing four cents and the name for free insertion in the Exchange column. The offer promises samples from around the world and free issues of TagNew York Faux Story Paper and GoLden Hours, with address at Vandewater St New York.
Parcel described as a very choice building lot in Pella’s finest residence district. Sale notice appears from this office with details on availability and method of purchase.
Charles H Yanney of McLean County reports remarkable alfalfa results on the George S Hanna Place. He built a stand on six acres with record management and intensive hog pasturing. In 1907 yields reached two tons per acre with 150 pigs, and 1908 produced strong returns across hay and pork, with earnings of $693 total per six acres. The practice survived frost and continued into 1909 with three cuttings and ongoing hog pasturing.
The passage extols alfalfa as the pinnacle of modern agriculture. It calls alfalfa nature's gift to humans, a preserver of the homestead, resilient with sunshine, and described as a mortgage lifter for thrifty farmers by turning sun into wealth.
In the Corn Belt, alfalfa holds high value due to abundant starch and a noted shortfall in nitrates, shaping its agricultural importance and potential market dynamics.
The Hon. A. P. Grout of Winchester Illinois and Joseph Wing of Ohio extol alfalfa as a preeminent farm crop. They cite its long life on well drained soils, multiple yearly cuts, and high feeding value comparable to wheat bran. They urge widespread adoption to boost state wealth and farm prosperity.
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