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Newspaper
Pella Chronicle
Location
Pella, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Apr 14, 1921
Page
6
The excerpt questions changes in U S Mexican relations with the Harding administration. It notes Greece and Hungary reactions to royal restoration efforts, suggesting foreign monarchies influence and skepticism about the so called king business continuing.
The British miners refuse to recognize postwar economic changes after the war’s end. They fare better than American farmers, who in turn are not cutting off their noses to spite their faces, facing tougher conditions despite relative resilience.
The Farm Bureau of Iowa backed a convention to revise the state constitution despite Chronicle objections. They sought legislative machinery for the convention, but the farmer legislature rejected the plan. The writer notes the result is not a complaint and defends the current constitution as adequate.
The article notes a California freeze and heavy snow causing millions in damage despite Hiram Johnson and the new Republican administration. It suggests Johnson bring his ally Borah on a state tour delivering speeches mirroring the Wilson era surge seen a year and a half ago.
The recent freeze damaged fruit buds and stresses planting trees on northern slopes where the sun warms slowly. Many north-facing hillsides are unsuitable for other crops but could become excellent orchard ground. Delayed bud development improves fruit maturity prospects.
A writer in the American Legion Weekly suggests posts nationwide spend to produce moving picture films of post activities for future viewing. He notes interest in Civil War soldiers’ activities after the conflict and predicts World War veterans’ doings will attract similar attention. Gold Star Post No. 89 urged to consider the idea.
The article argues small cities care mainly about service from telephone and electric light firms, not franchise length. It suggests a commission to curb rebates and ensure users get the service they pay for, noting companies often fail when franchises expire.
A critical view argues tariff legislation serves as a lie-saver for GOP lawmakers. It claims tariffs let tied up congressmen waste months without real progress while benefiting big manufacturers and resource exploiters. The piece warns of higher costs for common people and delayed decisive action.
The speaker asserts the tariff will not benefit the common people and may yield limited revenue or direct gains. They label the tariff as an economic monstrosity and say its framers fail to understand its adverse impact.
Opponents claim land title guarantees effort, but the single tax would not alter fixed land tenure. Builders could erect structures and hold them as property, selling or bequeathing as today, while improvements would stay with the land owner, effectively the state, under long term leases. Industry would be incentivized by taxes only on land value.
The Knoxville Journal critiques a court decision on capital asset gains and defends income tax as a way to reclaim value generated by the community. It argues stock dividends may dodge tax but are bounded by corporate capitalization controls, urging clarity over tax policy disputes.
Samuel Gompers urged President Harding to pardon all inmates convicted for views during World War I. Other labor groups seek meetings to press the same plea. The editorial stance decries mercy for disloyalty, arguing convictions were based on clear evidence and praising loyalty to the government.
The author argues that ideas reflecting American sentiment may justify deaths of American soldiers and calls for capital punishment for crimes. He contends loyal dead deserve honor and loyalty over those convicted of treason, asserting disloyal individuals have no right to live even in prison.
A fragment from Longfellow celebrates April as seed time and harvest returns. It evokes warm sun, forest glades, birds, and flowers, with imagery of bright wings and glowing woods. The poem links April to love, thought, and the cycle of life.
A column recounts Polk De Nooz vowing to go without items rather than buy on tick from a local merchant, plus the merchant’s reply. Lou Bousquet seen with an eight day clock on Main Street, likely heading to the depot. A monkey story hints at bachelor life and home brewing, while a jailed man, James Bender, is clarified as the Davenport robber. Lone Trail Council notes spring morale, bachelor tax efforts, and Wisconsin and Idaho council communications on proposed laws.
The frost struck fruit trees including peach and plum in Pella with peach blossoms blackened and plums similarly damaged. Apple trees may have weathered some loss, while grapes showed early signs of death and berries were mostly uncertain. Shrubs and trees bloomed profusely, so a small portion of blossoms could still yield a big crop.
At the Baptist church a Wednesday night program featured films on the life of Christ shown after supper to a large gathering. The church is considering purchasing a motion picture machine for future use.
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