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Newspaper
Pella Chronicle
Location
Pella, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Apr 16, 1914
Page
6
A long Iowa clipping argues against land taxation inequities, urging tax on land value only. It cites Cummins on the canal toll exemption, Hull burglary, Progressive party activity, and criticizes past Des Moines officials. The piece asserts land's social value and calls for taxing land while exempting improvements.
A traveling man reported buying Denver papers to read coverage of Rev. C L Spurgeon mobbed in Denver for anti Catholic lectures but found no mention. A Colorado paper passed to the Chronicle also omits the mob, suggesting the Catholic church may influence news coverage to omit such incidents.
An exchange argues 8000 acres of vacant Omaha land could be taxed under a land value system to force use or improvement. It claims vacant lots waste productive capacity and keep workers idle while current tax burdens fall on labor and rents, contrasting with today’s tariffs and internal revenue duties.
S. B. Cronkhite announces candidacy for sheriff of Marion County subject to Democratic primary in June. He seeks party nomination and outlines intent to contest the office.
J B Long declares his candidacy for the Democratic nomination for county recorder subject to the June 1 primary. The letter is addressed to Democrats of Marion County and signed Very truly yours.
Tracy Iowa April 15 1914 editor chronicle announces F A Converse will be a candidate for the Republican nomination for Marion County sheriff subject to the June primary.
PURE MILK invites customers to Hunkydory in the east end of Pella to secure the best milk at a moderate price. The ad promotes fighting dirt and healthy cows, and notes they can take on a few more regular customers today.
25 assorted postcards offered for 10c each with best wishes greetings lovers and birthday themes. Free sample copy of the Family Story Paper upon request plus catalogs and premium list. Enclose 10c for return postage. Family Story Paper serves New York address at 24 26 Vandewater Street.
A New York Sun note describes how various plants respond to weather and light. Clover, chickweed, sea purslane, scarlet pimpernel, and wood sorrel open and close with sun, rain, or touch. Linnaeus reportedly used such timing to imagine a floral clock.
Reports from Lagos and Madagascar describe unhatched crocodiles crying inside eggs. Dr. W A Lamborn found thirteen eggs about eighteen inches deep, with hatchlings emerging within half an hour of digging. The cries apparently signal the mother to aid by scraping away sand.
Robert M. Gay argues in Atlantic that a wormy apple prompts deeper questions than a perfect one. The imperfect fruit invites curiosity about its origin, the worm’s identity, how it entered, and what might have happened if it were elsewhere. The piece muses on how imperfection can sharpen reflection.
A Family Doctor article argues cocaine fuels crime, destroys moral sense, and drives deceit for drug possession. It contrasts cocaine fiends with morphine users, noting cocaine may provoke violent acts and immoral behavior.
A reader suggests a home remedy for a hollow tooth pain using clove. Insert a small clove piece into the cavity so the top protrudes like a cork to seal air from the nerve. Pain should lessen as the clot swells, then replace with another clove when it falls out.
A London Tatler passage notes a character praising securing steady work and mentions a small debt to Timkins the tailor. The dialogue reveals relief at finally obtaining a permanent job and hints at financial obligations tied to a prior arrangement.
A fragment from the New Orleans Picayune recalls a sharp remark about the first dollar deposited in a bank. The incomplete quotation hints at a jest about prior deposits and financial memory.
A witty remark from the California Pelican questions a man’s sphere in life. The quip suggests his broader social circle implies a roving, social lifestyle. The line plays on roundness as a pun about his character and habits.
The Manchester Guardian notes that chronograms in English varied from Latin roots to Renaissance revivals. It highlights Elizabeth I’s death year 1603 formed by capital letters in the phrase Day Closed Is in immorality, a clever example with numerals embedded in words.
A dialogue from London Telegraph recounts a merchant and collector asking about a bill of Smiths. At a house with seven Smiths present, six deny owing anything while the seventh ejects the collector. The merchant identifies that individual and orders a return for payment.
A light dialogue shows Bill fearing proposing while Tim notes no real encouragement. Bill says she offers hot whisky when he calls, but one drink is not enough, capturing mid century social humor in a Boston Globe panel.
An old warning against mercury ointments for catarrh advises using prescription products. Hall's Catarrh Cure from F J Cheney & Co Toledo claims no mercury and works internally on blood and mucous linings. Sold by druggists at 75 cents per bottle. testimonials available. Hall's Family Pills also recommended for constipation.
Blacksmith N VanMaren of Pella Iowa reports relief from sharp pains when rising from a chair after using Dean's Kidney Pills obtained at Cole's drug store. He reaffirms his endorsement in January 1912 and says he has had no need of a kidney remedy since. Price 50c a box at dealers. Foster Milburn Co Buffalo NY props.
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