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Newspaper
Pella Chronicle
Location
Pella, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Apr 20, 1916
Page
6
A reading of community and politics notes from the Knoxville affiliated journal includes critique of Roosevelt alignment in Des Moines and Cummins presidential prospects. The piece laments rising prices due to war, urges personal economy, and defends local civic spirit and mutual aid in Pella.
A speaker argued that taxes solely on land values could fall unequally on the poor. He warned some landowning poor may pay more than now while some wealthy investors with non land assets could pay less, suggesting possible shifts in tax burden among socioeconomic groups.
The text argues that widespread land ownership is unequal and imposes taxes on the poor through tariffs and consumption levies. It advocates a single annual tax on land values as justiça, noting land is a community product created by all and that current taxes burden the poor, who lack land titles, more than the wealthy.
Dana's Kidney Pills are promoted for kidney backache and other kidney ailments. Mrs. L Wielaard of 119 Marian St. Pella reports improved kidney function and back strength after taking Doan's Kidney Pills. Price 60c at dealers. Foster Milburn Co. Buffalo NY.
In Marion County Iowa the Independent School District of Pella sues Cornelius Ringeling and unknown heirs and claimants over East half of Lot 6 in Block 48 Pella. The district seeks a conveyance of all rights to the premises and warns of a judgment if not answered by May 2 1916. Attorney Geo J Thomassen represents the plaintiff.
A Des Moines letter urges immediate action to ensure honesty in the June primary. It argues registration gaps enable floaters and repeaters and calls for appointing clean, competent election officers. Voter challenges should verify qualifications, and strict oath procedures are needed to curb fraud and ensure law enforcement candidates prevail.
Mrs Dunburgh of Eldridge New York says Chamberlains Liniment is splendid for rheumatism. She notes six years of use by family with consistent relief and value. Available at Stubenrauchs Drug Store.
The Clerk of the District Court of Marion County Iowa announces a filed last will and testament for Johan Huibert VanderWerff. A hearing is set for May 9 1916 during the May term at the court in Knoxville Iowa. Interested persons may appear. Deputy Clerk signature.
Frank Crawford declares his candidacy for County Auditor to the Democrats of Marion County subject to the June primary. He seeks the support of voters in the community.
A plea for action over words as the speaker urges helping the helpless and uplifting the downtrodden. The verses call for charitable ministry and lifting others from pain and darkness through tangible generosity and mercy.
An early 20th century health note explains the nervous system as the body's alarm system. It links nervous weariness to headaches and fatigue and recommends Scott's Emulsion as a nourishing tonic to restore strength and calm the system. It also briefly suggests alcohol avoidance.
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