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Newspaper
Pella Chronicle
Location
Pella, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Apr 28, 1921
Page
7
Horticultural experts urge spraying fruit trees for future crops, stating that even if this year's harvest is ruined, next year's yield will be at greater risk without proper spray treatment. They warn that fruit cannot be reliably produced in this region unless trees are sprayed regularly.
Chicago lived up to its mayor’s wartime description as a sixth German city by greeting a convention of Irish agitators seeking to create trouble for Great Britain. The mayor’s wartime support remained lukewarm as the event drew controversy.
A coal mine near Tracy promises local fuel access but fears persist over rising rates as the single mine owner seeks to protect business. Residents note no competition and historically higher coal prices. Pella also sits amid mines with coal costs higher than county norms.
The speaker defends Senator Harrison's remarks about the new ambassador to Great Britain, arguing the criticisms by Wilson's enemies are spiteful calumny. The piece predicts the detractors will fade into obscurity while Wilson earns lasting honors as a great president.
W C Payne questions Japanese claims and labels attacks on President Wilson as likely false. He argues that critics in a semi official Republican organ misstate facts and brings the nation to doubt vilifiers who face backlash from decent citizens.
The writer notes Iowa mud road habits persist with horse drawn vehicles driving mid street causing obstruction. They urge better road etiquette and instruction, commending Farm Bureau to address the issue to prevent accidents.
Friday of this week is Arbor Day and Iowans should reflect on using land for timber or firewood. The rising fuel costs make tree planting profitable for landowners, and Arbor Day should be observed more seriously across the state and nation.
A senior secretary, Ww. D. He pas, linked to an Ang association, faces a high court decision he cannot be found for. The court has ruled on his status or duties, and the disappearance follows the ruling.
A letter argues for a regulation to keep agitators from entering the country or returning, suggesting harsher restrictions and penalties for stealthy entry. The piece discusses prominent figures like Big Bill and Emma Goldman, framing the issue as a matter of national security and public order.
The United States Senate last week approved the indemnity treaty with Colombia, six or seven years after its submission. The move shows the chamber can ratify treaties again, despite mixed pressures and shifting loyalties among members. The Chronicle notes ongoing questions about the administration’s information and the rationale for paying Colombia 26 million dollars, awaiting clearer justification without endorsing Roosevelt’s wartime methods.
Ontario cast a sweeping vote against importation and production of alcohol, signaling a bone-dry trend that could influence enforcement of U.S. prohibition. The result may bolster lawmakers defending prohibition and deter any easing of the eighteenth amendment, with broader implications for cross-border liquor traffic from the Great Lakes region.
Iowa City gathering of university deans reveals concerns over student car use, late dances, and campus life. Michigan and Illinois leaders note shifts in behavior, while advocates question state university spending and emphasis on study over social environment.
Case Van Synpost challenges a proposed city tax to fund a municipal band to entertain visitors and farmers, while local researchers pursue scientific weather investigations. Englesman and DeHilster plan measurements on Main Street to locate the meridian and prove street orientation, revealing unexpected east west crossings.
Mr Englesma abandons the idea that direction affects pavement wear and finds the real cause in a team of sharp shod horses pulling a load. He notes the surface yields at points where the shoes strike, but resists elsewhere, suggesting uneven pavement softness explains the condition.
The Van Haaften family thanks the Fire Department and neighbors who aided when their home and children were in danger from a blaze.
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