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Newspaper
Pella Chronicle
Location
Pella, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Aug 18, 1921
Page
6
With nature completing its course, the Knoxville Safety Pin case is resolved through a settlement. The ruling closes ongoing disputes and restores normalcy for involved parties and the community.
The appointment strengthens ties between President Harding and Senator Hiram Johnson as Hughes heads the U S delegation to the disarmament conference.
The remark questions how codfish, a Newfoundland staple, could relieve local destitution if Newfoundlanders cannot eat it, implying a misalignment between the market effort and the residents’ needs. The quote highlights skepticism about exporting the catch to aid others while locals face hunger.
The writer argues for establishing a school nurse program in Pella and surrounding areas. They claim many children may not need medical advice but a nurse could detect defects and improve health, viewing the investment as worthwhile for the community.
A brief note recalls a recent mob violence incident in Oskaloosa. The author warns that even restrained action invites imitation by evil elements, yielding social costs including lost reputations and potential lives, and stresses community accountability for such acts.
A Chicago Tribune staff correspondent notes a striking contrast between Secretary Hughes heading the American delegation at the Borah Harding disarmament talks and President Wilson leading his Versailles delegation after the war. The piece hints at further contrasts that would be considered lese majeste.
A cautious analysis suggests Iowa roads might avoid paving if kept dry. Draining the road-bed and adding a durable waterproof roof could be cheaper than paving. Paving costs about $5 per square yard, while a tarred canvas roof might run about $1. Waterproofing would likely need renewal every two years with simple patching for holes.
The speaker urges Americans to aid famine victims in Russia while insisting on no recognition of the ruling tyrants. They condemn Lenin and associates, calling them a hindrance to relief efforts and warning against any involvement with their regime.
Fragmented OCR reads suggest a report on public pressure shaping congressional action, noting a stance on railroads and a substantial funding figure. The passage references President Harding, House committee actions on a revenue bill, and potential vote impacts, though the text is garbled.
The Chronicle urges the big Farm Bureau picnic at Ver Meer grove next Tuesday drawing two to three thousand people from Pella and the farms. Children are encouraged to attend and enjoy the event while readers are reminded to show respect for the national flag learned by veterans in the world war and to correct flag disrespect seen in the community.
Republican lawmakers push repeal arguing profits will stay low yet official figures show removing the tax would save 450 million dollars this year. They claim that sum could fund adjusted compensation for world war veterans, exposing administration opposition to the bonus as insincere. Secretary Mellon and big-business allies fear continued levy.
The Chronicle defends open letters to readers while noting the unsigned critic from the Booster article. It clarifies its policy against publishing editorials criticizing other publishers unless addressed by the offending party and invites the writer to sign his name and respond openly.
In sympathy with starving Russia, the piece urges attention to American ex service members facing unemployment. It argues government policy on compensation should restore balance with civilians who filled jobs during the war. It notes charity will be needed in cities until conditions improve, regretting Harding's blocking of Congress to end charity.
Fragmentary historic text notes the dependence of mankind on land and the need to hasten action. It references private land monopolies and urges opportunities for workers to toil on the land, highlighting widespread unemployment and desire for relief through land-based labor.
The passage argues that current land ownership blocks production and depresses prices, especially in agriculture. It advocates freeing land under single tax to unleash industry, reduce burdens on all sectors, and align activity with natural economic returns, warning that present tenure causes stagnation, imbalanced output, and a failing transportation system.
A religious verse extols forgiveness through Jesus Christ, describing the removal of sins by his crucifixion. The speaker praises mercy, blood sacrifice, and restoration, anticipating eternal song in the afterlife and personal renewal through faith.
J T Fairburn, 18, died in Dubuque after sunburn from a Mississippi River swim near a sand bar. He swam naked in shallow water, ignored the burning rays until blistering, then grew chilled on the way home. Medical notes warned about escalating burns and fatal outcomes over hours.
Visitors watched as five youths were teased for disrobing at the sun warmed swimmin hole west of town. A bending crowd urged the boys to exit the water, a gallant neighbor tossed a bathing suit, and the boys swapped it along until all were dressed. Local quips followed about town life and home industry boasts and council debates over pay in Congress.
The Christian Statesman urges sincerity in renunciation of polygamy and questions the Mormon Church's actions. It argues that excommunications and repeated polygamy doctrine, framed as divine covenant, undermine claims of abandonment and suggest ongoing polygamous influence despite advertising.
Fragmentary text appears to mock audiences with garbled typography and misread captions. It hints at a performance or film titled The Movie Pest and references audience reactions, theater settings, and misread signs. The garbled words suggest OCR errors rather than a clear news event.
A critical review argues that the Doctrine and Covenants endorses polygamy and that the Mormon Church avoids civil prosecutions in Utah. It claims church authorities secretly protect polygamous priests, acting only when scandal becomes public or a marriage is challenged by higher ranks.
Indianapolis reports nearly 19 000 acres to be opened for home stead entry by World War service men. On September 9 222 farms on the North Platte irrigation project in Wyoming will be opened, followed by 57 farms on the Showshone project on September 16. Filing will be restricted to service persons for sixty days. The North Platte area, once nomadic cattle range, now hosts productive irrigation farms growing alfalfa, sugar beets, corn and potatoes.
Two classes of men from the Baptist Sunday school enjoyed a watermelon feast on the Skunk River Wednesday afternoon.
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