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Newspaper
Pella Chronicle
Location
Pella, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Aug 24, 1922
Page
1
The Seward Nebraska editor denounces foreign gun importers who resell shotguns in the United States at inflated prices. He links the issue to the Republican Protective Tariff, arguing tariffs oppress consumers and protect importers. He calls tariff opponents opponents abominations.
The piece argues that both coal and railway firms meeting workers demands were barred from operating, as unions effectively demand obedience from all employers. It charges the strike with attempting to replace constitutional government with class rule, warning that public officials’ complacency signals dangerous revolutionary sentiment for the nation.
Report from last week notes W. J. Bryan delivered a lecture titled Back to God at the Oskaloosa Chautauqua. He attacked materialistic thought and defended biblical creation against atheistic critics while urging belief in a Creative Intelligence.
The piece denounces communist clippings aimed at youth, targeting the Boy Scouts Y M C A and the American Legion. It urges readers to support these loyal organizations as a revolutionary society directs propaganda toward youths and views these groups as major adversaries.
Arthur Brisbane argues the single tax should apply to all wealth sources including railroad land and rents, claiming it would yield a fair return for government benefits and curb life necessities speculation. He counters critics who think they can reap gains by clever schemes.
The Knoxville Journal rebukes the Chronicle for its two week old article on Sheriff Clarke denying a teamster's claim about a coal mine near Pella being closed by strikers elsewhere in Iowa. It argues more information on soviet rule in Iowa may be withheld and awaits fuller, freer reporting when constitutional authorities regain control.
The Journal editorial tone shows sympathy limited for extra-constitutional government and praises Mr. Curtis for his ability and rising influence in the Republican party. It argues he will resist week-kneed policies of officials in Iowa and follow principled leadership beyond election cycles, while noting Chronicle dissatisfaction with mining-area matters.
A Cleveland conference on coal halted a mining dispute and proposed a presidential commission independent of owners and workers to investigate the industry. The panel should include engineers and accountants, have subpoena power, and publish cost data to set wage scales and guide future settlements. Public access to facts is seen as essential to prevent costly strikes.
A 1868 treaty promised a school and teacher for every thirty Navajo children, yet 6000 children lack facilities. The Commissioner of Indian Affairs lists 20869 eligible Indian children not in school due to missing facilities. Postwar finances should not delay fulfilling these obligations and a forward-looking policy is urged.
Indian Affairs Commissioner urges transfer of the nearly abandoned Fort Wingate post at Fort Wingate New Mexico to the Interior Department to house 600 Navajo pupils. War Department cites stored explosives but a small guard and closer relocation could enable education, echoing Carlisle plant's wartime reuse. Public appeals to President, War Secretary, and Congress urged.
A 1920s moral essay contrasts postwar fortunes of profiteers with ex-soldiers who struggle to rebuild. It argues that the danger lies not in camp life but in the young men who gained wealth without work. Prosperity without production erodes true character and harms society, while veterans pursue constructive labor.
The Eskimo consumes nearly all parts of prey including reindeer with no concern for cuts. He stores the frozen reindeer stomach packed with moss and eats thawed portions as a rare delicacy when vitamin hungry, according to Doctor Marquis.
Iowa State College home economists report successful experiments replacing sugar with salt in jam making. England has used salt to cut costs and maintain quality, and U S tests agree the saltified jam is palatable and lacks excessive sweetness. Use attempts: for each pound of fruit mix % cup sugar with % tablespoonful salt, combine, and cook as usual. The salt flavor dissipates after five to six days.
Rolland S. Wallis of Iowa State College urges Iowa towns to adopt zoning plans to preserve appearance and property values. He cites benefits, notes lack of congestion in towns, and mentions Bulletin No. 52 from Ames Engineering Extension for guidance and suggestions.
In Grand Junction Colorado August 14 a Central Alumni reunion featured a four course dinner and lively reminiscences. Miss Clarice and Miss Ferne Smith hosted at J MacAdams home with many Central friends recalling Lane’s stick-to-it-iveness Cotton Hall and Sunnyside memories amid games and college songs. Proceedings closed with Central cheers echoing as travelers noted the festive mood of shared Midwest West ties.
Rev. George Hankamp and his family arrived home Thursday afternoon after a monthlong vacation visiting relatives in Michigan. Mrs. Hankamp’s sister, Mrs. Louis Kramer, and her Zeeland, Michigan-born daughter accompanied them for a fortnights visit.
A dog in town frightens residents by barking at callers and troubling children. It mingles with tramps, chases cats, digs flower beds, starts street noise, scatters junk and bones, and howls at night disturbing sleep and peace.
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