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Newspaper
Pella Chronicle
Location
Pella, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Dec 04, 1919
Page
6
The piece notes calls to remove anarchists and revolutionaries from the country by the cemetery route. It quotes the Marshalltown Times Republican on the gubernatorial field being large enough and adds a jab about anti league politicians facing a chilly reception at the next election in Minnesota.
The town of Pella earns a reputation as fat pasture for promoters with locals said to bite readily and take on more questionable stock than most towns in the state. The remark notes the irony of not boasting about the trait.
The text explains that popcorn must stay moist on the ear to pop well. If shelled and dried, the kernels lose steam and fail to burst. without steam there is no popping, so overly dry kernels do not pop.
A paragrapher asserts that honesty is innate rather than learned, while conceding plenty of falsehoods exist. He argues a youth of disreputable lineage can become honest with God's grace and a clean environment, noting the race would fail if honesty were not possible.
The article weighs blame for political fallout involving Iowa and Senator Kenyon, notes Woodrow Wilson’s warning about a Republican Congress, and surveys potential presidential contenders: Republican Lowden and Wood prominent, Hiram Johnson, Democratic McAdoo Cox and others, with Wood seen as a strong candidate and military background not disqualifying. It suggests serious consideration ahead of conventions.
Several schools and colleges reported pupils cutting classes on Armistice Day. Some argued for a holiday, others said no school unless organized participation in celebration. Most truants sought to skip work, and excuses without a formal program risk encouraging disciplinary revolt.
A critic laments the current congress as flawed and ineffective but acknowledges it remains the only governing body available and urges acceptance until a better alternative can be achieved. The speaker emphasizes patience and resolve despite dissatisfaction.
A persuasive piece argues coal’s immense value was created by society, not miners or operators, and calls for a land value tax to return value to producers and the public. It warns that few owners harvest benefits while the public bears life costs of modern industry.
Government officials state that the tax on amusements admits of no free admissions. Even complimentary tickets for shows must pay the revenue tax. Dell Henricks says he will return to work if talk grows, while others say he is too young to retire. The dialogue touches on family worries, exams, and petty concerns with a light tone.
Advertised antiseptic powder for feet promises relief from ache burn and fatigue by shaking it in shoes. Claims include prevention and relief of corns bunions calluses and similar foot conditions. Special note that it is used by American British and French soldiers.
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