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Newspaper
Pella Chronicle
Location
Pella, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Dec 07, 1922
Page
1
A terse report notes men are scarce as two women clash over a South Bend college professor, a scene reflective of campus social currents. The incident centers on rivalry between students or colleagues for the professor, with no further details provided.
The piece rejects Henry Ford as a presidential candidate while voicing strong opposition to a booze fueled rival against Warren G. Harding, stating a preference for any alternative to that pairing.
The text notes a change from neighborly DIY efforts and barbecues to petitioning Congress for new laws with federal appropriations, highlighting a transition in civic response and funding approach.
The governor of Constantinople has a hundred fifty grass widows left over from the deposed sultan. He is seeking husbands for them. This note is for the interest of readers.
A brief remark envisions a young inventor creating a less costly metal can for preserving foods. The speaker suggests this innovation could benefit the world while offering substantial financial reward to the creator.
The Chronicle notes further schedule changes for Rock Island trains through Pella and Wabash trains at Harvey this week. It adds that any future changes should be improvements, offering readers a hopeful outlook.
A commentary argues that turkey prices at Thanksgiving rise above war-time levels and suggests directing spending to desired frills. It questions hog production profitability when turkeys yield greater returns, urging shoppers to prioritize desirable purchases over staples.
A California jury again fails to convict in a divorcee lover plot where a dead man lies unpunished. The woman and her co defendant remain under legal restraint as juries cannot convict or clear them, prompting jabs at state justice and climate.
The new Italian dictator urges the United States to raise immigration limits to 100000 Italians annually from 43000. He argues many reach America as criminals and carry old world feuds. He warns of numerous Little Italies and distrusts continued allegiance to old beliefs.
The Des Moines News endorses a plan to fix the wage gap by allowing shipowners to hire sailors at any agreed wage and have the government cover the difference after each round trip. The suggestion aims to prevent profiteering from subsidies and benefit the crew, though no administration figures have publicly backed it.
A large portion of Americans oppose President Harding's ship subsidy plan though supporters claim it has merit and fewer risks. The debate centers on government aid to shipowners versus free market competition, with unions and industry groups voicing contrasting positions.
The Decorah Journal quotes the president arguing tariffs enrich a few at the public expense. He cites ship subsidies at 30 million dollars a year versus Fordney McCarter tariffs totaling three to four billion. He says ship owners benefit openly while tariffs raise prices invisibly on consumers.
The Knoxville Express dismisses motorists stuck in mud after a football game near Iowa City as a minor issue. It argues road paving won’t be provided for every game and notes bad roads hurt all producers, not just farmers, highlighting widespread road neglect in the state.
In a Pella speech County Attorney Hays touted savings on ballots as proof of fiscal restraint. The record notes Hays billed the county $125.20 for burning ballots, a charge critics say undermines his claim of saving money and questions the cost of such procedures amid reduced ballot size.
A proposal suggests a two cent per gallon gasoline tax or similar to fund highway work, offset by lower auto license fees. It argues gasoline tax aligns with road use and notes unfairness in current license calculations. The piece also praises imposing rent on land value as a broader, fairer tax base to curb oil company power and reduce gasoline prices.
A mother warns her child to avoid the Jones boy citing misbehavior, while the child retorts that Jones is at the top of the class, highlighting a clash between perceived popularity and conduct within a school. The exchange underscores social tensions and conflicting views of students.
A morning depot dispute between two men over whether the world is improving or deteriorating takes a theological turn. The writer values action over chatter and notes John D. Rockefeller Jr. urging aid for workers, while Standard Oil drivers enjoy Thanksgiving vacation. A sign offering Rad if tor Booze for 65 cents surfaces, advised to kept off the windshield.
Eastbound passenger trains Nos 472 and 474 depart at 11:59 am and 8:39 pm with westbound Nos 475 and 473 at 10:10 am and 4:08 pm Local freight No 832 departs 11:59 am and No 831 at 7:45 am Freight for shipment on locals must arrive at the station by 6:00 pm the evening before Wabash Time Table Howell Iowa East West schedule shows multiple daily trains
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