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Newspaper
Pella Chronicle
Location
Pella, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Dec 08, 1921
Page
1
A terse social note questions the idea of equality as men are born free yet some pay tribute to others for survival. The author laments lazy loafers clustered around drinking fountains, hindering access for men women and children who seek a drink.
A speaker recalls women urging acceptance of labor as men once resisted work. The writer notes men previously avoided work and spent earnings on leisure, arguing that hard work is essential to a life worth living, and that society should recalibrate toward effort as the normal condition.
The November market rise in corn and rising prices signaled a broader recovery. Farmers who faced cash rent based on much earlier prices suffered losses, with some crops failing to cover rent. The text urges relief measures to help these growers regain footing while credit opportunities improve with the price uptrend.
The piece laments Senator Lodge’s stance on the League of Nations and predicts shifts after the Versatilea peace conference. It laments his opposition to Wilson and suggests he must confront his earlier condemnations as more agreements reach Washington. It uses caustic language about deceit and political honesty.
The state university news bulletin notes admission to formal student parties is limited to 2.50 down from 3.50 as prices rise in hard times. It recalls cheaper college days and questions current costs, reflecting on education value.
The passage discusses tax visibility and equity, noting taxes are now collected openly rather than disguised. It argues current taxes raise more government revenue and are clearer to the payer, compared with hidden costs embedded in prices through tariffs and subsidies.
The president’s call for a lasting periodic gathering on world politics draws general approval among European nations and is seen as a move toward the League of Nations. Critics warn a US association alone would be weaker than the League, and advise the United States may later wish to join the League.
The piece argues that monopolistic control and high prices push dealers and workers to the edge. It notes coal now costs twice as much in Pella as years ago, miners cannot cut wages due to irregular work, and teamsters earn about six dollars per load with long waits. It contends too many miners and teamsters crowd the industry.
Brief remark expresses optimism that Case may follow his father, with hope raised by the long season and steady progress toward bringing him in to compete or perform.
A Des Moines lawyer discusses choosing pallbearers with a client while questioning terms with friends. The column critiques legal equality, mentions a Knoxville moonshiner freed by a district judge, and recalls bizarre jail anecdotes from Synpost and Seth Van Synpost amid holiday plans and family chatter.
The Des Moines Register brands itself as the best daily paper for farmers with same morning printed delivery to rural routes. It promises earlier news and exclusive market sections helping farmers obtain better prices for stock and grain while offering a yearly price of five dollars with a money back guarantee if not satisfied.
Mrs F Stubenrauch went to Burlington last Friday to purchase holiday goods for the Knoxville Rexall drug store, of which her husband is the manager, as reported by the Knoxville Journal.
The account traces Wisconsin’s formation from Ashland’s mission and Joliet Marquette’s river voyage to fur trade figures like Daniel du Lhut, British loyalty, and the 1816 federal authority establishment. It notes the Black Hawk War, 1814 statehood, Michigan and Northwest Territory shifts, and the Badger State nickname from Ojibwa roots. It lists 56,086 square miles and 13 electoral votes, with the Wisconsin River origin of the name.
A fragment notes carbon paper and second sheets at the Chronicle office, indicating archival or reproduction materials in use. The line hints at administrative or printing activities within the newspaper's premises without detailing dates or personnel.
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