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Newspaper
Pella Chronicle
Location
Pella, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Dec 11, 1919
Page
6
A piece from a Pella Iowa post office listing six months postage for mail as one dollar, noting it as second class. It reflects wartime attitudes including remarks on peace with Germany, prohibition timing, coal scarcity, and early darkness. The editorial tone cites training camp weight gain and urges orderly behavior.
A weekly note from J. J. Wilson on the farm organization project argues the farmer and land holder are economically governed by distinct laws and conditions, though the roles can merge in one person, aiming to clarify their differing responsibilities.
The writer rejects claims that Governor Harding should have convened a special session when the legislature adjourned last spring. He argues the state has barely recovered from last winter's session and that delaying each month until a special session occurs is a clear gain.
The Chronicle notes a rumor that the world may end on Wednesday, December 17 due to unusual planetary positions. It promises a full report if events occur and urges readers to await the newspaper’s coverage.
The strike highlights that coal is part of a broader natural resource issue. Land values affect the public and touch every person, underlining how land is a social necessity and should not be treated solely as private speculation or monopoly.
President Wilson emphasized in his congressional message that a market for American made goods hinges on Europe selling to us. He argued tariffs worsen exchange difficulties and urged free trade in such commodities, a stance rare from a high official source in recent years amid Republican Congressional expectations.
The president argues for a substantial free list of importable articles while urging free traders to press the point. He seeks to use the situation to impress voters with the iniquity of tariff duties on life’s necessities.
A new House bill by Rep Davey of Ohio's 14th district defines sedition and provides punishment, with provisions for denaturalization and deportation of foreign born citizens convicted of sedition. The piece argues for stricter action and endorses deportation as a fitting remedy, reflecting anti immigration sentiments and calls for severe measures against agitators.
The article examines how coal is sold by bushel in Pella and nearby Iowa, while other regions use tons. It notes the wider inconsistency in American weights and measures, with state differences creating many bushels. It compares oyster pricing by bushel, and argues for metric system adoption to simplify calculations.
The piece lauds Pella as a stable, self reliant community with robust industries, prudent banks, and a cooperative labor climate. It notes resilience during the Roosevelt panic of 1907 and a coal strike, praising local prudence, independence from outside favors, and steady progress without regressing.
A community column discusses an anonymous letter from The Outlaw Gang not printed due to weak content and lack of accountability. It then recaps district anecdotes about a schoolhouse fight, dogs fed with pepper, a trombone player’s frozen notes, a 1920 car number, and a moral parable about fines and subscriptions. The piece also notes a small price rise for the Chronicle and old methods of hair curling with white paper.
The piece notes a change from open daytime paper deliveries by truckloads to clandestine back-road drops under the cover of darkness with militia protection. It contrasts past blunt toppling of paper from trucks with modern two-jumps-to-a-person distribution and security concerns.
The quote extols the power of kind words to shape souls, soothing listeners and shaping empathy. It highlights how gentle language can soften harsh feelings and leave a lasting, positive impression on audiences.
Many children suffer illness but Mother Gray's Powder claims to break up colds in 24 hours and relieve feverishness headaches stomach issues teething troubles and worms. Praised as pleasant for children and used by mothers for over 30 years with sample free from Mother Gray Co Le Roy New York.
The Volunteer Band notes two weeks of fruitful meetings with Miss Kuyper from Japan describing the current dynamism of the country and the need for Christian mission work. They also discuss China study with Connie Ducker on women missionaries and plan to study Arabia next, per Central Ray.
Brief aphorism noting that life remains long enough for courtesy and polite acts. The line reflects Henry David Thoreau style insights, though misattributed here to Ralph Waldo Emerson.
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