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Newspaper
Pella Chronicle
Location
Pella, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Dec 14, 1916
Page
6
A reader laments self made myths while recounting a hog carload venture with neighbors. The note warns of echoing partisan bias against Bryan and predicts water shortages in Pella. It suggests drilling a well at the power plant to prevent outages and keep boilers supplied.
The Knoxville Journal mocks Ropy and boosters while discussing shifts in Iowa crop profits. It notes Pella's potato trade decline, corn prices, and fertilizer value, arguing potatoes remain profitable if grown with corn without soil depletion. It suggests small-acre diversification could raise yields profitably.
The piece contrasts Iowa and North Dakota political campaigns with farmers active in politics. In North Dakota the Farmers Non-Partisan League backed candidates, pushing exemptions on personal property and land improvements from taxation. In Iowa the Taxpayers League sought a renter tax on those same items, leading to divergent outcomes for Republican-endorsed candidates.
The piece argues that political leaders exploit farmer dissatisfaction with tax rules to win votes. It favors North Dakota style taxation over Iowa, contending reforms would reduce burdens on improvements, shift taxes to new community created values, and boost legitimate business with broad benefits for Iowa farmers.
After Harding’s Iowa gubernatorial victory, a small wave of saloon supporters claim “rights” for liquor, but the paper argues liquor traffic is a moral wrong and must be opposed relentlessly. It warns against appeasement and vows continuous fight through the constitutional amendment vote.
A reader defends Ames State School work citing federal grants and argues for uniting all three state institutions under one State University of Iowa. The piece urges law changes to permit broader courses while reducing taxpayer burdens and regional rivalry. proposes shared leadership and consolidated funding to advance education policy.
Mrs. Korver of 410 University St in Pella testifies that Doan's Kidney Pills relieved back ache and irregular kidney function. She reports dull back pains and varied kidney secretions improving after use, noting the product costs 60 cents at dealers.
A terse note references Mrs Korver in connection with Foster Milburn Sons Props of Buffalo New York. The readable text offers no further details or context about the action or outcome.
In New England precedent guides, Boston misjudges Billy Sunday as a buffoon. He then pivots to a new, gripping performance, drawing curious crowds back to his tabernacle and lifting them from their seats with his earnest, unconventional approach.
The veteran evangelist Billy Sunday drew large crowds then faced a holiday drop in Boston. After Thanksgiving, skeptics said his appeal waned yet his sermon on booze drew intense reaction. Ahead, Boston voters decide on liquor licenses December 19 as dry forces make gains in several cities.
A fragment notes a group or speaker in Somerville Massachusetts pledging to fight for Boston, acknowledging the odds and asserting they will not quit until victory or failure is decided.
A vintage style classified ad urges readers to start a home business with low risk and permanent profit. It claims easy, pleasant work with ongoing earnings and asks for name and address to begin, listing a contact as 1 Brown, 66 Murray Street, New York City.
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