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Newspaper
Pella Chronicle
Location
Pella, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Dec 29, 1921
Page
1
A short boxhead notice from the Pella Iowa post office records second class mail matter designation for local mailing operations. The line confirms standard classification used for local distribution and delivery procedures.
The writer suggests that with Irish Americans no longer stirring anti England sentiment, the two English speaking nations could coordinate on several issues for mutual benefit. This view envisions closer Anglo Irish cooperation and joint action on shared concerns.
The passage casts Borah and Reed as consistently opposing the four power treaty just as they did its prototype the League of Nations. It suggests their actions may be boastful and labels them as the DeVal era and the Mary McSweeney of our Dail Bireann.
Senator Borah who led this disarmament conference now opposes the treaty evolved by it. He aligns with many Republican senators who opposed Versailles under Wilson and resents not being appointed. He remains determined to oppose any outcome of the conference.
Representatives of the American Legion urge a three year bar on immigration arguing current U S industrial conditions require immigration stoppage or land tenure reform. They say national integrity demands Americans be given first consideration by Congress despite pity for the poor abroad and the allure of European prosperity.
The Republican Congress allocated 20 million dollars for Russian relief while rejecting 500 thousand dollars for disabled World War I veterans vocational training. The fund for training these men is exhausted and cannot honor checks without new appropriation. Congress adjourns for holidays without veteran relief, a contrast noted by critics.
The Interstate Commerce Commission orders Henry Ford to raise rates he recently cut on a railroad he owns. The commission says cutting below rivals discriminates against other railroads, noting a shift from consumer interests to railroad gatekeeping in rate setting.
Parents of young women at the State Agricultural College at Ames protest a faculty rule restricting study commitments and social events. They present a lengthy statement to the president defending the students' right to host parties, arguing the policy misuses state funds and distracts from education.
A fragment suggests a public figure or official debates aligning conduct with patriotism, questioning how theory can justify actions. The terse text hints at political controversy and demands from his office without clear names or dates.
The piece argues that Harding, though praised as consultative, could not keep pace with the four power treaty after reporters and senate bosses failed to brief him. It contends a president must act independently at times, and Harding’s approach risks undermining policy and party unity.
The piece argues the United States will take years to recover prestige after the Wilson League of Nations treaty fight. It condemns Senate obstruction led by Lodge Borah and Harding, predicts such a stance will weaken US standing in future international councils and notes political shifts have hampered treaty power.
A discussion of a proposed U S tax on alcohol to fund adjusted compensation for ex servicemen faces strong opposition from American Legion leaders and veterans. The piece asserts constitutional limits, pledges loyalty to law and order, and notes potential Supreme Court intervention as veterans insist their rights not be used as political bribes.
The Chronicle states it no longer affiliates with Lone Trail Council No 1 and the editor repudiates the organization while plans a matrimonial bureau. It explains past service, vows to counteract the council’s propaganda, and shifts to advising on marriages as a community service.
Notice is given that an instrument claimed to be the last will of C. De Bruin, deceased, is on file in the District Court at Knoxville Iowa. The hearing is set for January 16 1922 at the clerk's office where interested parties may be heard. Walter Kester Clerk of District Court Knoxville Iowa December 17 1921. Dec 22 29 Jan 5.
A lyric, intimate fragment speaks of love, a father's warmth, and the home built on a baby's kiss. The lines emphasize closeness, tenderness, and shared life, portraying affection as the core of family. The voice centers on loving bonds and the cherished sense of belonging.
AP notes Aphrodite a historic stage spectacle to premiere at Des Moines Coliseum with matinees and evening shows. The production, a lavish French classic from 1895, costs nearly 300000 and stars a statue of Aphrodite by Demetrios. Tickets through Roland McCurdy with prices from 1.65 to 3. This item also includes a joke about Christian Science.
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