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Newspaper
Pella Chronicle
Location
Pella, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Feb 06, 1913
Page
6
The article argues for land value taxation to finance government, critiques property taxation, and urges Iowa voters to decide on a constitutional amendment to prohibit saloons. It discusses single tax benefits for farmers, urban land values, and the need for popular rule on liquor laws. It mentions Canada thistle laws and legislative obstacles to reforms.
The Fremont Gazette reports parcel post complaints from rural carriers including Sam White on No.1 who refused to forward a live buck sheep. A farmer wanted the live animal shipped by parcel post prompting a clash with pure food officials. The piece notes postage rates and suggests printed matter could trim costs to Manila.
The piece argues against taxing money and personal property including land improvements. It cites concealment of assets, unequal valuations, and heavier burdens on small holders and widows. The author notes Chicago's suit over a multimillionaire’s concealed personal property and questions equity under current assessments.
The Knoxville Express urges temperance vigilance against a potential legislative shift to petition voting on liquor permits, arguing the ballot is the proper method for public questions. It cites the Mitchellville Index and notes whiskey interests prefer petition votes to block or dilute prohibition measures.
The legislature faces pressure to submit a state constitutional amendment for women's suffrage without delay. Opponents push for a referendum after the next election, but Grinnell's January 31 referendum shows overwhelming support. Iowa women favor suffrage and would vote when possible, making delayed action unnecessary. The piece condemns the two-session process and calls for immediate submission to the people.
The tale recalls King Frederick William I of Prussia testing ministers with a slap and a round of pass it. The court fool tradition persists as the king relished others’ quick wit to avoid public humiliation, while Das Buch Fur Alle notes he enjoyed his own embarrassment as well.
The minister avoided defeat after a staged blade mishap during a royal scene. A servant fetched the knife, but the minister received a cheek tap instead of thanks, sparking laughter and applause for his quick wit. Australian place names amuse Mark Twain, especially Woolloomooloo, in a London Chronicle note.
A Louisville Courier-Journal quip shows guard notes as Rip Van Winkle wakes and observers discuss progressive exposure to women’s styles. The humorous line plays on delayed cultural change and nursing fashion trends. The piece uses playful dialogue to critique social pacing.
A Baltimore American quip records a woman declining to influence her husband on supporting a candidate. The brief exchange shows the speaker asking for help in the coming campaign and the reply noting prior failure to sway him. The line captures political pressure and personal limits in campaigns.
An actor unable to find stage work accepts a conductor position on streetcar lines. Asked when to report, the manager replies at 4 a.m. sharp. The actor quips that such hours would ruin rehearsal and fines would erase any pay. Source: Louisville Courier-Journal.
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