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Newspaper
Pella Chronicle
Location
Pella, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Feb 25, 1926
Page
6
It is not worth while for Americans to get wrought up over the difficulty some oil men and others are having in Mexico regarding land holdings. The Mexicans will show themselves wiser than we have been if they prevent the speculators from exploiting their natural resources, and the fact that the exploiters are American citizens does not commend them.
Four personal crisis reports of Americans harmed by slumming at a Mexican border resort near a California city prompted U S authorities to act. Authorities now warn Americans away, hurting local vice establishments financially and risking their demise, though the issue may fade in a week and vice across the border may continue with American connivance.
The house and senate conference on the tax measure agree but have not enacted it yet. There is broad desire to cut taxes across party lines, with focus on where to stop cuts. The income tax, though illogical in basing levies on possession, should not be cut deeply as debt from the war era must be paid and government economy should not delay paying creditors.
The proposed amendment would move the presidential and congressional start dates earlier after elections to better reflect the popular will. It would fix a longtime defect but cannot purge democracy or ensure reform without voters adopting higher ideals and saner civic thinking.
The article extols the utility and profitability of hens describing the hen and her mate as a team. Hens scratch for food and control pests while producing eggs at lower cost than meat. A season yields 12 to 36 chicks and feathers and bones offer further uses. It notes hens need year round care unlike three month vacations.
The Iowa Good Roads Association proposes an 85 million state bond plan for statewide paving of primary roads. Counties that want paving should proceed locally, as the plan would require voter approval and may not pass. Local authorities can choose which roads to improve and funding would be county rather than state driven.
The article notes that deaths from diseases with known causes like tuberculosis and diphtheria have fallen by half or more per 100000 in recent years. It highlights a shift in public health focus toward heart diseases, which mainly affect middle aged or older people, suggesting life expectancy may rise but heart related deaths in old age could increase.
An editorial argues the Dickinson bill to curb surplus farm crops may reveal fundamental economic laws. It cautions segregation of crops to exit the domestic market could raise prices, warns of enforcement challenges, and urges removing artificial trade barriers to follow supply and demand.
The text argues that increasing the number of farms with large granaries will strengthen national food security and resilience against famine. It states that both the nation and individual grain owners would benefit, predicting widespread profits for those holding the grain.
A Chronicle opinion calls a proposed program by Super Station and Electric Mfg. Co a sham charity. It would exchange 150 bushels of corn for a $150 radio set, paying farmers in trade value rather than cash, effectively starving growers while promoting the promoters. The piece urges readers to seek the promoters’ names from the Chronicle office.
The State extemporaneous contest was held in the college chapel at 3 30 Friday afternoon. Speakers from Iowa Wesleyan Parsons Buena Vista and Penn debated topics on uniform marriage and divorce laws. Miss Jen nie June Stureman argued for uniform US laws to reduce divorces and improve morals.
The piece reports a university debate on uniform marriage laws in the United States with Miss Barrett from Upper Town arguing for national standards and criticizing foreign divorces. Judge O Neill of Wisconsin University critiqued the speakers. Central’s representative won first place, Miss Barrett second, and Miss Hine third. The writer congratulates June and notes a forthcoming fuller account next week.
Opinion argues Colonel Mitchell, with 28 years service, was wrongly court martialed for insubordination after speaking against army waste and equipment failures. The piece praises his honesty, warns against silencing truth, and urges Americans to uphold Mitchells stance and integrity in public life.
Red letter days March ten to twelve and eighteen at Vogelaar's Hardware and Implement Store. Have your Koffie Tild on March ten to thirteen. Next week an announcement will name Corn Planter Day Spreader Day and Tractor Day.
Farmers avoided payment on orchard trees after signing a fraudulently induced contract from Bonewell & Co of Des Moines. Deaths noted include Wm. C. Huiser of Sully and Matthew Brom of Pella. L. Schakel and Lena Goemaat wed by Rev. H. J. Pietenpol. C. H. Benson elected to fill a school-superintendent term. Jacob Grandin marks 25th wedding anniversary. Bert Stegeman begins work at Keables Drug Store. Chronicle prints 26 000 copies of Stacker Co catalogue. Peter Heerema out with rheumatism. brother John substitutes on his wagon.
A short reflective verse urges counting daily deeds of kindness. It contrasts days spent aiding others with days wasted when no small good is given or heart is cheered. The text emphasizes selfless acts and the personal measure of a day.
Michigan enacts a five day wait to obtain a marriage license in an effort to curb hasty marriages and elopements. The measure follows similar failed attempts in Nebraska, with editors suggesting uniform federal or inter-state laws as a solution.
Watch this paper for our opening announcement March 10 11 12 13 at Vogelaar's Hardware and Implement Store. The notice invites customers to visit the new shop location during a multiday promotional period.
A Georgia farmer doubted milk safety and ignored tuberculosis tests on cattle. After two reactor cows were removed from a nearby herd, his family suffered tuberculosis. He admits avoiding inspector warnings. his wife died, his son endured years of hospital care, and daughters remain in a tuberculosis hospital. The account underscores the dangers of bovine tuberculosis and the inspectorate's guidance.
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