Ambition and Advancement Fit to Earn Progress
To improve one's position in the world is a natural inclination, but some aspirants might progress more by fitting themselves for advancement rather than by bluffing.
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Newspaper
Pella Chronicle
Location
Pella, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Jan 19, 1922
Page
1
California nut crop valued at eleven million dollars
The nut crop in California last year was valued at eleven million dollars but likely would have been larger if Iowa nuts had not been harmed by aggressive stock salesmen leading to reduced shipments to California this winter.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
California
Iowa
Harding to Lead GOP While He Finds His Way
A Washington correspondent for the Des Moines Capital reports President Harding will reluctantly assume party leadership in the coming months. The piece notes uncertainty about his direction and intentions, suggesting he may delay decisive moves until his path becomes clearer.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
Des Moines
Harding
Mr. Harding
Peace dollar withdrawal and treaty doubts amid initials
The report notes the Republican peace dollar may be withdrawn after someone attached his initials to it. It also suggests the four power treaty of the peace conference risked withdrawal when President Harding briefly imposed his interpretation.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Harding
Congress debated at length over $20 million aid to Russia
Some think Congress overstepped in voting twenty million dollars for Russian relief. The writer argues discretionary giving by citizens is preferable to appropriations, especially amid growing tax complaints and calls for individual judgment in charitable giving.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Congress
Pella Legion Building Site Promised by Donors
The passage notes turning ground over to the American Legion as a site for their new building to ease tax burdens on Pella property owners. It mentions pledges of donations from local residents when the Fair stock was donated, highlighting the post’s need for a building site.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pella
American Legion
Legion
Storm Lake view on La Follette war stance sparks distrust
The Storm Lake Pilot-Tribune condemns Senator LaFollette for opposing the Farm Bureau and questions his honesty. The paper warns that during the war it seemed he could be pro German or dishonest, and concludes it can no longer trust him.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Storm Lake Pilot-Tribune
LaFollette
Farm Bureau
Protective tariff debate on farming and free trade
A gentleman favors a protective tariff arguing it creates more work but raises costs. The text compares orange growing in Iowa to California and Florida, suggesting exchange is better. It argues Iowa should raise corn, California oranges, and trade rather than self-sufficiency, extending the logic to global commerce and advocating freer trade among nations.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Towa
California
Florida
Iowa
Union
Harding backs adjusted compensation for World War veterans
President Harding and his advisers favor passing a bill for adjusted compensation financed by English bonds offered to the United States as repayment for war debts. The move aims to aid veterans suffering from service setbacks, though critics fear it is politics rather than relief.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Harding
Great Britaan
United States
Hidden Irish Volunteers Recruit in United States
An INS report cited by the Des Moines Capital alleges an invisible army of 26 000 to 40 000 men recruited to fight Ireland’s rebellion against Britain. It claims 2 000 to 3 000 have been transported to Ireland, some not of Irish blood, with sworn oaths to support the Irish Republic and secrecy. The piece questions Rome’s influence and notes the pope’s congratulations to England’s king, asserting that real Americans will not take Rome’s orders.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
International News Service
Des Moines
Ireland
Rome
England
Italy
Explaining the Bankruptcy Law Advantage and Dishonesty
The piece explains how debtors use exemptions under federal and state laws to shield assets in bankruptcy. It notes shifting property, buying on credit to appear honest, and hiding assets to dodge creditors. It warns such tactics ruin credit and public respect.
Senators Split Over Newberry Seating Debate
In senate talks on the Newberry case the author argues no conclusive evidence shows sincerity behind votes. Kenyon, Borah, LaFollette and others are pictured as self-serving in party battles, with critics claiming anti-Newberry Republicans aim to create disorder while seating supporters aim to protect Republicans. The piece notes Michigan’s added rot would not seriously harm the senate.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
U. S. Senate
Newberry
Newbery
Kenyon
Senate
League of Nations
Iowa
Borah
LaFollette
Michigan
Rabbits in Pella Year Mixed, Moon Curiosities Remain
The column reports mixed opinions on a good rabbit season around Pella with anecdotes about Ed Van Gorp and John Van Vark, and notes snow scarcity affecting pestering boys and dogs. It jokes about moon influence on agriculture, disarmament news, and includes a wolf sighting near Bloomfield and a January snake sighting near Colfax.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pella
Ed van Gorp
John van Vark
Professor Liggett
Peter Vander Werf
Rev. Droz
A Garden Green Theme Poem For Two Baby Boys
A lyrical piece describes a garden green as a perfect playground for a mother with two little boys. They explore moss and pansy beds, but the children wander off chasing a bright butterfly and a small wren returning to honeysuckle depths. The speaker longs for three outdoors and nature’s best as toys.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wren
Consolidated School Dissolved By Kilduff District Vote
Kilduff consolidated school district voters approved dissolution by 386 to 99 in a special election after a history of consolidation debates and failed bond funding. Local controversy followed the process with appeals and county education board involvement before the final vote.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Kilduff Consolidated
Kilduff
Lacey E. Hall
County Board of Education
Killduff
Newton
When God Sends Rain The Weather Brings Rejoicing
The source reflects a traditional folk sentiment praising rain over complaint. It frames rain as a welcome mercy from God, contrasting grumbling with cheerful acceptance of weather shifts. The tone is rustic and folksy, emphasizing resilience and gratitude amid precipitation.
European Observations On Basel Luzern And The Alps
The writer contrasts wartime Germany with peaceful Switzerland entering Basel on the Rhine fronting Kleinbasel and Basel Cathedral Munster. It notes Saint Jacob's Monument and Swiss resolve while tracing Basel to Luzerne on Vierwaldstatersee and peaks like Rigi Kulm Standserhorn Pilatus with rail access and legends about Pontius Pilate near the Alps.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Germany
Switzerland
Denmark
Basel
Kleinbasel
Rifne
Muneter
Henry the Fowler
Albrich of
Habsburg
Austria
Alps
Schwarzewald
Luzerne
Vierwaldstatersee
Uri
Schwys
Unterwalden
Rigi Kulm
Standserhorn
Pilatus
Mt. Pilatus
Pontius Pilate
Mount Pilatus and Luzerne sights described in travel tale
The piece recounts how Mt Pilatus may derive its name from Latin, with ascent by steam boat or Luzerne train and cog wheel road to the summit. It highlights Alpine views, Glacier Garten science interest, and the Lion of Lucerne monument honoring Swiss guard casualties in the French Revolution.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mt. Pilatus
Luzerne
Alpnachstadt
Italian Alps
Alps
Bern
Schwartzwald
Germany
Glacier Garden
Europe
Bertel Thorvaldsen
France
Iowa and Illiteracy Stance Reported in State Studies
Iowa stands fifteenth among states in native white literacy with 1 913 185 people and 1 0 per cent illiteracy. Nebraska closely follows. Marion county ranks twenty first, Pella shows 37 illiterates, and higher counts appear in Knoxville Nevada Sheldon and other towns. The piece urges continued literacy efforts across Iowa.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Iowa
Abou Ben Adhem Jed
Buckeye
Nebraska
Towa
United States
Storm Lake
Mt. Pleasant
Washington
Winterset
Indianola
Grinnell
Colfax
Chariton
Albia
Cherokee
Timeless virtues highlighted in deeds and thoughts
The excerpt emphasizes living by heartbeats rather than clocks and urges intellect, nobility of feeling, and action as true measures of life. It elevates inner character over outward metrics and concrete displays.
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