Post Office Publication Data From Pella Iowa
Six Months 61.00 tered at the post office at Pella Iowa is second class matter Pella Marion County Iowa.
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Newspaper
Pella Chronicle
Location
Pella, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Jan 22, 1920
Page
6
Six Months 61.00 tered at the post office at Pella Iowa is second class matter Pella Marion County Iowa.
The Chariton Leader notes census stagnation and calls Congress twin aces from the same pack. It cites eastern localities overestimating prohibition effects, while Pella reflects an orderly sobriety now versus twenty five years ago, underscoring city progress.
The letter protests reports on a peace treaty and accuses the Associated Press of spreading falsehoods about the vote on four propositions. It praises free trade, criticizes tariffs, and argues Herbert Hoover would be a capable presidential candidate due to his business background and cooperative work with President Wilson.
The prohibition amendment has been in effect since 12:01 Saturday morning and is celebrated as a momentous national milestone. After a generation of effort by men and women, the nation marks the lifting of a harsh legal restrict. The six months of statutory prohibition preceding this moment did not dampen the sense of victory and relief felt across the country.
The passage argues that illegal liquor sales will fade as time passes and that future generations will be spared the temptations their elders faced. Citing a January Commoner text by Mr. Bryan, it states They are dead that sought the young child's life.
Senator Kenyon promotes a responsible cabinet government as a key reform for democracy. He argues cabinet members should be accountable to Congress and the people, aligning with English democratic practice to adapt to changing conditions and focus on national needs rather than post office prestige.
The piece discusses ticket pricing for a home talent minstrel show in Pella, Iowa, noting 50 cent to $1.00 options and slow sales. It compares the move to graded seating by location with past flat rates and taxes, while sharing local anecdotes and editorials about price acceptance and community quirks.
A critique of political language and secrecy around the peace treaty debate in the Senate. The piece argues honest conduct avoids evasive tactics and notes Republican opposition's alleged camouflage dating back to 1918. It laments public indifference to these strategic maneuvers.
The piece argues Democrats fixated on posturing over William Jennings Bryan, while Wilson and Bryan share aims. It notes the college vote on the peace treaty indicating it remains a partisan issue, with many Americans favoring the treaty but Senate politics shaping opposition. It laments party calculations and the public’s weariness with prolonged dispute.
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