Mall notice reads Entered at the post office at Pella
A brief public notice records mail matter status stating it was entered as second class mall matter at the Pella post office in Iowa.
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Newspaper
Pella Chronicle
Location
Pella, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Jan 27, 1921
Page
7
A brief public notice records mail matter status stating it was entered as second class mall matter at the Pella post office in Iowa.
The piece notes European hunger and American crop complaints about markets. It argues against tariffs as a trade barrier and mentions Iowa losing a congressman under a new representation basis. It suggests redistricting is necessary, hoping Marion County avoids joining Polk in the shuffle.
The piece notes mild winters cause ice problems in Iowa towns and argues towns like Pella should have artificial ice plants. A combined ice and fuel operation could employ workers in winter when ice demand dips, and artificial ice offers stable pricing and purity advantages over natural ice from ponds.
Observers warn that present stagnation stems from speculation where borrowers relied on quick profits from real estate and oil stocks. As times turned dull, many faced debt to grocers and retailers, while home merchants struggle to finance ongoing business.
The Des Moines Capital hints at Senators Johnson and Borah promoting themselves and suggests Mr. Harding, upon becoming president, must discard early strategies. The piece notes odd circumstanc es influencing political activity while actions in the county stir efforts toward settlement.
A 19th century article argues urban growth exceeds rural share, citing census data. It critiques Chicago Tribune proposals to route newcomers to farms, warning landlordism blocks land access and prompts migration to cities. It calls for addressing underlying causes rather than forcing farm settlement.
Newspaper readers claim Harding risks a break with the Senate over cabinet choices. Critics blame Senate obstruction and imply Harding consented to a leadership by party bosses, anticipating a one man administration but now facing expected conflicts if he resists dictation.
In his inaugural address Governor Kendall asks the legislature to curb wildcat stocks by licensing every stock seller and corporation, requiring bonds to protect fraud victims, and mandating clear face notes. He also proposes limiting promotional expense and requiring stock notes to state their purpose. The plan aims to curb blue sky schemes and avert future frauds.
A 1921 Western Iowa notice reports warm week weather exposing snakes in mid winter. Town chatter includes jack rabbit killed by a Ford near Leon and various local anecdotes about mud, mule teams, and tractor tales. The piece blends rural life, humor, and neighborly gossip with brief editorial asides.
A nostalgic editorial argues newspapers are central to American daily life and civic duty. It laments current readership levels, urges broader engagement beyond headlines, and praises the paper as a necessary source of knowledge and national duty.
A dense verse passage blends poetry and aphorism. It opens with a dialogue between head and heart accusing folly over vanity and a charming distraction. Phyllis appears as a test of judgment before a final mingling of quotes on life and character.
A fragmentary Kansas City clipping describes a speaker recalling past weakness and woman’s trouble with pain and distress. The text hints at seeking relief but the fragment ends without a clear outcome or remedy.
A countywide druggist guarantee promotes Allenrhu as a cure for rheumatism. The ad claims two bottles will end agony and swollen joints or money back. James H. Allen, inventor, says he seeks no payment unless relief is achieved and instructs pharmacists to guarantee results.
The quote from Theodore Roosevelt states that only the man who never attempts anything never makes a mistake. It underscores the value of taking action despite possible errors.
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