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Newspaper
Pella Chronicle
Location
Pella, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Jan 29, 1914
Page
6
Former governor Sulzer denounces Tammany leaders before a grand jury investigating graft. The Newton Daily News comments on President Wilson’s record, noting hits for every pull and a public confidence that could affect Woodrow Wilson's future bid for a second term.
The Chronicle states it will not favor any candidate and requires nominees to be clean on moral questions and loyal to the American sovereign in whom he places first allegiance. It adds a candidate must be a Democrat in principle as well as in name before any support is given.
The passage denounces newspapers and office holders who judge laws by price effects on local goods. It argues that high prices are not inherently just or beneficial for sellers who bear the costs. It accuses such figures of being demagogues rather than journalists or statesmen.
The article argues that no smallpox cases have occurred among quarantined contacts who were vaccinated promptly after exposure. It notes that those quarantined are not recently vaccinated and concludes vaccination is a sufficient safeguard. It questions continuing quarantine and suggests mandatory vaccination for schoolchildren to prevent unnecessary isolation and costs.
The parcel post idea prompts express companies to reform old practices. Ten pounds from Chicago to Pella drops from 60 to 33 cents after February 1. From New York the rate falls from 1.00 to 49 cents. Transfers between companies vanish, with uniform pricing for similar distances. East to Pella costs edge Des Moines, a sign of government action freeing the public from monopolies.
The piece urges Pella residents to vote again on a school construction proposal, criticizing past opposition as a hindrance to future progress. It targets a corporate executive for perceived arrogance, calling for civility and responsibility from leaders while stressing the community must act to secure better schooling.
A local critique argues taxes are higher this year due to broader misassessment. Officials underassessed land to please neighbors, but state boards raised valuations 10 to 70 percent, averaging about 40. The piece calls for renewed honesty and a full study of taxation to address the root causes and avoid punishing industrious taxpayers.
In the District Court of Marion County Iowa a notice and petition by C N Redding seeks to quiet title to a large tract in Section 4 Township 75 Range 18 West. The filing details prior partition actions, mistaken deed descriptions, and chain of title through Foster Groves Rich Harvey Hanna and others. Defendants and unknown claimants are warned to appear by February term 1914, otherwise default and judgment will be entered.
Quote from Machiavelli noting three types of men: those who understand alone, those who understand only when explained, and those who do not understand even when clearly shown.
A girl acts as conductor in a pretend railroad game with her father. She rejects his ticket as invalid, insisting on cash or getting off the train. He pays a dime, acknowledging worry but choosing to comply.
In Pella Iowa testimonials praise Doan's Kidney Pills for back pain and weak kidneys. J H Reavers photographer credits the remedy with relief after a lame back. Sold by all dealers price 50c Foster Milburn Co Buffalo NY sale agents for United States Remember the name Doan's and take no other.
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