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Newspaper
Pella Chronicle
Location
Pella, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Jul 02, 1925
Page
1
The passage argues that while success is a universal goal, no one can be confined by rigid conditions. True guidance comes from those who have achieved it rather than a guaranteed, absolute formula. It notes the appeal of certain signposts but emphasizes personal choice and the need for adaptable, practical advice from proven achievers.
The late Marshall Field, hailed as the world's most successful retail merchant, is cited for memorable guidance. The passage urges readers to keep his wisdom in mind as they pursue the road to success, noting the value of the advice regardless of one's view of his character.
Mr Field emphasizes time value as crucial though hard to apply. He argues many youths waste hours visiting or loafing rather than using time productively, testing their stamina to resist idle temptations.
The Chicago merchant notes perseverance as a vital virtue tied to time value. He argues perseverance requires self restraint and steady application, and that mature observers recognize how perseverance overcomes natural obstacles.
The speaker notes that diligent effort can lead to success and that a person may either form a liking for their job or come to hate it. The discussion highlights perseverance as a path to achievement and the emotional relationship to work.
A worker finds pleasure when he can express himself through his product. Expression is a fundamental human trait visible from childhood and grows with age. Some tasks suit self expression better, but most people can find congenial work if the activity matches their abilities. Repetitive machine tasks can still be performed well or poorly, reflecting the worker’s character.
The passage argues that true greatness across occupations, from musician to janitor, rests on finding pleasure in one's work. It asserts that success comes not solely from money, but from personal investment and satisfaction in the craft, even in humble tasks.
The idea that job satisfaction comes mainly from working for oneself is only partly correct. The text argues that while self-interest matters, it is not the decisive factor shaping pleasure in modern industry.
The essay argues work should be valued for self expression not drudgery. It highlights dignity of simplicity, worth of character, and contrasts wealth with genuine success. Kindness, trustworthy example, and the social trust essential for lasting achievement are emphasized, warning against dishonesty.
The passage emphasizes duty as foundational to character and warns that true wealth comes from prudent economy. It cites a life insurance chart showing most people at age twenty five fail to achieve self sufficiency in later years, with only a small fraction becoming wealthy and many relying on others for support.
A terse note outlines twelve principles of success as essential guideposts on the road to achieving a stated goal. The list emphasizes persistence, planning, discipline, and focus as key factors in progress.
Local readers see editorial commentary on bonds taxes and public finance, plus a weather vane poem and civic notices. Garden City Feeder Co articles show corporate amendment authorizing officers to sign and seal, with publication dates June 5 to July 16, 1925.
The text discusses patience, talent improvement, kindness, economy, originative work, and enjoyment in labor. It contrasts those who originate ideas with those who merely follow, noting some people derive pleasure from work while others view it as drudgery, likening such minds to a horse reliant on a master.
The author argues success should balance wealth with social duty and moral aims. A productive life excludes crass selfishness and hidden dependence, stressing personal inventory and setting goals aligned with equal sharing of Creator’s bounties.
Notice states that at a June 17 1925 special meeting in Pella Iowa Garden City Feeder Company amended Article III of its Articles of Incorporation The resolution replaces Article III to permit manufacturing self feeders other general use articles and power to buy hold sell convey real and personal property including sale of assets The corporation may purchase and own its own capital stock and that of other corporations
H J Hoogenakker resumes editorship of the Donnellson Review after previously guiding the paper. The note hints at his interest in legislative matters. The item also mentions teachers in summer schools, Martha Firth at Chicago, W A Young at Iowa City, a Baptist church dedication in Lower Grove, leaders Rev Ezra Temple and Jake De Vries with Henry Boland in South Dakota, and an injury to Dr Payne's father from a stick incident.
A boy named Paul, son of Bart Donai, suffered severe scalds after pulling a pot of hot tea onto himself. In other news, Dick Weyerse and Dena Wilhelmina Den Hartog were married in Leighton on Wednesday, with reports noting the event in local circles.
Last Tuesday evening about seven o'clock residents of David City witnessed a two mile wide tornado forming west of town. The funnel twisted around and lifted trees and a straw stack but caused no building damage as it moved north then broke up near the Alma home. The sight occurred after a rain and before the sun set, with calm air in town during the event.
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