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Newspaper
Pella Chronicle
Location
Pella, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Jul 24, 1913
Page
6
The article argues a tough town image for Pella is unfair and emphasizes moral standards while condemning youth smoking and saloon influence. It discusses land value taxation, landlord profits versus public value, and proposes gradual reforms. It also analyzes liquor production, consumption, prohibition statistics, and urban crime complexities.
The two drinking fountains at the square corners have proven valuable this second summer, drawing constant use by pedestrians and team drivers. The voice urges adding more on Main and Franklin, near schools, and on busy corners to improve health and convenience without great cost, arguing public funds should support sanitary access to water.
The article argues that tariff reform bids fail to meet a thorough test even in prosperity with record crops. It warns that if tariff policy changes harm the country despite favorable conditions there will be little chance for further experiments with free trade.
A 120 acre farm near Pella rents for 500 per acre. Improvements including house barn and fences are valued around 2000, placing them above average. Landlord income is stated as 000 per year. Assuming a ten percent return for improvements and coverage, the analysis proceeds.
Newton Daily News notes the Great White Way publicity push undermining River to River efforts. It warns the southern road group’s advertising may draw crowds to a Pella picnic next Thursday, threatening perceived primacy of the River to River route.
A discussion of rising liquor consumption, contradicting the claim that prohibition reduces drunkenness. The American Issue argues newspapers are not mystified, pointing to explanations for higher consumption despite less drunkenness and broader prohibition.
The Adams sisters of Boston present a two part program of music readings impersonations and tableaux for Chautauqua audiences. Sara measures forty six inches Lucy forty nine. They highlight literature and song in costume with Swiss Greek and other tableaux amid lively audience rapture. A packed tent is urged for both afternoon and evening performances.
Albert L Blair, thinker and orator, brings a vivid talk drawn from his years with eastern newspapers and city life. The lecture examines public opinion, the underworld, and upper crust, offering human insight and instruction for all ages. Be sure to hear this varied Chautauqua program.
The Mendelssohn Quartet offers a lively Chautauqua program blending instrumental numbers with vocal items and humorous readings. Their stagecraft includes characterizations like The Old Manters, and they promise broad appeal, good humor, and engaging entertainment for all ages on a hot summer day. Also noted is Governor Vessey’s reformist record and speech at Chautauqua.
Ex Governor Robert Vessey, noted for equal rights advocacy and reform leadership, will address Chau Tauqua on matters of broad public interest. Described as experienced, fearless, witty, and long active in public life, he emerged from business to public service with a record of achievements supporting the people.
A booster note extols the Chautauqua as a shared yearly pleasure that grows in crowds and enthusiasm. It frames the event as a midseason feast and rest from work, inviting participation and personal benefit.
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