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Newspaper
Pella Chronicle
Location
Pella, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Mar 09, 1922
Page
1
The writer observes that President Harding never insisted the ship subsidy bill include a revenue mechanism to finance the expense. The remark implies concerns about funding and fiscal strategy during his administration.
Court decisions are announced frequently where subscribers to wildcat stocks must pay purchasers of notes from the original swindlers. The text argues there is no relief for the man who speculates in these stocks and that there should be no sympathy if he repeats the offense.
Illinois reformers propose a state income tax amid debate over replacing or adding to existing levies. Critics warn an income tax can be bad, yet it might improve upon the current fifty seven tax varieties.
The piece agrees that Lodge’s defeat would be good for the country but finds J M Cox as opposition leader unenthusiastic. It cites Cox’s past ability to rally voters and questions any replacement of Lodge with Cox as an exciting change.
Congress extends the immigration law for an additional year and weighs broader removal options. The discussion singles out foreign born residents not yet citizens and war objectors. The text argues patriotism and character are better tests than literacy for immigrants.
Kendall and GOP allies defend appointing a northern Iowa seat, claiming Rawson’s withdrawal from the primary and imminent leaving office makes the move best for the party. They argue party interests trump public Iowa concerns as the governor and crowd profit from the arrangement.
Unusually high smallpox activity this winter follows years of freedom and lax vaccination. The state should require vaccination for all public school pupils and others who risk public health. The current season is more virulent than recent years, though no local cases reported yet.
The Chicago man Harvey Church who killed two automobile salesmen to steal their car was executed amid calls for strict enforcement. Supporters argued punishment must deter crime and curb loopholes, noting eight others await death and predicting some may escape.
The group notes that capturing Congress and repealing the Eighteenth Amendment is a big effort for them this year. They claim to want only beer and wine, but history suggests otherwise and hints at broader aims.
In a bold broadside, the writer denounces easing liquor laws as inviting a return to debauchery. He argues bootleggers fuel the same evils as saloons and pleads to deny any legal cover to the rum traffic, warning for the nation’s youth.
The article argues the bonus bill’s funding measure attaches a levy, a first for Congress, and contends President Harding did not craft a clever plan but passed responsibility to Congress. It suggests Mellon may be involved but denies artful manipulation by Harding and criticizes his leadership on the issue.
The senate resists confirming the treaties from the Washington conference, arguing it harms U S standing abroad. Supporters say the treaties move toward amity and peaceful settlement, offering a chance to avoid war and distrust. They urge immediate confirmation to allow the world to begin building a peace framework.
The author argues taxes feel duplicative when land values produced by the community are taxed again through wealth assessments. Calculations supposedly show land-derived income could cover ordinary expenses, so the burden comes from private title collection. The remedy urged is the single tax, with emphasis on its core meaning.
The piece argues recent price rises come from foreign buying and export demand fueled by European postwar recovery. It contends Republican tariffs do not help farmers, noting protectionist promises failed and urging continued open trade without tariff barriers to sustain healthy business and export demand.
Observations continue in this column as lines from an exchange highlight Flapperisms. The notes poke at trends in female fashion and behavior, with lines about pretty ankles, engagement rings, dreamy eyes, and even a home brew recipe from Sippie Viersen.
A humorous, rambling item publicizes a dubious homemade alcoholic mix against court delay. The piece cites Mr. Viersen and Ed Van Zante approving the recipe, plus a noisy legal aside. It also notes a Burglary Tools sentence in Albia and ends with a riddle about family relations and being one's own grandfather.
A California man explains a circular family tale showing how marriage links produce a paradoxical family tree. The narrator marries a widow with a grown daughter then his father marries the daughter, making the wife the mother-in-law of her own father-in-law and turning the step-daughter into step-mother. The chain continues with more marriages producing a grandson who is also his own uncle.
A fable about the axle and wheel needing lubricant to avoid friction. The Visitor explains good will as the shiny lubricant that makes people agreeable, wrapping quirks in sunshine. The Man Who Knew asks where to get it, and the Visitor says you simply smile and it grows inside you.
Noah Webster began preparing an American dictionary in 1807 and published it in 1828. Earlier he issued a speller and A Compendious Dictionary which aided the larger work. The American dictionary added 12,000 more words and about 40,000 more definitions than any prior English dictionary.
Still College of Osteopathy edged Central college of Pella 27 to 26 after five extra minutes on the Catholic academy court. DeHaan led Central with long shot scoring while Flikkema and DeVries spurred the locals in the second half. Wiemers and Thomas fueled Still with point totals and free throws. Verheul and De Haan were cited for traveling during the decisive scrimmage. Official: Referee McCormick of Drake.
A Detroit nurse in charge of an orphan ward says homely babies with freckles and red hair are adopted faster than pretty infants. She notes that prettier babies rely on looks, while neglected infants win hearts through their happy smiles and flashing eyes.
A Boston Transcript line notes a man’s delight in finding someone who believes every word he says, framing a cynical view of romantic trust as a defining feature of a love affair. The remark depicts gendered dynamics and the psychology of credulity in relationships.
Miss Ver Heul performs cornet and vocal solo with applause. An operetta The Mald and Middy will be staged Thursday at the high school auditorium by Central College Excellior club. Seniors anticipate graduation as exams and memories unfold. Pella High orchestra praised for plays and social functions. Basket Ball Tournament and Dallas county tourney plans for March 10. Adalee Ossewaarde leaves for Marion New York with best wishes from Hi-Y students and a Pu ritan drug store seating notice.
Hi Y will present The Making of a Man this Friday night. The film is by the same author as The Stream of Life, familiar to many Pella residents. Tickets are available. The Hi-Tri girls held a Monday discussion on Famous Bible Women with clear lessons. Blue won the membership contest with the higher points. Boys basketball season ends as they shift to baseball defense. A strong baseball squad is expected this spring once practice begins and the diamond is ready. Mr. Reed plans a track team to tour the country and win prizes in track events.
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