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Newspaper
Pella Chronicle
Location
Pella, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Mar 25, 1920
Page
4
The Independent School District of Pella invites sealed bids by April 12, 1920 at 6 o clock for two bonds. One bond for 67 dollars due March 1 1923 and one bond for 1000 dollars due March 1 1924. Bonds dated April 15 1920 carry 5 percent interest payable semi annually. D G GOSSELINK Secretary Pella Ia March 17 1920.
A reflection on religion as an open doorway to the Infinite and the soul’s renewal through worship music friendship and poetry. Peck argues religion should release not grind the spirit, offering sanctuary and bread for a stone.
A reader reports a home remedy for an ingrowing nail that delivers permanent relief. Mix a bean-sized piece of laundry soap with sugar to form a paste, apply on the nail, and bandage. Reapply daily for about three weeks as the nail grows out, with relief while worn.
A humorous dialogue unfolds as a husband accuses his wife of infidelity with Baltimore Joe, while she retorts about past engagements with a bold Bertha. The scene plays on trust and delays as a narrator comments on a waiting husband.
An advertisement promotes savings of 20 dollars and presents a lineup of 200 all wool suits to choose from. It highlights the brand Rene Boy and Rene as producing fine suits with a price tag of 39.50. The seller signs as M. Vander Linden.
A humorous exchange features a misheard claim of 1,000 barrels a day turning to a brewery remark. A boy in primary class misdefines architecture, calling a buttress a nanny goat. Myriad small-town moments capture curiosity and miscommunication.
A wartime labor shift hurts many sectors except autos. garages face scarce skilled workers as linotype operators stay in garages after war. Farm hands attract higher pay, but towns lose paper mills and other businesses lack staff. The piece calls for more production to balance rising consumption and luxuries.
Professor Sadler reserved Wednesday for top school talent but the orchestra performed Thursday morning after his approval. He heard their chapel concert on Thursday morning and gave consent. Nine cheers for the orchestra as they gave a splendid performance and the hope to hear more.
The Pella Chronicle notes that road conditions have improved with rural mail delivery and postal needs driving better passability. Improved roads will support larger school districts, aiding educational advancement, as Iowa gradually progresses toward better schools and infrastructure. The piece references price promotions for Iowa Homestead and Kansas City Star offers.
An advertised newspaper deal lists Des Moines Register and Pella Chronicle together for $6.50, Des Moines Capital for $6.50, and All for $2.50 to $39.50 price range. The text hints at limited supply and past delivery success with one missed order, urging hurry to buy before stock runs out.
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