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Newspaper
Pella Chronicle
Location
Pella, Iowa, United States of America
Date
May 04, 1916
Page
6
A note indicates the item was entered at the Pella Iowa post office as second class matter in Pella Marion County Iowa, detailing mailing status and location.
Odrow Wilson of Washington DC and a panel of Des Moines and Knoxville based figures including W Clarke A B Cummins W Kenyon C C Dowell John T Clarkson W Crozier John H Templeton B Hudson H F Johnson and F M Flush are listed as associates and signatories across Des Moines Albia Cordova Pella and Knoxville offices. The compilation also references Ft Dodge and Knoxville Iowa affiliations.
The Knoxville Express cites Roosevelt in a mixed editorial note about Massachusetts, party splits, and a county treasurer race with J. G. VanderPol in Marion County. It also discusses Des Moines debates on woman suffrage, noting Mrs Casady’s opposition and urging voters to be informed before casting ballots.
The American Economic League reports Congressman Warren Worth Bailey has introduced a real peace bill for reciprocal free trade across the Western Hemisphere. Bailey says it will prevent war by making trade as free with Latin America as within the United States, benefiting consumers and manufacturers. The measure is backed by an organization led by Charles H. Ingersoll with officials from York, Pittsburgh, New York, and other cities.
A historical comparison argues Spain taxes letters at one cent each and hinders communication, while the United States funds its postal service through broader taxes and tariffs. The piece lauds American accessibility and education, criticizes Spain’s approach, and asserts land value as a natural revenue source for government spending.
A pontificating critique argues that land value taxes illegitimately enrich landlords and oppress common people. The author asks which nation, Spain or the United States, will awaken to end such taxation on intellectual and industrial activity and restore rightful ownership to creators.
A Pella resident D L Wynia stationary engineer reports kidney trouble a year ago with backache dizziness and irregular kidney secretions. He used Doan's Kidney Pills bought at Stubenrauch's Drug Store and says they relieved back pains and regulated his kidneys. 50 cents at dealers Foster Milburn Co Buffalo NY.
Democrat Frank Crawford announces his candidacy for County Auditor in Marion County, subject to the June primary. He seeks support from local voters and thanks the community for any backing.
Mrs S F Grimes of Crooksville Ohio recounts a severe whooping cough episode ending with a lung hemorrhage. She credits Chamberlains Cough Remedy with immediate relief and full recovery after two bottles, available at Stubenrauchs Drug Store.
A correspondence piece cites a French scientist warning that without birds to curb pests human life could vanish in nine years. It argues agriculture would fail, livestock starve, and society turn to cannibalism unless people promote bird protection, especially teachers and boys.
Sammy surprised his mother by returning home with a perfect score of one hundred. He earned fifty in reading and fifty in arithmetic, illustrating his strong figures in the classroom and delighting his proud mother.
A terse note states an offer to buy eggs with a payment of two cents per dozen more in trade from H D Wormhoudt, in fragments suggesting barter terms and a local market contact.
F. J. Cheney & Co of Toledo pledge one hundred dollars for any catarrh cure failure. Notary A. W. Gleason certifies the oath dated December 6, 1886. Hall's Catarrh Cure is taken internally and targets blood and mucous surfaces. testimonials available. Also mentions packing stock items and farm produce pricing.
Train timetable notes Howell Station four miles south of Pella listing Southbound No. 2 and No. 50, Northbound No. 61, and Nos. 3 and 2 at 9:15 a.m. and 7:36 p.m. Stops to receive passengers only on signal. All trains run daily including Sunday.
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