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Newspaper
Pella Chronicle
Location
Pella, Iowa, United States of America
Date
May 13, 1920
Page
3
An old advertisement claims Mother Gray's Sweet Powders for Children cure colds in 24 hours and ease feverishness headaches stomach issues teething and worms. It touts 30 years of use by mothers and urges purchase from druggists with sample offered by the Mother Gray Co Le Roy New York.
The article argues for a broad economic reform to stabilize prices and revitalize small farms. It asserts land values are social assets, proposes that land be rented to users while guaranteeing secure ownership of improvements, and advocates a Single Tax to curb land speculation and fund government, aiming to revive family farms and reduce price volatility across the economy.
A historic ad-style notice touts Doctor Pierce's Golden Medical Discovery as a temperance remedy for impure or impoverished food. Claims describe purification of germs, detoxification, and redirection of blood flow to improve skin, with references to long use and availability from medicine dealers.
A detailed campus social roundup covers a Wednesday banquet at American House with daffodil decor, a five course dinner, and Rube's orchestra. It notes talks by Mrs. Carroll, weekend camp visits, glee club entertainments, a peanut program, and luncheon service by multiple hosts. Also mentions a Mothers Day service, a male glee concert at Olivet, faculty plans for summer music teaching, and a senior junior rook party. Claudia Miller's mother's death in Minnesota is reported, with Mrs. Hoffman hosting sixteen guests and Lucile Cochrane performing at chapel. Kathleen Mavoureen is advertised as an Irish drama, and Mrs. Hoffman and Carl Byers are slated to sing at First Reformed church along with Shelley.
The United States Civil Service Commission announces an examination for rural carrier positions in Marion County Iowa. The test will be held May 22 1920 at Knoxville and Pella with potential vacancies on rural routes from other post offices in the county. Provisions cover domicile, form 1977, and a sex specification by appointing officers. Women may enter only as widows or wives of service members who are medically disqualified. Apply via Form 1977. obtain blanks locally or from the Commission in Washington.
An old classified line advertises menswear offering all wool suits at $43.50 with extra pants $12.50 and promises sure deliveries and money saved from M. Vander Linden. The note suggests a wide range of suits at the stated price with add ons.
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