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Newspaper
Pella Chronicle
Location
Pella, Iowa, United States of America
Date
May 28, 1914
Page
6
The actions of those suffragette militants in London are linked to the ease with which many Englishmen marry American women, highlighting social tensions and cross Atlantic alliances.
The essay reflects on Memorial Day as more than a holiday, urging reverence for citizenship and the sacrifices of Civil War veterans. It warns that future generations must learn these lessons as veterans age, and that the day should honor duty, patriotism, and enduring national values.
The Washington Democrat backs Maurice Connolly for U S Senator but notes religious prejudice may help Meredith. The Chronicle argues that prejudice against Connolly and other factors favor Meredith, predicting Meredith will gain Senate votes, especially among farmers, due to Merediths long farming focus and Successful Farming background.
A resident of Town, opposing Meredith, faces a conflict of interest as he supports a wealthy manufacturer on the state edge, voting against his own interests amid local problems.
The piece argues paving costs should be charged by frontage rather than property value, comparing front foot assessments to other public works and advocating land value taxation. It explains how tying costs to land value could encourage improvements and unify tax methods across city expenses.
The text argues that taxing land values deters speculative holding and favors land recycling for productive use. It notes that in Pella idle plots have become potato fields or building sites after taxation principles are applied. The piece urges readers to examine the street assessment example as a clear, just implementation of the single tax concept.
An Iowa newspaper ad cites Doan's Kidney Pills as an effective kidney remedy praised by Mrs. A. Jackson of Newton for back pain and distress. The notice promotes the product at 50 cents through local dealers and urges readers to seek the Buffalo, New York makers. It also reports Iowa Good Roads Day declared for June 15 by Governor Clarke, urging counties to organize drag events and road work to boost road improvement statewide.
An old fashioned classified style ad offers one hundred dollars reward for catarrh that Hall's Catarrh Cure cannot cure. It cites F J Cheney Co of Toledo and includes endorsements from Walding Kinnan Marvin wholesale druggists. The copy notes internal action on blood and mucous surfaces, testimonials free, price 75 cents, and mentions Hall's Family Pills for constipation.
Voters are urged to support J I Myerly the Republican candidate for Congress. The notice promotes his bid and party affiliation in the upcoming election.
A Democratic candidate appeals to Iowa voters praising fair campaigning and urging Democrats to vote for the strongest candidate against Senator Cummins. He argues he can gather more Republican and farmer votes, emphasizes union labor support, and asks Democrats to register preferences honestly at the primary. He says he will accept the party's judgment regardless of outcome.
A compact desk Adder is introduced as a rapid full size and infallible device built by seasoned metal workers. It replaces central machines needing skilled operators and suits offices and stores where expensive machines are a luxury.
A ten days' test offer promises no obligation and prepaid charges. Compare with any rival and see if another machine serves better. Send the coupon and the machine will be sent for trial.
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