15 Nov 1923
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Newspaper
Pella Chronicle
Location
Pella, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Nov 15, 1923
Page
1
Bank robbers appear to have resumed operations in Iowa amid a history of capital punishment in the state. No killings have been reported recently as authorities maintain a firm stance on executing murderers.
Foreign countries owe the United States about twelve billion dollars while the U S owes roughly twice that to creditors mainly American citizens If all were paid next month there would still be no more food or clothing Our need is production and effort for the necessaries of life as money alone cannot create them without existence and those who produce them first must act
A Lansing dispatch quotes A. R. Hirst, Wisconsin state highway engineer, stating in an address that the annual cost of owning and operating the fourteen million automobiles in the country totals 5.6 billion dollars or about 400 dollars per car, with total vehicle investment near ten billion dollars. He notes the expense has grown in the last fifteen years and helps explain national money shortages.
The prospect of appealing to Americans for relief in Germany faces mixed reaction. The text notes Germany emerged from the war with intact territory and transportation, with manufacturing plants capable of operation, and physically prepared to resume peacetime occupations.
The author argues famine in Germany results from the nation's unwillingness to accept war consequences. It recalls past French payments under occupation and accuses Germany of refusing to work in occupied districts to meet debts, claiming nonproduction led to hunger.
The piece argues Germany plungered its economy by prompting idleness in occupied areas and printing currency that cannot be eaten. Ruhr workers, kept fed on weekly notes, find the money worthless once food is gone and await aid from Americans, echoing the adage that those who won’t work won’t eat.
The passage notes waning interest in Armistice Day since World War I ended. It argues partisan enemies of Woodrow Wilson tried to thwart his peace efforts, leaving uncertainties about the war’s outcomes five years later. The author contrasts holiday revelers with those seeking meaningful postwar peace actions.
A recent imperial council meeting in London brought forward facts of interest to the world and to the British empire. Representatives from constituent countries discussed matters affecting governance, trade, and cooperation within the empire, highlighting future directions for member nations.
The article notes Canada and South Africa as long-standing empire leaders with strong ties to English law and customs, while Australia, New Zealand, and India show varied origins. Ireland, newly appearing in imperial councils, is hoped to provide leadership as the empire navigates postwar years.
A discussion on the potential for dominions like Australia and Canada to declare full independence from Britain. The piece notes that Ireland and India would not separate easily, while Canada and Australia might, and highlights dominions asserting control over budgets and foreign affairs, treating with neighbors independently rather than through London.
An imperial council debate weighs preferential tariffs within the British empire to favor dominions over the United States, using apples as an example. The piece questions England’s food tariffs, the potential shift toward broader grain and meat protections, and the impact on U.S. trade and political thought.
A miscellany notes high sugar prices for lab use and a sugar from corn cobs fetching 120 per pound, plus a scrap-based sugar at 40. It mentions Raleigh’s pipe found in London and its link to tobacco in England. Russia educates 100 million via trains of picture cars to spread communism, while life expectancy in the United States rose from 41 in 1870 to about 56 now, with projections to 73 by 1950 if civilization holds. It also describes a combined rat trap and dry mash feeder for poultry, a field test method for storage batteries, and proper water level when topping up electrolyte.
The piece argues that imperial partners benefit from free trade while a discriminatory tariff differs from universal import duties. It notes the United States as a tariff advocate may have to concede principles of free trade, potentially backing down without grace rather than seeking honorable terms.
A compressed column reviews evolving language around municipal terms, college initiation rituals, and minor community notes. It mentions Hattie Sack’s postal promotion raising the route table, social trends in Pella, and a quip about newspaper payment ethics. Also remarks on baby improvements and a smoker’s note from Ike Van Haaften.
Gertrude Hoffman a 37 year old Los Angeles resident sought a Santa Barbara marriage license to Edward C Becker 77. She filed a prearranged agreement promising to accept 5000 dollars as full alimony and costs in divorce battles. The document was recorded and a license issued.
A brief note describes the dove as an emblem of fidelity and gentleness, highlighting its long association with peaceful symbolism and moral virtues.
A discussion on tolerance explains that success and happiness come from getting along with others. It warns against self centered people who demand others conform to their views, causing discord and potential downfall, urging self awareness and considerate interaction with peers.
A reflective note argues that conceding to others can prevent conflict when no core principle is involved. It urges prudent flexibility over obstinate pride, promoting harmony by balancing personal desires with collective comfort.
Northwestern Iowa reports the largest prairie chicken counts in years as South Dakota flocks move in seeking Iowa cornfields. Iowa farmers cross into Dakota to shoot, while Iowa hens protected there are slaughtered once beyond state limits. Northwestern residents argue chickens curb pests and push for an open season in Iowa through winter, urging legislative action.
A curious article notes that marriage calms fiery temperaments and steadies men who once sparked quarrels. It argues domestic harmony fosters dullness and contentment, suggesting companionship tempers volatility and promotes steadier lives.
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