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Newspaper
Pella Chronicle
Location
Pella, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Nov 25, 1920
Page
8
The District Court of Marton County Iowa announces a hearing date for interested parties. Harold Clements, Clerk of District Court in Knoxville Iowa, issues notice dated November 12 1920 with publication November 18 25 and December 2.
Fragmentary notice lists Passenger No 471 Local Freight No 81 and a freight for equipment on locals with a West station deadline around 1 38 p m, indicating a service timetable detail.
Irish local councils push a republican program with no courts recognized by Dail Eireann. Westmeath closes courthouses and evicts government staff, while others plan water cuts to police barracks. Sinn Fein parish courts form, with judges elected by voters, to preside over cases under 50 shilling.
A midsummer Bannock festival near Pocatello shows Indians gathering around 1000 yearly to worship at dusk. Dancers, drums, and tomtoms fill the corral as the chant honors gods for crops and wildlife. dancers endure fasting while squaws beat drums and ceremonial fire lights the night.
In a comic domestic plot, Ned Thurston persuades Harvey Mills to trap Aunt Nancy Mills in the ice house by jamming the door shut with a rope and a ventilator slot. Ned pretends concern, plans a staged rescue with a bottle of liquid, and shouts for Nancy to call for help, threatening to teach her a lesson.
London reports a government road excavation near Tabariyeh uncovered remnants believed to be the ruins of an ancient city tied to Jewish and Christian history. The work halted as the director of antiquities and Jewish Exploration Society members inspected the site and were granted permission to continue excavations.
The Italian government plans a large dry dock in Naples and a smaller one at Bala Averno industrial port. Construction must start within six months of the peace declaration, with Lake Averno transit and a canal to Naples port also proposed. The state would cover about half the cost over fifty years, with full ownership transferring to the government after sixty years.
The former German emperor William II is greatly worried by the low exchange rate. He recently expressed hope that some of his assets or plans might be reduced or improved, reflecting his concern over economic conditions at Doorn.
The Central Ray notes Alethians hold their annual supper after the initiation of new members. Old Alethians arranged a day of trials, then welcomed the newcomers with performances and a formal toast. Sunday school leaders and state workers led a two day conference with talks on life, leadership, and community aims. Clarice Smith returned from a visit to Oskaloosa.
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