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Newspaper
Pella Chronicle
Location
Pella, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Oct 01, 1914
Page
6
Reading: A short notice from the Pella Iowa post office indicates the mailing rate of $1.50 for one year and notes second class matter status in Marion County. Mentions a manager.
The text accuses banks of hoarding money and pursuing banker enrichment over serving public needs. It notes Treasury Secretary McAde’s rejection of this view, urges action, and contrasts editorials on attitudes toward the saloon with a firm stance against liquor traffic as a crime.
A New Virginian column urges patrons and parents to visit schools and engage with teachers. It argues parents should know what children study, progress, and how to improve outcomes, comparing parental guidance to a builder supplying tools and plans. It stresses that rising generations shape the nation and calls for frequent school visits and conversations with teachers.
A historic critique of majority rule and unchecked pork barrel spending in Rivers and Harbors appropriations. The author praises minority influence in Congress for curbing graft and Cannonism, noting the recent decline of such undemocratic practices and the battles over district favoritism.
The piece argues Democrats and Republicans benefited from a pork barrel bill, highlighting southern states like North Carolina receiving more aid. It praises the minority for overturning graft, warns tariffs invite excess, and urges continuing checks by a healthy opposition to curb taxation schemes.
A 1913 discussion argues there is no earned increment in Iowa land. It cites Des Moines and Pella vacant lots rising in value ahead of a proposed streetcar franchise, attributing gains to community activity and urging taxation of all land value for public benefit.
John Stilwell owner of certificate informs Jesse Kinder and M J Stilwell that on December 5 1910 the south eighty feet of lot seven block five in Hamilton Marion Iowa was sold for delinquent taxes with a certificate issued. Redemption expires ninety days after service unless paid. Dated September 11 1914.
A 19th century advertisement asserts deafness from inflamed Eustachian tube or catarrh can be cured only by constitutional remedies. It offers $100 for any deafness case caused by catarrh not cured by Hall's Catarrh Cure, with circulars free and products sold by F. J. Cheney & Co. Toledo Ohio.
A classic 1900s style testimonial claims kidney ills strike all ages from children to men. It highlights vague symptoms like backache nervousness and fatigue and asserts Doan’s Kidney Pills cure weak kidneys. Mrs. R E Boyce of Grinnell Iowa vouches for family relief and broader effectiveness.
In this vicinity many residents gratefully endorse Doan's kidney pills for back ache and kidney discomfort. The ad urges asking clearly for Doan's kidney pills the same as Mrs Boyce used. Available at 50 stores. Foster Milburn Co props Buffalo NY.
M J Stilwell receives notice that Iowa Manufacturing Co held a sale on December 4 1911 for real estate in Hamilton Lymans addition Marion County Iowa lot 1 block 3 and a tax deed will be issued unless redemption occurs within ninety days after service of this notice.
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