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Newspaper
Pella Chronicle
Location
Pella, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Oct 05, 1922
Page
1
The 1921 to 1922 agricultural assessments show declines in the value of horses, mules, cattle, hogs and sheep in Iowa totaling 125 million dollars while goat value increases. The goats are linked to farmers who supported Harding.
In a wary forecast the speaker argues that a Balkan war stance could ease later support for joining the League of Nations. He warns that not all observers may object, and contends politicians remain untrustworthy.
After sentencing the worst criminals to death and two executed, Iowa is described as freer than before. The note contrasts ongoing bank robberies and murders with progress from capital punishment to curb violence.
Republican papers say taxes are down eight dollars per person since the war. Critics note that individuals who do not align with the party may see no such cut while war profiteers gained via removed excess profits taxes.
A large group of new college entrants appears, with a sizable portion expected to quit by Christmas. The institution assesses each newcomer to separate genuine students from imitators during the fall term.
Des Moines encampment witnesses a fiery reproach as President Harding's father denounces Colonel Smith W. Brookhart, GOP Senate hopeful, calling his socialistic views a reason to vote against him. The remark reflects the president's reputed political deftness in summary fashion.
The piece argues a sales tax would burden the general public while leaving war profiteers and Mellon protected. It contends adjusted compensation should tax profiteers, but Harding’s administration favors taxing all sales, shifting the burden to common people including soldiers.
If the primary is judged by results, there is a strong case against it for a Republican legislature this winter. The critique extends beyond Iowa as Wisconsin North Dakota California Texas and others also drew poor hands in the political poker game.
The senator from New Jersey earns congratulations for his renomination victory indicating state sentiment toward prohibition. The piece blames the governor for supporting liquor and hopes Frelinghuysen defeats him at the polls.
The king of Greece and the Sultan of Turkey have abdicated and been deposed. Neither was a strong leader, and their removal does not worsen their nations. Kingship is poor business today as power rests on ability, not ancestry.
The piece argues that substitutes can curb profiteers as fuel scarcity grows. It notes Pella canning plant avoiding coal this season and households cutting rail travel due to high fares. It suggests making profiteers pay for all natural resources used, though many victims resist ending private speculative ventures and depriving themselves of benefits.
Soldiers express no blame toward President Harding over wartime burdens and policies, conveying support or neutrality as they reflect on postwar relief and government actions affecting veterans.
The coal strike hurts Pella as street paving is delayed due to lack of transportation for materials. Northern farmers face warehouse storage for potatoes and onions as cars needed for shipping are unavailable. The public fears higher coal and farm product prices and broad economic pain from strikes.
A recent congressional session passed a law changing status for women who marry foreigners and live in the United States. Alien brides remain aliens until naturalized, while American women who marry aliens keep their citizenship if they reside here. The measure opens citizenship doors for married women regardless of their husbands’ status.
Mrs Donald MacRae head of the Iowa American Legion Auxiliary urged a law that bans aliens from carrying concealed weapons under any circumstance. She argued killings by aliens justify restricting immigration and proposes immediate alien registration and deportation for those who fail citizenship duties. She favors strict character standards for naturalization and warns against granting citizenship by mere residence.
The author cites railroads reducing passenger trains and seeking higher fares via an interstate commission, arguing such admissions condemn them as back numbers in transport. They say the industry likely drove the first nail in its coffin by pressuring for rates above state limits, undermining public trust.
The piece argues passenger trains declined after war era fare increases. Automobiles gained, while rail rates stayed high, cutting rail business to one third of auto travel by spring 1918. It urges public focus on building and improving highways to cut freight costs and boost local wealth, noting timely highway projects will determine future prosperity.
Notarized ownership affidavit for the Pella Chronicle, Marion County Iowa. H. H. Sadler declares himself owner and business manager, with W. A. Young as editor, and no bonds or mortgagees holding 1 percent or more. Sworn October 4 1922 before Hugo W. Kuyper, notary public.
The article notes fungi cause substantial annual damage, rivaling forest fires, as they rot mine timbers bridge timbers telegraph poles and other wooden structures necessitating replacement. It claims railways would last about seven and a half years, and would double if fungi were not an issue.
Readers recall the Rock Island line dating to 1852 amid banter about its age and motive power. The clipping shifts to a Decorah Journal note on bootlegging whiskey used to preserve corpses and the ensuing speculation, with local chatter about college mixers and old acquaintances.
The speaker recalls a clash where water flew and a rail struck a man as Ole slipped away. The war-hero label fades for a booze run. tension centers on Tildy’s rejection and a boast about a fine mixer. Case reports Seth and Pauline visiting Sunday and a baby nearly walking.
Larkin Martin of Co. G 33rd Iowa Infantry presents a humorous poem about marriages between young women and aging veterans seeking pension and cottage life at Soldiers Homes. It satirically traces the wedding, home life, and looming pension, ending with Sal receiving thirty a month as the joke.
Promoters of the Chicago to Omaha Short Line Highway oppose cross-state routing changes and plan to rename the route White Way No. 7 Highway. Des Moines board meetings decide the new title amid dissatisfaction with the old name. They warn would be copycats to imitate the trail mark, a white band four feet wide along poles and posts.
Officials of the White Way No 7 highway announce a new Chicago to Mississippi route via Joliet Davenport and Council Bluffs with the primary Des Moines to Council Bluffs segment renumbered to 7. Next year paving from Chicago to the Mississippi and current Iowa sections gravel and paved. Officials place markers as quotas are paid.
Political notice from Co. M. Ridler announcing candidacy for County Treasurer on the Democratic ticket and asking for assistance during the campaign and on election day.
The candidate on the Democratic ticket requests any assurances from voters during the campaign and on election day, seeking backing for the County Auditor race.
A compact catalog lists twelve renowned diamonds, including the Koh i Nor Great Mogul Hope and Florentine. The compilation covers the Braganza Dudley Nassac Orloff Pigott Pitt Regent Bancy Shah Star of the South and others with globally noted prestige.
Local and westbound Rock Island trains listed with passenger numbers 472 474 476 473 and freights 832 831. Freight shipments must be at the station by 6 00 p m the evening before, with both local freights carrying passengers.
Wabash timetable for Howell Iowa lists westbound departures at 6 36 a m and 1 39 p m with no additional context or stops provided.
Pella Iowa market quotations show prices for various poultry products from Farmers Co operative Exchange with ranges from six ninety to eight ninety per unit. Listings include eye, heavy hens, light hens, springs, ducks full feathered and other small price markers.
The Crepe Hanger, famed for wearing Blue Glasses and wielding a hammer, mutters and frets as town life goes on. He worries, gossips, and views with alarm, yet no one heeds his advice or pays attention to the old nuisance.
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