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Newspaper
Pella Chronicle
Location
Pella, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Sep 02, 1920
Page
3
A reader cites uric acid as the cause of kidney failure and claims relief from neuritis after taking Doctor Pierce's Anuric Tablets sold at drug stores. The testimonial from Morpamin Iowa mentions a 75 year old man, J. A. Yost, who reports significant improvement after under a month of use.
Washington reports more than 4,000 disabled ex service men placed in agricultural training and about 500 in preparatory work. A third group, mostly from isolated rural areas, needs elementary instruction to reach the level required for scientific farming, challenging both federal boards and institutions. Dr. Walter J. Quick devised a guidance school and unit courses to bridge gaps, with credits for state programs and a two year or one year agricultural path aligned to the men’s starting point.
The Marion county W C T U held its annual convention at M B L Church in Tracy on August 20. The event featured a substantial program with music, readings, and an address, followed by a business meeting. Officers for the year were elected, honoring past leadership and noting absence of the retiring president due to travel. The group praised national prohibition and woman suffrage, contributed to the million dollar jubilee fund, and celebrated a schoolchild’s tobacco essay prize for the state.
Governor W L Harding proclaims September 20 to October 2 as seed corn weeks urging Iowa farmers to gather seed early. Experts cite past frost risks and storage issues, noting 1918 campaigns succeeded but 1919 saw neglect and high seed prices. With frost in September possible, selection before October 1 is advised to ensure drying time.
A fragmentary exchange presents a riddle asking what you put in a barrel that becomes lighter as more is added. The voice and speaker hint at words like holes and nothing, with scattered, disjointed phrases framing the incomplete dialogue. The text lacks clear structure or named entities.
Frank A Gustafson, Manning Iowa farmer, says Tanlac renewed his health after three years of decline. He fell from 170 to 140 pounds, suffered stomach pains headaches and dizziness before gaining 25 pounds in a month and regaining appetite and energy. He reports no further headaches or sleep problems and recommends Tanlac. Sold in Pella by Ideal Pharmacy and local druggists.
Beatrice Fairfax reflects on a poem about Life as a fair employer. It argues that wages align with effort and belief in one’s work, urging readers to strive for growth, value their labor, and not settle for the bottom rung. The piece emphasizes that success is earned through persistent effort and self belief.
The Farmers Cooperative Exchange at Pella reports hog prices from 12.65 to 14.65 dollars per hundredweight. Corn sells for 1.30 dollars per bushel, oats around 5 cents, and wheat at 2.00 dollars per bushel.
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