Pella Chronicle Reports Political Debates and Road Concerns
The Pella Chronicle discusses a recent meeting to reorganize the state Democratic committee and select a national committeeman to replace M. J. Wade. It notes factional splits, Wadeism, and debates over church influence in politics, plus criticisms of local discourse and public life. The piece laments public cowardice toward debate, urges argument over personal attacks, and calls for scientific road policy and road-building experiments at the state agricultural college. There is also a note praising the legislature for killing a bill that would grant denominational schools state aid, citing religious liberty concerns even as some Protestants supported the measure.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Democratic State Committee
M. J. Wade
Democratic Party
Wade
Pella
Iowa
State Agricultural College
Europe
Doan's Kidney Pills Endorsed for Kidney Trouble
A local resident Mrs. Mary A. Thompson of Newton Iowa testifies that Doan's Kidney Pills relieve her kidney complaints and backache. The ad explains danger signals from kidneys and back, promotes the 60 cent remedy, and lists Foster Milburn Co Buffalo New York as proprietors.
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Bright
Dean
Mary A. Thompson
First Ave. E
Newton
Iowa
Doan
Time to watch opponents of equal suffrage shift stance
The piece notes the legislature has passed the suffrage question to the people and predicts Antis will race to join. It recalls Illinois two years ago when liquor papers swung to support after victory. It questions Iowa drinkers who may change their minds once defeat seems unlikely.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Illinois
Iowa
CLOSING U. S. PORTS AND TRADE LESSONS IN WAR
A newspaper opinion argues that prosperity hinges on open trade and friendly relations. It compares British and German wartime blockades to U S tariffs, warns against self isolation, and urges ending protective barriers to benefit commerce. Also includes an advertisement from Herrick Seed Co seeking representatives to sell seeds and plants.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Europe
Russia
Dardanelles
United States
England
Germany
Barnum
Herrick Seed Co
Rochester
Mrs Kramer Visits Des Moines To See Daughter
Mrs M Kramer traveled to Des Moines Saturday morning to visit her daughter Mrs Harvey Pyle.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
M. Kramer
Des Moines
Harvey Pyle
The Telephone Poem from St Nicholas
A playful verse about family calls and telephone chatter. The speaker recalls listening to parents and siblings as they discuss hats, news from Chicago, and plans to invite friends to play. The piece captures domestic sound and childlike longing for company.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Annabel
Lucy White
St. Nicholas
Will of Mary E. Dudgeon Filed for May 1915 Hearing
Notice in Marion County Iowa records that a writing purporting to be the last will of Mary E. Dudgeon, deceased, is on file in the Clerk of the District Court, with a hearing set for May 4 1915. Harold Clements, Clerk. By Walter Kester, Deputy, Knoxville Iowa.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
District Court of
Iowa
Marion County
Mary E. Dudgeon
Harold Clements
Walter Kester
Knoxville
Missionary Joke Shows Adaptable Spirit at Philippine Academy
At a girls academy in Jaro Philippines Miss Suman invited Americans for Miss Nicolets birthday dinner. Early prep left many chickens fried and ready, but overnight dogs ate nearly all the meat. Miss Suman treated the incident as a joke, illustrating how missionaries must endure small and large disappointments.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jaro
Philippines
Miss Suman
Miss Nicolet
Banished Sun Yat-sen invited home with pardon
The government of China invites Dr Sun Yat Sen to return, granting him a free pardon and an honorable position. The move is praised as wise and generous by supporters in the article. The piece also notes U S wartime shipments to belligerents and various figures on military supplies and foods. It cites endorsements and political shifts, including Vanderbilt University’s loss of denominational control and Emory College efforts, plus a Parliament speech by Chancellor Lloyd George praising Russia’s wartime alcohol ban and labor productivity gains.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sun Yet Sen
Government of
China
Vanderbilt University
Emory College
Atlanta
Southern University
Dallas
Tex
Lloyd George
Russia
A Christian Endeavor Girl in Bengal
A Balasore senior Christian Endeavor Girls Society teacher in a kindergarten wins souls beyond her class. While roof repairs, she talks with workers about Jesus, drawing earnest inquiries. Her prayer circle helps her father return to faith, crediting their prayers.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Christian Endeavor Girls’ Society of
Balasore
Jesus
Keep Your Temper Edith Finds Her Scissors
A mother gently advises Edith to keep her temper rather than accusing others of stealing. Edith learns patience, searches again, and finds her scissors in her own work bag, realizing her temper caused delays.
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Edith
Hall's Catarrh Cure Firm Offers Reward Deal
Frank J. Cheney asserts his firm, F. J. Cheney & Co., will pay one hundred dollars for every case of catarrh cured by Hall's Catarrh Cure. The statement, sworn December 6, appears with notary A. W. Gleason in Toledo Ohio. The ad promotes testimonials and lists Hall's Family Pills for constipation. Miss Wilma Boland visits Marshalltown with Mrs. Dan DeVries.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Frank J. Cheney
F. J
A. W. Gleason
Hall
F. J. Cheney & CO
Toledo
Wilma Boland
Marshalltown
Dan DeVries
Why We Love Im A Mother and Child Dialogue
A young girl explains love to her mother noting she loved her doll but the doll cannot reciprocate. The mother then reveals the first and best reason for love is love given first, Jesus loving humanity first and dying for them.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Alice
Dolly
Jesus
Van Houweling Family Visits Oskaloosa
A. W. Van Houweling and family traveled to Oskaloosa Saturday afternoon for a short visit with the R. Kempenaar family, planning to stay a few days.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
A.W. van Houweling
Oskaloosa
R. Kempenaar
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Hawkins
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Mass
Religious Herald
Bengal
Ndi
Tae
Paris Exposition
France
1912
Ohio
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Reese
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