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Newspaper
Pella Chronicle
Location
Pella, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Apr 19, 1917
Page
3
President Wilson urges all Americans to unite for democracy in World War I. He stresses expanding navy and army, boosting production, feeding the nation, and conserving resources. Farmers, workers, and youth are called to critical service, with emphasis on economy and international duty.
Flora Y. Stebbins recounts how Dr S Josephine Baker started Little Mothers Leagues after studying infant mortality in New York City. School girls over twelve form leagues with weekly lectures on baby care, weighing washing and feeding, reporting weekly care actions at roll call.
A letter from a southern Iowa mother recalls family dining etiquette issues when guests are present. She notes children often speak loudly fail to say please or thank you reach across the table and leave quickly after meals. The writer reflects on realizing the fault was not others but herself and her children's upbringing.
A mother, recalling meals with relatives and guests, urges teaching good manners through daily life not only at table but in everyday conduct. She warns against crushing juvenile spirit with solemn dinners and advises banishing care with cheerful, inclusive conversation. Doctors say talking and laughing aid digestion. Iowa Farmer.
Tailor offers all wool pants from 300 kinds, made to personal measure with perfect fits guaranteed. Advertisement by M. Vander Linden urges customers to try the service.
An advertisement claims easy, pleasant, and permanent profits from home business. It urges readers to send name, address, and one reference to L. Brown at 66 Murray St New York City, promising no risk and guaranteed profit.
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