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Newspaper
Pella Chronicle
Location
Pella, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Aug 01, 1918
Page
6
General Swift, noted among the American commanders on the other side, is linked to faster movements and a perceived acceleration of events. The dispatches suggest his role may explain the recent rapid changes in strategy and tempo.
The Marion county fuel commission has ruled that delivered clean lump coal must not exceed 18 cents per bushel in Knoxville. Pella buys coal at 24 to 26 cents per bushel and hopes for regulation on this side of the river.
War Savings Stamps are up another cent this morning and will rise further. If you did not buy the stamps you pledged for last spring, waiting will cost you more as prices climb.
The piece argues President Wilson has successfully blocked James L. Slayden of Texas from renomination, asserting his aim is to aid the nation by shaping a Congress that can pursue the war effort, despite Theodore Roosevelt supporters resisting the idea.
A reader recalls a lighthearted jab about the Republican convention claiming the war to belong to no party, joking that it might belong to the Democratic party instead. The Knoxville Journal editor treats the topic seriously, illustrating how editing a newspaper can be amusing yet unrewarding financially.
In Mahaska county Fremont a young boy drowned after entering the Skunk river and getting beyond his depth. Dr. Osborne, a local dentist, attempted a rescue but was unable to save the child.
A letter laments river drownings near Pella and urges adding swimming instruction in schools. It notes a drowning incident where Rev Bruner tried to help two swimmers and died, argues for swimming pools in school buildings, and calls teachers to ensure every student learns to swim to reduce water accidents.
The piece argues farmers should organize for economic gain but condemns the non partisan league as a class political entity. It warns it acts like a political party and harms national unity, while praising broad farm organizations and farm bureaus as beneficial civic bodies for wartime and postwar cooperation.
The piece notes that neither Democratic nor Republican eyes in Iowa firmly back prohibition and warns the nationwide ban will persist until enough states ratify the national amendment. It says legislative candidates responded to a city party questionnaire but will be watched as politicians with mild party platforms on liquor.
The Pella faction hopes the coming legislature will modify the prohibition law to allow shipment of liquor by express while avoiding a full return of the open saloon. The Chronicle urges voters to support candidates who will oppose all liquor traffic, citing prior votes and the influence of German American Alliance funding against prohibition. It endorses Jones and Price as against liquor, urging district constituents to reaffirm dry principles.
A compact collection of humorous vignettes from two Boston girls arguing over their dogs to a wry Alabama yard doctor who plans to dig for a diploma. It ends with a quick sketch of Senator Hanna dodging a persistent job seeker at headquarters.
Chicago July 20. The U S Army overseas orders the largest meat purchase in history. 99,560,000 pounds bacon and 134,000,000 pounds canned meat ordered by the Quartermaster’s Department. Swift notes hogs and cattle costs, delivery extends to year end, and packers must run night shifts to meet demand. Five Chicago packers kill about 300,000 hogs weekly to satisfy martial and domestic needs.
Methods of thrift in the Army Quartermaster General's office reduce new clothing and shoe issues by repairs. Garments and shoes go to repair shops run with forts and camps. after repair they return to soldiers or are reassigned. War Department hires hundreds of women for mending and laundries, prioritizing spouses of service members. Soldiers pay $1 monthly for a weekly laundry bundle. women mend before laundering.
The United States railroad administration created a department named the agricultural section to oversee relations between railroads and the agriculture department. Its aim is to aid agricultural development and support extension work and agriculture stimulation, especially regarding transportation.
Pella residents share convincing testimony about Doan's Kidney Pills. D L Wynia, stationary engineer, reports back and kidney relief after using the product bought at Stubenrauch's drug store. He notes backaches eased, dizziness reduced, and regulated kidney secretions, price 60c, Foster Milburn Co Buffalo NY.
The Tow a State fair highlights extensive silo displays with twenty types shown from foundation to roof peak, making it the best source in the Middle West for exact information on silo materials and construction for Uncle Sam's campaign.
The coming Iowa State fair promises to exceed all prior events with an implement and tractor show. Scheduled for August 21 through 30, the attraction aims to attract exhibitors and visitors from across the region, featuring modern and vintage equipment showcased daily.
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