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Newspaper
Pella Chronicle
Location
Pella, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Aug 15, 1918
Page
5
M F Yahish accompanied by Mayor H J Vandenberg emphasizes fire safety for essential goods. Basements, alleys, and paper waste must be cleared. cords should not hang on nails or supports. Officials warn enforcement by city council and state authorities.
A Marshalltown boy overseas on an American mine laying ship laments the lack of mail. He urges home folks to write, noting letters boost morale, offer personal touch, and show that the boys far afield are remembered and prayed for, amid neglect of wider duties.
The St Louis Post-Dispatch predicts the 1920 election will see soldiers with war records dominating civilian office. It argues veterans will outperform nonveterans in primaries and general races, citing historical patterns since 1869 and praising military training as prep for public service.
The Marshalltown Times Republican suggests there are many ways to be a slacker and that boys crave mall opportunities. It urges examination of behavior both in outdoors and on water, implying a call to action for youth restraint and productivity.
Knoxville’s famed state hospital for inebriates shows rapid decline as releases drop and resident numbers fall to twenty three. Once housing 200 to 300 patients and a large output, the institution now faces closure within the year due to bone dry prohibition and reduced admissions.
The United States, aided by domestic conservation, shipped 141 million bushels of wheat and 844.6 million pounds of meat to Allied nations and troops overseas during 1917 18, totaling about 1.4 billion dollars in value. Hoover reports the effort met a global food shortage with patriotism, outlining official figures for meat and fats and allied destinations.
The report notes slaughtered livestock did not grow much at the start of the last fiscal year and may have fallen for boys. Increased shipments reflect conservation and heavier animals from farmers. Allied exports reached 2,133,100,000 pounds in the latter half, up from 1,266,500,000 a year earlier, far above the three-year prewar average. Cereals shipments to Allied destinations show fiscal 1916-17 at 259,900,000 bushels and 840,800,000 bushels in 1917-18.
In a 1917 18 report Hoover notes wheat exports to Allied destinations totaled about 141 million bushels with a broader prime breadstuff shipment near 154 million bushels, while 10 million bushels moved to neutral dependents. He describes harvest shortfalls and national sacrifice amid food shortages.
Obituaries list Gertrude Van Dranen age 19 dying at home August 14 in the west town section after a long illness. Aart Van Steenis of Olivet died August 7 at 80 years 7 months 13 days, funeral August 9 at Olivet church with interment at Porter Grove. Mrs Ben Sedrel of Leighton dies after surgery August 10 at 30 years 1 month. funeral at Leighton Reformed church with interment at Van Domeelaar cemetery. Mamie C Smith, former Pella resident, dies August 10 in Thermopolis after four weeks illness. survived by husband and three children, with ties to Pella Baptist church and family history.
E R Gambell born in Virginia June 11 1952 died Hedrick August 5 1918 aged 66 years 1 month 24 days. He moved to Iowa 1868 engaged in harness business until death though long illness limited work. Survived by wife Sarah Cald well and four children Harley C Gambell R E Gambell Mary Eva Gambell Floyd R Gambell all present at funeral. Funeral August 8 at Hedrick Christian Church conducted by Rev L C Swan with burial in Brooks cemetery.
The piece argues that public will ultimately enforces wartime actions despite legal challenges. It notes past government acts on liberty bonds drafts saloon closures and language usage, acknowledging technical legal limits but stressing the people’s conviction to fight Germany. It also hints at younger citizens feeling their rights are restricted during the war.
The Osage Press recalls the Schlatter family near Lawler who resisted wartime support, facing excommunication as neighbors shunned them and barred trade. They eventually admitted their mistake and joined the war effort, underscoring the social cost of dissent and urging others to yield to public opinion.
A Farm Bureau meeting at the court house discussed wheat planting. Farmers are urged to sow 15 to 16 percent of plowed land, with variation by location and land ownership. Landowners are urged to rent now to allow renters to plant. Acreage figures by township are listed.
Instructions describe preserving green peppers and celery in brine. Readable steps cover selecting vessels, salt-to-water ratios, suspension to protect shape, sealing timing, and adding fresh peppers periodically. Also notes on freshening before use and serving ideas for preserved celery and peppers.
Cedar Falls Record notes Black Hawk county case where a registrant swears his aunt is his mother and a physician confirms the claim leading to deferred classification. Prosecution likely, as many interference cases in registration laws and the selective service act are under investigation. The piece condemns avoiding duty and the social stigma of slacker labeling.
The dairy department at Iowa State College reports corn syrup and honey can substitute for sugar in ice cream. Two pounds of syrup replace one pound of cane sugar, with limits to avoid altered flavor. Their 10 gallon mix uses 42 pounds cream, 4 pounds sugar, 6 pounds syrup, 4 ounces vanilla, or honey with violet extract replacing vanilla for honey ice cream.
Local market column shows revised figures from Van der Zyl Bros for cattle ranging 86.00 to 11.00 per cwt and 7.00 to 18.26 per cwt with corn priced 1.00 to 1.40 per bi and 1.75 to 2.00 per bi, with produce corrections by Pella Produce Co.
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