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Newspaper
Pella Chronicle
Location
Pella, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Aug 16, 1917
Page
7
A reader letter column discusses conscription legality, allied war aims, neutral trade policy, and the role of foreign language newspapers. It weighs education during wartime, poverty and groceries, and proposed cost-cutting schemes like non delivering basket stores. The piece urges informed voting and thoughtful civic service amid the 1918 political horizon.
A periodical urges voters to overlook partisan divides and elect capable leaders. It argues strong men must enter public life, praises patriotism over politics, and warns Congress and the president must empower wartime actions. It discusses tax shifts to land values, government bonds, and revenue amid war, plus temperance programs by the YMCA in camps.
A historical ad promotes Dean's Kidney Pills as relief for backache and urinary disorders. Mrs. Korver of 410 University St, Pella, recounts improvements in kidney function after using the product. Foster Milburn Co. Buffalo, NY. Price 60c at dealers.
A massive Allied Nations display prepared by the United States Canada Britain and France will occupy about five acres in the southwest corner of the state fair grounds. The exhibit recreates a Western Front section with trenches wire entanglements and bombardment scenes. British and French soldiers will participate in demonstrations.
Notice that a will is on file in Marion County Iowa in the clerk of district court office purporting to be the last will and testament of Gerrit Roorda deceased. The will is set for hearing in October term 1917 on October 2 at which interested persons may be heard in Knoxville Iowa. Clerk H Clements and Deputy Walter Kester authorize publication with dates August 6 1917 and August 9 16 23.
Frank J. Cheney sworn as senior partner of F. J. Cheney & Co. in Toledo Ohio pledges to pay one hundred dollars for each case of catarrh not cured by Hall's Catarrh Medicine. Notary A W Gleason certifies December 6 1886. Company advertises testimonials, price seventy five cents, and Hall's Family Pills for constipation.
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