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Newspaper
Pella Chronicle
Location
Pella, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Aug 23, 1917
Page
6
Governor F. O. Lowden has earned a reputation for pressuring Illinois coal operators to meet demands. Observers suggest he could develop into presidential timber as his influence grows.
A Utah dispatch contrasts Mormon marriage trends with exempt boards, argues politics vs partisanship, and urges statesmanship. It notes fall wheat prospects, past yields, and a $2.00 bushel guaranteed price for 1918, arguing wheat may surpass corn as a valuable crop under favorable conditions.
The pope's peace proposal prompts deep reflection on ending autocracy in Germany. Critics warn leaving the Kaiser in power risks future wars while urging Germans to oust autocracy. Meanwhile, war supporters denounce antiwar talk as treason and urge patriotic action from all residents. The Chronicle denounces entanglement of church and state and defends religious liberty amid partisan chatter.
A strong editorial criticizes the National Catholic War Council as a sectarian organization that could morph into a political party. It warns Catholics seek to duplicate YMC A work in camps and cautions patriotism must not override religious liberty. The piece urges vigilance against ecclesiastical groups shaping politics under patriotic guise.
A New Sharon Star editorial bashes partisan attacks during a crisis. It argues corn price slumps stem from distillery demand and a sudden Wilson ban on distilleries, accusing the Star of misrepresenting the president while defending his actions against liquor interests.
A Pella reader reports kidney ailments relieved by Dean's Kidney Pills. M A Clarke of 4158 Main cites back pain and kidney issues improved after using the remedy bought at Sto benrauch's Drug Store. Price 60 cents. Foster Milburn Co. Buffalo NY.
Notice is given that Gerrit Roorda of Marion County Iowa has a will on file in the Clerk of the District Court office. The will is set for hearing in the October 1917 term on October 2 at the court in Knoxville Iowa. The statement is dated August 6 1917 by Clerk H Clements with Deputy Walter Kester.
Men drilling for national preparedness rely on Al len's Foot-Ease to ease friction in shoes and refresh feet. The product relieves tender feet and callouses, and can be used in a foot-bath. Reportedly used by British and French troops.
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