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Newspaper
Pella Chronicle
Location
Pella, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Aug 26, 1915
Page
6
The piece argues railroads profiteer on public value and urges disclosure of dishonesty. It calls for state accountability and contemplates a national protest over Leo Frank’s murder, proposing a black bordered stamp to express shame and urge punishment for the Georgia killers.
The dailies shout Italy has declared war on Turkey while Fort Madison residents grumble about five inch fish in city water supply and wish for ten inch trout. A Philippines writer to the Oskaloosa Globe notes American death rate is low. Colfax Clipper backs licensing for non resident auctioneers. Kansas Governor Capper cites woman suffrage boosting humanitarian aims as parties adopt moral issues. La Follette comments on voting and truth.
Governor Harris of Georgia rebukes outside criticism over the Leo Frank case. He says Georgia must indict and punish the murderers to restore respect for law and order, arguing the state should not be touchy about nationwide opinion. He cautions against prideful dignity amid the outrage.
The Rolfe Arrow argues that Germany uses waste lands to full effect while the United States keeps land in speculative hands. It proposes a tax equal to the full rental value of land excluding improvements to force speculation to end and open land to those needing it, boosting production.
The Interstate Commerce Commission reports the Rock Island railroad in bankruptcy due to actions of corrupt officials who looted funds, burned records, and mismanaged assets. The case underscores the need for a thorough appraisal of the railroad’s physical value and determination of what portion remains valid value.
A columnist argues against war, saying war erodes national self respect and harms peaceful workers. They contend only an actual invasion justifies war, preferring sacrifice of commerce over armed conflict and questioning violence as a means to resolve disputes.
The Chronicle reprints Edgar James Banks article from the Christian Herald about Utahs state university dismissals of several non Mormon teachers last spring. It argues that criticism targets interference with free inquiry and religious freedom while opposing suppressive powers in the name of faith.
A dated column argues Americans should avoid entanglement in European wars and urges caution toward German-born citizens and immigration allegiance. The piece contrasts democratic ideals with monarchies and questions loyalty of recent immigrants. An ad touts Hall's Catarrh Cure claiming a constitutional remedy and a money-back promise.
Margaret Anglin recalls a bungled moment during a May performance when she ran on late through an improvised route, dressed in a negligee and feather boa. The episode left her mortified, ill for a week, and she resolved to abandon a career she perceived as prone to such risks.
Before New York established a paid fire department, volunteers like Richard Croker and the pig six formed powerful political blocs led by William M. Tweed. Fire brigade social life included parades, balls, picnics, and rival factions, with politics bleeding into firefighting. The 1865 law creating the paid department ended their era.
London Opinion argues that under laws of war civilians found with arms may be shot without mercy to protect the population. It insists only those wearing a distinguishing badge can be combatants to prevent bands from posing as belligerents.
Charley plays his first golf round with a patient friend at the club. He hacks the ball and shreds the greens, drawing admiration when asked which shot impressed him, and Charley eagerly asks which shot the friend meant.
Before 1833 Vienna produced wooden matches with phosphorus and people used flint and steel for light. The first US phosphorus match patent, filed by A D Philips of Springfield Massachusetts, dates to 1836. Though initially resisted, by 1845 tinder boxes became obsolete and are kept only as curiosities.
The 100 ruble note is praised as the most striking paper currency with a rainbow of colors across the field and a bold black Teller vignette in the center. A puzzled remark wonders why Wombat was appointed, implying banking expertise.
Dialogue snippets reveal a flirtatious remark about age, a witty retort, and a concluding exchange. The Boston Transcript quote notes the sister’s line about not looking twenty eight, followed by a sharp retort about years of not looking. A final reading and exchange end the scene.
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