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Newspaper
Pella Chronicle
Location
Pella, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Aug 27, 1914
Page
6
Superintendent Rhynsburger of the City Electric Department has resigned. The city must secure a competent replacement immediately to prevent deterioration of plants and to avoid the folly of artificial trade barriers impacting national prosperity and freedom.
A Des Moines based militia company returning from Camp Dodge caused public dismay in Pella with rowdy behavior and saloon influence. The piece doubts officers’ control and accuses Polk County officials of siding with rum sellers. It urges Des Moines to purge liquor ties to restore reputation and competitiveness.
Essay argues that wars arise from competing trade aims and imperial envy. It decries protectionism, urges open exchange of goods across borders, and asserts that true trade is mutual exchange rather than hoarding gold. Imports balance exports. war is wasteful. free trade benefits all nations.
The piece argues voters must scrutinize candidates amid world war distraction. It warns against electing unworthy leaders and urges careful choice for legislature, county attorney, and supervisors, stressing integrity, tax reform, and public duty. It quotes scripture about providing for one's house.
Vermont adopts a road policy to abandon macadam in favor of earth and gravel on less traveled routes and brick concrete on heavy traffic highways. State funds about 250000 for trunk roads plus 75000 from motor vehicle revenues will be used, aiming for durable roads near cities and through major routes to support touring week and the Glidden trophy run.
State Highway Commissioner John N. Carlisle issues special orders to division engineers to enforce a 1911 misde meanor law protecting mileboards milestones danger signs and ads on signs trees fences and other property along highways. Orders urge report on conditions and steps to ensure compliance and avoid mistakes while removing illegal signs and ads to uphold the statute.
About one million dollars is being spent in Washington for highway construction and maintenance. Some 900 men and 175 teams are employed now, with the number expected to reach 1,000. This excludes contractors, superintendents, and engineers assigned by the state highway department.
The estate highway commission proposes using burnt clay for highway surfacing in Town. Burnt clay has already shown satisfactory results in several counties. A plant at Fort Madison for burning clay has been proposed to support this program.
Arthur Compton-Rickett records William Morris bursts of violent temper during painting sessions. Morris shouts at an unseen target, damages a door panel with a flying kick, then calms instantly, telling his astonished model that something had to give way as his ire subsides.
A Pella citizen testifies in favor of Doan's Kidney Pills for backache nervousness sleeplessness and urinary issues. J H Reuvers photographer says the pills cured his weak kidneys after a lame back and recommends them to all kidney sufferers. Price 50c at dealers Foster Milburn Co Buffalo NY.
This page recounts a legend that Sardanapalus built Anchiale and Tarsus in one day with a finger-snapping statue, contrasted with St Paul’s austere tone. It also notes Horace Greeley and Mary Cheney marrying the day they met, after a letter-based courtship. The section ends with an advertisement for Hall's Catarrh Cure.
A compact excerpt from a Ladies' Home Journal piece recounts a strict teacher scolding Thomas for snapping fingers and prompting him to speak. A visitor arrives in the entry with an umbrella as the moment shifts toward a quiet reflection on manners and everyday etiquette.
A dog fancier is someone with a keen interest in breeds, care, and training. The term implies enthusiasm for canine traits, show prospects, and breed standards, with a focus on compiling knowledge and appreciation for dogs.
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