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Newspaper
Pella Chronicle
Location
Pella, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Dec 05, 1918
Page
6
Article notes Secretary McAdoo’s resignation contrasting his strong cabinet record with the need to attend to private affairs and six years of service. It also discusses Allied wartime policy and treatment of prisoners, describing varying conduct toward German and British officers and prisoners.
The text reports a glimmer of hope as a new government under General Deni kine forms in Southern Russia claiming Ukraine and Cossack lands. It notes the Omsk regime’s strength, false dictator claims, Lenine’s possible flight, and Bolshevik naval attacks on Finnish coast cities near Petrograd.
The text asserts that Soviet conduct in war against the Allies, including the United States, warrants no civilised pity. It notes American soldiers fighting in northern Russia, calls for swift overthrow to end massacres, and mentions Provisional government seeds at Omsk and areas near Archangel. It cites Skoropadski fleeing as Germans retreat, and outlines a path to Moscow via Ukraine once mines and the Dardanelles run safe. It predicts Allies may need a substantial force to establish order in Russia.
Congressional probes show brewers boycotted major firms for political gain and pro German bias. Hearst and Brisbane papers allegedly aided the German cause by opposing the war, undermining patriotism, and publishing hopeful peace narratives after victory.
A Pella resident testifies that Doan's Kidney Pills relieved back pain headaches and urinary irregularities. Mrs Korver of 410 University St. explains her kidneys were weak and dull back pains improved after using Doan's Kidney Pills distributed by Puritan Drug Co. Buffalo New York. Price 60 cents at dealers.
A poem from the Baptist Standard portrays a mother bidding farewell to her son joining patriotic duty. It expresses pride, sorrow, and resolve as she sacrifices for country, with vivid lines about tears, courage, and duty to the nation.
From France November 8 Corp Henry A Kiyn of Co M 360th Infantry writes of health and trenches mood. He describes rainy and clear days in the trenches, last letter arrivals, a band parade, and scenery. He asks after family at home and notes Red Cross sweater and new winter undergarments. He hopes to return home soon and plans to send home more notes.
After the war the nation must confront reconstruction with broad mindedness toward the enemy. The piece urges love for enemies, feeding opponents, and pursuing Christian internationalism over revenge, calling for leaders from colleges and a shift from war to peace. It emphasizes nonjudgment, forgiveness, and a global democratic brotherhood under divine guidance.
An advertisement asserts catarrhal deafness cannot be cured by local applications and must use a constitutional remedy. It explains the Eustachian tube inflammation causes hearing loss and offers a $100 reward for any incurable case with Hall's Catarrh Medicine. Circulars free. price 76 cents.
The Youth's Companion will present to every paid 1919 subscriber a calendar for the new year. It is a gem of calendar-making with decorative mounting and a practical purpose. Wm. Schreiner was a business visitor in Des Moines Wednesday.
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