Patriot War Time Editorial Notes and Citizens Warnings
A wartime editorial urges vigilance against suspected spies in the United States, urging residents to report disloyal acts to local officials. It comments on groundhog day, meatless meals, Camp Cody criticism, bipartisan Cabinet talk, Civil War veteran supporters, and announces the Iowa Press Association meeting in Des Moines February 9 to 11.
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Iowa Press Association
Des Moines
Iowa
Theodore Roosevelt
War effort first as campaign noise fades
The Chronicle urges keeping focus on the war and suggests a scheme that could allow current incumbents to hold over for another term, arguing the nation should unite to sustain wartime leadership rather than partisan campaigns.
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The
Chronicle
Harding
Stand by the president in world conflict stance
The writer praises Latin America aligning with the United States in the global conflict. They credit President Wilson for keeping the nation out of war with Mexico and resist critics who urged compulsory military training years earlier, urging support for the president.
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Latin America
Wilson
Mexico
United States
Germany
Walnut logs urged as valuable town crop by Chariton Leader
The Chariton Leader praises walnut logs as a highly valuable crop for town land, noting timber prices at 40 dollars per thousand feet and trees maturing for sawing in forty years or less. It cites walnut logs hauled through Pella, implying local seed origins, and advocates planting walnut trees annually with minimal care beyond light trimming.
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Chariton
Pella
Primary law as obstacle to nonpartisan ticket in fall
The present Iowa primary system is criticized as the main obstacle to a nonpartisan or bi partisan ticket this fall. It moved control from old bosses to new ones, undermining hopes that primaries would select good men free of boss influence. The piece notes the 1916 gubernatorial campaign sparked nonpartisan voting but temperance aligned candidates failed. yet future politics may loosen party ties enough to curb partisan zeal.
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Iowa
Meatless day violation questioned in Pella market
A prominent local man was observed buying pork on a meatless day, prompting comment on civic responsibility amid food shortages. The piece argues against compulsory training and defends Wilson's war aims while warning that militarists seek broader conscription after the war.
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Pella
United States
Critics rally against universal military training push
The piece argues that opponents to the presidents line resist compulsory universal military training while some publishers push the policy as government action. It credits Secretary Baker’s senate testimony with exposing critics and notes the German policy of militarism as the hoped base for the campaign. Patriots must stay vigilant against sophistries.
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The
Chicago Tribune
Baker
Senate
Partisan clam over Wilson appointments stirs criticism
The piece argues Republicans push for more GOP appointees to show political strength, despite Wilson citing wartime needs and past GOP choices like Goethals and Garfield. It labels the clamor as cheap politics aimed at hurting war effort and boosting partisanship, urging royal newspapers to condemn the tactic.
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Wilson
Goethals
Garfield
Wilson Place
Theodore Roosevelt
Roosevelt
Negroes Own Over Twenty Million Acres Of Land
A historical report states that African Americans own more than 20 million acres of land in the United States, an area larger than the combined states of New Hampshire and Massachusetts plus Rhodesland, highlighting land ownership by Black communities.
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United States
New Hampshire
Massachusetts
Rhodesland
Threat of German World Politics
University of Chicago President Harry Pratt Judson argues the United States fights two wars for independence and for democracy abroad. He outlines a long planned German world dominance scheme, noting 1918 parliament acts allow dual allegiance and predicting German insurrection in the central western states if war comes. He urges continued combat until deeper causes are destroyed and defenses secured.
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United States
Harry Pratt Judson
University of Chicago
Dr. Judson
Germany
Judson
North German Union
Germanys Pan German plans threaten Americas order
Dr Judson outlines a wartime critique of Germany describing aims to dominate the Americas by mid century, using a Brazilian base and alliances to pressure the United States. He cites the Zimmermann note and Panama Canal concerns, arguing treaties and Hague laws are ignored by the imperial state and its autocratic structure. He lists five controlling forces behind Germany and condemns a state ethic that privileges power over law.
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United States
Germany
Americas
Brazil
South America
Panama Canal
Central America
Mexico
Japan
Dr. Judson
Prussia
Austria
Belgium
Judson
German Empire
Dean's Kidney Pills Proved By Testimony In Pella
CONFIRMED TESTIMONY Dean's Kidney Pills have stood the test with thousands testifying to quick relief and lasting results. Henry J. Brom, former city marshal of Pella, recounts severe backache, then recovery after using Dean's Kidney Pills and endorses them again three years later. Price 60c at all dealers. Foster Milburn Co. Buffalo NY.
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Dean
Pella
Henry J. Brom
Mr. Brom
Foster-Milburn Co
Props
Buffalo
N. Y
Pershing Praises American Fighting Men
General John J. Pershing commends American Expeditionary Forces to Secretary of War Baker saying American soldiers in France have led with clean lives and shown devotion to duty, aiming to perform their duties as efficiently as possible. He highlights their unique commitment and discipline in the war effort.
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Baker
Aaid
France
American soldiers praised for discipline and fitness abroad
The men uphold their obligation to the country and allies through a strict daily program of instruction, open-air exercises, and simple diets. Forbidden strong drink and strict regulations against vice bolster moral courage, earning favorable comments from allies and assuring American mothers their sons are a credit to the nation.
Thrice-a-Week World backs at low price in 1918
The Thrice-a-Week World promotes wartime coverage with a promise of daily-like news at weekly price. It states a $1 annual subscription for 156 papers and a combined offer with The Chronicle for $2.15 per year, cheaper than the two-paper regular total of $2.50.
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France
Chronicle
Pella Markets Prices Corrected By Local Firms
Pella Markets lists corrected figures from Van der Zyl Bros and Pella Produce Co covering stock grain and produce. Prices range from six to eleven dollars per hundredweight for livestock, up to fifteen point six zero dollars per hundredweight, with corn and other produce quoted per bushel.
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Vander Zyl Bros
Pella Produce Co
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