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Newspaper
Pella Chronicle
Location
Pella, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Feb 21, 1918
Page
8
Margaret describes life at a Swiss Foyer aiding Belgian and German prisoners of war, detailing food rations, coal shortages, and reliance on wood. She writes of emotional stories, the impact of American presence, and the hope and strain of wartime service, with reflections on Austria and Germany and daily hardships.
Pella residents share convincing testimony about Doan's Kidney Pills easing dull back pains, dizziness, and irregular secretions. Foster Milburn Co. promotes the remedy with advertisements citing Mr. D L Wynia of 228 H Third St, Buffalo, N Y as purchaser.
The message urges immediate purchase of War Savings Stamps and Thrift Stamps as patriotic acts. It promotes investing in wartime savings for profit and supports soldiers, arguing if they risk lives, citizens should lend money by buying stamps.
During the week of February 26 to March 2, Iowa boys aged 16 to 21 will be enrolled by school superintendents into the United States Boys Working Reserve for agricultural and industrial service. The program aims to address farm labor shortages, with training offered to inexperienced participants and a bronze badge of honor for faithful service.
A playful set of jokes and quips features Johnny selling a fifteen cent chicken dinner at a feed store, a clam found in chowder complained by a waiter, Frank misnaming the five senses as nickels, and a humorous séance exchange where a widow learns her husband is not in heaven, saying he is happier now elsewhere.
Iowa residents share testimonies on Anuric the Doctor Pierce discovery from Buffalo New York for kidney and bladder disorders backache rheumatism and uric acid troubles. Mrs Exner Wittreman of Counc Burrs recounts five years of suffering with kidney trouble bladder weakness and back pain. She notes significant relief after starting Anuric and endorses the medicine. The ad explains how weak kidneys fail to filter blood and spread toxins causing moodiness pain headaches and rheumatism. It urges sending 100 for a large trial package or asking a local druggist for Anuric and related pills to purge uric acid and ease pain.
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