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Newspaper
Pella Chronicle
Location
Pella, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Feb 28, 1918
Page
6
A wartime alert urges all Americans to treat Germans or Austrians in the United States as potential spies unless proven loyal by years of association. Citizens are told to stay alert, report suspicious acts to city mayors, and beware propaganda aimed at morale and news from Berlin.
The letter laments Ropy from the Booster resurging last week as tensions flare. It recalls a prior conflict and warns not to blame the writers if harm comes, noting who ignited the feud.
Knoxville residents have purchased more than $80,000 in War Savings Stamps, a large portion of the county quota. Pella and Lake Prairie townships face a $92,000 target, with payments expected to extend through the year. The plan aims to accumulate small, regular payments from many buyers to meet the goal.
The writer notes Ropy’s past claim that papers should not publish soldiers letters, accusing him of hypocrisy since he now prints such letters. They mock the Pella postmaster as amusing, amazing, and solemn, wondering what he thinks when alone.
A fragment reveals a columnist named Ropy praising a past event but turning sharp. The writer notes Ropy’s possible use by another influence and questions whether repeating a speech without hearing it from Professor Davis adds insight.
Otto Johnson of St Paul aged 24 born abroad since age five declares he has no plan to become a U.S. citizen and would not fight unless compelled to join the Swedish army. The note implies a stance against naturalization and military service.
The Williams Minn Northern Light urges aliens to qualify for U S citizenship promptly. Sam Sherman, formerly of Pella, edits the paper and quotes a harsh view on enforcing citizenship readiness. The Chronicle historically opposed literary tests but calls for prompt qualification to show appreciation for U S freedom.
The Chronicle denies approving Theodore Roosevelt by saying the phrase teddy roose velting around was misinterpreted. It explains that microbes respond to vaccines, and an ex president has no business acting like a bug.
The article warns Iowa must economize food to feed allies and soldiers, emphasizing the nation’s duty to refrain from meat and wheat on specified days and meals. It urges planting two crops per season, growing substitutes, and expanding gardens to ensure steady supplies amid wartime shortages.
The 1917 Pella war gardens saved families money amid high food prices and a poor growing season. For 1918, gardeners are urged to diversify crops beyond a single staple, expect continued high prices, and note potatoes often sold around 1.60 dollars per bushel. Beans and onions are recommended for poorer clay soils.
A layman argues against vaccination, claiming dangerous illnesses and deaths result from vaccines. He decries injecting a poison into healthy youths to prevent disease, rejects immunity from vaccination, and extols air, water, cleanliness, active life, and kindness as cures. He denounces doctors and the basis of vaccination as superstition.
The Bloomfield Democrat notes likely contests over the national prohibition amendment arise mostly north of the Potomac and east of the Mississippi, with key Democratic states supporting the policy. It cites Mississippi Kentucky and Maryland as already adopting, expects southern and some western states with women voters to align, and argues the move reflects Democratic sentiment rather than party politics. It warns Iowa Democrats must align with the national platform, while Republicans face pressure from a whiskey faction and Harding’s uncertain renomination prospects.
The piece argues that promises fade after entering office and cautions Iowa Democrats against courting liquor interests. It asserts that charlatan methods won’t work in consecutive elections and condemns allying with a liquor party, predicting failure or disarray regardless of outcome. It emphasizes a preference for sober political alignment over the liquor lobby.
A wartime poem from Pella Iowa extols American resolve and patriotism. It honors soldiers marching abroad and prays for safety and peace as the nation endures hunger and hardship. The verse frames national sacrifice, divine aid, and a plea for ceasefire and justice under God.
A local testimonial from Mrs I J Beerends of 810 W Liberty St Pella describes chronic morning back pain and kidney discomfort eased by Doan's Kidney Pills. She says sleepless nights and fatigue improved, with irregular kidney function and headaches relieved. Price advertised as Up at all dealers. Foster Milburn Co Buffalo NY.
An old advertisement touts Chamberlain's tablets for stomach liver and bowel disorders. It promises relief from heartburn indigestion and constipation and is signed by F D Stubenrauch.
The letter challenges vaccination as misguided and baseless, arguing the majority supports vaccination without proper proof. It cites army vaccination during recruitment, condemns vaccine safety, and questions the logic of using diseased material to confer immunity, calling mass vaccination reckless and dangerous.
A Marion County man, praised for patriotism through his son in France and support for Liberty bonds, Red Cross, and YMCA, breaks meatless-day rules by buying daily meat. The piece scolds him as asleep to civic duty, vows to send him and his son a copy of the paper, and urges reform to aid soldiers’ rations.
An advertisement touts The Thrice a Week World newspaper from 1918 offering daily-like coverage at low price. It promotes extensive World War I news from France and emphasizes value, listing a special bundle with The Chronicle for one year at a discount.
Mrs Frank Crocker of Pana Illinois reports her five year old son Paul suffered a severe winter cold that settled on his lungs and caused violent coughing. After trying ineffective medicines a neighbor recommended Chamberlains Cough Remedy. A single dose showed clear benefit and continued use led to a full cure. Signed F D Stubenrauch.
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