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Newspaper
Pella Chronicle
Location
Pella, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Jan 17, 1918
Page
6
The comment notes that Governor Harding's administration, while imperfect, still offers moments of amusement to residents, suggesting a mixed assessment of state leadership and public morale.
A Knoxville Journal remark targets an editorial critic of Mr Roosevelt as beneath decent men. The writer mocks the inane hit at loyalty and jokes about hyenas feeding on carrion, framing the comment as coarse and uncivil.
A letter writer criticizes the administration for wasting Colonel Roosevelt and jokes about Hoover’s potential response. The note mocks Teddy as unimportant and laments coal supply issues, noting shippers must be used and delayed by stalled coal cars on the track.
A reader notes it seems foolish to buy from mail order houses yet observes some people paid $25 for a membership in an association that would allow them to purchase goods from a catalogue. The remark highlights skepticism toward opportunistic shopping plans.
A group of small boys coasted in zero degree weather when they spotted a railroad bridge on fire at Oskaloosa. They reported it promptly, helping to save the structure from damage.
The Knoxville based asylum famed in the state is gradually fading as patronage declines. Maintenance costs show a sharp drop from 12,243 dollars in late 1915 to 3,445 dollars in late 1917, following the state's saloon closure.
Des Moines judge rules the automobile once used to haul liquor for a blockade runner must be wrecked. The piece suggests the vehicle could serve as a charitable donation to a hospital or organization if forfeited to the state.
The writer notes critics of Roosevelt and his anti administration blame the war conduct and long for the insanitary camps and embalmed beef of the Spanish American War. It argues that though small, that war produced big scandals, with Teddy Roosevelt himself not spared.
The Des Moines Chamber of Commerce protests discontinuing a train, saying its removal shifts trade to Omaha. The piece suggests government influence over trade matters is justified by wartime needs, while dismissing local needs.
Death announced for C T McConnell of Albia aged publisher of the Marysville Miner and early editor. Civil War veteran from Co D 27th Iowa Infantry wounded at Vicksburg May 22 1863. Cause of death pneumonia. Public notice honors his integrity and civic ties. Also brief reflection on suffrage progress after New York’s vote and federal assent.
The Indianola Herald accuses the Republican press of peanut politics by arguing Hughes would have faced blame from Democrats if elected and the nation still entered the war under Wilson's policies. The writer condemns bellicose partisan rhetoric amid a real external threat.
The New York World notes Jeanette Rankin introduced a joint resolution backing Ireland’s political independence and democracy. The piece questions Sinn Fein support and critiques arguments against women voters while comparing Rankin to other prominent political figures.
Pella residents report persistent late Chicago paper deliveries lasting one to three days. Stormy weather disrupts trains and mail handling, with Ot tumwa Burlington routes arriving two hours earlier than pickup. Delays extend to complete or partial misses, occurring three or four times monthly, prompting calls for greater government mail efficiency.
A small boy mourns his dog Teddy, asking why he cannot go to heaven like grandma. He prays God will let Teddy in to quiet him, illustrating simple, direct faith in addressing God with personal troubles. The vignette highlights childlike simplicity in prayer.
A theologian argues for simple, direct faith over priestly mediation. He cites Jesus on becoming as a child and asserts New Testament religion can only be personal, active, and encountered daily. Genuine devotion should touch shop, street, and farm, inviting all to seek help from the Heavenly Father.
The piece urges personal responsibility in wartime food conservation. It notes Pella residents show little concerted effort to observe meatless and wheatless days, unlike bond drives. The author argues that saving meat and flour lies with individuals, not waiters for others to push them.
Local authorities confront dereliction as town earns a bad name due to neglect. Officials demand accountability from the Food Administrator and outline steps to restore public confidence and sanitary standards. Authorities vow swift action and community cleanup.
Government guidance on a wholesome breakfast stresses fruit and cereals over costly ready to eat products. Notes soaking dried fruits, using bananas, corn meal mush and oats, proper cooking times, salt, and serving milk for children to ensure nutrition and economy.
Christy Mathewson praises Billy Sunday for drawing crowds and promoting prohibition. He argues drying up saloons would steady the country during the pinch and shift economy from beer to grain transport, framing his stance as common sense and aligned with ending hard liquor. He notes he is not a liquor strictist but supports abolishing hard stuff until the current argument with Frits subsides.
United Presbyterian notes Billy’s fiery talk about discipline and abstaining from alcohol. He lectured for an hour before seventeen thousand in New York, praising Billy’s grit and urging fellow players and businessmen to stay clean to stay in the game.
French Protestant newspapers publish A Duty of Hospitality urging French families to host American, Canadian, and Australian soldiers on furlough or convalescence. The note invites offers from host families and directs them to Andre Monod of the French Protestant Committee at 102 Boulevard Arago, Paris 14.
A Central Ray editorial urges resilience in the face of criticism and emphasizes the value of action over silence. It cites famous figures and inventions such as The Thinker, rubber, telegraphy, and steam ships to argue that progress requires courage, not ceding leadership or withdrawing from public life.
A poem by Margaret Widdemer from January issue of Good Housekeeping asks God to heal a world in pain. It speaks of comfort for the grieving and resolve for those who give for faith, urging prayer for a world made whole and renewed hope in the year ahead.
A reader asks how to define the elusive quality called good looks and invites readers to share their verdict. The brief prompt compares looks to humor in conversation and requests personal opinions.
Catarrhal deafness cannot be cured by local applications. The only cure is a constitutional remedy. Hall's Catarrh Medicine claims to act through the blood on mucous surfaces and offers one hundred dollars for any case it cannot cure. Circulars free. All Druggists. 75 cents.
A reflective piece argues that criticism, especially harsh critique, tests ambition and nerve. It cites Goodyear, Fulton, Morse and Auguste Rodin as figures who faced relentless faultfinding yet achieved lasting impact, urging perseverance against detractors.
An appeal urges women to support nursing the wounded and military kits, noting many suffer from anemia and fatigue. Doctor Pierce's Favorite Prescription and Pleasant Pellets are advertised for women and mothers, with testimonials claiming relief from weakness and liver trouble.
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