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Newspaper
Pella Chronicle
Location
Pella, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Jul 01, 1915
Page
6
The Chronicle discusses Adel road picnic attendance, city life in Waterloo, and the push for earlier sundown outdoor religious services in Pella. It lauds women for funding chautauquas and monuments, critiques saloon issues, and calls for active anti liquor campaigning, curb of fly season, and stronger city powers.
H W Gittinger of the Chariton Leader tours The Menace office at Aurora Missouri. The facility prints about a million and a half papers weekly with two Webb perfecting presses and six day operation. The team handles mailing equipment and addresses 25,000 copies per man daily amid heavy metal casting.
A circulated letter attributed to Frederic B. J. Lloyd argues for church revival along gospel lines, blaming Prohibition and the Anti-Saloon League for weakening country churches. The writer notes the Anti-Saloon League’s strong impact on liquor interests and expresses support for its aims in curbing the liquor traffic.
The Chronicle urges a united effort in Pella to rid the city of flies by preventing breeding. It emphasizes keeping alleys clean to stop filth buildup and notes the health department lacks resources for necessary oversight, calling for community action and possible oversight.
An ad claims catarrh is constitutional and promotes Hall's Catarrh Cure from F. J. Cheney & Co of Toledo Ohio. It asserts internal dosing, blood and mucous impact, and a $100 reward for any uncured case. Also advertises Hall's Family Pills for constipation and states product price as 75 cents.
Article notes Joe Wood, famous as Smoky Joe, has returned to form with the Boston Red Sox after two inactive seasons. The Kansas City native, 26, began pro ball with Hutchinson in Kansas and joined Boston in 1908. His 1912 season helped the Red Sox win the American League title and the World Series against the Giants. now his right arm is again strong and effective.
Umpire Billy Evans predicts Walter Pipp of the New York Americans will be the best first baseman in either league within a year. He notes Pipp’s crude but rapid learning, strong arm, accurate throws, quick fielding, and speed on the bases, calling him a coming star. Bill Donovan has found a potential cornerstone.
A survey shows many top players started in their teens while others began in knickerbocker days. Names include William F. Hoppe, George Sutton, Ora Morningstar, and several former champions. Silk O’Loughlin reportedly lost his voice, leading to concern among umpires who must rely on hand signals for decisions.
Midshipman Harvey B. Overesch of Indiana won the Navy Athletic Association sword as the academy’s best athlete. Overesch, captain of the football team, starred at end and also belonged to the first crew and the basketball five, contributing strong play across sports.
An advertisement touts Doan’s Kidney Pills as a remedy for weak kidneys. It cites two danger signals via urine and back pain and includes a resident testimonial from Mrs. Mary A. Thompson of Newton Iowa. The product is priced at 50 cents and sold at all dealers.
LIN SERVICE and Mrs Thompson posted train details from Foster Milburn Co Buffalo. Rock Island and Wabash lines list passenger numbers 470 472 474 475 473 471 and 2 51 with signals at Howell Station four miles south of Pella. All trains run daily including Sundays.
Advertisement notes raspberries available at Oak Grove Nursery with contact 168 Green to place orders before stock runs out. Includes seller A. VerPloeg & Son and Groet & Co offering 20 Organ boxes for sale.
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