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Newspaper
Pella Chronicle
Location
Pella, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Jul 03, 1919
Page
6
Oskaloosa Bans Firecrackers for Fourth of July
The Oskaloosa city council prohibited firecrackers on Independence Day citing safety and restraint. The move may deter some revelers from traveling to town for celebrations.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Oskaloosa
Oska
Political jibe as attacks on president lose bite
The speaker observes that Republican leaders fail to land real punches on the president, noting their efforts vanish into air and Woodrow remains elusive, making attacks seem ineffective and amusing to Democrats.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Woodrow
Pests increase in gardens and fields amid mild winter
Insect pests such as plant lice and potato bugs have survived the mild winter in unusually large numbers. The corn crop requires careful watching for pests and effective control methods as the Agricultural Department issues warnings and guidance to farmers.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Agricultural Department
Pella Fair Stockholders Urge Better Livestock Exhibits
At a stockholders meeting the lack of interest in thoroughbred stock was discussed. Farmers pursue inferior hogs cattle and horses on $400 land while the cost of raising top stock is only slightly higher. Other communities prosper with thoroughbreds, and the region should too. Exhibits are essential to a successful fair and scrubs will not suffice.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pella
Knoxville Journal assesses Democratic repeal moves
The Knoxville Journal editorial notes Congress began reversing New Deal era policies, including returning wires to owners and repealing daylight saving, while a Republican filibuster blocked a repeal bill. It recalls the postmaster general, a Democrat, ordered wires restored and urges candor.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Knoxville Journal
Congress
Brother
Guarantee on Main Street Pavement Nearing Expiration
The piece argues the Main street pavement guarantee is nearly ended and the street in poor condition. It urges that the contractor be responsible only through the guarantee period and at its end a qualified engineer survey should determine needed repairs and cost, with the contractor liable if repairs are not done.
Germans Violate Armistice Terms Amid Great War Tensions
Report notes renewed breaches of armistice by German forces. Alleged violations include unrestricted naval activity and shelling near occupied zones, drawing international concern and prompting allied inquiries. Escalating incidents threaten fragile ceasefire and deepen wartime strain.
Harsh Talk on German Atrocities and Punitive Hangs
The speaker condemns German actions including flag burning as revealing the enemy's nature and unreliability of promises. Indemnities to ravaged nations must be seized by force, since only force appeals to a Hun. He urges severe punishment for responsible officials and suggests executions in Germany could save lives later.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Germany
Grmany
Frozen Mutton from New Zealand
The Iowa Farmer discusses international food shipments as corn from Argentina eggs from China mutton from New Zealand and wheat from Canada illustrating how American farmers face global competition. It argues prices must fall to ease the impact and questions the worry over foreign competition.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Iowa
New Zealand
Argentina
China
Canada
Pella Sees Building Boom Despite Rent Shortage
The Chronicle notes six new building projects between the office and depot, five dwelling houses, while no houses are available to rent in Pella. A Chamber of Commerce secretary could not accept the post due to no rental housing. The surge reflects wartime building slack and hopeful moves amid housing scarcity.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chronicle
Pella
Chamber of Commerce
Root's Decline Sees Shift From Leader To Ally Of Roosevelt
The piece casts Elihu Root as aging and regressive, noting a shift from opposing Rooseveltism to aiding Roosevelt associates. It cites his role in pressuring for treaty publicity, devising reservations to the treaty, and now defending New York brewers against federal prohibition laws, painting a portrait of a once revered figure losing public trust.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Elihu Root
Root
Senate
Brewers of
New York
Mr. Root
The Daylight Saving Debate in Iowa Homestead Columns
A columnist questions the daylight saving repeal and notes clock time as artificial, mentioning Mr. Pierce and the Homestead articles. The piece argues nature sets no fixed schedule and alerts retrenchment efforts in Iowa politics without judging the law’s merits.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Homer
Iowa Homestead
J. M. Pierca
Iowa
Pierce
United States
Mr. Pierce
Daylight Saving Debate and Sun Time Shortfalls
The passage argues no clock can keep sun time as the sun itself can be ten to fifteen minutes late or early at times. It cautions against harsh judgment of Woodrow Wilson and others who set clocks forward when daylight saving was a crucial issue.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Woodrow Wilson
Capital’s stance on Wilson treaty praise and Republican backlash
The Des Moines Capital critiques Republican opposition to the Wilson peace treaty and League of Nations, arguing the editor biases toward party interests. It contends Wilson earns wartime leadership recognition, while Republican senators' disapproval risks political damage and public forgets partisan strife as ratification proceeds.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Des Moines
Wilson
Washington
Lincoln
Woodrow Wilson
Lafe Young
Senate
Noted quips and sketches from a humorous column
A collage of jokes and snippets covers critics reactions, train scenery notes, a streetcar seat gesture, a Chinaman depot mix up, biblical crossing hardships, seasickness advice to a naval recruit, engagement ring notices, cookaya tastes, Uncle Eben wisdom, and a medical question about organic trouble.
Oddball Observations Spur Town Talk and Old Tales
The Oskaloosa Herald relays humorous asides on army worms and tank lore, a Waterloo nurse mix up over nutrition, and a rowdy Fourth in town. It recalls Case VanSynpost’s barroom tale, a man and a biblical beast, a neighborly rescue, a confidence joke about a husband, Fatty VanMaren’s failed proposal, and a coin essay about the old silver dollar. Also notes wooden shoe sentiment in Pella and a Missouri wedding where smallpox interrupts the ceremony.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Old Case VanSynpost
John Barleycorn
Missouri
Martin Englesma
Case
Englesma
Baltimore Judge Rules 8 Percent Beer Not Intoxicating
Local drinkers react to a Baltimore court ruling that beer containing 8 percent alcohol is not intoxicating. A resident voices skepticism about the decision and its implications for public safety and beverage regulation.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Baltimore
Cays
No title provided in source text
A speaker muses on drinking to feel cheerful admitting hard liquor or strong moonshine may be intoxicating. He dismisses low grade beer but notes it could shield those who sell stronger spirits yet creates a personal dilemma from overuse.
History Teaches Simplicity and Everyday Virtues
A Red Cross Magazine essay by Angelo Patri extols simplicity as a core virtue. It notes founders of America lived plainly, stressed honesty, and rejected complexity. The piece includes a Cajun-tinged aside by Mr. Erastus Pinkley on immorality and inconvenience.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Yassah
Erastus Pinkley
Welcome Home to Iowa Heroes in a War Veterans Day
The poem salutes Iowa veterans returning to their homeland. It honors their courage on the fields of war, the faith of those who trust them, and the joyful welcome of towns as flags wave, flowers bloom, and people sing. It calls them back to work and duty, praising their courage and patriotism.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
America
Iowa
Building Lot for Sale Near Pavement Upgrade
A corner building lot, one half block from pavement, with water and sewer in street paid for. It has no buildings, streets on east and south, alley on north, pavement planned next year. Priced at $700. Contact H. H. Sadler at the Chronicle office.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
H. H. Sadler
Chronicle
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Marion County
Ericaf
Seribson
Joe
Bill
John
Jost
The
Jordan
Uncle Eben
Tanint
Oskaloosa Herald
Army
Tank Corps
Waterloo
Fatty VanMaren
Bill Hart
Douglass Fairbanks
Grace Webber
Oscar M. Webber
Harry Prentice
Angelo Patri
Red Cross Magazine
Plymouth Rock
168TH
Sons of Fair America
Land of Light and Liberty
U. S. Bureau of Markets
Swift
Swift & Company
Union Stock Yards
Chicago, Ill
U.S.A
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