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Newspaper

Pella Chronicle

Location

Pella, Iowa, United States of America

Date

Jul 05, 1917

Page

8

Civilization on the Screen at Opera House Will Show Modern Warfare

The review lauds the film Civilization for its vivid portrayal of modern warfare. It notes authentic Army aircraft and varied air fighting machines used with U S military cooperation, including scouting planes raiders and armored fighters. The work promises dramatic battle scenes and technical interest for aeronautics students.

Ince U. S. Army U. S

Grogan’s Sobriety Rewarded by a Thumper’s Lesson

In a tavern tale, Grogan quits drinking after a brutal hammer mishap. The head of the respectable establishment questions his restraint while a warehouse worker explains how injuring his thumb and the ensuing healing process persuaded him to stay sober. Two months pass before the first sign of regained appetite appears, and Grogan resolves to remain sober as a result.

Grogan Dréfery

Judge Relents as Wallacd Secures Daughter

In a courtroom Ime faces a judge over a young girl. Wallacd pleads that he has no security but has a stable job earning three dollars weekly and vows to put her in school. He asks to kiss her goodbye, the judge weeps and agrees to act as his security. They depart hand in hand.

Meer

A Sinful Waste of Food

A June Physical Culture excerpt quotes Horace Fletcher and Ber narr Macfadden arguing that Americans eat far more than needed. It urges testing personal hunger to determine proper intake, condemns fixed mealtimes, and claims rationing improves health and saves food for soldiers.

Edison Horace Fletcher Belgium Lmelight Bernarr Macfadden

Aberdeen Angus Cattle The Oldest Polled Breed in Britain

The article traces the Aberdeen-Angus breed as the oldest polled cattle in Britain, with early hornless strains in Scotland. It cites historic references from Kenneth Mac Alpine laws to 1523 Aberdeenshire mentions, and notes later fame from breeders like Hugh Watson and McComble. It highlights dual purpose origins, Scottish fairs, export to England, and international exhibitions with praise for uniformity and meat quality. It closes with offers for free literature from the Aberdeen-Angus Breeders' Association.

Britain Europe Scotland Kenneth MacAlpine Perthshire Aldbar Meigie Forfarshire Burghead Morayshire Kenneth Aberdeenshire Angusshire Kincardineshire Aberdeen Williamsons St. John's Wells Robert Walker Wester Fintray Charles McComble Tillyfour Hugh Watson Perth Jon Johnstone Watson Kelso Dundee Donald Charlotte and Hanton McComble Dutroche

Iowa Dairy Cow Testing Shows Record Progress

Iowa's Sow testing association network has doubled to 30 active groups in a year with 7814 cows tested in April. Thirty-six cows produced 60 pounds butterfat, 70 produced 50 pounds, and 406 hit 40 pounds, marking a strong advance in dairy testing and profitability data to be showcased at the state fair.

Iowa State Dairy Association College Ames

Uncle Phil recalls river rescue and forgiveness tale

Uncle Phil recounts a childhood day by the river. He admits throwing a stone at Roy, who saved him from drowning. Roy was not his cousin. After the peril, Roy rescued him and Phil cried, asking forgiveness while Roy reacted with a lighthearted bow.

Uncle Phil Rob Archie Roy

Bock Island Train Service Schedules

Eastbound Passenger No 2 and Westbound No 61 stop to receive passengers only on signal. Westbound No 50 and Eastbound No 3 operate 9:15 am and 7:40 pm respectively. All trains run daily including Sundays.

Wabash Howell Pella

Policy Enlistment Notice From Jas H Jamison

All who enlist in the Army and take the Federal Oash should notify the Home Office that they have enlisted. No extra charge has been made for Military Service within the United States except Naval Service and Aviation. An extra charge applies to Policyholders who join the Army and Bo outside the United States.

Army Home Office United States Naval Service Aviation Jas. H. Jamison Pres

Barleycorn Faces War Time Alien Enemies Question

In wartime terms, the safety of the country demands that alien enemies be interned. The piece asks how Old John, the kai ser's right-hand man, can escape such fate and remain free.

John Barleycorn Old John Kaiser

War cause blamed on German economic efficiency

Professor Harnack argues the United States entered the war due to the inconven ience of German economic efficiency, a claim the Washington Times notes as a remark fitting a theological professor.

Harnack United States Germany Washington Times

Rough on Rats Ends RATS MICE Bugs Die Outdoors

An item notes extermination products and substitutes, referencing U S government supply, economy life gear, drug and country stores, with a free comic picture offer from R H Wells in Jersey City New Jersey.

U. S. Gov't Too Economy Life &Gear 150 Drug & Country Wells Jersey City N. J

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