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Newspaper
Pella Chronicle
Location
Pella, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Jul 11, 1918
Page
6
A patriotic society donated a tall flagpole to Pella a few years ago but did not raise the flag on Independence Day, prompting local commentary on civic spirit and ceremonial practice.
The author urges the Knoxville Journal to burn its fires and laments its hostile coverage of wartime leadership. It predicts returning soldiers will resent voices that opposed the administration, noting soldiers expect to fight the enemy but dislike those who hinder leadership at home.
The author extols how caring for homeless or adopted children restores faith in people and God. They argue parental love toward vulnerable children demonstrates the reality and goodness of a divine creator, noting that even amid hardship, such compassion reflects a higher purpose beyond worldly deeds.
City council debates an ordinance to regulate headlight dimmers amid confusing state law. Drivers who blind oncoming motorists with search lights may be criminally endangering lives, with calls to indict or even shoot out offending lights to prevent accidents.
A court or legal discussion compares a person defending against a dangerous threat to a burglar who is shot while risking others, stating that once endangered by the threat, the defender loses grounds to complain about the intervention.
A letter from County Food Administrators A F Keeton and J J Roberts criticized a Chronicle published request that threshers in the neighborhood go home for supper. The piece argues this would cut work hours to about eight, while eating at the job could extend work until sundown, increasing daily output. The note also questions the policy to dispend pastry on threshers meals as a wheat and sugar saving measure.
An editorial praises American democracy for organizing a vast wartime effort. It highlights mobilization, food and coal management, railroad and shipping control, and mass enlistment. The piece commends leadership, public support across political lines, and the nation's ability to achieve monumental tasks with integrity and minimal mistakes.
An Iowa paper reports an eighty acre unimproved farm remained idle all summer as the absentee owner could not obtain his $12 per acre rent. The notice highlights the lack of development and persistent vacancy despite demand.
The editor discusses press calls to force landowners to use idle farms or face heavy indemnity. It argues for a single tax on land value, replacing taxes on improvements and personal property, claiming it would reduce land hoarding and reflect community value amid wartime conditions. The piece cites Henry George and urges lawmakers to consider such legislation.
Eastbound and westbound passenger services listed for Rock Island and Wabash lines. Local freight trains require shipments to be at the station by 5 00 p m the day prior. Howell Station near Pella hosts eastbound Prayer No 2 and passenger numbers 50 and 61. westbound passengers only on signal. All trains run daily including Sunday.
A Knoxville Express column links a Saturday night crime and a Flagler boy's death to whiskey, urging action against liquor suppliers. It condemns bootleggers and licensed venues alike, arguing prohibition or not, alcohol fuels violence and misery and burdens society.
Quote from Robert J Bur dette urges a son to work hard in any role. It praises labor for discipline, appetite, sleep, and holiday joy, warning against overwork after thirty. The speaker stresses choosing a path, taking off the coat, and doing it with diligence to gain fulfillment.
Cook and Son move from Pella National Bank to Rooster Press office. W. W. Cook will devote full time to Insurance and Farm Loans.
John F. Jantzen and F. D. Stubenrauch commend Chamberlain's Colie and Diarrhoea Remedy as exceptionally fine for treating coli and diarrhoea. They state personal and family use has proven effective and worthy of recommendation.
In a prohibition era note from Chariton Leader the Knoxville jog house is to be repurposed as a facility for the feeble minded. The piece laments loss of town glory due to autos and past spectacles and critiques a forthcoming political use of the site.
A string of humorous snippets features Trooks and Franklin banter about patent leather and expired patents, a regiment in Texas, a chauffeur under an army mule, and a lawyer comparing hoof sizes. A scientist cites flies and laziness while Old Fogg and a Grouch exchange quips about tiredness. An Irish applicant retorts to a doctor, turning a stiffness comment into a sharp comeback.
The Pella band will perform July 11 1918 selections from Sousa and Wenrich including The Volunteers The U S Field Artillery Invincible Somewhere in France is a Lily Rosemary Copper Queen Hail to Uncle Sam Where do we Go From Here If He Can Fight Like He John Philip Sousa wrote The Volunteers to mimic shipyard sounds The U S Field Artillery march honors artillery volunteers and will be performed.
An advertisement claims rheumatism improves by purifying the blood and boosting health. It states cod liver oil in Scott's Emulsion acts as Nature's great blood-maker while strengthening organs to expel impurities, aiding thousands seeking relief, Beott & Bowne, Loomfield, N.J.
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