Pella Cited as Model of Americanism in English Proclamation
Lafe Young reports Governor Harding’s English usage decree drew protests from many foreign settlements in the state yet mentions no complaint from Pella. The Des Moines Capital editor notes Pella’s stance, praising local Americanism and the city’s standing in the eyes of the Capital’s editor, who chairs the State Council of Defense.
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Lafe Young
Des Moines
Harding
Pella
The
Chronicle
State Council of Defense
Republicans doubt Hughes probe will reveal much
From the Iowa Forum comes a view that Mr Hughes air craft inquiry will likely show little beyond typical wartime tensions with a barbarous neighbor. It also warns the Senate inquiry may create more noise. The Forum suggests Hughes lacks political deftness in taking a Democratic commission and recalls his 1916 campaign honesty. It adds Republicans need not worry yet.
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Iowa
Hughes
U. S. Senate Committee
Pella Rejects Foreign-Born Lineage Rhetoric
Editorial commentary praises ending of pro foreign ancestry speeches in Pella. It notes many residents trace Dutch roots but affirms pride in being Americans now. The piece argues wartime demands should not be tied to ethnicity and hopes such rhetoric does not resume.
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Pella
Holland
Lincoln School Patriotic Pageant Highlights Public Schools
A patriotic pageant by Lincoln school pupils last week underscored the public school as central to teaching Americanism and patriotism in a democracy. The program emphasized equal treatment of all students and the lasting impact of civic lessons on loyalty.
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Lincoln School
Public schools and General Wood in wartime politics
A columnist defends public schools and questions calls to push General Leonard Wood into a prominent wartime command. Criticism of President Pershing’s policy is noted, with skepticism about Wood’s suitability and the motive to elevate him as a political rival.
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Leonard Wood
Wood
Pershing
General Pershing
General Wood
Theodore Roosevelt
United States
Roosevelt
Theodore
Proclamation on foreign language study aids Iowa youth
The piece argues Governor Harding's order that English be the sole medium in schools does not hinder learning foreign languages. English remains the communication tool during early study, and language learning remains important for commerce and American competitiveness. The writer defends patriotism while supporting limited English instruction.
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Harding
Iowa
Pella residents flooded by Liberty Loans investment pitches
A Chronicle office note warns Pella residents are receiving numerous letters from brokerage houses urging stock purchases in many corporations. Some solicitations seem legitimate, while others are deceptive schemes to part unwary investors from their money. An invitation pitched bonds from a western hotel builder and another to buy stock in the W. P. Williams Oil Corp were among the recent materials.
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Pella
Liberty Loans
Chronicle Office
W. P. Williams Oil Cor
Consumer warns against oil stock circulars and frauds
The writer denounces a $1.35 per share oil stock offer linked to W. P. Williams Oil Corporation. He cites lack of property details and unclear Brethitt county location, urging bans on deceptive brokerage ads to protect Liberty bond buyers and war effort. The piece condemns the mislabeling of Pella as un American and criticizes slick pitches targeting patriotic investors.
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H. Morgan Pollock & Co
Broadway
N. C
W. P. Williams Oil Corporation
Breathitt County
Congress
English Language in Pella Sparks Editorial Clash
The Knoxville Journal defends English as the language for public life amid Governor Harding's proclamation. The Chronicle protests the insinuation that Pella is outside the United States. A Dutch language candidate in a county race triggers debate about reading and speaking English among Pella residents.
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Andea
Knoxville
Pella
The
Knoxville Journal
Harding
Chronicle
United States
Lfe
Holland
Thes
Educating Parents for Early Home Training
A social worker recalls questions on practical methods for teaching parents to begin mental and moral training at home. The piece argues for a broad cooperative campaign across family doctors teachers clergy judges and editors to instill parental responsibility and make home education a norm before school age.
Deed Find Overtakes Capital Opinion on Better World
A brief editorial line from the Des Moines Capital contends that acts of virtue create a happier world. The note emphasizes progress over pessimism and urges continued effort toward constructive change.
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Des Moines Capital
Glycerine Mixture for Appendicitis Promoted in Ad
A local ad touts glycerine mixture and bukthorn bark as preventive for appendicitis. It claims one spoonful flushes the entire bowel and relieves sour stomach gas and constipation, enhancing Adlerika’s quick action. Vander Linden's Drug Store.
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Pella
Adler-ika
Vander Linden
Northwestern Catalog Co License Revoked by Minnesota Agent
The State Securities Commission of Minnesota revokes the Northwestern Catalog Co stock selling license after finding capital stock impaired by 60 percent or more and that conditions do not warrant more stock sales. The company had been selling stock in Iowa as well as Minnesota, prompting reader inquiries.
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Minneapolis
State Securities Commission
Minnesota
Northwestern Catalog Co
Commission
Iowa
Wallace
Not Some Men Exchange Seeks Extra Daylight Hour
The Buffalo Times reports interest in adding an extra hour of daylight to pull some men home earlier, with discussion on potential impact and reactions from workers.
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Exchange
Buffalo Times
Self Defense Promises Kidney Relief With Anurie Tablets
An advertisement touts Dr. Pierce’s Anurie as a cure for rheumatism and kidney troubles. It urges exercise, water intake, and a light meat diet while promoting a trial package by sending 10 cents to Buffalo. Endorsed by unnamed neighbors, it claims rapid relief and confidence in Anurie tablets.
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Pierce
YM Pierce
Invalids
Buffalo
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