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Newspaper
Pella Chronicle
Location
Pella, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Jun 08, 1916
Page
6
A local debate centers on a proposed ordinance denying a claimed right for Seventh Day sabbath observers. Opponents argue the measure admits the fact of exclusion on its face and should be defeated to protect religious freedoms.
Official directory lists President of the United States, Governor of Iowa, U S Senator and Congressman for the 7th District, State Senator, Marion County Representative, Superintendent Pella Schools. Names include Yodrow Wilson, W Clarke, Cummins, Kenyon, Dowell, Clarkson, Crozier, H Templeton, H B Hudson, F M Frush among others in Des Moines, Knoxville, Pella, Albia, Cordova, Ft. Dodge, and surrounding areas.
The piece celebrates Louis D. Brandeis receiving confirmation to the U S Supreme Court after a tough battle, notes Kenyon and Cummins opposed yet hints at possible reasons. It urges continued independent politics and advocates school consolidation to strengthen public education as a national hope.
Pella seeks broader attendance after a new high school building. past small classes prompt parent and community effort to keep students in school through graduation. Indianola’s 92 graduates highlight scale, while tax funded tuition may bring 100 outsiders this fall to Pella, now boasting county leading facilities.
A Weekblad critique argues authorities should enforce Section 2 of ordinance 19 against street disorder rather than propose a Sunday closing law. It contends the law already bans indecent language and conduct, urges vigorous enforcement, and questions motives tied to Sabbath observance and public sentiment in Pella.
The piece argues that close acquaintance reveals common interests and sparks genuine love for humanity. It links fellowship in church and good works to a universal bond, stating that unity comes from shared aspirations toward higher living and from love rooted in divine example.
A Pella resident Mrs G D Croll describes relief from kidney pain backache headaches dizziness and fatigue after using Dean's Kidney Pills bought at Stubenrauch's Drug Store. She reports improving kidney secretions and return to daily housework after several boxes.
An advertising blurb urges readers to obtain a kidney remedy called Dean's Kidney Pill claiming it cured Mrs Croll. The promotion lists Foster Milburn Co., Buffalo, N.Y. as the proprietor.
An excerpt from Selected tells how a Dartmoor convict, hardened by forty years in prison, is transformed by kindness shown to a captured mouse. A warder discovers the change comes from nurturing the tiny animal, not punishment. The anecdote argues kindness to animals cultivates gentleness in people, especially young girls who may later care for babies.
An advertisement asserts deafness stems from an inflamed Eustachian tube and cannot be cured by local applications. It promotes Hall's Catarrh Cure as a universal remedy, offering $100 for any case caused by catarrh undetectable by their treatment, and advertises Hall's pills for constipation.
Government statistics released today show more than 8,000,000 women employed in the United States. The report lists 263,815 stenographers and typewriters and 14,061 women Linotype operators, 2,500,846 domestics, 1,800,980 factory and mill girls, 76,508 trained nurses, 2,000,000 women farm laborers, 100,000 women bakers, 8,219 telegraph operators, and 88,262 hello girls. It notes eighty percent of teachers are women and that two-thirds of cotton mill workers are female.
Treasury Secretary McAdoo reports that receipts for the year ending June 30 total 113000.00, the largest since the tax law’s enactment. The overall net income tax 652127604.05 from corporations and 61048324.79 from individuals reflect strong prosperity and strict enforcement.
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