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Newspaper
Pella Chronicle
Location
Pella, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Jun 12, 1919
Page
6
The Albia News reports citizens sending a petition to Round Robin senators as 30000 Missouri men return from France. Some oppose the League of Nations and discuss a New York to San Francisco air route, noting Mon roe, Prairie City, and omitting Pella.
The report says Governor Harding will convene a winter special session of the Town legislature to vote on a federal constitutional amendment granting women the ballot. The legislature recently granted women voting rights for presidential electors, signaling likely approval and urging other governors to act promptly so women can participate in 1920 elections.
The article notes mothers greet returning sons from the army with deepest emotion, their joy rivaled by pride in service to the country. It asserts that both mother and son are better Americans for having served, having faced hardship and proven strength.
The American Economist argues that any cause needing misrepresentation is evil and unworthy of support, labeling Free Trade as natural and tariffs as harmful. It recalls past justifications like “the foreigner pays the tax” and questions why such claims have faded, suggesting misrepresentation or change over time.
The piece argues that partisan opposition in and out of Congress to the League of Nations and the peace conference won't derail U.S. adoption. It blames Iowa voters for electing opposition-minded congressmen who opposed the President's wartime record, noting the current disgrace in opposing peace conference work.
The passage argues the war cost the people and that Congress, split by party lines, cannot reverse the work of the President and allied statesmen at the peace conference. It asserts Congress will not dare to reject adoption of the League of Nations.
The New Sharon Star defends President Wilson for seeking a nonpartisan League of Nations process while noting Republican representation on the peace commission. It argues the league should be judged on merits, not party politics, and expresses broad public support for Wilson's initiative despite partisan voices.
The article argues that despite some complaints the Y M C A remains the main welfare force in the army. It notes critics often lack specifics and that some opponents mimic the Y M C A on a smaller scale while charging for items used by soldiers. It concludes fair-minded soldiers see no real grounds for complaint.
The Chronicle argues the Y M C A is broad enough to cover welfare work for troops without religious division. It notes overseas conditions differ but praises non partisan effort that met most needs, while criticizing sectarian groups for fostering dissatisfaction.
A clipped narrative questions how complaints arise and who bears responsibility. It contemplates accountability, noting the difficulty in pinpointing blame and the challenge of properly assigning fault in public grievances.
A reader argues farmers should not sell all produce directly to consumers before offering surplus to local grocers. The letter notes Pella merchants struggle to obtain sorghum and apples, urges fair handling of supply, and praises home merchants for urgent needs.
In reply to anti Prohibition propaganda the Soldiers and Sailors Council for National Prohibition lists ten facts about the timing of the National Prohibition Amendment. It argues many states were dry or pledged to prohibition before war involvement, that the amendment was submitted in 1917, and that soldiers swore to defend the constitution while prohibition became law. It urges soldiers to oppose any effort to negate the amendment and to honor their oaths.
The piece argues that once meat was plentiful weight of dietary warnings from dietitians and physicians mattered little, but current high prices and scarcity shift consumer behavior. The economic pressure is likely to override health concerns, boosting interest in plant based options.
A devout neighbor warned a young lady in Oskaloosa that ironing on Sunday would condemn her to Hell, yet she finished the task after a lightning flash and thunder scare. The Herald notes medal prizes for billposters, comments on July alcohol policies, and assorted small-town items from the era, including a college joke and local notices.
An editor complains about lack of editorial content and obituaries in the Chronicle mockingly citing outbreaks of missed items and a proposed protest by a resigning subscriber. The letter laments ignored local incidents and mocks prominent figures while asking for timely news and editorials.
There is much catarrh in this section, once deemed incurable. Local remedies failed, so constitutional treatment is needed. Hall's Catarrh Medicine from F. J. Cheney & Co. is taken internally and said to affect the blood and mucous surfaces. A $100 reward is offered if it fails to cure, with circulars and testimonials available.
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