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Newspaper
Pella Chronicle
Location
Pella, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Jun 14, 1917
Page
4
A detailed guide on converting doorbells from batteries to a transformer. It describes tiny iron box transformers, wiring, and safety steps, noting battery failures and the efficiency of a Wayne type transformer. It advises wiring to lighting mains, using two fuses, and keeping the bell circuit constant and ready to ring.
A reader advisory urges focusing on objects and ideas rather than people. It criticizes family boards for constantly deprecating others and suggests avoiding dissecting character to foster healthier discourse.
The National Board of Fire Underwriters promotes a broad fire prevention drive as a capital idea and wartime necessity. Citizens are urged to assist in conserving grain, cotton, coal and other staples.
A scrambled note hints at fast money schemes amid market confusion. It mentions quick gains and urging action, but lacks clear details, names, or dates. The fragment suggests a pressuring tone aimed at immediate financial rewards.
Summit township including Otley raised 22000 on Liberty Bonds, surpassing its 19000 apportionment, and donated 524 to Army YMCA work toward a 160 apportionment. Otley bank official Schultz reported the totals. The community deserves praise for these efforts.
This notice informs all those owing the millinery business to call at the store and settle accounts before June 23. The owner thanks patrons for past favors and indicates business disposal.
The Personnel Bureau notes that nearly 6000 applications for war secretaries come largely from upper class college men who have shown leadership and Christian service. They aim to prepare qualified staff ready at opening of concentration camps to support soldiers.
Ad for Mother Gray's Sweet Powders promoting relief from feverishness upset stomach teething disorders and bowel regulation. Claims 30 years of use and worm treatment. Available at all druggists 6 cents sample free Mother Gray Co LeRoy New York address included.
In behalf of county and state Y M C A it thanks all for support and financial aid. Distinct teams are praised for enthusiasm and thorough work. signatures include M Frush and M Vander Linden of the Co. Y M C A Committee.
A mother seeks a cure for her ailing boy who hides from peers and mope by the sand. A mysterious strong woman suggests a plan, sending Willie to deliver an orange to a cottage neighbor and asking him to help cheer another boy, hoping it lifts his mood.
Will moves from self pity to action aiding Lucien as a strange lady’s prescription works wonders. The scene centers on Will’s renewed purpose and his efforts to assist Lucien, highlighting personal growth through unexpected aid.
The Hawk is played outdoors or indoors with players in a circle one seat fewer than players. Each child names a bird. the blindfolded caller stands center and shouts Robin fly to Oriole. The called rise and swap seats. if the caller fills a seat, the remaining child is blindfolded and “it.” The middle child removes the bandage and cries hawk is coming, then birds swap seats and the last standing becomes it.
An antiseptic powder used to shake into shoes or in a foot bath. Young men in communities are using Allen's Foot-Ease during drills for military preparedness. Widely used by Allied, French and English troops to rest the feet and reduce shoe friction. Advertise in the Chronicle.
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