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Newspaper
Pella Chronicle
Location
Pella, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Jun 19, 1919
Page
6
A fragmented note cites senate opposition to the treaty while accusing President Wilson of backing it. The writer mentions June 21 as a German deadline and questions how they might use the longest day of the year.
The Des Moines Register cited an excess deficiency of 7.31 inches of precipitation in Des Moines since January 1. The column questions scientists’ clarity while recalling past market clipping of hog prices and hints at future action when prices drop to twenty cents.
The passage notes Senator Borah seeking the Republican nomination with speculation on Governor Harding’s reluctance to run. It suggests Borah, Johnson, and Harding as potential contenders and frames any chosen candidate as strong.
The Iowa Forum argues against revising the League Covenant and calls for discarding it to begin anew with a radically different commission. It contends Republican opposition targets America's peace conference representatives more than the League itself.
Knoxville boosters reorganize the I. O. A. road between Knoxville and Oskaloosa hoping the Town hard surfacing law will aid it. They seek the route to become the principal automobile link between Oskaloosa and Des Moines, while towns along the Great White Way may resist the improvement.
The piece notes Republican papers favor Senator Hiram Johnson of California as their possible nominee while conceding the author would not vote for him. The writer doubts any Johnson candidacy could be easily beaten by Democrats, expressing a wary stance toward the likely nominee.
Ex Governor George W. Clarke is discussed as a candidate to succeed A. B. Cummins in the US Senate. Cummins likely seeks re election after two decades of campaigns. If Republicans back Clarke it signals a higher quality state leadership. Clarke is praised for honesty and sound judgment.
Returning residents note gold stars and service flags in churches as they honor six local men who died for their country. The community reflects on the costs of freedom and the responsibilities of citizenship, while mourning comrades lost to battle, disease, and foreign service.
The remarks honor those who served with devotion in the army, affirming their duty fulfilled and promising divine reward from the God who inspires justice and love.
The piece urges June 14 as a day to honor the flag and national ideals, while denouncing a Washington protest by labor-linked groups led by Gompers against prohibition. It argues Prohibition reflects workers' votes and decries the demonstrators as an unimportant minority opposing reform.
The article asserts returned servicemen will confront war-time shirkers who avoided duty or misrepresented themselves. It condemns those who praised such men and calls for accountability, noting citizens who stayed home during the conflict still owe answers to those who fought. It mentions an Os ka loosa family clipping and a Des Moines publisher’s stance on liberty loans. The piece ends with a call forgress to expose cowards.
A Chicago paper quotes Charles M Schwab arguing for fair play in prohibition but dismisses his stance as hypocritical He contends rich men could stock cellars while the poor go without and asserts the need for equal treatment before the law The excerpt ends noting skepticism toward his sincerity.
The article comments on wealth disparity in Russia and critiques Mr. Schwab and liquor advocates. It recalls local anti prohibition views in Pella and argues that supporters shift positions as national prohibition appears likely.
A column on parental tact in guiding children away from vile words. It argues teachers and parents must discipline persistent offenders, warning that idle indulgence corrupts character and schools must remain instruments of good conduct. It cites adults in business and church as examples of moral decline.
A playful exchange about hats and church trims a tale of ironies. Stonewall Jackson’s sharp quip contrasts with a restless mother’s night, while a bored child and a sleepy parent end the fragment with a muffled cry for attention.
Observations recount Will DeBruyn the new baggage rustler at the Rock Island depot as he wrestles trucks that keep misbehaving. The piece notes local figures including Editor Johnson of the Pella Chronicle, Mayor Vanden Berg, and Gary Vogelaar in Des Moines and Camp Dodge, with anecdotes about the Des Moines convention and readers’ reactions to editorial shifts. The column blends local humor, notices, and light social commentary, referencing past and present residents and ongoing community happenings.
A reflective note discusses the need for him to leave Pella and the pleasant associations formed during college years. It suggests he take a dear friend with him to ease the farewell and soften the transition.
Obituaries note S L Cox of Decatur County died at 88 after arriving in town in 1851 and living near Indian camps by the Grand River. Other items: Jewish Legion to settle in Palestine after WWI service. roads funded in Black Hawk Palo Alto and Polk counties. Rockefeller Foundation grants $45,000 for Yangchow hospital equipment. A Des Moines mass meeting protests Jewish persecutions in Poland Romania and Galicia. Final peace treaty updates with German authorities due by June 23. Influenza deaths in India reach 6 million in British India. world toll now over 12 million. Rockefeller General Educational Board pledges $400,000 for Harvard education school.
An advertisement urges relief for a lame back with Chamber lain's Liniment to be applied twice daily and the back muscles massaged over the pain site at each use. The product is for sale by all dealers.
A pupil recalls staying after school as Miss McGee, a young teacher of 23, keeps him after class for mischief with a pin. He tolerates the punishment, admires her, and fantasizes about asking her to be his. The piece mixes humor with a crush on the teacher and light defiance of the rule.
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