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Newspaper
Pella Chronicle
Location
Pella, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Jun 20, 1918
Page
6
Our editorials this week are borrowed as the editor has been away and busy catching up. We present ideas from writers in our exchanges over the past weeks and fill this department with clipped selections for readers.
The Sigourney News quotes a playful regional line arguing it is better to eat a dodger than to be one, reflecting a local humorous debate on identity and taste. The brief item showcases town wit and a locally sourced saying without broader context.
A sentiment from Winterset Mad isonian notes that true patriotism is best proven by actions rather than loud boasts from the rooftops, praising understated personal virtue over ostentatious display.
The Denison Review criticizes spectators who rise, yawn, or stand with hands in pockets during the Star Spangled Banner, arguing such behavior fails to honor the flag and the national libretto. The piece calls for proper reverence in the ritual surrounding the anthem.
A terse remark claims impertinent handling by a cigarette-smoker is unsuitable for office work. It notes that girls are not inclined to such habits and thus are favored for clerical positions. The text reflects early 20th century attitudes toward gender and employment.
A Supreme Court statement argues that if reduced consumption of ardent spirits increases national health and wealth, the United States would gain a thousandfold in the health, wealth, and happiness of its people. The remark frames alcohol abstinence as a public good.
The Marshalltown Times Republican asserts there is no law allowing a governor to ban a foreign language nor a statute forcing purchase of liberty bonds or Red Cross support. Public sentiment, however, can discipline those who refuse without statute-based appeal.
The George News argues a lawyer could craft a strong sermon weekly and editors may write well, but the minister is not more necessary at home than the farmer, and is not entitled to exemption. The piece challenges traditional roles and calls for broader duties at home.
Chicago mayor Bill Thompson formally launches his campaign for the United States Senate. He frames two central questions what are we fighting for and why should we not have a protective tariff to safeguard American labor. The New York World notes the GOP debate over tariffs and purpose.
The piece notes socialist groups in Chicago raising funds to defend I W W members on trial for disloyal conspiracy. It argues socialists should avoid associating with such groups to maintain their lawful image amid accusations of anarchist ties.
The Newton Record notes that men under forty five may enlist in the United States army and are being received at recruiting stations. It cites the ineligibility threshold of forty five and urges younger men to consider enlisting, echoing a Charles City Intelligencer warning against viewing military age as limiting.
Community meetings will be held nationwide to secure subscriptions for War Savings Stamps as part of the National War Savings Day effort. Local organizers urge residents to participate, emphasizing support for the war effort and the value of saving through stamps.
The Saturday Evening Post opinion urges keeping ten out of office on suspicion rather than letting one traitor in. It argues Americans must avoid leaders with even a shadow of doubt and demand ability and loyalty as the sole tests, warning that the nation's destiny depends on trustworthy leadership.
The Iowa Forum argues the government must wage a total war on bootleggers, saying fines and prison may fail. It suggests selling whiskey to soldiers could be treason and warrants the death penalty, and questions bootleggers’ role in a recent crime near Camp Dodge.
The Knoxville Journal argues that wartime aims should include ending foreign language newspapers and preachers from American life. It demands immigrants learn English, raise children in American spirit, and embrace duties, while calling for tolerance for other groups but excluding those unwilling to learn language and institutions.
A Marengo Sentinel critique notes 3500 acres held by the Amana society in Iowa county taxed as timber reserve at $1 per acre yielding about $112 for the tract. The writer argues the land could yield food amid shortages and urges the colony to till or vacate the land for productive use. The piece targets religious Amanaites and questions speculative holding of non producing soil.
The statewide primary law is a failure. Nobody cares a rap for the retention of the law save a few politicians who have benefited by its operation and a few others who hope to in the future. It defeats the very thing claimed for it a free expression of the voters. At yesterday’s primary every state candidate.
The Madison County editorial defends a simple, township focused primary method and criticizes the state primary law as impractical and costly. It recalls pre-law practices supervised by the central committee and warns against “hand picked” tickets driven by a few bosses while calling for practical local nomination features. It notes Private Peat’s wartime rhetoric and comments on German propagandist depictions during the era.
Private Peat, famed for his wartime wounds and public speeches, spoke at Des Moines Coliseum. Excerpts from the Des Moines Capital urge Americans to cheer soldiers more and highlight how Canada and France praised allied troops, urging backing to defeat the Huns.
An advertisement extols Hall's Catarrh Medicine as a constitutional remedy for catarrh and notes a one hundred dollar reward for any non curing case. It mentions F. J. Cheney & Co of Toledo Ohio and lists Hall's Family Pills for constipation.
A Morning Watch narration recalls Dr Parker who abandons science to answer a widow's plea about seeing her dead son. He tries to treat the question scientifically, but fails, returning to Scripture with deliberate reverence. The sermon ends with the pledge to “stick to the Old Book.”
The regular teachers examination for Marion county will be held in the high school building Knoxville Iowa on June 26 27 and 28 1918 starting at 8 oclock MAE GOLDIZEN County Superintendent notes the schedule for prospective educators.
A Peruvian household reports success using Chamberlain's Cough Remedy to ease whooping cough in two daughters. Mrs. P. H. Martin states the medicine kept the cough loose and promoted easy expectoration, characterizing the result as charming. F. D. Stubenrauch is also referenced.
Brief, quirky exchanges from a village setting feature Joes remarks on literary bent and a sharp editor retort. The piece blends playful banter about excuses, miscommunication among Kith and kin, and a wartime hotel conversation about warlike nations and vaccination.
Mrs. G. D. Croll of 610 Independence St Pella recounts kidney trouble backache fatigue headaches and dizziness. After trying other medicines she used Dean's Kidney Pills from Stubenrauch's drug store and three or four boxes relieved symptoms. Price 60c at all dealers. FosterMilburn Co Buffalo NY.
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