War-time editorials urge duty and warn of rich youths’ risks
A compilation of editorial excerpts argues conscription will send wealthy sons to battle, stresses patriotic duty for all citizens, and condemns antiwar or profiteering attitudes. It critiques railroad financiers, praises military sacrifice, laments German air raids, and condemns kidnapping in war times.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York World
Des Moines
Iowa
London
England
Germany
Marshalltown Times-Republican
Mr. Taft
Penn
Congress
Mexico
Brazil
Oskaloosa Times
Crime and politics dominate late wartime letters
A collection of editorials and letters rails at crime and cruel acts while debating wartime leadership. It condemns kidnapping for extortion and calls for harsher penalties, praises Taft’s wartime patriotism, critiques Congress for delaying bills, and argues for businesslike governance over political excesses.
Pella Man Endorses Dean's Kidney Pills
D L Wynia of 228 E Third St Pella testifies to relief from dull back pains and kidney irregularities after using Dean's Kidney Pills purchased at Stubenrauch Drug Store. He describes dizziness and sore backs but notes improved kidney action after the remedy. Foster Milburn Co Buffalo NY markets the product at 50 cents.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pella
D. L. Wynia
E. Third St. Pella
Dean
Stubenrauch
Mr. Wynia
Foster-Milburn Co
Props
Buffalo
N. Y
Wry Fragments of Wit and Wedding Mockery
A string of humorous quips and vignettes about clothing, accuracy, procrastination, weddings, and dieting. Jests touch on suit materials, crooked biscuits, dictionary mistakes, a misread wedding notice Lord Helper, and a baby’s growing weight from milk and eggs.
Yellow grain debate on corn meal color and consumption
A Chronicle editorial discusses corn meal made from white versus yellow corn. J W Jarnagin of the Iowa Farmer notes that white corn used to predominate for human food, but yellow corn is now preferred for best meal. mills mix both to satisfy customers. The Pella reference and local vendor observations are cited as the piece argues yellow corn is mainly for animal feed, while white corn remains scarce to buyers.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chronicle
Pella
J. W. Jarnagin
Iowa
W. A. Young
Europe
Local Scam Ad Promises Easy Home Income
A garbled advertisement touts making money at home with claims of low risk and permanent profit. It misstates numbers, uses odd phrasing, and urges readers to start their own business from a home setting. The text hints at a deceptive scheme common in unsolicited ads.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Noro
Proof of Will Notice for Adam P. Van Nimwegen
Notice states a will is on file in Marion County Iowa Clerk of Court for Adam P. Van Nimwegen deceased. Hearing set for October 2 1917 at start of October term in District Court. Court will determine validity of the instrument claimed as the last will and testament.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
District Court of
Iowa
Marion County
Adam P. van Nimwegen
Objection Notice Filed in Knoxville District Court
Place all persons interested may be heard. Knoxville Iowa June 13 1917. H Clements Clerk of District Court By Walter Kester Deputy.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Knoxville
Iowa
H. Clements
Walter Kester
Indigestion Relief Praised by Mrs Riley in Ilion
A public testimonial from Mrs C E Riley of Ilion New York extols Chamberlains Tablets for six months of use as an effective remedy for indigestion. The product is advertised as for sale by F D Stubenrauch.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chamberlain
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H. Sadler
A. Young
Marion
County
Finance
Burlington
Knoxville Journal
Wilson
Albia News
New Sharon Star
Bloomfield Democrat
Pat
J. A. Parden
First National Bank
Jim
Saturday Evening Post
Post
Ra An
Sam
The
Chicago Post
H. H. Windsor
Mandanion
Jane Helper
Mr. Newton Lord
Lord Helper
FISK
Pella Motor Co
Colorado
Rock Island Lines
Rocky Mountain Limited
Denver
Colorado Springs
Iad Island
C. F. Dykstra
Safety and Service First
Penla City
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