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Newspaper
Pella Chronicle
Location
Pella, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Jun 27, 1918
Page
6
Ropy of the Booster claims the national administration opposes prohibition while residents in our city and county recall the postmaster of Pella is part of local governance, not the national administration.
The newspaper discussion highlights ex president Taft being repeatedly called a gentleman and placed among esteemed titles, contrasting his status with Theodore Roosevelt who also loomed prominently in public life.
Pella has subscribed to the required War Savings Stamps and plans to purchase a few thousand dollars more on June 28, National War Savings Day, to keep the city in the front rank of war workers.
Residents of Sully report insurance policies canceled following a church and school fire at Peoria area. Local fears arise from wartime attitudes and suspected incendiary fires, prompting concern over insurer reluctance amid government tensions.
A speaker notes a woman's shift from fancy work to knitting for soldiers and Red Cross aid. Men and boys quit park lounging to tend gardens and boost food production. The war forces a judgment on necessity over frivolity, promising a harder, stronger nation learned at great cost.
The writer notes no financial stake beyond ten cents but argues Rock Island loses money by not running Sunday trains on the K D line. A Sunday Wabash ride showed about a hundred soldiers returning to Camp Dodge after a home visit, suggesting ongoing Sunday traffic across a large area the Rock Island could serve if investors push management.
Some Republicans fear President Wilson has encouraged Henry Ford to seek a U S Senate seat in Michigan. Ford, an automobile manufacturer, was the preferred Republican candidate for president in Michigan in 1916.
The passage notes Henry Ford’s limited political activity yet strong wartime support for President Wilson. It questions why Michigan Republicans oppose him as a senatorial candidate, suggesting he may place patriotism above party lines, and wonders if local Republican opinion has shifted in two years.
An editorial urges citizens to endure wartime inconveniences to win the war. It notes rising costs for travel and communication, urges loyalty, and asserts sacrifices protect civilians and aid the war effort. It condemns disloyalty and calls on authorities to curb agitators.
At the state convention Governor Ralston urged Wilson's renomination in 1920, arguing urgency over precedent. Critics deride the move as foolish politics, noting Republicans attack the administration but Democrats must support the president's leadership for civilization and war efforts.
The governor mandates English in public spaces and calls for enforcement. initial noncompliance in Pella prompted council action while neighboring counties began enforcing more strictly. Reports note residents from Mahaska and Jasper counties traveling to Pella to attend services despite the order.
A community urges use of English over Dutch to avoid alienation and suspicion of disloyalty during wartime. It notes a local firm changing a product name and cites Governor Harding’s order, arguing that Dutch language on streets or in business harms the town’s American image.
A columnist argues loyalty is essential during wartime and warns against opposing government policy. Cites a Pella region newspaper's stance on English-language proclamations, a Wisconsin preacher's disavowed letter, and a disloyal leader blamed for a local community’s financial trouble. Emphasizes social ostracism and economic consequences of disloyal behavior.
First Scout asks what to do and the Second Scout replies I would shine them. The exchange frames a practical approach and emphasizes preparation in a concise, period voice.
A poetic plea introduces a mother and her son, praising his kind deeds and broad appeal, then shifts to a sales pitch for Hall's Catarrh Medicine with the claim of a cure and a reward offer. The piece blends sentimental verse with an advertisement for a remedy from F. J. Cheney & Co. Toledo Ohio.
A fragment from a newspaper column recalls Florence singing at the club today and describes her nightly dedication to her father. The excerpt captures a tender moment of longing and appreciation for musical gifts.
Advertisement notes all wool suits priced at 16.50, only 1.50 above prewar levels. Describes perfect fit and well tailored lines with many fabrics available and invites customers to view them.
A father reassures his daughter that her voice carries music even if she doubts it. He recalls hearing her laugh and kind actions, noting moments when she comforts her grandmother, reads aloud, and promises to help with chores. He affirms her sweet voice shines through daily kindness.
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