Sane views on politics and public issues in a Iowa paper
The column critiques advertising, war plans, and local politics, noting Roosevelt's possible mobilization, suffrage debates, and city government reforms. It argues for merit over party allegiance in mayoral races, supports converting Knoxville’s inebriate hospital for the insane, and questions Sabbath laws as a state matter, urging separation of church and state.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Joe” Cannon
House
National Congress
Knoxville
Iowa
Havener
Towa
Sabbath laws and true religion in community debate
A Des Moines minister argues Sabbath laws bind Christians and repeal would not drive people away if churches offer meaningful religion. He says true faith does not rely on law to gather followers and only worthwhile religion should attract attendance.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Des Moines
A New Tax Plan to End Hunger and Land Monopolies
An editorial argues the United States lags behind in progress while Russia struggles and links hunger in New York to land monopolies. It advocates the single tax on land value to fund government and end heavy taxation, claiming land rents would replace all taxes and restore public access to land for all citizens.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Russia
United States
New York City
Chicago Tribune
Tribune
America
Prairie States
High School Academy Basketball Weathers Fast Game
A Wednesday evening match between two local teams featured fast pace and frequent changes. The 2nd High Academy lineup included J Ter Louw M Vander Heiden HH Ver Steeg J B Van Hemert E Temple with substitutions Vander Ploeg Creed and Veenstra. Scorers included Van Hemert Vander Heiden Coulston Temple and Ter Louw with refs Bob Lautenbach.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
2Nd High Academy
J. Ter Louw
M. Vander Heiden
Steeg
J. B. van Hemert
Temple
Vander Ploeg
Ver Steeg
Creed
Veenstra
Rillihan
Butts
Vander Heiden
van Hemert
Coulston
Ter
Rock Island Train Service Local Freight Notices
Eastbound and westbound passenger and local freight numbers are listed. Freight for shipment on the locals must be at the station by 6 00 p m the evening before. Both local freights carry passengers.
WABASH TRAIN SERVICE AT HOWELL STATION NEAR PELLA
Train service at Howell Station four miles south of Pella lists passenger numbers 2 60 61 and 7 40 p m. Trains No 2 and No 3 stop only on signal to receive passengers. All trains run daily including Sundays.
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Howell Station
el Paso
United States
Douglas
Bisbee
Old Apache Trail
Roosevelt Dam
Los Angeles
California
United States Mail
Co. F
Becomes lame weak or aching kidney trouble remedy
Mrs. C. Rus of Pella reports relief from backache and kidney problems after using Deans Kidney Pills from Keables Drug Store. The testimonial claims the pills improved kidney action and overall strength, priced 60c at dealers with Yester Milburn Co. Buffalo New York as the producer.
Feathers for Sale by Pella Produce Co in 1915
Fine quality bone-dry feathers advertised by Pella Produce Company offering stock for sale in 1915. The item is presented as a ready supply with emphasis on quality and availability for buyers.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pella Produce Co
Rough on Rats ends rats mice bug killer ad
An old advertisement proclaims ROUGH ON RATS a long lasting outdoor poison from a U S government backed line. It markets economy sizes at 25 cents or 15 cents and claims distribution through drug and country stores. Includes a free comic picture and lists Wells Jersey City New Jersey.
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U. S
Mother Gray's Sweet Powders for Children ad caption
An old advertisement touts Mother Gray's Sweet Powders for children to relieve feverishness headaches teething disorders and stomach issues while promoting bowel movement and worm destruction. It claims a 24 hour cold break up and notes 29 years of use. Druggists offer 25 cents with free samples from Mothe Gray Co Le Roy New York.
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Sadler Bros. & CO
H. Sadler
W. A. Young
Pella
Marion
County
T. Roosevelt
Germany
Teddy
Brother Stout
Funston
Army
Navy Department
The
Des Moines Register
John R. Price
Senate Committee On
Jack
the Chronicle
Crozier
Pitt
Ropy
Divine Providence
Providence
SND
Academy
Rock Island Train Service
Wabash Train Service
Ghenial Company
Tania
U.B.A
Wolf’s Liquid Poultry Tonic
Behage
ISFY
Ryour Money
SCA
Vander Linden
Marion County
Mae Gentaur Company
New York
Castoria
Ren
Froyesedey
Princess Wavenoen
Penla City
Golden California
Rock Island
el To Paso
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