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Newspaper
Pella Chronicle
Location
Pella, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Mar 18, 1915
Page
8
The Albia Republican claims saloon bans in Des Moines cut drunkenness by 800 percent and argues for legal reforms. A statewide discussion follows on liquor, crime, and the state role, with editors urging prohibition timing and moral responsibility as political figures weigh in on taxation, consolidation, and education reforms.
A newspaper column ponders moral responsibility for war in Europe. It argues private citizens rarely bear blame for killing, officers face temptations for glory, and rulers are swayed by political pressures. The piece warns of hidden forces stirring discord, including accusations against Freemasonry and Jesuit plots to drive nations into conflict.
Burlington discussions argue liquor traffic raises taxes and that ending the traffic would curb this burden. The debate notes discussions in communities like Burlington overlook the link between liquor revenue and tax increases.
Notice to qualified electors in Pella Marion County Iowa that the regular city election will be held Monday March 29 1916 to elect mayor treasurer assessor and two aldermen at large and one alderman for each ward Polling places listed with ward specific judges clerks and police, polls open 8 am close 7 pm City seal signed by Mayor H F Johnson on March 16 1916
An early 20th century advertisement promotes Doan's Kidney Pills as a proven remedy. Mrs D B Gill of Grinnell Iowa testifies she had backaches headaches and kidney symptoms improved after using two boxes. The ad notes the price as 50 cents and urges readers to ask for the kidney remedy.
The fragment notes a reference to Dean's Kidney Plus and mentions Mrs Gill and Foster Props in Buffalo New York. The readable text provides no clear event or outcome to expand into a full news item.
The Boone News-Republican satirizes railroad rate protests as a gentle manly tactic. It questions whether petitions circulated by conductors and friends or a polite public approach best creates sentiment, reflecting era debates on fair treatment and public opinion.
A North American Indian note describes Eskimo women in Labrador carrying babies in knee high boots with wide tops and a front flap. The boots cradle the child on the back as the infant remains content.
A reflective feature contrasts Anna and Betty as advocates of their rights at home and school with cheerful demeanor. It notes their success in obtaining rights without bitterness, and cites Phillips Brooks on noble impulses guiding simple tasks. The piece questions whether readers resemble Anne or Betty.
At a special meeting in Pella Iowa on October 8 1914 the stockholders voted to dissolve the Lake Prairie District Agricultural Society and dispose of assets to stockholders after all debts are paid. A W DeBruyn president Chas Porter secretary. Also ad for Monroe Repair Shop welding iron cracked engine cylinders. Monroe Iowa phone 211.
After completing repairs you will hardly believe it is the same old carriage you sent us. We make old carriages new and invite you to have us work our magic on any shabby or unfit for use vehicle.
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