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Newspaper
Pella Chronicle
Location
Pella, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Mar 30, 1916
Page
6
The article urges a citywide Paint Up and Clean Up campaign in Pella to improve appearance and health by removing filth, painting buildings to deter pests, and extending cleanup efforts to surrounding areas. It contrasts civic efforts with national issues and discusses education policy and the role of the university in state service and public funding.
A concern voices that a state board controlling teacher certificate classifications burdens small colleges to favor large endowed institutions. The complaint notes many graduates, especially women, choose colleges partly based on teaching-certification prospects, and suggests the State University pressures enrollment while hindering competing schools.
A rogue claim that dry cities suffer financially after repeal of liquor laws drew denials from Ottumwa officials who said post ban finances improved and debt is shrinking. The piece warns that city elections hinge on law enforcement and warns readers not to applaud bootleggers or their allies. Pella has no spring election and sentiment here has shifted away from the issue.
The town notes marked improvements since the saloon was driven out. Much of the progress comes during this period, with fewer temptations and a clearer sense of decency. Citizens see how much better the city is off without the saloon and condemn efforts to bring it back.
Mrs. G. D. Croll of 610 Independence St in Pella reports kidney pain backache headaches and dizziness eased after using Doan's Kidney Pills obtained at Stubenrauch's Drug Store. She says three or four boxes relieved all symptoms and urges others to try the same remedy priced at 60 cents at dealers. Foster Milburn Co. Buffalo N Y is the sponsor.
A devotional poem by Georgie Tilman Snead reflects on Jesus knowing every sorrow and guiding believers through fear and isolation. The verse chronicles weary years, false friends, and scant joys, urging trust and forward steps under divine care.
In Marion County Iowa the Independent School District of Pella sues Cornelius Ringeling and others over the East half of Lot 6 Block 48 Pella. Plaintiffs seek a conveyance and court decree if defendants do not respond by May 2 1916. Attorney Geo J Thomassen represents the plaintiff.
The Cross Roads store presents Chamberlain's Cough Remedy as a universal verdicts favorite. It claims to always receive favorable rulings in every crossroads grocery country setting. The ad emphasizes value for money and broad popularity among rural shoppers.
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