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Newspaper
Pella Chronicle
Location
Pella, Iowa, United States of America
Date
May 03, 1917
Page
6
A debate notes a plan to let grass grow into hay then cut only after daylight. It questions how Texas could have seven million idle dollars while maintaining a legislature. It cites a legislative vote lending seven million idle funds to the federal government and asks for explanation.
The piece notes that critics once warned food prices would not return to prewar lows. It recalls mid-1890s beliefs that prices would stay low, but observes they subsequently increased, challenging the old confidence.
The Chronicle recalls Baby Week across the country and notes that last year the Women's Federated Club published pictures of about thirty babies. No pictures appear this week, but the paper hopes all the children are well and plans to publish their photos again when they have made their mark.
A letter argues newspapers should limit coverage of destruction by German sympathizers to prevent copycat acts. It urges military censorship and suggests media cooperation with the government to withhold dangerous details that could aid enemies.
A reader notes a comic about the high cost of living. Potatoes now sell 80 cents to $1 per peck, while coal once brought 3 cents per bushel in Marion county during summer, 4 cents in winter, with miners taking spare time to sell at 3 cents. The writer recalls 25 years ago when coal prices and market demand differed.
State Senator Frank Raguse of Milwaukee was expelled by the Wisconsin Senate for refusing to retract disloyal statements on the floor. He allegedly claimed arousing patriotism required destroying property or lives, and suggested the Maine explosion fed patriotism. The vote against Raguse was 30 to 3, with remarks on German American loyalty during wartime. The Senate called the action an honor to itself.
Alarm grows over broad economy cuts causing business hardship as merchants wholesalers and factories risk idle goods and layoffs. The piece argues unnecessary consumption is waste and criticizes the artificial economic structure allowing landlords to rob communities.
The passage argues tariff policies force the populace to pay monopolists for resources while risking loss of livelihood if wealth stops flowing to industry captains. It calls for recognizing economic evils and removing their causes to regain savings liberty.
The piece argues against suffrage opposition to Elihu Root, praising his abilities and noting that war demands trump rights. It compares to England where suffrage claims were set aside for national service and suggests American women should defer their claims to appoint able leaders for immediate needs. Root’s decision to serve is framed as a sacrifice.
The article argues big crops and land reform could mobilize unused land for production and fund government needs. It advocates the single tax on land values as a method to channel land dividends to all people, returning a fund built by the nation to its originators and easing the burden on workers during the war.
The mayor and city council urge a broad spring cleanup next week to remove dirt and deter flies and disease. Emphasis on mosquitos by avoiding stagnant water, covering rain barrels, and kerosene treatment for yards. Citizens urged to lead in health efforts despite limited legal power.
The Chronicle expresses a balanced praise for Theodore Roosevelt, lauding his support of Wilson's war policy and his potential to inspire enlistment among younger followers. It argues his patriotism remains credible, despite past disagreements, and notes the value of leadership and obedience in service.
Rhode Island is described as the latest state to favor granting women presidential suffrage. The measure would allow women to vote for all officers not restricted by constitutional male voting rules, with similar steps expected in Indiana and Michigan. The idea arose in the town legislative session but details were unclear.
The piece argues state constitutions and legislatures limit women’s voting rights and that progress is incremental until a national amendment or a more modern state charter changes the landscape. It notes Rhode Island’s entry reshapes regional views and predicts shifting attitudes in New England as women gain more visibility in voting.
A Pella resident endorses Doan's Kidney Pills for backache and urinary problems. F. M. Rederus of Main St. first used them after lameness and headaches and notes kidney regulation. He reaffirms the remedy in 1915, stating it relieves kidney trouble whenever needed. Price 60c at dealers. Foster Milburn Co. Buffalo N Y.
A quirky collection of humorous vignettes and moral quips from a vintage page. Rude child, gardener joke, rich fur discussion, New York skyline impression, and a humorous defense speech about a cow killed by a train. Contains multiple short anecdotes and a playful tone.
The World announces value of a household paper amid WWI era events. It promotes a special combined subscription with The Chronicle offering 156 weekly papers per year for 1 dollar plus a two-paper deal at 2.15 annually, contrasting with the normal two-paper rate of 2.50.
An old advertisement proclaims “ROUGH ON RATS” extermination products. It touts outdoor insect and rodent control for home and country stores, highlighting economy size 250 or 16c, with free comic pictures and a Wells address in Jersey City New Jersey.
Washington reports from belligerent nations show thousands of children affected by war. Juvenile delinquency and child labor rise, mothers’ health declines, and home life breaks as mothers work more. The Children’s Bureau urges strict law enforcement and infant welfare, plans Baby Week guidance, and notes a New York State employment certificate study.
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When rubbers pinch and new shoes rub, shake Allen's Foot-Hase into shoes and into foot baths. Ideal for breaking in new shoes, it relieves tired swollen feet and aching toes. Sold everywhere for 25 cents.
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