Not So Cheap Liver Says a Fellow
A man notes that liver seems expensive when costing a quarter of bacon per fry plus a nickel of liver, leaving little saving by buying it at all. He implies liver is not a cost saver in typical cooking.
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Newspaper
Pella Chronicle
Location
Pella, Iowa, United States of America
Date
May 16, 1918
Page
6
Lake Prairie Candidates Fail to Enter County Filing
Filings for county offices closed with no candidates from Lake Prairie township. Most contenders come from Knoxville, a place where holding office appears to be the dominant activity.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lake Prairie Township
Knoxville
Gripe for a Potion Promoter Ends in Silent Exchange
An advertisement in the exchange urged readers to visit a druggist and claim a free bottle of Boschee's German Syrup. The note hinted the seller would cash in if he renamed the product, implying a sham attempt to pass off a dubious remedy for money.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Boschee
Gopher Creature Nets Big Catch Near the Yard
A man reported trapping a large gopher by the leg and watching the animal eat dandelions while-lodged on the ground. He joked about renting the gopher for 50 cents an hour to lazy lawn owners.
Senator Hitchcock Takes Foreign Relations Chair
Senator Hitchcock of Nebraska succeeds the late Senator Stone of Missouri as chairman of the foreign relations committee. The piece questions the value of such a choice and questions why a man of real worth isn’t sent to the senate or why Hitchcock is placed in an important position.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hitchcock
Nebraska
Stone
Missouri
Senate
Roosevelt to Visit Des Moines Yet This Month
The article notes Theodore Roosevelt plans a visit to Des Moines toward month end after a prior postponement due to illness. Roosevelt will travel the capital city on this upcoming itinerary, as reported.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Des Moines
Theodore Roosevelt
Ramseyer and Leeny Nominating Fight Highlight Local Rotor
The piece notes Congressman C. W. Ramseyer of the Sixth district faces a Democratic challenge from Pat Leeny of Ottumwa while Ross Mowry of Newton seeks the Republican nomination. It reflects on the voters near the district boundary and urges reader awareness of the contest.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
C. W. Ramseyer
Pat Leeny
Ottumwa
Chronicle
Ross Mowry
Newton
Rameeyer
Senator Brandagee Critiques Prohibition Women Suffrage
A Connecticut senator in a recent speech criticized colleagues supporting prohibition and woman suffrage. He alleged that trench fighters need strong drink and urged women to stay home rather than push for democracy through caucuses and conventions.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Brandagee
Connecticut
Booze advocate warns of liquor shift if women vote
A speaker argues that liquor supporters oppose women suffrage, claiming alcohol interests fear the ballot will end the rum trade once women gain the vote. He suggests alcohol interests back the vote to preserve prohibition.
Eclipse to be seen in Pella on June eighth
An afternoon total solar eclipse will be visible in Pella, the closest total eclipse in years. The note asks Harold Bailey in Denver and Helen Garrison in Caldwell Idaho to provide observers’ accounts from their path, while urging local watchers to view the event here.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pella
Denver
Harold Bailey
Helen Garrison
Caldwell
Idaho
Foreign-born youth answers call to duty in wartime
An immigrant who has lived in the United States four years, though not legally obliged to bear arms, chooses to march away to war. The piece honors foreigners who take up military service, noting their strong moral obligation and greater chances to evade conscription compared to native-born men.
English Language Demand Stirs Policy Debate
The piece argues for English as the standard language in instruction on public questions and citizenship naturalization exams. It asserts foreign language knowledge is vital for commerce, but warns that treason and espionage often exploit unfamiliar languages. It calls for English-only public instruction on public matters and English examinations for naturalization.
Pump up coal stock in Pella before next winter
City readers urged to store Iowa mined coal now to avoid shortages next winter. Testers say Iowa coal stores safely, costs rise during cold months, and government limits sales to zones. Propose appointing a city coal collector to identify user needs and secure deliveries from local mines to boost storage and revenue.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pella
Iowa
Winter Fuel Fears Spur Urgent Storage in Pella
The Chronicle warns that government guidance on winter preparation has not yielded action. With an abnormal season and scarce coal, Pella faces possible suffering unless homes and factories stockpile fuel before cold weather.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
The
Chronicle
Pella
Hoover acts to curb flour substitute profiteering
Washington dispatch reports Food Administrator Hoover orders flour substitutes to sell 10 to 20 percent below flour. State food officials told wholesalers to cut prices if retailers cannot justify costs. Corn meal and oatmeal to be 20 percent cheaper. corn and barley flour 10 percent cheaper. Authors note possible profiteering by manufacturers, urge broader price investigations beyond breadstuffs and question meat and lard price movements and farmer pay.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
Hoover
Smeets
Owever
Iowa
Ku Klux Klan issues work drive in robes and riders
A Ku Klux Klan group in another region circulates on horseback wearing white robes and a fiery cross at the head of a procession. They pass out cards urging idlers to seek employment and produce results, noting the eye of scrutiny is upon them and implying official backing could be preferable.
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Ku Klux Klan
Council of de
Pella Urges Work for Idle Men to Shield Community
In a call to action, writers argue that some men in Pella and other communities live as loafers, relying on wives for income. They urge authorities and the Council of Defense to require six days of work weekly for the idle, warning that inaction could invite extremist groups to step in to stop the nuisance.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pella
Council of Defense
Ku Klux Klan
Nuisane
Hold the Line Mothers Should Feed Child Health
American mothers are urged to take up the nations second line of defense by shaping infant care and nutrition. The article calls for careful feeding from birth through childhood, stressing breast feeding and proper foods to ensure future strength and civilization. It warns many children suffer from poor feeding and urges mothers to act now for lasting rewards.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Uncle Sam
Flanders
Belgium
United States
France
Care of preschool age children by Mothers Bureau bulletin
A government notice discusses a forthcoming bulletin from the Children's Bureau on preschool child care and diet. It stresses milk as essential and notes nationwide height and weight screenings to assess general child health. Parents can obtain weighing information by contacting local female committee chairs or the Children's Bureau in Washington, DC.
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Children’s Bureau
U. S. Department of Labor
Washington, D
United States
Woman’s Committee
Council of National Defense
Washington
Comptroller revokes bank charter over Liberty Bond purchase
The Comptroller of the Currency canceled previously granted authority for forming a national bank after wealthy applicants were found to have bought only 200 dollars in Liberty bonds. The action is praised as upholding duty to the government and civic responsibility.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
United States
Williams
Period for nurses training shortened at State University
The summer preparatory nursing course runs June 17 to September 7 enabling degree holders from accredited colleges to start training and finish in two years from next fall, nine months shorter than usual. Non graduates with two years of college need two years and three months to complete. Dr C H Weller notes strong Iowa interest and potential overflow. Navy Secretary Josephus Daniels urges expanding nursing recruitment and standards.
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the State University
Iowa
C. H. Weller
Josephus Daniels
the Navy
Proper Food for Weak Stomachs
Advice on diet tailored to age and occupation for those with weak stomachs. Emphasizes slow eating, thorough chewing, and bowel regularity. Recommends Chamberlain's Tablets to strengthen the stomach and move the bowels, noting ease of taking and pleasant effect.
Dugan Seeks District Court Judge Post in Fifth District
Candidate for judge of the District Court Fifth District, Dugan, a Perry Iowa attorney with over ten years in practice, previously Dallas County Attorney and Perry City Solicitor, now serving as attorney for Dallas County Board of Supervisors in drainage matters. Tenure noted includes unanimous bar support five years ago for vacancy and a governor appointment petition signed by Perry’s bar leaders.
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Dugan
Perry
Iowa
Dallas County
Board of Supervisors
John Shortley
Superior Court
Clark
W. H. Fahey
W. W. Cardell
W. H. Winegar
H. G. Giddings
Harry Wifvat
Thos. M. Tiernan
Steele Blake
S. Trevarthen
H. H. Hoyt
Woman candidate for Recorder's office seeks June primary
Dixie Cornell Gebhardt announces candidacy for the Recorder's office to be a Democratic candidate in the June primaries. Born and raised in Marion county, educated locally, she appeals to voters for favorable consideration and support from the party.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Recorder's Office
Dixie Cornell Gebhardt
Marion County
Edward R Sayles for Judge Fifth Judicial District
Edward R Sayles a Guthrie Center resident for 35 years and a veteran lawyer is urged for the Fifth Judicial District judgeship. Described as among the best in the district he has served as special prosecutor and maintains a vigorous practice in district federal and supreme courts with practical plans for office economy and availability. Guthrie Center Guthrian
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Edward R. Sayles
Guthrie Center
Fifth Judicial District
Guthrie
Sayles
Guthrian
Road to Happiness Through Gentle Dignity
A cheerful letter from F. D. Stubenrauch advises maintaining amiability for happiness. It suggests using Chamberlain's Tablets to relieve habitual constipation, claim they move bowels improve appetite and strengthen digestion, and promote a pleasant outlook.
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Chamberlain
F. D. Stubenrauch
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