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Newspaper
Pella Chronicle
Location
Pella, Iowa, United States of America
Date
May 16, 1918
Page
8
A nine member Junior class wore formal costumes for a mock reception at the new Library. Mrs. Sadler guided them through exhibits and a rumored second Tower of London. The juniors, led by Poodle, praised the tea and vowed to support the college, leaving satisfied with the playful stunt.
D L Wynia a stationary engineer of 228 E Third St reports kidney pain backache and dizzy spells. after using Doan's Kidney Pills from Stubenrauch's drug store his backaches subsided and kidney secretions regulated. Price 60c at all dealers Foster Milburn Co Buffalo NY promotes the remedy in belief of local endorsements.
160 acre farm four miles from Prairie City and one mile from a loading station. All laying land in cultivation and grass with the very best soil. Includes good house, barn and outbuildings, ample water and a good orchard. Contact L Robbins at 214 Clapp Elk Des Moines low, Walnut 283. November 20.
Clarion and Wright counties boast the world’s largest Polled Hereford herd while Keokuk pushes a federal debt cancellation effort for France. Gov Harding backs a German goods boycott for fifty years. W B Barney is reappointed dairy commissioner. A fatal crash near Sioux City leads to manslaughter charges for R W Leeper. Iowa fish production reaches a million pounds with buffalo dominate the lakes. Citizens in Lowden protest patriotism by painting city hall yellow after mayor avoids a veterans event. Webster City seeks Liberty bonds purchases. 73 Jewish soldiers prepare for service in Palestine. Hazelton celebrates a sixty first anniversary for G M Miller. The Iowa State hospital farm plans robust crops to feed 1,300 residents, with last year’s output near $10,000. Iowa employers must report accidents within 48 hours. penalties issued. Hoarding flour fines paid. Marion drugstore criticized for not closing on Liberty Day. Librarian A J Gmall marks 22 years in office since 184. Dry March forecasts large fire losses, March likely around $700,000. War fund balance remains near $175,000 with portions allocated to state secret service and National Guard support.
A reflective line attributes a perpetual vivifying influence to admiration for a higher principle, citing Carlyle. The quote frames an enduring motive in human life fueling moral striving across all hours.
President Wilson designates May 20 to 26 as Red Cross week urging Americans to donate to the second 100 million war fund for relief of U S and Allied war victims at home and abroad. The proclamation emphasizes Red Cross as public war relief instrumentality and calls for nationwide generosity.
A fairy tale shows four girls debating beauty of hands. The fourth girl shares food with a beggar, who transforms into a beautiful lady. The message: true beauty lies in deeds of loving service, a truth Jesus taught his disciples before his crucifixion.
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