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Newspaper
Pella Chronicle
Location
Pella, Iowa, United States of America
Date
May 17, 1917
Page
6
Governor Harding finally vetoed the bill repealing the non partisan judiciary law used by gangsters to influence the courts while residents in Seward keep a "Fin de Siecle Club" active. Iowa must endure almost twenty more months of Harding amid curbs on reform and odd notes about prayer chain letters with unpaid postage.
An editorial advocates relocating German war prisoners to the U.S. to be fed more cheaply and allowed to till soil for food. It then suggests emptying idle inmates from jails and penitentiaries to place them on farms under guard to earn their keep, arguing it would benefit the men and ease shortages.
The piece argues for mandatory birth and life records for all citizens to ensure easy proof of citizenship and reduce future registration burden. It notes the massive challenge of registering ten million men quickly, but cites earlier, continuous birth recording as minimizing the effort.
A dairy market note points to nearly ten cent per pound price ranges in wholesale butter show wide inconsistency. Authors blame lack of skill in handling cream and churning, suggesting better training near home to prevent large losses, citing Marion county losses running into thousands annually.
The article argues that Socialists pushing a separate Russia Germany peace risk strengthening Prussian power and betraying world citizenship. It labels socialism as a cult and urges steadfastness, noting 1914 arms refusal as a moral benchmark and condemning actions seen as aligned with German interests over democratic unity.
The piece criticizes Congress for self interest and inefficiency during wartime, citing delays on the army bill and conscription. It argues presidential leadership should direct the government, condemns tariff and tax policies, and defends Wilson as the country’s best hope amid congressional encroachments.
An old advertisement from Mrs C Rus of 306 B Third Ave Pel la shares kidney trouble symptoms and praises Dean's Kidney Pills bought at Keables' Drug Store. It claims the pills relieved backache and restored kidney function, priced 50 cents and sold by all dealers. The note also cites Mrs Rashad of Wester Milburn Co Buffalo NY as a purchaser.
Notice from Marion County Iowa that Willem Van Wyk's last will is on file in the District Court. Hearing set for October 2, 1917, the first day of the October term. Knoxville date May 11, 1917. Clerk H. Clements and Deputy Walter Kester sign.
Unbeatable Ex terminator marketed by BE Wells in Jersey City promotes a rodent insecticide. It claims worldwide use, government endorsement, and economy sizes priced at 15 cents or 2 dollars. Free comic pictures advertised.
The Pythagoreans used a five pointed star as a health symbol. A red five pointed star appears on each package of Chamberlain's Tablets. They promise quick relief from indigestion biliousness or constipation and are sold by F. D. Stubenrauch.
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