Post Office Entered on Record at Pella Iowa
A list shows Pella Iowa as the place where mail is entered as second class matter. Names include Wilson and Clarke among Des Moines and Knoxville officials, with mayors and school superintendents named. Other Iowa towns cited are Pella Cordova Templeton Knoxville Fort Dodge and Des Moines with various individuals listed. The notice references Marion County and district areas and includes multiple signatures.
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Pella
Iowa
Matter
Marion
Prohibition and suffrage clash in Catholic stance
The Knoxville Journal notes 40000 ticket requests for the Republican convention as a sign the nation wants to see the next president nominated. A Washington Herald letter from Cardinal Gibbons opposes statewide prohibition as unenforceable in a city like Baltimore, adding to a pattern of Catholic leaders opposing both reform efforts.
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Knoxville Journal
Washington Herald
Cardinal Gibbons
Baltimore
Memorial Day Reflections on Duty and Respect
The article argues that Memorial Day relies on younger generations to honor veterans who grew thinner with age. It laments that soon even attending ceremonies may require conveyances and stresses teaching children proper observance. It condemns diverting the day to sports and festivities and urges reverence for those who defended the flag and country.
The Distinction on Liquor and Sunday Laws
The Chronicle editor opposes saloon legalization while opposing Sunday laws. Proponents argue liquor ruins families and leads to crime, while Sabbath observance is a religious matter and should not be government dictated. The piece frames alcohol as a social evil and rejects regulatory measures.
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Chronicle
Religious liberty and eight hour rest day stance gains support
In a defense of personal conscience, the author rejects forcing religious observance by authorities and argues for a universal one day rest in seven for workers. The piece distinguishes Sabbath duties from labor-rest rights, asserting laws should guarantee workers a weekly rest to protect family life and efficiency, citing engineers at the city light plant. The author emphasizes faith between individuals and God and criticizes legal coercion of belief.
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City
Sabbath ordinance debated in Pella weekly paper
The Weekblad editorial retorts to Varenkamp on Sabbath regulation. It argues the true aim of the ordinance is to disperse a noisy group on Sundays, citing City Ordinance 19 and its broad quieting provisions as sufficient to curb disturbance. The piece notes unanimous council withdrawal of a prior measure.
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Weekblad
Varenkamp
Johnson
City of
Pella
Town Disagrees Over Sabbath Ordinance Enforcement
A group criticizes the town for not enforcing Ordinance 19 Section 2 on Sabbath observance and urges the council to apply it to all violators. They ask council members to study the section before the next meeting to justify future actions.
Dean's Kidney Pills Endorsed by Pella Resident
An advertisement for Doan's Kidney Pills targets Pella residents noting kidney issues such as frequent urination and backache. It features a testimonial from Mrs. C. Rus of 306 H Third Ave praising the product, claims relief, and cites Foster Milburn Co. as the distributor with a price of 50 cents.
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Pella
Dean
OC. Rus
H. Third Ave
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