War era chivalry tale preserves Lieut Cameron's name
London report recounts King George granting a fall and free pardon to Lieut Cecil Aylmer Cameron after a three year term for a crime he did not commit. Cameron refused to harm his wife’s reputation, later aiding his reintegration and earning French medals for valor. His wife admitted sole guilt in a pivotal confession.
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London
Cecil Aylmer Cameron
George of
England
Cameron
Lord Kitchener
Wife's Biscuits Save Man in Kansas City Court
In Kansas City Judge Latshaw forgave John Jones after he wrecked the judge's car, citing extenuating circumstances as his wife, the cook for the Latshaws, would strike if he jailed her husband. Justice Shepard, substituting, sentenced six months with parole. A tornado tale in Manhattan recounts a found check returned to Leo Hecht.
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Kansas City
Ralph Latshaw
John Jones
Latshaw
Justice Shepard
Airdale
Kan
Leo Hecht
Shia Place
Bigck Yard
Manhattan
Bumper Bean Crop Assured In Nationwide Outlook
Newspapers report a bean yield surge with forecasts of 25,000,000 bushels this year. Experts say demand from army and navy food programs and allies will be high, but prices should settle near prewar levels as Hoovers guidance aims to curb spikes.
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Indianapolis
Navy
Army
United States
Mr. Hoover
War Dogs and Cats Needed for Gas Mask Experiments
The Bureau of Mines seeks canine and feline heroes at government expense for gas mask experiments aiding American soldiers. Yale Medical School in New Haven also requests dogs and cats for similar testing. The piece lauds U S infantry equipment and notes motor barges powering along canals in Britain as a sign of efficiency.
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Fido
Bureau of Mines
Bureau
Yale Medical School
New Haven
George’s Cleaning Up For Nothing Remark
A boy named George seldom washes before meals unless forced by authority. When Uncle Matt is expected, he is made to wash vigorously and comb his hair. But Uncle Matt does not come and that night George declares that all his efforts are for nothing.
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Ned
Geofge
Uncle Matt
George
Sign Food Pledge Campaign Letter for War Mothers
A wartime plea from J. F. Deems urging Iowa War Mothers to aid the food pledge drive. It calls for housewives to sign, canvass, and conserve food to support troops in France, with a deadline of November 6 and emphasis on voluntary public aid and community canvassing. Ends with an unrelated advertisement for Rat poison and a free comic prize.
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Iowa
France
United States Food Administration
America
Food Administration
United States
J. F. Deems
Federal
Pella Chronicle Ownership Statement 1917
The Pella Chronicle of Pella Iowa files ownership and management details for October 1 1917. Publisher R R Sadler and H H Sadler are listed with editor W A Young and business manager H H Sadler. Owners include R R Sadler and H H Sadler all of Pella Iowa. No mortgagees or security holders owning 1 percent or more are noted. Sworn before Notary G G Ganos on November 1 1917.
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Pella Chronicle
Pella
Iowa
State of Iowa
Marion
H. H. Sadler
IAW
Pella Chronicis
R. R. Sadler
W. A. Young
Mortagees
G. G. Ganos
Want Column Advertising Rates and Call to Action
Advertisements in this column are six to eleven words per line with cents per insertion and a minimum charge of ten cents. They promise results for others and urge readers to try one to see returns.
For Sale 1400 acre farm with good terms
Sloan & Co of Albia advertises a 1400 acre farm with rich soil and no waste, suitable improvements and a rural setting. Sale by January 1st with price around $117.50 and favorable terms. Also lists other property and a teeth offer from Domestic Supply Co. plus health ads referencing Mother Gray’s Powders and Chamberlain’s Tablets.
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Salh
Borhood
Reut
Ards
Sloan & Albis, Sons
Twenty Six Servants Help Ned With His Spelling
In a playful scene Ned laments hard lessons and long words. His sister Nan suggests using twenty six servants to spell words, arranging them properly to complete the spelling. Ned realizes he has many letters at his disposal.
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Ares & Og
Ned
Big Sister Nan
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Gov't Too
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the Chronicle
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East Franklin Street
G. O. Davis
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Good Town
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Albia
Domestic Supply Co
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Chamberlain’s
F. D. Studenrauch
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Metro
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Puritan Drug CO
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Pella Motor. CO
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