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Newspaper
Pella Chronicle
Location
Pella, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Oct 03, 1918
Page
6
An Iowa attorney faces indictment for assisting a registrant to evade the draft and for making false statements in an appeal aiding a man in the army to obtain an exemption. If proven, he would face the full military penalty for aiding and abetting the enemy.
The Sunday gasoline ban, already in effect east of the Mississippi, is expected to extend to the western territories soon. People have responded by using horses and carriages to attend church and run errands, showing readiness to sacrifice pleasure for duty.
The article urges rapid, full quota fulfillment for the Fourth Liberty Loan. It notes prior loans grew from investors seeking safety, volunteers responding, and late responders. It stresses impartial solicitation of all property owners and asks readers to subscribe loyally without overburdening any individual.
The Chariton Leader reports a trip to Des Moines to record fife and drum tunes of Civil War days for the State Historical Department. In Pella, elders recount frontier origins, with one woman recalling 1843 settlement, as pioneers’ voices are preserved for posterity.
The county holds annual meetings of old settlers and advocates phonographic records of their reminiscences. Ten years ago such records could have preserved words of those who conquered the wilderness, but now only the memories of those who were children in early times remain to be saved for posterity.
The essay argues that wartime government ownership of railroads could shift economic thinking, noting Samuel Untermeyer’s support for government ownership of telegraphs, telephones, mines, forests, and oil wells. It links these ideas to Henry George style single tax, urging private initiative while critiquing land value taxation as a path to public heritage. The piece highlights a surprising stance from Untermeyer on heritage of the people.
Readers respond to the Chronicle’s open letter to President Wilson urging a joint campaign to fund welfare agencies for soldiers. The objections target denominational groups like the Knights of Columbus and argue the presidents request uses government machinery for sectarian purposes, potentially violating the First Amendment. The debate notes prior coverage on community war chests and insists on protest for a principle seen as broad and fundamental.
A letter argues that Catholic charity in military camps raises sectarian concerns, with McCormick defending the Knights of Columbus. The piece notes a proposed joint campaign by several groups was blocked, and emphasizes defending religious liberty and separation of church and state.
A historic ad asserts a glycerine mixture with bukthorn bark and Adlerika can prevent appendicitis and cleanse the bowels in one spoonful. It claims instant relief of sour stomach and constipation, praising Vander Linden's Drug Store and suggesting wide availability.
The University of Iowa reports a remarkable recovery for 1389 crippled children treated this year under the Perkins plan. Deformities numbered 628 cases nearly restored to normal, with 496 eye and throat conditions including cleft lips and palates. Dr. Arthur Steindler directs outpatient care and sun therapy for tuberculosis. A new Children's hospital at $150,000 will feature sun exposure for TB patients from a south terrace.
The new hospital will provide a playground for Perkins kiddies to regain limb use. Focus is on rehabilitation of infantile paralysis victims through hands on activities like clay moulding reed work and simple construction under a supervisor. Dr Steindler notes upper body muscle education is easier, with leg exercises via specialized gym equipment and an hour daily in reconstruction work.
In cooperation with the War Department, the Leather and Paper Laboratory of the Bureau of Chemistry will conduct wearing tests of shoe leather in a regiment or a smaller unit. About 1,000 to 1,500 pairs of shoes will be issued, with full records from hide to worn-out shoe. Twelve kinds of sole leather and uppers materials will be tested over six months, distributed among company men to strengthen results by loaf averages.
Mrs. William Bell of Logansport Indiana commends Chamberlains Colic and Diarrhoea Remedy for relief during a severe diarrhoea attack three years ago, calling it the only medicine that relieved her. F D Stubenrauch. Try Chronicle want ads.
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