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Newspaper
Pella Chronicle
Location
Pella, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Oct 08, 1914
Page
6
The Chicago Tribune notes University of Chicago student rulers order freshmen to wear a small green cap. The piece hopes such custom won’t spread to other colleges as winter nears and mocks calls to involve the United States in Mexican affairs, urging President Wilson to resist such pressure.
The article argues against Billy Sunday’s evangelistic arrival, noting his influence against saloon keepers gamblers and other disreputable figures. It portrays his methods as provoking opposition yet promises a beneficial town cleansing in the end.
Des Moines faces a clash with I W W tramps over anarchistic street speeches. The city ordinance arrests dissenters, drawing criticism that police power to curb speech weakens civic resolve and threatens free expression.
Louis Murphy of the Dubuque Telegraph urges an end to mixing creeds and politics while the Catholic Tribune’s editor promotes a openly Christian political program challenging fear and pusillanimity in civic rights. The piece notes mutual critique and favors Murphy’s stance for a neighborly conversion.
The article notes Mexico's ruling forces moving to expel foreign priests, mainly Spanish and French, and Jesuits, citing mistreatment and killings. It records Catholic clergy and press urging U S intervention, while predicting President Wilson will maintain non intervention in Mexican affairs. It comments on religious politics and sectarian risk in Mexico and the United States.
The piece criticizes U.S. senators and demagogic campaigns. It alleges A B Cummins misleads Colfax voters on farm prices and condemns Senator Sherman of Illinois for aligning with Roosevelt over Raymond Robins, a Progressive linked to Henry George and the single tax theory. It warns the single tax idea would shift land and property and favors constitutional protections.
The author ridicules Iowa and Illinois figures including Senator Sherman and Cummins, defends the single tax as restoring land to the people, notes Sherman’s one truth that it represents equality of economic opportunity, and argues one cannot judge a man’s ability or integrity by his office. Debs Karl Marx are cited as not advocating the single tax, though their ideas are noted as more sound than the Shermans.
This ad claims local applications cannot cure deafness caused by inflamed Eustachian tube mucous lining. It offers $100 for any catarrh deafness case cured by Hall's Catarrh Cure, urging readers to request free circulars from F. J. Cheney & Co., Toledo Ohio, sold by druggists for 75 cents.
Notice to Jesse Kinder M J Stilwell that on December 5 1910 the south eighty feet of lot seven block five Hamilton Marion County Iowa was sold for delinquent taxes. Certificate issued to John Stilwell. Redemption ends ninety days after service. Tax deed to follow unless redeemed. Dated September 11 1914. John Stilwell owner of certificate.
A Pella resident touts Doan's Kidney Pills as a mighty fine remedy for weak kidneys after back pain and urinary issues. Photographer J H Reuvers of Main Street credits the pills with fixing a lame back and endorses them for kidney sufferers. Price 50 cents at dealers. Foster Milburn Co. Buffalo NY. Also a note on Cole's Hot Blast Range for better meals and home happiness.
On Oct 10 1914 the owner of 308 Main St Pella IA will sell household goods including piano stove and furniture items at public auction. Also offered are two town properties 10 room residence with barn and garage and a 5 room East Third St home on 100 by 192 foot lots. A team of mares and harnesses are for sale. Terms: cash up to 10, credit on notes with 6 to 8 percent interest.
Marion county Iowa board of supervisors met at Knoxville to review drainage matters. Appraisers reported damages for right of way in Drainage District No 2 and expenses were approved. A short driveway contract for the courthouse was awarded. Salaries and numerous small claims to be paid were authorized.
The board met pursuant to adjournment on July 13 1914, continuing its session. Officials conducted routine business and planned agenda items for future sessions.
For sale a good residence in Pella with one acre of ground. Includes large house and solid improvements such as barn chicken house and other outbuildings. Suitable for a retired farmer and offered at a very reasonable price. Enquire of the Editor of the Chronicle Adv tf.
Save money and ease chores with Cole's High Oven Range. It reduces workload and coal costs while improving daily cooking efficiency for households.
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