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Newspaper
Pella Chronicle
Location
Pella, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Oct 25, 1917
Page
8
The article urges farmers and citizens to invest in Liberty Loan bonds at 4 percent, framing patriotic duty as profitable. It stresses universal sacrifice across genders and professions, urging balanced Christian virtue and responsible household finance. It cites war demands, national unity, and prudent lending as national service.
Farmers enjoy record crops and high prices fueling prosperity while the nation fights for justice and democracy. Immense funds are needed to finance the war, and all can contribute by subscribing generously to the Liberty Loan to set a national example and support Uncle Sam.
Bernard Macfadden argues in October Physical Culture that a large portion of citizens are deemed unfit by medical exams. He claims four of five examined are crippled in vital organs, urging a shift to respect and care for the body.
The speaker argues that evil must be restrained and good guided by judgment and will. Even virtuous traits can harm if uncontrolled, likening it to pruning crops. A man enslaved by debt illustrates how uncontrolled impulses bind him to costly oaths and interest.
Dr William Lunsford urges readers to be helpers to all in need. The tale of a Kentucky sister Fanny shows a life lived in service and sympathy, described as the church and neighborhood’s helper. The piece extols universal willingness to aid and support pastors and communities.
Land buyers can obtain a list of Iowa farms priced from 50 to 125 dollars with easy payment terms offered by W C Sloan and Company of Albia Iowa. The notice appears in a 41-4 section.
Readers in Greenville Indiana share endorsements noting quick relief from colds and bronchial troubles. Mrs A Stein and F D Stubenrauch testify to reliability and long use in the home, highlighting Chamberlains Cough Remedy as superior among remedies tried.
Five miles southwest of Prairie City the Henry Shera Estate real estate sale takes place on Tuesday October 20 1917 at 2 pm. Describes parcels in sections 31 and 16 township 78 range 21 Jasper county totaling 106 acres on the Shera home farm with timber clover and improvements. Terms require ten percent down with balance on deed delivery and March 1 1918 possession. sale subject to court approval. Referee Hugh G. Little. Auctioneer B G Graham.
A detailed listing for a cash public sale at Henry Grundman farm 1% miles north of Pella on Thursday November 1 1917. Items include 115 head cattle horses hogs corn oats hay straw pasture and farming implements with prices terms cash on sums under 10 and bankable notes 8 percent. Sale starts 11 am lunch on grounds. Jackson Bros Grandman Walker Van Zante Auds Pella National Bank clerk.
A Brewerton New York resident Mia G H Smith shares eight to ten years of stomach trouble and recurring indigestion. She reports that one or two Chamberlain's Tablets relieve attacks, ease heaviness after meals, and act as a pleasant laxative to help the stomach function naturally.
London Opinion reports a sly vendor trying to please an old lady by showing string of presents. She inspects repeatedly and asks if the item is genuine. He claims he shot the alligator himself, noting the soil shows where it hit the ground.
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