Could the Lord Have Made the World in Six Days
An exchange ponders whether divine creation would have faced delays if a senate had governed the process. The remark frames a humorous contrast between ancient providence and parliamentary procedure.
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Newspaper
Pella Chronicle
Location
Pella, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Oct 30, 1919
Page
6
No Bond Purchase After Roosevelt Memorial Drive
The speaker states they did not buy Irish Republic bonds, citing inability to afford such investment immediately following the Roosevelt Memorial drive.
No accusation against Wilson for avoiding Belgian king visit
The Blue Valley Blade’s recent remarks are questioned as a plausible claim that President Wilson feigned illness to dodge hosting the Belgian king. The piece notes possible omissions by the Blade and suggests the topic may be revisited.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wilson
Blue Valley Blade
Homestead Resident Advises Against Greater Iowa Week
J. M. Pierce says he has received many letters from subscribers asking whether they should take part in the celebration of Greater Iowa Week. He argues against participation, stating that such involvement by a person like him would be ridiculous.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J. M. Pierce
The
Homestead
Iowa
Case van Synpost
Case
Seth
Chronicle
Unemployed Veterans Form Majority of the Demobilized
The American Legion Weekly says about 20,000 discharged soldiers and sailors are unemployed. With nearly four million demobilized, this shows rapid civilian transition with only about one half of one percent still jobless.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
American Legion Weekly
Why Ministers Ask Congregations To Stand In Worship
The writer questions why clergy require standing during long prayers or successive hymns. They note standing makes worshipers conspicuous and leads some to seek quieter or to skip services, acknowledging no legal objection to sitting while others stand. The piece reflects on personal reluctance and social pressure in church rituals.
Senators urged to stand for constitutional powers
A Des Moines letterhead from the Shaver Auto Trailer Co signed by W. T. Shaver asks us to circulate a petition urging Senators Cummins and Kenyon to uphold the U S Constitution by opposing the League of Nations and the peace treaty as announced. The note reflects political pressure from Kenyon allies amid debate on international engagement.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Kenyon
League of Nations
Des Moines
Shaver Auto Trailer Co
W. T. Shaver
Cummins and
United States
Senators and treaties reflect constitutional rights
The passage argues that treaties must be made by and with the advice and consent of the Senate. It contends that quoting the form implies senators have been cheated of a constitutional privilege in treaties with Germany, but warns against suggesting they lack the will to defend their rights.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Senate
Germany
Bruecklander
Tennyrate
Father
Tommy
Roy
Vicy-Veroy
Senators Battle Over Monroe Doctrine Reservation
Insistent senators push a reservation claiming the Monroe Doctrine lies outside League jurisdiction. If approved, the move would stall adoption by other treaty parties and resemble their spring dispute, delaying or derailing the covenant changes.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
League of Nations
Wilson
France
League
League of Nafcnst
Detroit mayor among officials mocked by self styled Irish president
The article notes backlash after Detroit officials were snubbed by the Windsor Ontario welcome committee for the prince of Wales visit. It defends American-Canadian-British ties, praising Canadian troops and US relations with Britain, and condemns actions driven by Irish sympathizers as unworthy of public office.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Detroit
Windsor
Ontario
Canada
United States
Europe
Great Britain
Enduring Partisan EchoesCloud Civil War Reunion Talk
At the 17th Iowa reunion in Pella last week the veterans’ talks reflected long standing partisan loyalties. Two speakers attacked President Wilson over the Peace Conference and military polices, blaming low Liberty Bond prices and missteps. A local jab about Albia’s Liberty Bonds hints at lingering postwar political fault lines.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Abe
South
Wilson
Europe
Russia
Albie
Albia
Pella
Propaganda Suspicions Raise Doubts on Opponent Realism
The piece questions how easily people accept claims about an opponent, noting that human nature can drive credulity and tools for unscrupulous politicians, harming democracy worldwide.
Wilson’s illness fuels Senate defiance over peace treaty
With President Wilson ill, Senate opponents vow to defeat the peace treaty and League covenant by proposing reservations that would force a new presentation to allied nations. The piece argues the obstructionists seek to harm Wilson and may risk overturning government, urging patience and faith in Providence as the issue moves forward.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wilson
Senate
League of Nations
Germany
League
Friends of Peace
Compensation Poem From Carrie Burrington Of Iowa
In Waverly Iowa Carrie Burrington offers a verse on compensation and justice. The poem counsels patience after loss, noting that all accounts balance in time and urging praise for what remains despite denied earthly joys.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Carrie Burrington
Waverly
Iowa
Local Muse Mistakenly Confuses Chopin For Sawin
In a playful misunderstanding, Samantha asks about the current piece being played by the orchestra. Hiram identifies the program as Chopin, but the listener suspects a sawin style riff. The moment captures a lighthearted mix of expectation and sound.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Samantha
Hiram
Red Cross Calls Volunteers for War Fund Drive
Urgent volunteer appeal seeks 2 million members and 16 million dollars to finish war relief and support a peace program. November drive runs 2 to 11 with Red Cross chapters nationwide urged to enlist and build capacity.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Red Re
Red Cross
Ite
War ends and veterans band wins praise at reunion
The A E F Quartet that sang at the 17th Infantry reunion drew praise as the Germans reportedly preferred withdrawal to facing these troops. The old soldiers missed the band at their gathering in town, while local chatter links J M Cox to the Pella band.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
M. P's
17Th Infantry
J. M. Cox
Pella
War wage contrast in government calls cited in article
The piece contrasts government war work pay with factory profits, noting that workers in Washington earned about 30 dollars monthly while factories earned similar value per minute without personal risk, highlighting the disparity in wartime labor costs and profits.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
D. C
Did your playmate enjoy her visit and cliff dwellers tale
A child recalls a visiting friend and playful exchanges about manners and dress. An older man in a North Carolina town is described as an oracle by the locals.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Frank
Zack
North Carolina
Uncle Zack Explains Earthquake Cause in Local Town
After a tremor rattled the town, Uncle Zack calmed fears by explaining that a violent atmospheric-hemisphere collision occurs about once in a while, causing earthquakes. The anecdote reflects rustic humor as residents sought a simple explanation for the rare event.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bers
Uncle Zack
You'll work hard while you work you ll play hard
The message urges hard work and play with promise of earning and learning. It mentions a 30 day straight vacation beyond typical bank president gains and points to a nearby Recruiting Station with Post Office staff ready to help locate it.
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