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Newspaper
Pella Chronicle
Location
Pella, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Sep 02, 1915
Page
6
The Pella Chronicle discusses enforcement of child labor laws by the state labor commissioner, local street and curb work, and proposed inheritance tax. It critiques government discipline among friends, stresses voluntary improvements, and asserts land is a common inheritance to be taxed for public benefit. It cites Roosevelt, Wood, and local civic actions.
The Coon Rapids Enterprise sketches Carl Kuehnle of Denison as a Republican governor candidate. Born in Dubuque, he cannot choose that fact. He has been law partner of Leslie M. Shaw, though that may not reflect his politics. The party already has two strong men for the post, making experiments with public temper ill advised.
The Amsterdam Handelsblad warns that German annexation of Belgium would spell defeat for the Netherlands. It cites von Jagow’s remark that Germany could not annex Belgium without touching Dutch territory and asserts Germany had promised to respect Dutch neutrality at the war’s start.
A local note urges Pella to proudly fly the flag donated by the G. A. R. ladies and to keep it raised only on good days, stressing proper care, nightly removal in bad weather, and the role of schools in teaching patriotism.
A long fragment argues against entering wider conflict over travel rights during war, urging restraint and renewal of diplomacy. It laments war for sentiment, questions policy, and calls for leadership toward a higher national life. Also includes an advertising pitch for Hall's Catarrh Cure with testimonials and a money-back promise.
The 33d Iowa Association outlines a three day reunion with afternoon social hours, a campfire program at the Bandstand, invocations by Rev. J. W. Batley and Rev. J. A. Monkman, musical numbers, addresses by Mayor Johnson and Comrade John Kendrick, readings by Miss Leona Hunt, and wartime songs. A Dress Parade and further concerts are noted, plus fare served by the Ladies of Albert Hobbs Circle. The program runs September 8 to 10 with speeches from Comrade Lark Martin and Rev. F. N. Byram among others, concluding with a farewell business meeting and supper.
A compact verse fragment presents a religious or devotional line about reliance on a higher power. The phrasing evokes themes of surrender and trust, with archaic diction suggesting historical or liturgical usage. The snippet centers on protection, strength, and guidance.
A compact fragment captures a mixture of religious resolve and casual dialogue in a home and school setting. The speaker contemplates eternal light and perfection, while Biddy and Pat exchange a humorous, dialect rich moment about thought and attention.
A fragment shows Biddy and Pat discussing an engagement with Timidity and hesitation. The line echoes a rural dialogue about betrothal and readiness for marriage, conveying a moment of personal choice.
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