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Newspaper
Pella Chronicle
Location
Pella, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Sep 12, 1918
Page
6
A college boy without a uniform this fall faces unpopularity on campus and beyond as students react to his casual dress and lack of ceremony. The remark highlights campus social norms and potential social penalties for deviating from expected attire.
Proposal urges a night school to teach English language and American citizenship in Pella. Past attempt failed due to lack of teachers. now public use of English is widespread in churches stores trains and telephones, making the need more evident. Law favors establishing such a school and leaders must act or offer strong justification for inaction.
Knoxville exchange notes the Inebriate hospital at the state fair grounds once shown by O L Job and Rosa Franks now nearly empty as Iowa fades the saloon era. It recalls days with hundreds of inmates, including those sobered for homicide trials, but now only a few patients remain and the best exhibit would be photographs of past and present conditions.
A brief note indicates an ice shortage in parts of Marion county with ice hauled from Pella to alleviate demand. The item mentions supply strain and regional logistics without detailing quantities dates or operators.
The piece argues for widespread home ice houses to preserve meat and food during shortages. It cites Pleas antville and Pella markets, notes chemical refrigerants risk, and urges farmers to build ice houses as a patriotic, low-cost measure. It promotes storage for winter and spring supplies and a few days of labor when idle.
Governor Harding designates September 15 to 28 as Seed Corn Weeks and urges farmers to gather enough seed corn to cover two planting seasons. The Chronicle notes past seed shortages, recalls 1918 1919 seed issues, and stresses saving this fall since no seed will be left over next spring. The paper offers no methods but supports timely gathering to prevent future shortfalls.
The Lake Prairie township faces a wilted winter wheat tally after a county agent reports only 1,100 of about 3,000 acres pledged. The plea urges farmers to pledge 15 percent of tillable land for fall wheat, argues fall wheat yields better returns, warns government directives may follow, and calls canvassers to action to restore the township’s credit.
A civic exhortation from Pella calls for voluntary restraint and redirected spending toward war bonds and savings stamps. It argues for fall wheat plans, government regulations, and greater labor discipline, emphasizing loyalty, sacrifice, and enduring freedom while supporting the war effort.
Doan's Kidney Pills are touted as a remedy for chronic backache tied to kidney issues. Mrs. I J Beerends of 810 W Liberty St Pella testifies the pills relieved her night pain, fatigue and headaches after other medicines failed. Price 60 cents at dealers. Fosburn Co Mtgrs Buffalo NY endorsement included.
M. Vander Linden advertises wool suits with prices 26.00 for two piece and 28.00 for three piece sets. About 200 varieties offered, all named prices and tailored to fit.
An anonymous letter printed to urge Knoxville area residents to help soldiers from Pella by providing transportation and support as they depart for training. The writer notes many boys must hire cars to reach Knoxville and praises Pella ladies for sweaters, urging local businessmen with cars to assist. Mrs Van Doren and Miss Edna visited Springfield relatives.
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