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Newspaper
Pella Chronicle
Location
Pella, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Sep 26, 1918
Page
6
Huip Breuklander shared a twig with apple blossoms found on a tree north of town. The unusual find suggests nature is trying hard, with late September blooms observed.
President Wilson appoints John W. Davis of West Virginia as ambassador to England. The Knoxville Journal opposes Roosevelt’s diplomacy ambitions, labeling him “the greatest lying American citizen” and seeking an official post for him.
Ropy of the Booster criticizes the Chronicle editor, claiming the paper has no use for a republican. He recalls accusing the paper of deserting the democratic party years ago when it supported Governor Clarke against a Cedar Rapids democrat who rented to a liquor dealer.
A Grand Rapids weekly notes the Religious Iconoclast booklet and its religious questions from an unusual viewpoint. The reviewer mentions poems by C DeVos and hints at possible authorship.
Arthur Brisbane, Hearst editor, faced scrutiny over financing a newspaper bought with funds from brewers, many German, amid federal alien property concerns. The issue ties liquor memories to alleged disloyalty, as authorities sense German propaganda.
A portion of the Friday football crowd subjected the event to low conduct by vociferous and coarse yells, drawing attention from spectators and officials without naming individuals or outcomes.
A Knoxville player was taunted with racial slurs claiming Negro blood. Despite the provocation, he kept playing to the same standard as his peers, while onlookers worried the incidents tarnish the city’s reputation.
Ropy of the Booster in Knox ville argues with the Chronicle about the editor and his views. He alleges untrustworthy positions and criticizes those who defend the saloon and rum traffic, suggesting he calls such figures broad-minded citizens.
A Des Moines Capital note clarifies the clock change schedule. Daylight saving begins in March and ends on the last Sunday in October, with changes happening at midnight. The period of summer time lasts about seven months, while standard time runs five months, not six as some ex changes assumed.
In Monroe and Keokuk counties disloyal workers face public exposure or the threat of reporting to soldiers at the front. Jasper county praises a council of defense approach requiring shirkers to repay funds, a method championed by W. H. Vander Ploeg of Lake Prairie Liberty Loan campaign for strong results.
The Knoxville Express notes uproar over Private Peat and Irvin Cobb speeches at Winona Lake claiming soldiers dying in battle receive heaven's blessings. The Inter national Association of Evangelists denies such heresy while debates rise in religious papers about salvation, the Y M C A's stance, and orthodox standards amid wartime sacrifice.
A faith discussion contrasts personal belief in Jesus Christ with outward expression through deeds. It cites Matthew 16 24 25 and 27 verse, warns against overstatement by evangelists and lecturers, and urges balancing belief with Christ like action. The piece defends personal salvation while stressing deeds as evidence of faith.
An old advertisement touts Adler-ika as instantly flushing the entire bowel tract with a spoonful of buckhorn bark and glycerine. It claims relief from sour stomach gas and constipation and even prevention of appendicitis, noting surprise from doctors and patients at Van der Linden's Drug Store in Pella.
Passenger No. 472 and Passenger No. 474 aboard local freights 82 and westbound hi freight must be at 5 00 p m the evening before. Both local freights carry passengers.
A 19th century admonition urges young women to tell their mothers everything and avoid flirtation with men who mock or belittle them. The piece stresses the mother as best confidant and guards against secrecy, warning that indifference others know more about a daughter than she does herself. Fanny Fern.
A Pella resident Mrs L Wielaard recounts relief from back pain and tiredness after using Dean's Kidney Pills. She states her kidneys were irregular, then became orderly and strengthened. The ad notes a 60 cent price and directs readers to seek Dean's Kidney Pills from Foster Milburn Co Buffalo NY.
Notice is given that a last will and testament of John Den Burger, deceased, is filed in the Clerk of the District Court in Marion County Iowa. A hearing is set for October 7 1918 in Knoxville to hear interested parties. Harold Clemens is Clerk of District Court.
In Audubon county the Poland China boar Col. Jack brought a record price at Fred Sievers hog sale. Bidding soared and Col. Jack sold for 10200 dollars to Paul Wagner of Pierce Nebraska, a leading western breeder, signaling a new sensation in the Poland China world.
A quirky vignette collection shows a diner ordering a porterhouse steak with mushrooms and butter while a waiter questions the memory. Dorothy argues about saying love cake and recites a corrected line. A British soldier's home letter recounts bar racks, Khaki, No. 575, and a sergeant’s sermon.
General Pershing is said to recount a Mexican border memory where a small ragged Irish boy clung to a moth-eaten donkey as a marching regiment passed. A jokester asked why he held his brother so tight, and the boy replied the donkey sees the soldiers and might enlist.
Two years ago I suffered frequent stomach trouble and biliousness. I tried Chamberlain's Tablets after seeing the advertisement and improved rapidly. Emma Verbryke Lima Ohio F. D. Stubenrauch.
A new batch of Old Glory flags arrives at Vander Lindens bazaar. The display includes service flags and other patriotic banners, offering customers a chance to add color and symbolism to homes and events.
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