Birds and ballots in Pella reflect local concerns
A Pella editorial laments the low interest in the presidential primary and urges civic effort to protect song birds, suggesting Boy Scouts or Sunday schools mobilize to shield birds from youths who harm them. It contrasts midwest calm with California GOP criticism of Bull Moose policies and Wilson. It also explains insurance rate fairness under new law, noting potential misperceptions and the need for economically managed firms.
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Pella
Iowa Insurance Law Complaints Prompt Policy Reform Talk
A reader notes that renewing policies under the current Iowa law costs more than before the change, especially for large policies. The writer explains that rates are not fixed arbitrarily, and while the law allows variations from published estimates by one or more companies, it imposes no universal rate.
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Iowa
Practical Christian service in Peter's example
The Sunday school lesson for April 9 stresses service over recruitment. Peter heals a sick man upon arriving in a new town, prompting converts and showing religion as active care for physical needs. The piece urges modern readers to provide healing and aid, seeing service to others as serving God.
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Peter
A Party in Despair about Roosevelt Nomination
The piece notes Roosevelt's reluctance to run for president and remarks that Republican leaders courting him after opposing him four years ago signals the party's lack of vigor. It questions the GOP's fitness to nominate a man who bolted the ticket and formed a rival party, arguing it shows hopelessness in party leadership.
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Theodore Roosevelt
Wiihu Root
Roosevelt
Principles and politics in a corrupt system described
A writer argues that politicians will nominate anyone even if they denounce them as unsafe. They warn that newspapers, aligned with Republican interests, aim to undermine President Wilson and prosper from office. The piece favors reform to curb graft and empower the people against corrupt uses of government.
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California
Middle West
Johnson
Hiram Johnson
Wilson
Republican Party
Democratic Party
Congress
Roosevelt
Dean's Kidney Pills Endorsement Ad by Pella Resident
M. A. Clark of 415 S. Main St Pella describes kidney discomfort from paint fumes and back pain. He used Dean's Kidney Pills bought at Stu benrauch's drug store and reports relief. Price 60c at all dealers Foster Milburn Co Buffalo NY endorses product.
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Pella
M. A. Clark
S. Main St
Dean
Stubenrauch’s
Mr. Clarke
Foster-Milburn Co
Props
Buffalo
N. Y
Proof of Will Notice in Marion County Iowa
Notice is given that a document purporting to be the last will and testament of B. TenProok deceased is on file in the Clerk of the District Court office, Marion County. A hearing is set for May 9 1916 at the court, Knoxville Iowa. All interested persons may be heard.
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District Court of Iowa
Marion County
Iowa
B. TenProok
H. Clements
Walter Kester
Knoxville
Riddles and quirky quips from a bygone issue
A collection of riddle style jokes and wordplay. Topics range from farming tools to family relations and church hymns with punchlines about reaping machines, daughters, and a Balkan mountains pun. The humor leans on aged phrasing and phonetic quirks.
Chamberlain's Cough Remedy Gains Wide Popularity
From a small beginning the sale and use of this remedy has extended to all parts of the United States and to many foreign countries. When you have need of such a medicine give Chamberlain's Cough Remedy a trial and you will understand why it has become so popular for coughs colds and croup. Obtainable at Stubenrauch's Drug Store.
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United States
Stubenrauch
One Standard of Purity For Boys And Girls
A mother urges teaching both sons and daughters to live by a single standard of purity. She argues early training shapes social atmosphere and cautions that as children grow it becomes harder to control their associations. She emphasizes that God provides one standard of life for both sexes and calls for consistent moral upbringing.
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God
Pure Life Path Quote by Ella E Himan
A brief fragment presents Ella E Himan urging readers to stay on the path of a pure life here on earth. The quote emphasizes moral focus and earthly conduct as a guiding ideal.
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Earth
Ella E. Himan
Democratic candidate for Marion County Auditor announces run
Frank Crawford declares candidacy for County Auditor subject to Democratic voters in the June primary. He seeks support from the Marion community and thanks voters for any backing.
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Frank Crawford
Chamberlains Liniment Praised For Rheumatism Relief
Mrs Dunburgh of Eldridge New York reports Chamberlains Liniment is splendid for rheumatism and has been used by her family for six years. She credits quick relief from pain and consistent satisfaction, citing Stubenrauch's as a source.
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Chamberlain
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H. Sadler
W. A. Young
Pells
Official Directory
Oodrow Wilson
Washington
D. C
Towa
F. M. Flush
U.S
Renato
Marion
Jol
Ital
Turkey
Balkin
Balkan
Jonah
Perry Sithy
Prince Albert
Prince
R. J. Reynolds Tobacco CO
Winston-Salem, N. C
New York Philharmonic
Penn College
Oskaloosa
Joseph Stransky
Geo. F. Sadler
Sharples Milker and
Vanderwal
Marion Coun
Agiatrcaton
Brown Herl CO
Murray St
New York City
Ing, Mavoi
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