Germany’s war aims split and the danger of a lawless sea
The piece outlines two competing German factions led by the chancellor and von Tirpitz, with the extreme militarists pushing a total war at sea. It argues the world would condemn such lawless tactics, questions Germany’s ability to rebuild after defeat, and notes British preparations and Scandinavian concerns. It also includes a warning from a Michigan Christian Advocate about cigarettes among Americans and moral decline.
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Godar Rapids
Germany
von Bethmann-Holweg
von Tirpitz
Junkers
London
Atlel
Wilhemshaven
Notice of suit in Pella property dispute in 1916
In Marion County Iowa District Court the Pel la Independent School District sues Cornelius Ringeling and heirs claiming ownership of the last half of Lot 6 Block 48 in Pella Iowa. Plaintiffs seek conveyance or a court decree approving transfer and warn defendants to appear by May 2 1916. Attorney Geo J Thomassen represents the plaintiff.
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District Court
State of
Iowa
Marion County
Independent
District of Pella
Cornelius Ringeling
Ringeling
City of
Pella
District Court of
Knoxville
Oo Geo. J. Thomassen
Hall's Catarrh Cure Promoted by Cheney Firm
Frank J. Cheney of F. J. Cheney & Co. swears as senior partner that the firm will pay $100 for every case of catarrh cured by Hall's Catarrh Cure. The sworn statement, dated December 6, 1886, is notarized by A L Gleason. The remedy is described as taking internally and acting on blood and mucous surfaces, with testimonials promised. sold by all druggists at 75 cents. Hall's Family Pills for constipation also advertised.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
State of Ohio
Toledo
Tucas County
Frank J. Cheney
F. J. Cheney &Co
Hall
A. D
F. J. Cheney & CO
Blackie the horse saves one hundred horses in Chicago fire
In a Chicago blaze an old broken down work horse named Blackie, initially ignored by his owner, was among the first to be cut loose and led to safety through a door to an alley as the smoke rose. His calm exit guided a herd of horses to safety. The Presbyterian.
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Chicago
Blackie
Presbyterian
Back-Door Recommendations Highlight a Kind Heart
A neighbor woman selects Jimmie White for a week of errands after observing his quiet kindness. She contrasts him with a better looking boy who mistreats animals and younger children. The tale ends with Jimmie earning two dollars for helping after school and staying over to care for the pony.
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Mr. Ame
Ames
Jimmie
Mr. Ames
No Cure Found for 65-Year-Old Man Despite Indigestion
A Houston man writes that after more than twenty years of indigestion and many doctors saying there was no cure, a 25 cent bottle of Chamberlain's Tablets relieved him and cured him within two months. He notes the relief came at Stubenrauch's Drug Store.
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Grobein
Houston
Texas
Stubenrauch
The Cigarette Boy
An exhortatory piece warns that narcotics numb the nervous system and corrupt morality. It claims smoking cigarettes before age twelve leads to degeneracy, habitual lying, and eventual prison, citing Chicago crime as an example of rising cigarette addiction.
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Chicago
Easter Hope in Resurrection Harmony
A reflective Easter meditation contrasts Christ’s rising with nature's renewal across the Western Hemisphere. It urges belief in resurrection to banish fear of death, embracing faith that life continues beyond mortality. The poem questions whether humanity alone will face no resurrection, compared to grain that feeds.
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Christ
Royal Tailored Suits Priced From Fifteen to Forty
A bold sales pitch invites customers to achieve a million dollar look by measuring up for a custom Royal Tailored Suit. Pricing spans fifteen to forty dollars, highlighting affordable luxury.
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Edmund
Wormhoudt's
DR. Aschenbrennner
Geelhoed
T. G. ‘Fultz
Main Street
W. H. Vander Ploeg
Farmers
Bank
Towa
Geo. J. Thomassen
Park
Vander Zyl Bros
Georgia Chalfont
Wormhoudt
Chichester
P. Dingeman
Singer Sewing Machines
DE Vries
Jewelry
Euronia
England
Japan
China
Michigan
Christian” Advocate
Castoria
Pers
California
Rock Island Lines
North Pacific
Coast
Rock Island
Southwest
Colorado
C.F. Dykstra
Agent Pella
Lok Island
M. Vander Linden
Vander Linden
Drug Store
Keables
J. Blommers & Co
Pella, Iowa
Ander Linden
Vander
Linden’s Bazar
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