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Newspaper
Pella Chronicle
Location
Pella, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Apr 16, 1908
Page
1
A collection of brief editorials praising life’s simple comforts and the dividends of prudent spending. It notes banks resuming after a period of suspension, auto racers gaining winter experience for Arctic journeys, naval recruiting aided by Atlantic fleet cruises, and dismisses idle rumor as misnamed. It concludes by noting April dividends totaling 126 million and remarks on wealthy families amid economic troubles.
Despite a strong standing, no member of the Independent Order of Slow Pokes can expect the crowd to wait. They are moving on to success.
A magazine writer contrasts Massachusetts making shoes and boots with Kentucky making booze and shoots, highlighting regional industries and cultural stereotypes in a concise quip.
Henry Wallace asserts that weeds wire worms cut worms corn lice and related pests are divine signals urging farmers to rotate crops or face being rotated off the land. He frames pests as a moral prompt tied to agricultural practice and stewardship.
Carroll receives favorable notice for governor, described as well qualified and independent of factional influence or political bosses.
The author argues agitation harms when paired with dynamite and that attempting to change beliefs by killing a person is counterproductive since even good argument loses effect on a dead man. The text underscores that force negates influence and moral reasoning remains essential.
The Keosauqua Republican notes that many landseekers who went elsewhere are returning to Iowa. The Oskaloosa Herald adds a wager that many more wish to come back to Iown, highlighting a trend of migration back to the state.
Rural Progress League and good roads conventions rally voters around Claude Porter as a principled Democratic candidate for Iowa governor. The piece lauds farming families and educated farm youth entering strong roles, cites Cincinnati waterworks reducing typhoid, and lists town newspaper counts across states, highlighting rural influence and local press reach.
The Union Pacific Railroad sets a rate of one quarter cent per mile for a Denver to Chicago round trip to attend the Republican National Convention on June 16. The fare applies to points east of Denver as well. Marshalltown Times Republican notes that active commercial clubs have attracted key industries to many towns in the state over the past year.
April 1 report: two boys witness roof removal. Workmen have taken off the roof and plan to tear the church down to construct a fine new building. The dialogue hints at a major reconstruction project beginning that day.
Employees of the Milwaukee and St. Paul road, cooperating with management, achieved a January saving of 160000 dollars. Of this, 38000 dollars came from coal savings, proving that frugal operation and reduced firing of locomotives are highly productive in curbing extravagance.
The Oskaloosa Herald notes that the revised tariff remains protective and warns free traders against confusing national judgment on the matter. It concedes that opinions vary but asserts broad agreement that protection has been excessive in some lines.
The finest train in the world, the Kaiser's, cost $1,000,000 and took three years to build. It offers twelve sumptuous saloons including two nursery coaches a gymnasium a music room and a drawing room with oil paintings and statuary. The treasure room houses two burglar-proof safes.
The United States Department of Agriculture, employing 99 men forty years old, now keeps busy 9,197 workers with 3,000 in the animal industry. The St. Louis Globe-Democrat says it is a branch of government work that shows results for all the money spent on it.
The New Sharon Star offers sharp editorials that the Times-Republican editorials provoke with pointed, colorful language. The piece riffs on editorial personalities and regional media voices, highlighting tensions between papers and their readers.
The piece critiques tax anger and urges the Board of Equalization to allocate taxes justly. It cites civic ire, then condemns an Iowa undertaker prank, notes Visser of a Brush factory receiving invitations to move, and mentions McClure's libel verdict against Ray Stannard Baker.
The piece recalls a railroad crossing sign in a town that everyone learned quickly to read and spell, with the warning lasting as a memory even after two days of familiarity. The author questions why the railroad did not remove the sign to avoid ongoing damage suits.
A Monday morning letter to Dr. L A Garrison president of Central University carried a 5200 000 personal cheque from Andrew Carnegie's cashier Mr Irank. The pledge would endow the university to reach 100 000 with 40000 more to raise, completing the goal and placing the university on a sound financial basis. Citizens, authorities and friends express deep gratitude for the generous contribution.
Three hundred former residents of Iowa attended the Hawkeye Club of Spokane annual meeting in the chamber of commerce hall on March 28. Fred H Gaston, formerly of Des Moines, was elected president succeeding R. B. Paterson. Other officers named: Vice-president Dr. A J Matthews recording secretary J A Wilson corresponding secretary James S. Powlesson treasurer Mrs. R C Halliday. The new officials serve one year. Paterson reflected on four years of activity and a Hangman creek picnic from 20 years ago. A picnic at Hangman creek was approved for this year with plans to be finalized at the Hawkeye club banquet. Additional meetings set to organize the banquet and six weeks to arrange. Registration lists are being kept for former Iowans wishing membership, with 300 more names expected before the banquet.
The German physician Dr Bair will provide one month treatment with instructions or a free examination and accurate diagnosis in cases of paralysis catarrh consumption rheumatism cancer fits piles tumors gall stones gravel liver and blood disease. Pay what you can when satisfied. Write your case to 1122 6th Ave Des Moines Iowa.
Notice is given that the last will of Jacob Van Zante deceased is on file in the District Court of Marion County Iowa and will be heard in April 1908 on the 29th. All interested may appear. Signed B Kersbergen Clerk of District Court Knoxville Iowa March 31 1908. Cascaswerr for babies and children marketed by Langerak's Drug Store.
Public notice announces De Witt's Little Early Risers liver pills are sold at Lan gerak's Drug Store from 14 to 18. The ad markets the product as a reliable digestive aid.
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