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Newspaper
Pella Chronicle
Location
Pella, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Apr 24, 1913
Page
6
The piece parodies local editorials and letters from Pella Iowa and Pleasantville, criticizing editorials that mix verbs and questioning tariff ideas. It notes editorial confusion about news and references reforms, while contrasting statements on Wilson, Bryan, and protectionism with a call for free trade and mutual prosperity.
A partisan critique argues that tariff protection is graft run through political districts. It cites Louisiana Democrats shifting votes to back sugar protection despite opposing free trade, and notes Pepper's bid to keep pearl button duties as harming his influence.
The article analyzes college athletics as a major factor in student life and discipline. It notes the push for proper supervision, risks of professionalism, and the balance between recreation and work, warning that unchecked competition can undermine education. It emphasizes faculty control and reform when needed.
An early 20th century advertisement warns against mercury based remedies for catarrh and promotes Hall's Catarrh Cure by F J Cheney Co Toledo Ohio as mercury free and effective taken internally. The notice urges consumers to obtain genuine products from doctors and druggists with testimonials available and lists a price per bottle. It also promotes Hall's Family Pills for constipation.
Eggs from the fire flock of Barred Rocks offered at home for sale not for shipping. Prices are 16 for 60 cents, 80 for $1.00, 100 for $3.00. Laying strain noted with records. SADLER in Pella, Iowa.
The council met with K Verhey chosen as pro tem clerk and A J Kuyper asked to handle records and roll calls. Petitions granted for cement sidewalk on north Main Street and alley cut to grade in block 69. Main Street paving discussion referred to streets committee. several ordinances introduced for city bookkeeper and electrician. Clean Up Day set for May 5.
A Moslem World article recounts twelve year old Aesma’s seven months in school, her resistance to an uncle’s arranged marriage, and her steadfast faith in Christ amid opposition. After her mother’s return, persecution resumes and the uncle declares a sale to a village boy for twenty pounds.
A collage-like extract cites Shakespeare lines misattributed quotes and remarks from the Chicago Record-Herald and Cincinnati Enquirer. It also notes Publius Syrus maxims about calamity and social habits, illustrating framing of literary phrases in period voices.
The brief exchange notes a speaker claiming birth on February 29 and another reacting with remark. The line highlights a playful clash over a rare leap day birthday and social absurdity.
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