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Newspaper
Pella Chronicle
Location
Pella, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Aug 02, 1906
Page
6
A New York Press item questions the ax's definition noting debates over whether the tool is just the steel head or the complete instrument with handle. It describes hardware views and woodcutter practice of supplying only the iron head and making a helve at home.
A secret circle named the Iron Hand manipulates people into joining. Petro vich Vronsky, a secret police member, ensnares Ivan Tornovich and arranges his arrest. A girl Fedia Pavlovna lures Vronsky to a viaduct plot to blow up the czar's train. Vronsky is exposed, the dynamite found, and the girl is pressed to release Ivan as part of the scheme’s fallout.
William Dean Howells, a cordial mentor to writers, served as editor of a New York magazine. His name drew attention, but he showed little punctuality. The proprietor told him office hours were 9 to 5, and Howells left after a bow, refusing to return.
A New York Press account notes firemen’s affection for their work animals. When snow makes streets tough, fire apparatus slow or detour to ease horse effort, firefighters hop off to walk beside the rig and lighten the horses’ load on the return from alarms.
Readers recall Paul du Chaillu s vivid gorilla encounters but a new specimen on the Sangha in French Congo reportedly stands seven feet six and three quarter inches tall. Photographs circulate to Europe supporting the measurement possibly signaling a new race or species.
Rev. William Davies of Hereford baffled medical rules by taking almost no exercise yet never fell ill for 35 years. A humble, hearty eater, he relished indigestible foods and, against odds, lived to celebrate his 105th birthday with a substantial meal.
The author J M Barrie is described as silent and reserved with strangers. At a public dinner he asked a neighbor if they felt like talking and, receiving the reply No, he echoed the sentiment and they both ceased speaking, a moment noted by Home Chat.
John Sharp Williams contributes a September Southwest article focusing on Oklahoma as the new state. The edition centers on political and commercial significance, promising reliable information. Subscriptions cost fifty cents yearly or five cents per copy, with address 1036 Frisco Building, St Louis, Mo. 21-23.
Notice to interested parties that an instrument claims to be the last will of Willemyntje Van Arkel, deceased, is on file in the Clerk of the District Court office in Knoxville Iowa. A hearing is set for October 2, 1906, during the October term, at which time all interested persons may be heard. Geo. W. Long, Clerk. Knoxville Iowa July 28.
Rainfall ranged from a tenth of an inch to over two inches, with ample soil moisture overall for staple crops. Harvest finishing for hay, oats, and barley proceeds in many areas, with shocks and barns reported. Spring wheat ready to harvest with good yield prospects and corn maintains high standards for above average yields. Pastures strong overall though some drought-affected spots exist. late potatoes gain from recent showers and apples fare fairly well.
The Rock Island offers discounted round trips to Chicago with two charter windows. Departures on August 4 5 and 6 with return by August 15. another set on August 11 12 and 13 with return by August 22. Price from Pulla is 8 dollars, agent J M Cox handles sales.
Misa Minnie Klein visited Oska loosa Monday afternoon to see friends Misa lixalater named Mixa and Jonkera.
On Mardi Gras night a grand royal masquerade ends with a death reveal. The prince, warned by the prime minister, sees the crowd transformed as moral reforms replace prior excess. Temples to arts and sciences rise, libraries grow, and public life shifts toward culture and charity after the deadly tableau.
A frontier tale recalls Jim Blackstone and Doll’s northeast New Mexico wedding duel with Apache threats. The groom rides to his ranch, discovers hired help slain, Indians set the porch ablaze, and Pete the horse warns of danger. The attackers flee after a pitched rifle defense. Doll and Jim end the night at her father Gunther’s house.
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