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Newspaper
Pella Chronicle
Location
Pella, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Aug 02, 1917
Page
4
A New York City anecdote recounts an Italian immigrant in a downtown shop trading cigarette coupons for a flag. He requests the "Unita State" flag, touching it with reverent care as a faraway pride lights his eyes, while a clerks’ colorful scene unfolds beside glass displays and coupon rewards.
A humorous sketch describes a familiar party figure named Arthur who is always invited, knows the kitchen secrets, chats with guests, serves drinks and sandwiches, and escorts a plain girl home, illustrating social help and favoritism in a 19th century setting. It also cites a 1815 London Chronicle remark on two comforts of life, the tomato and banana, with fanciful legends.
A new battery powered electric alarm clock features a tiny lamp just below the clock face. A flexible cord switch lets users light the dial by touching the button from the bedhead, making timekeeping visible at night.
A fragmentary report notes a proposal to attach women as cooks and caterers to British regiments being favorably received and seriously considered. Critics question its novelty, but momentum grows as discussion continues about women taking on logistical roles in wartime.
The three oldest surviving Bible manuscripts date from 800 to 450 A D and reveal early gospel form after apostolic days. The Sinaitic was found by Tischendorf at Sinai in 1844 and includes the Septuagint and New Testament. The Alexandrian manuscript, located in the British Museum, is older but has missing leaves. The Vatican manuscript, the most ancient, contains about 700 vellum leaves with Genesis partly missing and Hebrews complete to chapter 9.
A Chicago specialist meets a western millionaire who brings his wife for treatment of kleptomania. The patient, richly dressed and attractive, secretly pockets valuables during visits. The physician advises the husband to return alone, promising to recover the stolen items, but the husband never returns with them.
Archival note from the London Saturday Review outlines key differences between true crocodiles and alligators. It cites visible canine teeth in crocodiles when jaws close and a leg-scale fringe absent in alligators, with differences in jaw alignment and leg shape.
The New York World quotes a versatile performer who recalls acting parts in Shakespearean drama and a stint in Rast Lynne, joking about his theater career and even playing a horn in an orchestra.
A Washington Star item notes a cheerful girl proclaiming she will soon speak French as well as English. The reply counters mispronunciation, with the girl and peers unfazed by errors.
A playful exchange from the New York Weekly shows Sweet Girl telling her Papa she will marry Mr Poorchap who agrees to live with them. The father replies fondly that he would not like her to leave.
Snake charmers mix snake root with an earthenware pot containing a snake. The root stupefies the creature or makes it bite. They place the snake under the root’s influence before drawing it into the ritual.
William K. Beardsley of the Ne New England fish exchange argues that if the fishing industry were run efficiently the public would get better, cheaper seafood. He warns current casual methods waste dollars and calls for carload shipping and a sound business system to cut costs and improve service. Government experts foresee the nation relying on fisheries for food.
The Natchitoches Times argues to expose rural youths to town life to dispel illusions. Boys should see town workers endure long hours, modest wardrobes, and risks of wealth, learning not all that glitters is gold. A taste of town life may help rural youths value farm life.
A new automatic fire alarm, cheap and simple, can be installed almost anywhere. It provides home protection similar to large plant systems. A small air chamber with fine holes senses rapid heat rise, triggering a bell when the chamber walls push outward and complete an electric circuit.
Rev A M Mitchell of a Church of England parish magazine urges knitting during sermon to save time and keep listeners focused. He argues knitting distracts from chatter and fashion gossip, teaching a disciplined, mechanical habit amid services.
A battered man with a head bump and facial bruises entered a Muncie newspaper office and told staff he was misled about joining a lodge, asking that the incident be kept private, while referencing a remark in the previous day’s paper. The Indianapolis News reports the curious encounter.
A conversational snippet shows a humorous exchange about finding the right moment to visit a dressmaker. One speaker jokes that any time is suitable, while the other quips that all times are “Atting ones,” highlighting light social banter.
The fragment notes Flubdub with a ball on the back of his neck and Zea questioning blame. The unclear text hints at an examination or concern but lacks details on a clear event or outcome.
A London Standard summary explains the Zeppelin’s structure with sixteen aluminum girders forming the hull and about eighteen hoop girders acting as ribs. The sail-like fabric covers a multi compartment body with gas bags in each section, designed so a punctured bag only weakens part of the ship while remaining bags keep it afloat after ballast and nonessentials are jettisoned.
After Emperor Paul of Russia was killed, Tennyson spoke bluntly at a Moscow dinner with Lord St Helens. Realizing danger, the poet plunged into flight, aided by warnings from the ambassador. He hid for weeks and was smuggled aboard an English frigate in disguise.
A quoted anecdote explains that when a man injures his thumb while laying a carpet under his wife’s supervision, he instinctively puts his thumb in his mouth. The reflex acts as an automatic stopper, abruptly cutting off speech during the painful moment.
A man recalls ejecting a caller from his home and discovers the visitor aimed at his mother in law not his daughter. The exchange reveals a clash between generations and a misdirected flirtation that unsettles the house.
A playful Philadelphia Bulletin excerpt features a groom-to-be anxiously asking about a tearful reaction after proposing. The bride replies with a quip about her mother’s harsh warning, noting she has now secured a donkey of a lover.
Report states the Forth bridge bears a horizontal pull of 10 000 tons on the chief spans and a weight of 100 000 tons on their bases. Observers note that half a dozen British ironclads could be hung upon them without causing undue strain.
A fragment from the Louisville Courier Journal recalls a canvasser offering a book in exchange for a smile. The remark suggests a light, humorous moment tied to a street interaction and a sales pitch. No further details are provided in the readable text.
The article contrasts Alexandria with Cairo, calling Cairo the Washington and Alexandria the New York of Egypt. It notes Alexandria’s grand past, its modern commercial focus, and the push to modernize with lights and bonds while history remains a backdrop. It traces rulers from the Pharos lighthouse to Cleopatra and the Mohammedans.
A Detroit Free Press excerpt describes a sleeper car scene where a loud passenger wakes early and occupies all washroom space. He boasts a traveling case and clothes strewn about, splashing water as the train moves, leaving others to wait for brief five minute headway at destination.
An Ozark Baptist preacher warned against leaving early during his sermon. As a young man began to exit the room he pointed and named Rag, Tag and Bobtail, then another youth departed, and after that no one else left until dismissal.
The Kansas City Star quotes Tennyson advising writers to use a primal plot and rhymes. It notes how terminal syllable similarity can shape concept and mood, giving an example where words like 101 pill and bill rhyme to tell a patient’s story concisely.
Fragmentary lines discuss a character named Mr Longtocks and a fascination with violets. The speaker ponders sincerity and a playful image of music and bow when describing attraction, conveying a domestic, humorous mood without clear narrative or concrete facts.
The Illustrated World of Chicago critiques film directors for stereotyped depictions of sudden death. It argues actors imitate familiar tropes, showing exaggerated motions and contortions. In real cases, the wounded often die instantly and rarely fall face down, challenging Hollywood realism.
A detailed look at glycerin as a chemical substance notes its unique properties. It does not freeze or evaporate under ordinary temperatures, only decomposing with a strong odor when heated. It burns with a pale flame at high heat and serves as a stable vehicle for pigments in stamping ribbons and papers. Crystallization occurs at freezing, but melting prevents re crystallization, and minor water additions stop crystallization. Glycerin remains fluid under many conditions, yet can form gummy masses in intense cold.
A harsh, derisive description portrays Tibetan features as unappealing, claiming their ancestry traces to a monkey king and hobgoblin. Bonvalot quips bears exceed them in looks, noting Eskimo and Chinese similarities, broad flat noses, wide mouths, oily skin, coarse hair, and ungainly stances.
In a quoted exchange, a man asks the difference between a citizen about to vote and one who has already voted. Congressman Hammfatt calls it a mere distinction of terms, saying the former is a good Lele c faw and the latter a good thing, per the Richmond Times-Dispatch.
A witty Boston Transcript quip contrasts a politician with a statesman. It notes that a statesman is in politics to gain money, while a politician ends up in politics to gain money. The exchange humorously entertains the line between public service and personal wealth.
The Dallas News quotes a philosopher and a plain citizen debating happiness. The philosopher claims happiness is the pursuit, not the catching, while the plain citizen counters with a practical question about chasing the last car on a rough day.
Fragmentary text mentions palms and long survival, with garbled terms like Greene Oh and Mtates. Possible place names and random phrases appear, but no coherent event or clear subjects emerge for a structured news card.
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