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Newspaper
Pella Chronicle
Location
Pella, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Aug 05, 1909
Page
8
Army signal corps adopts Native American signaling methods to relay information where telegraph and telephone lines are unavailable. The piece traces parallels to historical Indian tactics and extended drills, noting the origin of coordinated communication approaches.
Articles describe smoke bombs and rockets used for signaling in campaigns like the Philippines. Weapons fire colored incendiary stars from modular cartridges, packed hermetically, and fired from mortars or rockets. Navy ships use rockets and the Ardois electric light system for signaling.
Ray Stannard Baker, writing for American Magazine, argues the McAuley Mission slums project demonstrates how living religion can reconstruct individual lives across social classes. He notes faith heals bodies and souls and fosters plain brotherly bonds among participants, who refer to each other as brothers.
The text argues that hard work prevents true failure, saying effort can yield unexpected results. It cites Napoleon at Marengo where Desaix and Kellerman’s timely actions turned a midday loss into a victory by evening, urging perseverance in smaller efforts so as not to regard them as lost.
J W Wright argues against a war on flies and carrion beetles, praising their role in cleaning decay and purifying air. He notes disease concerns cited by medical investigators but contends much stems from improper disposal of waste. The piece also critiques egg handling and candling practices for merchants and farmers.
Pure food inspector Mr Taft visited Saturday July 17 to warn merchants and egg buyers about candling eggs. He instructed that each egg must be candled by the seller before sale to ensure freshness and safety.
Samuel F. Smith, 70, son of the author of America, nears release from Fort Madison under Governor Carroll on parole board advice. Imprisoned since 1904 for forgery and embezzlement, he had one year remaining after prior charges. Once elected mayor of Davenport, he faced heavy losses to victims as proceeds from a $75,000 home sale were said to reimburse them. The case drew wide attention due to his famous father, the New Sharon Star. Corn is tasseling as farmers await better soil conditions and drought relief in Iowa.
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