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Newspaper
Pella Chronicle
Location
Pella, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Aug 13, 1908
Page
6
Ex governor argues high tariffs drive trusts and graft. He claims tariffs shield trusts, raise living costs, and exempted profits flow to big corporations. He condemns trust busting as ineffective and urges removal of protective duties to curb monopoly pricing and tax-driven prices.
A veteran union printer argues that organized labor seeks only fair treatment, not special favors. He contends injunctive power should be limited and contempt cases tried with proper jury involvement, and that union cards should not imply unreviewed authority. The piece reflects labor's stance against the Taft era policies and judicial overreach.
A judge named Taft is described as an injunction judge whose early rulings in the 1880s set precedents that critics say reduced labor to chattel under special interests. The text argues these precedents undermine workers rights tied to union membership and card possession.
A masked villain abducts a young woman tying hands and feet and gagging her, placing her in a gunny sack and carrying her through a street to a store that never advertises. He taunts her that no one will look for her as she faints and remains in danger.
Henry Grady’s words about his mother after visiting her in Christmas memory reveal a tender portrait of maternal care. The excerpt details homey comforts, supper saved, toasted cheese, homemade candy, and a mother’s prayers, creating a vivid scene of belonging and gratitude. Kennedy’s Laxative Cough Syrup is advertised as child friendly with maple sugar flavor, sold at Langerak's Drug Store.
A beggar recounts experiences in cities using a maimed appearance to solicit help. A poignant scene shows a well dressed mother and her child donating coins to him, illustrating how the very poor aid each other despite hardship. The observer notes that genuine pity among the poor is rarely understood by others.
A seven year old gives a debut speech to a large crowd at a west side club house. His family, eager and supportive, coach him backstage before he steps on. His mispronounced lines provoke laughter as he delivers a quirky, hoarse recital and is led away humbly.
An early 20th century fragment presents a child Tommy asking if his sister Gladys will be an aunt to his future children. The father affirms and notes he won’t allow aunts to stay, fearing trouble. A brief aside shows Mrs Callaghan in a shoe shop dispute over a son born in Amerika and a quotation on guard monotony.
A five year old asks who Total is after hearing a teacher read class tithes. The tale, from The September Delineator, notes the man reads each class contribution and declares Total gives the most, implying wealth.
A new daily bargain offer from the Pella Chronicle promotes one dollar pricing until year’s end. Readers are urged to call and visit to save money on purchases.
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