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Newspaper
Pella Chronicle
Location
Pella, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Aug 22, 1907
Page
8
A reflective poem notes how a single word can pierce or heal a heart and change friendships. It speaks of kindness easing darkness, comforting the weary, and smoothing rough paths, yet warns a word said too late may bury hope and alter destinies.
A compact sermon-like piece stresses confidence in God as the source of strength and achievement. It cites Biblical figures David and Daniel, Liszt and Beethoven as examples, and urges training to eliminate cant from speech while praising steadfast will and faith.
A fat engineer recalls a year old incident on a descent and a failing stop. A little girl steps onto the tracks and a big Newfoundland leaps to save her, while the engineer, moved to tears, reflects on the moment. The tale closes with an ad for Kennedy's Laxative Syrup.
Fragmentary note mentions DeWitt's Little Early Risers small pills claimed to prevent sickness and griping. Advertised at Langerak's Drug Store and Vander Linden's Bazaar with street numbers 31-35. No clear date or full context.
A king’s beloved son remains unhappy until a magician’s secret reveals a daily kindness as the key to happiness. The tale ends with the prince choosing to help others, becoming the kingdom’s happiest boy. Also includes a brief ad for CASCASWEET stomach relief at Langeraks Drug Store and Vander Lindens Bazar.
A gentleman asks what a boy is and a small speaker answers that a boy is the beginning of a man. The reply emphasizes that a boy who grows into a valued man must start becoming a man while still a boy.
Five year old Lewis often sneaks to watch workmen and spews profane words at meals. His mother washes his mouth with soapsuds after a harsh warning. Days later he asks if the baby has been saying naughty words while watching a nurse bath the infant sister.
A mother counsels a child to value the hardworking bee over the beauty of a butterfly. The tale contrasts charm with usefulness and ends with an advertisement for DeWitt’s Carbolized Witch Hazel Salve sold at Langeraks Drug Store and Vander Lindens Bazar.
A western congressman recounts meeting a Indiana merchant in Brussels last summer. At a park exit the crowd bowed to King Leopold while the Indiana man stared ahead and declared he does not bow to any king. The exchange highlights militant republicanism abroad.
Barranquilla, population 50,000, sits 17 miles up the Magdalena from the Atlantic coast as the terminus of Colombia's great river trade. The Magdalena river carries most of the nation's commerce over 600 miles, with five river companies headquartered there operating 36 steamboats and 43 barges totaling 10,689 tons. Steamers depart daily for the interior. Bogotá is a 10 to 20 day downstream trip and 6 to 10 days returning depending on river and weather.
A brief excerpt describes Ned and his grandmother as the best of friends with a playful exchange. Ned’s quick tongue leads to an apology that his grandmother approves, highlighting warmth, humor, and family affection in a concise scene.
A narrator dubbed the Man Who Knocks About notes how locals know little about native death. He recalls guiding girls in the White Mountains where a young 18 year old youth claims to live nearby yet cannot name any mountains, highlighting unfamiliarity with local geography.
A terse report notes an unnamed man urging action to stop a situation. Goadley is quoted asserting a course of action to halt the matter, reflecting a tense public discourse on control and response. The fragment hints at debate and leadership within a local context.
A historical note asserts that Native and American medicinal plants yield cures for obstinate diseases. Dr. Pierce claims ample care in America with glyceric extracts and alcohol-free formulas. Medicines are produced by skilled chemists with dedicated apparatus and openly list ingredients on the bottle wrappers.
Samuel Liter files in Marion County District Court seeking quiet title to Lots 11 12 North half and East 26 feet of Lot 10 Block 4 South Pella area. Notices sent to Ralph W Kean Sarah J Beers Peter Ritner Nathan C Towne and S Van der Zyl. Respondents must appear before noon on October Term begun in Knoxville Iowa.
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