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Newspaper
Pella Chronicle
Location
Pella, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Aug 26, 1909
Page
1
The editorial laments social hypocrisy, praising character over wealth and urging a thorough municipal cleanup. It notes Thaw era revelations exposing moral degeneracy among some elites, and argues trust and corporate power complicate upward mobility while Chicago’s recent cleaning drive boosts public health and civic tone.
The editor urges a city plan where all residents and authorities join a spring cleanup of premises, alleys, streets, and vacant lots before hot weather. Dirt breeds flies and disease, causing discomfort and suffering, making spring the best time for action.
Officials urge a timely city housecleaning as preventive measure. Even if spring passes, a summer day devoted to cleaning will improve cleanliness, health, and attractiveness of the area.
A noted educator proposes a new religion while a minister predicts the Bible will be replaced by a superior book. Despite their high standing, they have not swayed public opinion, likely because current religion already contains core elements of the new system and people have yet to fully live by the existing scriptures.
Crete remains under nominal Turkish control though its people are mostly Greek and Christian. Greece cannot annex, Turkey won’t relinquish title, and four foreign powers with no historic link govern to maintain order. Crete sits in a peculiar stalemate between nations.
The census should be a businesslike national stock take, accurate and free of politics. The president's order to separate census from political influence is welcomed for its potential to deliver the most accurate count and uphold civil liberty and industrial order amid Europe’s recent unrest.
The advertisement argues back pain signals kidney and bladder disease and promises DeWitt's Kidney and Bladder Pills will cure by removing the cause. It lists symptoms like fatigue, irritability, sleep loss, and urinary issues, claiming tablets purify and restore kidneys, bladder and liver, with a free trial box offered by mail from DeWitt Co. Chicago.
In a domestic farce Mr Henry Cozzens stirs up a stubborn hunt for dinner and a dramatic struggle over a simple meal. Mrs Cozzens deflects his rants with patience and sly humor while the couple spar over chores and petty grievances amid a lively kitchen scene. A separate column titled A REMEDY discusses rural life, city pull, and suggested remedies like shorter farm hours and shared family management.
The piece argues that rising prosperity offers opportunity but warns against reckless spending. It urges saving during good times to weather downturns, comparing preparedness to a ship ready for any contingency rather than capsizing in a sudden crisis. It emphasizes prudent budgeting for households amid potential depressions and employment shifts.
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