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Newspaper
Pella Chronicle
Location
Pella, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Aug 30, 1901
Page
8
The Portland Oregonian warns of a relentless knocker who points out flaws and wrongdoings from dawn till night. He exposes errors, pressures bosses, and shames workers, claiming to judge all with a microscope and relentless gaze.
A traveling American entomologist uses a decoy to shoot a rare northern Australian butterfly, then masks it as a lifelike specimen. The piece also riffs on folk beliefs, from dropped utensils signaling visits to deaths, and umbrella mishaps foretelling disappointment, all framed as light anecdotes.
The rare emerald flash at sunrise, described as a string of seven emerald beads about a twelfth of the sun's diameter, was seen by J. Franklin Adams from Scotland. Experts speculate ocean waves may break the green ray similar to Baily's beads, urging careful seaside and ship observers.
A late 18th century North Shields inquiry led to William Wouldhave's tin lifeboat design, adopted after critics doubted it. The model by Henry Greathead built the original boat known today, inspired by Wouldhave's observation of self-righting water fragments at a well. Wouldhave died in 1821 and is buried at St Hilda's.
Secretary of State Board of Health official rejects fear of a severe Iowa smallpox winter and opposes a general vaccination law. He supports enforcing existing quarantine and school vaccination rules, notes parental rights to opt out, and says current law can curb spread with proper enforcement.
A historical guide explains fluffing hair by removing oils via a thorough shampoo. Melt olive oil soap in boiling water to form a jelly, mix two tablespoons with a small lump of washing soda, apply to wet hair, rinse well, and dry carefully. Also notes Miss Erminte Edwards from Florodora company plans to buy five wigs.
Australia forms a small standing army and allocates 5 million toward a navy, signaling a shift from reliance on Britain. The recent census shows a net population gain of 593,975 in ten years, with emigration balancing immigration and a falling birth rate. Statesmen aim to spur faster growth through liberal laws, tax relief, and internal improvements to attract immigration and develop resources.
Bazony and Baden prompt action to make a return ticket valid for 45 days. The move follows swift steps to extend the ticket’s validity, impacting travelers seeking longer grace periods.
Leon Brown reports that among thirteen Cummins men in the county delegation a faction pledged to Mr Mowry shifted votes to him, clearing Eaton as the Cummins choice for makership without internal strife. Tom Jay newspaper rumor origins traced. May reportedly will not locate in Mason City to avoid district tensions.
Reports across Iowa detail a fatal overland flyer incident near Denison with a possible victim identified as Fred Ripps, plus a pickpocketing loss in Fort Dodge involving W A Magee. Cedar Falls records a $25 fine for James Trimell after a 15 year old daughter was whipped with a razor strap.
In a disputed case saloon keepers face the threat of prosecution under the mulct statute as they seek bonds to secure $3,000. Companies refuse bonds without indemnity, leaving keepers exposed and unable to protect their businesses while the law seeks enforcement.
Sioux City reports trouble as city council rejects three bids for Fourth street viaduct repairs. Low bid is $18,374.21 by F C Lytle. rival bid $600 higher by Flinn and Hanlon, an outfit now alleged to include Hanlon as alderman. Lytle vows court action to force award. Council defends high cost versus engineer’s approved estimate.
The body of a man about 65 was found by a freight crew beside the Illinois Central track in Fort Dodge. Injuries include broken neck and two ribs, with marks of a heavy fall. An inquest was pending and identity remained unconfirmed.
The piece notes rapid expansion of golf clubs across the United States with Morristown and Midlothian examples, detailing land costs and club-house expenses near 150000 dollars. It estimates about 1200 clubs, 120000 listed members, and 150000 golfers overall, with annual per capita spending around 100 dollars totaling roughly 15 million.
Denison August 23 The coroner's jury in the Arion murder case returns a verdict identifying the murdered man as J. H. Love. They determine the means of death but uncover no new information and hold little hope that the guilty party will soon be arrested.
George Wolver ine an aged farmer near Oelwein died under mysterious circumstances while living with daughter and her husband Martin Kruse. Neighbors recall threats by Kruse and wife over past month amid unclear motive. The scene hints at a troubled family crisis and local suspicion surrounding the death.
Chicago Tribune notes Charley Hayt's uncanny luck and speed as a young pacer. It traces his lineage from Alcantara through dam to Allerton, recounts sale history from New York auction to Corning and Buffalo victories, and recalls a near ruin from a leg misstep. Additional family misfortune includes a sister breaking her neck and a brother dying on a farm.
In a Cleveland Plain Dealer reminiscence an elderly aunt vividly recalls Amos Keeter and the Skeeter family, recounting many social outings and shared memories. Her memory shines as her city nephew teases her with the question, prompting a fond laugh at the old times. In a separate note, a statistic list describes extensive, sparsely populated areas in Yucatan with thousands of small settlements and haciendas.
Denver dispatch reports the Law School of the University of Chicago being expelled from the American Association of Law Schools for failing to meet entrance examination standards.
In a courtyard scene Ruth contemplates leaving town to open a shop. The Bandlady, listening closely, considers the idea while two former laborers refresh at a nearby corner grocery run by a bright, red-haired mother and daughter duo. The shop and its orderly cleanliness draw surprised attention from passersby as they glimpse the Bondlady and her child.
In a South Carolina jail a moonshiner blames his wife Linda for his capture after a preacher visit at the schoolhouse. He recounts the preacher’s sermon distracting them as authorities searched for the still. He faces a two year sentence at trial while his wife remains steadfast in faith.
An observer contrasts American restraint with foreign manners as American men abroad glimpse intimacy. The piece notes kissing norms in France Italy and even among Germans, highlighting cultural differences in displays of affection and public behavior.
The New York Evening Sun notes the strain between American restraint and affectionate gestures. It cites travelers moved to laughter at male relatives kissing loved ones farewell, compares to boarding school norms, and reflects on whether handshakes could substitute for kisses.
Albany dispatch reports State Agricultural Commissioner Wieting says sections of Schoharie and Columbia counties suffer striped blister beetle damage to sugar beet crops. Horicultural department directed to curb the pest. Robert Lebaudy, son of a French sugar refiner, donated 10000 to a hospital building project in New York after a world tour, noting his income is ample.
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