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Newspaper
Pella Chronicle
Location
Pella, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Dec 03, 1902
Page
4
A reflective meditation contrasts worldly success with Christ’s teaching. It argues true achievement lies in selflessness, charity, and bearing defeat with dignity, not in wealth, fame, or power. The piece praises humility, martyrdom, and altruism as higher forms of success.
The article notes London railways will abandon steam locomotives for suburban traffic, with electricity spreading to every mile of Great Britain. America follows as Niagara power fuels trains within 200 miles of Buffalo, expanding to a nationwide electric network for faster, better service.
The article argues for a formal employment contract between employers and domestic workers. It insists servants should have fixed hours, paid extra for overtime, a share of living space, and guaranteed recreation and rest. It ties independence to better household staffing and worker retention.
A succinct push to focus on suitable work and effort rather than luck. It warns against overloading fools with knowledge and suggests leaving hard luck stories behind when seeking jobs. Emphasizes attention to small details and prudent saving over quick gains.
Hiram Perry shares a tale about Silas Binckley and Job Prince, using humor to flag melancholy. He recalls a man who found marriage demanding effort, then a comical ducking by neighbors when despondent. The moral: activity and responsibility cure gloom. a bit of rustling for the family may lift spirits.
H. T. McIntyre of St. Paul Minnesota reports relief from a troubled stomach after using Chamberlain’s Stomach and Liver Tablets. He says they do him more good than anything he has taken. Sold by Allen and Stubenrauch.
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