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Newspaper
Pella Chronicle
Location
Pella, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Dec 08, 1904
Page
1
A Philippine army officer faces court martial over duplicating his wives and misusing his pay accounts. The piece also notes political squabbles, socialist gains, and quips about campaign funds and Missouri politics with a controversial quote attributed to Robert G Ingersoll.
The speaker notes that Republicans claiming the Democratic party is wiped out overlook past landslides where the Democracy recovered to defeat its boastful foe. The message serves as a reminder that political tides shift and resilience matters.
The election of Mr. Douglas, a Massachusetts shoemaker, stirs Republicans who vow to cut tariff soon. The Democrats, likened to Samson, may slay more Philistines in defeat than in their earlier victories.
A historical note argues the United States mails handle 8.5 billion pieces yearly at 150 million in cost and claims eliminating the rural delivery service that serves one seventh of the population would render the post office self supporting.
The World reports mortality in men 30 to 45 shows 27 percent among bachelors vs 18 percent for married men. At ages 40, 60, 70, and 80 the ratio remains stronger for married individuals, with progressively fewer bachelors reaching those ages.
California heavy artillery batteries showcased precise marksmanship in a mock defense of the Fisher Bay area. From Fort McDowell near Ángel Island the aim was to strike near a white pyramid target representing a battleship, with shots required to hit within half the ship’s width or length to count as successful.
The piece rails against corporate power and political corruption, citing J Pierpont Morgan and John D Rockefeller. It criticizes Senator Knox for a steel trust fee and attacks anti saloon sentiment. It contrasts moral hypocrisy with electoral action and urges enlightenment over wage cuts.
A dated, satirical piece mocks social behaviors with jokes about women and marriage. It cites a stove sale dispute over a kiss as payment, notes on jealousy, a double suicide shock, and quips about relationships, fashion, and diet. The tone resembles a humorous column from a bygone era.
The Rev Ir R Hicks Almanac for 1095 is issued as a fine 200 page study of astronomy and weather for 1005. Priced 30 cents postpaid per copy. Word and Works journal is 1.00 per year, both offered by Word and Works Pub Co, 2201 Locust St, St Louis, Mo.
The Woman's Home Companion December issue highlights the Salvation Army's Christmas dinner by Booth Tucker and features pieces on Christmas entertainments by David Belasco, toy origins, Christmas Eve and morning after, homemade gifts, and a Wallace Nutting picture story. Published by Crowell Publishing Company Springfield Ohio one dollar yearly ten cents a copy.
An unclear fragment mentions Asrat hashneeee and Minnesota with scattered terms. The readable portion hints at a person and a location but provides no concrete event, date, or outcome to summarize into a full news item.
A Des Moines man on trial faces questions over whether a fatal blow or a fist caused the death after an early morning street encounter. The report notes other crimes, a preacher acquittal in an adultery case, burglaries at Boone, and social anecdotes from New Sharon and Kellogg.
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