Christmas In The Chronicle Ads And Local Happenings
Prairie chickens go free until next fall and quails after the 15th. In this issue merchants of Pella share timely messages. A Roman governed Judea centuries ago while a Jew may lead Rome. Keokuk Gate City notes turnabout. Davenport saloon keepers press mulct law. Advertising demand grows. advertisers urged to submit early. Knoxville Express jokes about Sevilla man still in business amid quiet rivals. Urges timely Christmas shopping before bad weather or time runs out.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Judea
Rome
Keokuk Gate
State Board Aims at Endowment and Faculty Standards
The State Board interprets a law requiring colleges to hold state certificates for graduates. Criteria include a 200000 endowment, seven professors paid about 1000 each, 5000 in lab equipment, 5000 library volumes, and teaching no more than 20 hours weekly. The board, composed of state officials, may favor denominational schools as people demand broader recognition.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
State University
State Normal
M. Roberts
Ames
Z. C. Thornburg
Des Moines
Depositor Panic Echoes militia Officer Remark
A militia officer recalled the scrimmage with the line killed none wounded none scared to death almost all, likened by the St Louis Globe Democrat to the latest panic among bank depositors. The wartime remark frames public fear amid financial stress and unrest.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
St. Louis Globe-Democrat
Buxton Gazette praises Fairbanks and railroads remarks
The Buxton Gazette argues against discontent among African Americans in Iowa and notes railroads charging two cents a mile. It also reports Dan Hamilton of Sigourney predicting Indiana's Fairbanks as the next Republican presidential nominee, praising his mind and sociability as misunderstood.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Buxton Gazette
Iowa
Dan Hamilton
Sigourney
Fairbanks
Indiana
Mr. Hamilton
Post Office Receipts and Expenditures for Year Ending June 30
The receipts of the post office department for the year ending June 30 last were 183 585 005 57 dollars, unpaced with 167 932 782 85 dollars. The total expenditures for the year ending June 30 were 190 238 228 288 54 dollars, as 49 779 89 dollars.
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Post Office Department
Concentration the Order of the Day
A discourse argues the modern shift from multi talent to focused specialization. It urges the “one idea man” who can master a single purpose with a clear plan. past scattered skills are obsolete as success hinges on concentration and a vital, definite specialty.
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Hall of Success
Haily Binus
Concentrated effort as a singular driving force
The excerpt portrays capital as time, material, energy, and opportunity that must be concentrated into a single positive force. It likens focus to melting shot into a bullet aimed at a bull's eye and urges total control of one definite purpose in all endeavors.
Government envelopes printed for private use challenged
The Creston American notes resolutions by western Iowa editors opposing government printing of envelopes for private use. It argues the government already prints for private parties and that public business should not blur the line with private enterprises, criticizing socialist alarms and defending a clear private sector boundary.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Western Iowa
Council Bluffs
Creston American
Blind gas use and domestic light demand cited by inspector
A gas company inspector claims that many blind people insist on bright light at all times, noting two families where both spouses died blind due to full tilt gas. He asserts the habit spans private homes and institutions, with gas bills reflecting the demand. The quote is followed by unrelated remarks on temptation and friendship, and a tip about hanging articles with wire.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York Sun
Opening of Indian Mound Postponed
The Historical Society will not begin work on the large Indian mound near Boone until next spring. The delay shifts plans from this fall as scientists across the state await the opening of the mound. Curator Aldrich expects to uncover valuable relics as layers are sliced and examined for coins beads and arrowheads.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Boone
The
Historical Society
Iowa
Aldrich
Saloon Closures Ordered in Scott County Case
Judge J W Bollinger signed decrees against 214 Davenport saloons in Scott County requiring closures at 10 pm and to discard free lunches under Iowa liquor laws. Prosecutor’s attorney Capt C W Neal drew 5712 in statutory fees. saloonkeepers face nearly 10000 in costs.
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Davenport
J. W. Bollinger
Scott County
Wesleyan Students Strike Over Suspensions
Junior and senior classes at Wesleyan University in University Place Nebraska struck yesterday morning after suspensions for pranks. A three person committee served notice that if suspended students are not reinstated the classes will refuse to attend classes and will withhold dorm board payments. The faculty had not yet acted.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lincoln, Neb
Wesleyan University
University Place
Lincoln
Towns named Troy Athens Utica and more spread across states
The article notes 27 cities and towns named Troy 19 named Athens 17 Uticas 16 Alexandrias 15 Romes and 12 Carthages. Only Indiana and New York have all eight names while Ohio and Missouri have seven each.
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Troy
United States
Athens
Uticas
Alexandrias
Romes
Carthages
Indiana
New York
Ohio
Missouri
Definition of Civilization in American Magazine
An excerpt from the American Magazine discusses civilization as the growing ability to look beyond possessions, clothing, dialects, and skin color to see the genuine person inside. It frames civilization as an escape from symbols.
1908 Hicks Almanac Pressed For Delivery
The 1908 almanac by the Rev IrL R Hicks promises beauty and value with color cover, half tone engravings, and complete year weather forecasts. It costs 35 cents by mail and 30 cents on newsstands, with Word and Works magazine offering monthly forecasts and readings for $1 yearly, plus a subscription almanac. Address Word and Works Publishing Co., St. Louis, Missouri, for rates and agents.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Word and Works
Srl R. Hick
Word and Works Publishing Co
Locust Street
St. Louis
Missouri
Prominent patent laxatives advertised in 1900s era ad
A compact advertisement promotes Hollister Rocky Mountain Tea and Kennedy's Laxative Cough Syrup as bowel stimulants. It touts gentle action without opiates, targets relief for sluggish bowels and cold symptoms, and lists Langerak's Drug Store and Vander Linder's Bazar as sellers.
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Hollister
F. D. Stubenrauch
Kennedy
Langerak
Vander Linder's Bazar
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Jsadler
SHUTTS @ Co
H. J. Shutts
Pella, Marion County
Gaditortals
the Chronicle
Knoxville Express
Tone Bros
Mewes
Lewa
John A Howland
Rosy
Indian Mound
Irl R. Hicks
Chichester
Ayer
J. Steele
Alton
Ill
J.C. Ayer Co
Lowell
Mass
J. S. Hai
H. C. Verploeg
East Franklin Street
van Hemert’s
M. Porter Auctioneer
Kleine Shoe Tore
East Side of Square
Ach M. Porter
Pella Tows
the New American House
T.m W. Cox
Geo. J. Thomassen
GC. CG
F. W. Frahm
Wormhoudt
Garden Square
C. E. Martin
S. S. Still College of Osteopathy
Boat’s and
Vanderpol’s
S. G. van der Zyl
John van Nieuwenhuyzen
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