17 Dec 1902
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Newspaper
Pella Chronicle
Location
Pella, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Dec 17, 1902
Page
1
The Chronicle led by G. A. Stout notes subscription rates of four dollars fifty cents per year in advance and discounts for six or three months. It lists advertisement deadlines as Tuesday morning to insure space and states rates are available on application.
A Knoxville Iowa area editorial urges Christmas shopping locally with affordable presents amid political jabs at the Iowa shelter plank and governors. It notes a bloodless Kansas City bullfight imitation, rumors of Iowa bonds, and wasteful mileage claims by a North Dakota deputy marshal. It also warns about irate carriers and the burden on mail service in winter.
The passage argues for pursuing investigations into wrongdoing and suggests punishing influential figures could improve the service more than convicting a single deputy. It frames the inquiry as having a broader positive effect on the organization.
Washington reports President Theodore Roosevelt removed Watts warning painting Love and Life from the Corcoran gallery and placed it in the executive mansion private dining room. The action sparks controversy as it contrasts with President Cleveland’s prior refusal and draws art circles’ attention to differing tastes and the piece’s status as a modern nude. The work, awarded a Chicago World’s Fair gold medal, was later offered by the French government to the U S government.
After a two year absence from the field I have decided to reenter as an auctioneer. Those wishing to make dates and secure terms can apply at the Chronicle office with H. Boorsma.
Advertising copy proclaims Kodol Digests all foods and strengthens the stomach. It claims to cure dyspepsia indigestion and stomach trouble while enriching blood and tissues. Governor G W Atkinson of West Virginia is cited praising its effectiveness and power as a remedy.
The Chicago Great Western Railway offers locations across Iowa Illinois Minnesota and Missouri in a prosperous agricultural region. We seek competent men with capital for all branches of business including creamery and milling, with opportunities in general merchandise hardware harness hotels banks and stock buying. Correspondence solicited. write for maps and Maple leaflets to W. J. Reed Industrial Agent 604 Endicott Building St. Paul Minnesota.
An old newspaper snippet discusses a legal case where a plaintiff sued a medicine firm for a faulty cure and failed to win a hundred dollars. It promotes Vincl as a scientific non secret cod liver oil iron and wine tonic sold with a strong quality guarantee and a companion Vinlax for constipation.
Gustav H Schwab argues immigration reflects prosperity and fuels skilled labor supply. He contends communication with Europe drives newcomers, notes wage trends and education levels, and discusses unskilled labor shifts and the role of northern European nations in shaping American labor markets.
A fragmented quotation suggests a philosophy on seizing chances. The line, discussing waiting, acting, and escaping, raises questions about timing and agency in pursuing opportunity.
The text suggests a cautious point about remaining alert to secure something likely to be asleep when observed. It notes that the surer method is to stay vigilant so it cannot happen. The fragment lacks clear subjects or events for a specific incident.
Two Chicago errand boys faced a stalled elevator. One chose to climb stairs, showing animal energy and ambition, while the other waited. The story argues success favors the climber who acts step by step, not the quick ride up and down.
Mrs S H Newsom of Decatur Alabama credits Electric Bitters for relief after three years of severe indigestion and dyspepsia. She says the remedy allowed her to eat well and gain 35 pounds. The tonic is advertised as a guaranteed cure for indigestion loss of appetite stomach liver and kidney troubles, sold at Kreables drug store.
The article argues that proper feeding boosts milk, pork, and eggs and extends the idea to child nutrition. It promotes Scott's Emulsion as a balanced, science backed food containing Cod Liver Oil, lime and soda to build flesh blood bone and brain. It frames the product as standard nourishment for delicate children.
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