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Newspaper
Pella Chronicle
Location
Pella, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Dec 18, 1913
Page
6
A fragmented local item discusses the Polk County Board of Supervisors and state capital concerns, a Wisconsin professor advising poultry keepers to amuse hens, and a Chicago Tribune joke about a tree chopped near Dr J Seller’s residence. It ends with a critique of funding opinions on public governance.
A garbled newsroom snippet references Democrats Republicans and Bull Moose, hinting at shifting party loyalties and a 1920s political context. It mentions progressive principles and an unsettled stance toward a third party, with unreadable dates and names.
The Bresen text argues that improving road access via Howell offers the best chance to advance Pella’s interests. It urges a thorough investigation of the paved route as the most feasible path to better express rates, railway competition, and service quality, aiming to make the project a reality.
Graham Taylor of Chicago Commons appeals for funds to United Charities but argues charity itself cannot end poverty. He says reform is needed to remove root causes, urging donors to target systemic change and oppose predatory privilege benefiting from labor. He warns that without abolition of privileged safeguards, future distress will persist and current sufferers remain harmed.
A chronicle style Christmas message laments sin and past year hardships while urging charity and unity. It urges love for the needy, calls for abolition of oppression over land, and stresses humble, reverent use of gifts through Christ. The piece links universal goodwill to responsible action and honest living.
Prof H Severn writes from Severn of December 1912 praising his new home in Hillsdale and renewing subscription to the Ray. He and Mrs Severn miss Pelland Central College friends, noting continued high ideals and noble student spirit at Hillsdale, similar to Central and Pella.
The passage expresses warm appreciation for Professor Firth as coach and teacher and his wife, noting their happiness in their new home. It celebrates Central College’s prosperity and recent advancements, and extends a Merry Christmas and Happy New Year to friends in Pella, signed by Mrs Severn and Tom.
A Pella Iowa resident, N VanMaren, blacksmith, testifies Doan's Kidney Pills eased his acute lame back. He recalls sharp pains when moving and says the pills, obtained from Cole's drug store, removed the trouble completely and have not needed another remedy since. The ad notes Down's drug agents and distributors in the area.
An astronomy note explains how stellar spectra show how fast and far stars move, including the red and violet shifts as they swing in orbit. It describes how a star can split into two visible components when a single line divides into two moving parts, defining what astronomers call spectroscopic doubles.
Catarrh claims internal remedies cure the disease and Hall's Catarrh Cure is touted as a blood and mucous surface treatment. Includes testimonials, price 75c, Toledo company and local druggists. Also a separate ad seeks agents for tension bearing shears with earnings of five to eight dollars daily.
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