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Newspaper
Pella Chronicle
Location
Pella, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Dec 28, 1911
Page
1
It praises progress against consumption but warns society’s follies undermine science. Nervous and mental diseases rise as society lives too fast, chasing wealth, sensationalism, and pleasures at health’s expense, urging cooperation with science for better health.
The Pella Chronicle notes that work can seem monotonous yet frees the mind. It cites Robert Burns plowing fields while singing and Elihu Barrett, a blacksmith who also mastered languages, as examples of skilled workers whose minds remain active.
The piece argues against reserving praise only for the dead. It recalls how living figures often crave recognition during hardship, yet are celebrated posthumously with flawless virtues. The author urges timely acknowledgment of merit to inspire those still striving.
The speaker argues that true farming mastery rests on soil science and practical knowhow. A farmer must apply lasting soil knowledge to yearly and long term crop needs, otherwise he is merely a bungler pretending to farm.
The piece warns that neglecting business affairs leads to failure. It cites poor bookkeeping, delays, sloppy methods, and inadequate advertising as key faults. It stresses that business keeps those who manage it well and punishes those who neglect it, a timeless lesson for entrepreneurs and aspirants.
The Norton Kansas Telegram asks readers to help identify people or events not covered by the paper. It humorously notes reporters try to learn names and faces but cannot know everyone, inviting tips about those traveling, greeting friends, or unknown strange behavior.
Ignorance of law excuses none. Fraud concealment is illegal. Agreements lack consideration are void. Pencil signatures have legal effect. Receipts aren’t conclusively legal proof. One partner binds all. Sunday contracts unenforceable. Minor contracts void. lunatic contracts void. Advertising in Sunday papers invalid. Each partner liable for firm debts. Principals liable for agents. Agents liable to principals for errors. Minor notes void. value received unnecessary. Sunday notes void. Fraud or intoxicated person notes unenforceable. Lost or stolen notes do not release maker. Indorsers liable unless notice of dishonor given within 24 hours.
A Midwest editorial argues farmers should shift focus from national politics to Iowa state issues. It criticizes governors and legislators for chasing stepping stones to higher offices, calls for local campaigns on tax roads and schools, and urges candidates who know state needs. It notes the Moon saloon law impact and counts 548 saloons remain in operation.
Wanted town property or vacant lot for purchase. For particulars enquire at Chronicle office.
H De Booy a longtime Pella merchant and pioneer citizen is critically ill with little hope for recovery after fifty years in business. The community notes his prominent role in local commerce and civic life.
In 1886 Frank J. Cheney of F. J. Cheney & Co. swore an oath promising one hundred dollars for every catarrh case not cured by Hall's Catarrh Cure. The notice, sworn before Notary A. W. Cleason, explains the medicine is taken internally and claims to affect blood and mucous surfaces. The firm, based in Toledo Ohio, markets Hall's Catarrh Cure and Hall's Family Pills for constipation.
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