Prohibition Woes and Land Reform Debate in 1910s Editorials
The piece vents at Dooze in Iowa over scarce whiskey and tariff shifts as President Wilson reconsiders tariffs amid global conflict. It shifts to a defense of landlord tenant questions from The Journal and Messenger, arguing for land nationalization through a Single Tax to curb rent, ease taxes on personal property, and release idle land for use. The discussion ties moral economy to reform and unemployment relief.
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Journal and Messenger
Ohio
Columbus
Journal
Messenger
Notable Essay Series Explores a Big Topic
The article emphasizes ongoing public discussion of a major issue. It notes the difficulty of covering all aspects yet expresses hope that forthcoming pieces will prompt deeper study. The writer urges fair, investigative exploration to illuminate the subject's importance and interest.
Dean's Kidney Pills Ad From Pella Testimony
Proof from Mrs. M. A. Firth of Pella claims Dean's Kidney Pills relieved her two year kidney and back problems. She cites dullness fatigue and irregular kidney action improving after use. Price 50 cents at dealers. Foster Milburn Co. Buffalo NY.
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Pella
Dean
M. A. Firth
Independence St
Mother Love Hymn Of A Child’s Devotion And Faith
A devotional poem celebrates a mother’s unconditional care and guidance. The speaker contrasts divine gift with the earthly blessing of a mother whose faithfulness shapes a child’s prayers and path to righteousness, acknowledging the limits of words to measure such love.
Recipe for Gray Hair Dye Advised for Home Use
A home remedy combines Bay Rum Barbo Compound glycerine and water to darken gray hair. Mix one ounce Bay Rum, a small box Barbo Compound, and a quarter ounce glycerine in half a pint water. Apply twice weekly until the desired shade, with full directions in each Barbo box.
Why Mary Was Like A Tea Party Tale
A queer old man hosts a town tea party and offers a prize for the most popular girl, Mary wins by votes though she isn’t judged the prettiest or cleverest. He asks why all like Mary, and a girl answers she always reads the others’ wishes and suggests the game.
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Mary
Hall's Catarrh Cure Company Ad and Personal Oath
Frank J. Cheney declares his firm will pay one hundred dollars for every case of catarrh cured by Hall's Catarrh Cure. Notary A. W. Gleason attests on December 6, 1886. Ad text touts internal cure, testimonials, and product sales in Toledo. Also includes admonitions to trust God amid daily trials.
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State of Ohio
Toledo
Lucas County
Las
Frank J. Cheney
F. J. Cheney & Co
Hall
Frank J. Chhnhy
A. D
A. W. Gleason
J. Cheney & CO
Chamberlain's Tablets Proclaimed Beneficial for Constipation Relief
Advertisement urges women with sedentary habits to take Chamberlain's Tablets to ease constipation and indigestion. Claims improve bowels better than no exercise, noting tablets are easy to take, agreeable, and widely available.
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Chamberlain
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Pella Chronicle
Sadler Bros. & CO
HL Sadler
A. Young
Iowa
Marion County
Ropy
8. C
Wilson
Commission
N. J. Gesman
Gezels
Miles
Nervine
Dr. Miles
Frances Whitlock
Broadway
Schenectady
Luther
Luther Household
Vandermeulen & CO
Geeting & Schakel
WM. B. Frye
R. J. Baker
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