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Newspaper
Pella Chronicle
Location
Pella, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Feb 05, 1914
Page
6
A long column recalls 1914 Thursdays in Chronicle volume, groundhog day folklore, and weather quirks. It quotes The Marshalltown Times-Republican on leadership, notes Roosevelt’s presses, and laments hard times under earlier Republicans and Democrats while recounting local Pella ice, corn and hog prices from a misty past.
The Manson Democrat quotes its editor condemning any Roman Catholic who cannot be appointed as U S Marshal and says no prohibitionist or suffragist can secure the governorship nomination this year. It argues prohibitionists belong in the prohibition party and progressives should handle suffrage issues in Iowa for now.
Reprint of Colfax Clipper from January 28 1832 lists prices for butter 25 cents eggs 16 cents live chickens 15 to 20 cents hogs 5.50 cattle 2.50 to 3.00 per hundredweight reflecting a poor crop year and the era's economic conditions.
The American Economic League argues bourbons in France and Mexico mirror landowning elites opposing reform. It traces Turgot's land tax push, Madero's 1910s land reform, and Terrazas of Chihuahua as a refugee in the United States. The piece warns of enduring land monopoly effects and calls attention to bourbons’ persistent anti reform stance in America.
A farmer argues for producing finished goods locally rather than exporting raw corn. He notes cattle shipments to Pella reduce local corn outflows, defends fertilizer needs, and critiques fodder-first farming. He compares nears relative to South American corn imports and links free raw materials to American manufacturing benefits.
A speaker argues that heavy protection distorts markets and harms American agriculture. He says tarff restrictions fail the finished farm product and the Iowa farmer’s complaints about losing protection mislead him, aligning him with trusts and harming national agricultural interests.
The Old Broad Creek Church known as St John’s near the capital was founded before the nation and once hosted George Washington. The pew memorial to Washington, a hidden graveyard beneath honeysuckle, and brickwork and hardware imported from England mark its historic, now ruined, structure noted by Living Church.
The author recalls Trouville during peak season as among Europe’s priciest destinations. He notes the Hotel des Roches Noires offers luxury beyond measure, and observers argue that foreign guests often accept high charges as justified. An anecdote describes nectarines priced at 25 francs each and a family paying lavishly for an extravagant meal.
The joke notes the first year after marriage the husband holds his wife fondly, the second year he awkwardly holds the baby, and every year after he holds his tongue, a wry reflection on marital life attributed to the Dallas News.
The Detroit Free Press features a wry remark showing sympathy for the underdog, with a playful note about ownership of the wag. The quote reflects a light editorial tone and local color.
Catarrh cannot be cured with local applications. internal remedies are needed. Hall's Catarrh Cure, taken internally, acts on blood and mucous surfaces. It is a reputable prescription from leading physicians, with tonics and blood purifiers. Send for testimonials. Sold by Druggists for 75c. Take Hall's Family Pills for constipation.
In Florence Giovanni di Falco, a notorious bandit, enters a palazzo to paint a portrait after admiring a young noblewoman. The scene ends with the prince recognizing him, two doors to the room, and Giovanni’s pardon secured after the prince pleads with authorities. The tale blends crime and a dramatic artistic turn.
A new single Adder model is described as a compact, desk size tool for rapid, accurate calculation. Marketed as an infallible individual device to replace central machines and suit offices and stores where expensive equipment is unaffordable.
A vintage advert claims Mother Grays Sweet Powders relieve feverishness bad stomach teething disorders and regulate bowels while acting as a worm remedy. Cited as used by mothers for 24 years and sold by druggists at 25 cents with a free sample. Sample requests directed to Allen S Olmstead Leroy New York.
An advertisement urges readers with backache and kidney symptoms to try Dean's Kidney Pills. It features a testimonial from Mrs. H. Stone of Newton, Iowa, claiming relief from lumbago and kidney discomfort. Sold by dealers for 50 cents. FosterMilburn Co. of Buffalo, NY, is the U.S. sole agent.
For sale or rent a nine room house at the corner of Broadway and South Street. Inquire at 116 Broadway Mrs L Hills. tf.
An advertisement touts GET LOTS OF EGGS OCULUM promising cures for poultry diseases and increased egg production. It claims availability on all continents and states, offering bottles at 50 cents with full particulars from the Chronicle office and a money back guarantee at purchase.
Small ad notes Allen's Foot-Hase helps wearers fit shoes smaller by shaking into them. Promotes dancing, breaking in new shoes, and a free sample. Sold everywhere for 25 cents. Address Allen S, Olmstead, LeRoy, New York.
For sale a high room house on the Henry Roorda property with three lots. Includes fruit trees, chicken house, barn, coal house and good water. Located one block west of College. Contact H. EB. Lisk.
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