City Directory Quietly Names Local Officials
Reading shows N. J. Gesman as Clerk and A. C. Kuyper associated with John Buckingham as Assessor. G. W. Kimmell and A. N. Van der Linden are listed as Treasurer. Jacob Plender, J. S. Wilson, A. Waechter appear as council members. Council meets on third Tuesday evenings.
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Jepeseeesee Vee
N. J. Gesman Clerk
A. C. Kuyper
Beeeugasaasaee
John Buckingham Assessor
G. W. Kimmell
A. N. van der Linden
Jacob Plender
J. S. Wilson A. Waechter
EN John Faassen
B. H. Sack K. van Tisseldorp
The Man That Counts quotation in Pella message
A Pella Iowa message repeats Theodore Roosevelt's quote about heroism and everyday duty. The ad note mentions post office filing in Marion County and a biannual term rate of 1.50 dollars.
Browning Temporarily Forgotten at Boston Browning Club
A playful scene at the Boston Browning Club shows Professor Anderdon declining to linger on Browning's grand lines while a passerby announces John L. in view, prompting the club to adjourn to the window in a burst of comic interruption.
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Browning
Professor Anderdon
Boston Browning Club
John L
Puck
Local Pride in Townshp Bargain Sense
Farmer Coun tessell expresses strong local pride and belief that township residents are too shrewd to let real bargains slip away, insisting he favors investing money in his home town.
Editor Seeks Revenge Over Courtship Gone Wrong
A local editor, once courting a woman of uncertain age but solid means, is bested by a rival from a neighboring town who marries her and returns home. He records his spite in a note titled Another Old Resident Gone. Meanwhile, a feature notes rising use of wooden flooring in Italy as marble and tile demand wanes. Oak, larch and pine predominate with minimal maple or birch.
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Buffalo, N.Y
Italy
Not to Speak Of Venus Pictures Authenticity Questioned
A student asks about discoveries on Venus and the professor jokes that no discoveries exist if the pictures are authentic, reflecting a faded, mythic view of space and science in a Chicago News quote.
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Venus
Chicago
News
The Man of the Hour and Reformers
A Des Moines Capital editorial questions where a true reformer can be found who will stand for universally right, beyond factional lines, highlighting the search for principled leadership.
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Des Moines
Tea eaten as a condiment from Burmah leaves world supply
In Burmah most tea is processed into letpet or pickled tea for eating rather than drinking. This local practice has negligible impact on the global supply of edible tea beverages.
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Burmah
Hall's Catarrh Cure Promises Cure and Reward
Readers hear that Hall's Catarrh Cure cures catarrh a constitutional disease. It claims internal action on blood and mucous surfaces and offers $100 for any failing case. Also promotes Hall's Family Pills for constipation with testimonials available.
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Hall
F. J. Cheney &Co
Teledo
Lincoln and McClure's Harrisburg Muster Scheme
Alexander K. McClure recalls Lincoln solving a Civil War muster crisis in Harrisburg. Faced with delayed mustering as 7000 troops gathered, Lincoln used a tactical gambit by appointing McClure as assistant adjutant general, then having him briefly rejoin the ranks to force daily musters. The plan efficiently reorganized troops and honored political constraints.
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Alexander K. M'Clure
Lincoln
Pennsylvania
Harrisburg
Stanton
Washington
Alexander K. McClure
United States Volunteers
McClure
United States
Caesar
Harrisbore
Senator Cullom's View of Lincoln Appearance
Senator Cullom recalls Lincoln's appearance as ungainly yet dignified at times. He describes the moment the national convention committee notified Lincoln of his nomination in Springfield. Lincoln stood in Ila’s double parlor as delegates were presented, appearing the superior male to those present.
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Lincoln
Springfield
Iila
George F. Ashman
Aver's Pills Promote Constipation Relief
Daily actions of the bowels affect health as poisonous products absorb in the body. The ad urges readers to consult a doctor about using Aver's Pills to correct constipation. Made by J. C. Ayer Co. Lowell Mass.
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Aver
J.C. Ayer CO
Lowell
Mass
Climbing for Cats Ends with Wild Cat Bites
A northern Michigan boy hunting spotted two cats in a tree. He dropped his gun to feed them a crumb, only to find the animals were wild cats. They attacked him before he could seize them, and a doctor logged 41 bites and scratches. The tale warns to beware of the wrong breed when hunting cats.
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Michigan
Beggar's Luggage Described In Arrest Record
A London Evening Standard note details Bridget Flanigan described as a poor lone Irish widow woman arrested for begging at Wells. Items found on her included tea sugar beefsteak bacon bread buns biscuits sagot apples onions pipes tobacco cigarettes and snuff.
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Bridget Flanigan
Wells
London Evening Standard
Supreme Confidence in Mrs Grayson Husband Faith
Mrs Grayson shows utmost confidence in her husband and even her willingness to eat mushrooms he picked reflects her trust. The remark underscores strong belief in his judgments and choices within the household.
No Cause for Hilarity in Potatoes Insect Plague
A lighthearted remark in an exchange notes serious insect attacks on sweet potatoes with no laughter. The report emphasizes the gravity of crop pests and the need for control measures.
Never at his beat until he has a few drinks
A brief sniped remark from Exchange questions a man's reliability when sober versus after drinking, implying poor performance in other times. The line suggests skepticism about discipline and consistency, framing drinking as a fault line in professionalism.
What Was in Her Heart Blood in a Vow of War Tale
A dramatic fragment set between a weary suitor and a maiden. The man pleads for insight into her heart, and she answers with a chilling monosyllable, Blood, signaling danger or motive at the core of the story.
Early at the Ivories James Zitek at three months old
Chicago Evening Post notes infant James E. Zitek at three months old already has four teeth and is expected to be able to play piano at age two. The item highlights early musical potential and child development.
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James E. Zitek
Chicago Evening Post
Debt to humanity beyond rates and taxes
A reflective note argues that a man's obligation to others cannot be reduced to monetary rates and taxes, warning that calculating every debt in financial terms would be a grave misreading of life and social duty.
English Snobbery and Charity in the London Mail
The London Mail laments English snobbery as many will donate to a lottery backed by a countess while ignoring the needy neighbor next door, urging public sympathy and practical aid over aristocratic spectacle.
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London Mail
Choice Reading Promises Gripping Detective Tales
Atchison Globe touts Choice Reading with a firm belief that a strong detective story outshines a weak romance or a president's message, promising readers sharper plots, clearer clues, and sharper storytelling.
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Atchison Globe
Endless Chain Fear Loops Through City Life
A witty Chicago News note curtails a line about fear weaving through people. A mouse fears a man, a man fears a woman, and a woman fears a mouse, illustrating social unease in a terse urban vignette.
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Chicago News
He Would Better Keep Still in Arguments About Expenses
A wry remark notes that a man who smokes and belongs to clubs loses any chance in arguing with his wife over money. It reflects a humor column tone about domestic disputes and personal habits. The line suggests male fragility in financial debates within marriage.
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J. M. Cox
Pella Markets
Yours
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Pella
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SADLER BROS. @ CO
H. H. Sadler
Iowa
Pella, Marion County
Theodore Roosevelt
Philadelphia Times
Men of War Times
Thomas
Senator Cullom
Ayer
A. Kool
Fifield
P. A. Edmond
Wormhoudt
S.G. Vander Zyl
Draler
Owa
Nesoi
Ta Oe Hd
Wei
Drs
Fellows & Fellows
Rollins
4Th
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Pella Tank & Pipe Co
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