14 Feb 1907
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Newspaper
Pella Chronicle
Location
Pella, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Feb 14, 1907
Page
1
Buffalo Express notes a Texas state senator named Looney who has prepared a bill he claims will beat the trusts. It also comments on Salome performances in New York and a Dye liquor bill affecting dinner table treats, suggesting hosts may require guests to bring their own drinks.
A remark on the paradox in fashion norms where women in high society are required to wear fourteen yards of fabric trailing the floor yet only fourteen inches of the same material cover the upper body, highlighting the odd disparity in dress standards.
The Northwood Anchor argues that thousands of competent Iowa men are not earning $7,500 yearly and questions why public officials should raise their salaries at will while taking half the toll-earned money from the masses, criticizing privileged pay increases.
Senate committees investigate Brownyville riot recalling statements of colored troops discharged earlier. Non commissioned officers from three companies testify, disagreeing on events but largely blaming townspeople for the shooting. Differences in recollections may be debated as counsel argues to discredit statements.
Observers note that during the Harry Thaw Stanford White trial the judge paused proceedings to allow ladies to retire before potentially salacious testimony. Only five left, including Thaw's two sisters, while others stayed. The writer questions public appetite for scandalous detail and defends reverence for women.
Evelyn Nesbit Thaw speaks out in a dramatic account claiming she sacrificed life and honor to save the mad, amid sensational charges and a stage of disbelief. The fragmentary text hints at scandal, injury, and social pressure surrounding the Cedar Rapids incident.
The movement urges reduction of profane words in public discourse. It argues that God is used too often and language should express ideas without vulgar terms. Habitual swearing harms a speaker's image and effectiveness, branding the user as unsophisticated or ignorant.
In a Corning Free Press column a reader taxes government seed distributions as a costly, farcical program. The missive mocks postal revenue issues and box rents while joking about cabbage seeds leading to mustard and potential retaliatory gifts from politicians. It jokes about future seed giveaways from Hepburn and Doliver, noting Missouri fallout and curfew ordinances in Corning.
Fragmented items from Lynnville Star Vandalia Runnels Telegram and Chariton Herald reveal social notes about Chester White-Sam White family visits, a haste driven lock of Jim Cooper, Hayes's fishing contract, hog feeding plans, a new slaughterhouse by Yengel Bros near the cemetery, Royelyn Nesbit Thaw in court attire, and Eddyville Gervais Fale highlighted for a new possession, all reflecting small town life with names and places.
In New Orleans during Mardi Gras, Ashley wooed Miss St. Leger, masked to hide her face. He pledged eternal love, declaring beauty or blemish would not matter, until she revealed herself as a full blooded African negress, shattering his assumptions and exposing class and race tensions.
Fragmentary report notes in Rome that an artist at the Chicago Art Institute obtained permission to paint Pope Pius. The item mentions a stylistic nickname and a trip, with unclear surrounding details and broken OCR phrases. Named entities include Pope Pius and Rome.
A fragmented tale follows Rosalind St Leger and Julius Warfield amid deception and mistaken loyalties, ending with a forced marriage to Warfield while Miss St Leger yields to folly. A nature note then describes how birds craft round nests by circling within their embrace, noting circles recur in animal design.
A humorous YOUTH compilation notes Bobby applying school lessons to life. When asked if a friend was an only child he responds with a math quip about halves and fractions, exposing his playful wit and early arithmetic mindset.
A witty exchange about seeking help and trust. The Imbittered person refuses friends and relatives for aid, preferring strangers, while the logical man notes friends and relatives track a person’s record. The brief dialogue contrasts caution with practicality.
A quoted adage asserts love based on looks lasts five years while love for the mind lasts ten and love for ways endures forever. Dr Luella Shaw Dean specializes in diseases of women and children. Office at residence near the creamery with hours 1 to 5 p.m. Phone 186. 3-tf
Notice to qualified electors in Pella Marion County Iowa that a special election will be held March 5 1907 in city wards at designated places to decide on issuing bonds not exceeding 70000 for building and maintaining a waterworks and electric light and power plant per a February 5 1907 council resolution.
The notice names judges clerks and police for last general election roles in First Second Tulip Warp and Fourth wards. Polls open 8 a.m. close 7 p.m. February 6 1907 Pella Iowa with official seal by Mayor S G Vanderzyl.
A quirky verse hints at social status and hardship, noting that marriage is common where money is scarce. It mentions Rocky Mountain Tea and playful names like AtJ and D Stubenruach in a lighthearted, old‑world tone.
A Chicago Tribune reflection argues duty requires action and faith in goodness. It laments framing church as an institution rather than inspiration and urges character as essential capital. It condemns scorn, shallow ideas, and neglect of worthy tasks in pursuit of truth and temperance.
Bargain sale of a house with four rooms and a 100 by 200 foot lot. Property includes fruit trees and a barn, with chickens noted. Located five blocks south west of square, offered by Dingamen.
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