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Newspaper
Pella Chronicle
Location
Pella, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Feb 15, 1906
Page
7
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The report notes H Rietveld’s visit to Washington Iowa and calls all 1905 tax accounts to be settled at once or be sent to collection. County treasurer L Wiel Jaard will be at Pella National Bank February 21 22 and 23 to collect taxes for Pella City and Lake Prairie township.
A New Orleans Times-Democrat excerpt challenges readers to trace prison stripes to biblical and historical origins. It notes Deuteronomy allows beating the wicked and ties the concept to modern striped garments for offenders, suggesting a longstanding link between punishment and clothing as infamy.
An expert barber argues that self shavers neglect razor care. Rest periods help blades reclaim sharpness after use. Alternate razors reduce wear, and stropping should be brief and gentle. After shaving, a short second stropping improves blade condition.
An article fragment lists multiple cities and dates serving as the capital from 1774 through 1800, including Philadelphia, Baltimore, Lancaster, York, Princeton, Annapolis, Trenton, New York, and finally Washington. It blends political history with humorous quotes about ambidexterity from the Chicago News.
A brief dialogue on handling a head cold. The doctor remarks on sneezing and the art of conversation, illustrating practical and humorous exchanges in medical bedside manner.
March 49th on the Lincoln address to be delivered by Dr Hutchins at the auditorium. The report also notes area events including local visits, illnesses, business notes, and upcoming community activities.
A New York Post excerpt discusses the electricity habit as a widespread addiction. A young doctor claims it often benefits patients by stimulating and toning them, while warning against self treatment and noting some users seek regular electric shocks even when not ill.
A column mixes a cautionary tale about a railway tunnel kiss between two rude women and a sharp moral noting courtesy pays, followed by local news briefs. Albia saloons face police action, and ads praise W. W. Cook’s insurance enterprise in Pella. Marion County Teachers’ Institute instructors listed. Reports on cement work interest, baptist church activities, and local health and social notes from Pella and Ottumwa areas.
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