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Newspaper
Pella Chronicle
Location
Pella, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Feb 22, 1906
Page
1
The pure food bill passed the senate unanimously last week but the measure changes nothing about what food neighbors bring in. The state senate ignored Maurice of the Knoxville Journal whose view on the state primary law was defeated by a large margin and cannot be revived.
The Des Moines Daily News runs a feature on state lawmakers, profiling a different legislator in each edition. The paper notes a light touch of humor and public interest in political figures.
The New Sharon Star editor fumes at Cummins seeking another term, accusing him of thinking himself the sole brain in Iowa and joking about an editor taking a turn at the governor’s office. The piece mocks the idea of an editor ruling at a dollar dinner.
The article notes Mr Menenga from near Monroe defeated Bonewell in a Des Moines fruit tree case and suggests he deserves recognition alongside Gov Folk of Missouri for exposing graft. Local farmers harmed by the graft warn that future grafter activity may be limited by his victory.
A bill passed by the senate last week makes it necessary for druggists to take the proper examination before the state board. It provides that current registered pharmacists are exempt, but graduates from schools of pharmacy must pass the examination since their diploma will not suffice.
Howard Rose and F Q Stuart of Chariton organize a church named Church of Universal Brotherhood Stuart travels to Louisiana to locate a colony site for shared ownership The plan hints at potentially buying Alec Dowle out as a path to profit or settlement
The Clarion a six column eight page paper from Richland Keokuk County issues its first edition under new owner H J Hoog enakker formerly from Pella. The paper shows signs of prosperity and with Henry at the business end is expected to overcome initial kinks.
Editorial chatter suggests Jay Windy Johnson, once a strong supporter of Hon. J. A. T. Hall, failed to secure Russey postmaster appointment and is urged to lobby for the Panama Canal Commission leadership, replacing Mr. Shantz. John Son notes Johnson’s past tendency to mishandle operations.
A Marion county paper is offered at five cents for three months to boost its circulation and improve its creditable showing. The note mentions press drift toward bargain pricing and warns of possible poor value for buyers.
Unclear reports mention tensions in the far east with possible clashes looming. References to United forces in operations near the Philippines and a Rear Admiral being alerted to coordinate actions.
A Knoxville remark questions the evangelist Billy Sunday’s sermon style predicting concern that a sermon might be indecent for women in attendance. The speaker counters that the critic fears exposure to a direct message that would indict his actions.
The New Sharon Star criticized Republican infighting and urged the party to back the president. The column followed with sharp abuse of those who disagree, ending with a call to continue the battle.
The Chariton Herald criticizes the Iowa legislature for evading responsibility on liquor laws two years earlier by appeasing both liquor and temperance factions with a vague compromise. The paper notes a similar ploy by liquor houses to defeat state marshal law in the current session and reports the marshal bill has since been defeated with little accountability or clear reasoning from lawmakers.
The Albia Union argues Governor Cummins should be allowed a third term. It notes he has served two terms and, via a biennial amendment, a total of five years, longer than any prior Iowa governor. The paper states the Republican party unwritten rule would be broken to extend his tenure and predicts political consequences.
A country town facing a mail order surge questions what duties a local paper owes to home merchants. Editors weigh whether to publicize mail order trends or risk alienating advertisers. The piece argues secrecy helps thieves and urges transparency to protect local businesses.
The writer explains personal advertising as merchants sending circulars and pamphlets to the public at a discount, while printers reject eastern ads to avoid competition. It questions newspaper-printer loyalties, noting exploitation by merchants and urging adherence to the Golden Rule to preserve trust and endurance in the press.
Fragmentary verse recalls Methusala, a sturdy old soul reputed to be living had he drunk Rocky Mountain Tea by F. D. Stubenrauch, leaving a curious historical aside.
An advertiser touts Kennedy's Laxative Honey and Tar as a two year old idea that acts on mucous membranes to loosen bowels and expel cold. It claims to clear the throat strengthen membranes and relieve coughs croup and whooping cough sold by Henry M. Langerak at 49-50.
The editorial calls on Supervisors to investigate township road reports published in this issue, noting Summit and Union areas are crowded with items and may not satisfy taxpayers. It urges inquiries in townships that filed no reports about missing funds and promotes Witch Hazel Salve by h. O. DeWitt & Co. sold by Henry M. Langerak for sores burns and piles.
A friend remarks that butcher birds favor sparrows for breakfast on cold winter mornings. The text hints at a political quip about a representative and pending anti firecracker legislation, suggesting it would boost demand.
Dakota prairies last fall saw Canadian thistles blown and drifted in quantities filling railway cuts and stopping trains. A bill to split township road administration into four districts is endorsed as a worthy reform. A farmer paid with a King drag for road care is praised. The piece urges frugal, pay as you go living and cautions against inflated credit. J G Thomassen offers dry oak cord wood at $4.50 per cord delivered in Pella.
The Rev J Warren of Sharon Baptist Beclar Ga calls Electric Bitters a Godsend. He says it cured his lame back stiff joints and complete physical collapse. He walked a mile in half an hour before and now after two bottles walked three miles in fifty minutes. He calls it a new man and a remedy for weakness and stomach liver and kidney complaints. Sold under guarantee at Henry M Langerak's drug store price 50s.
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