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Newspaper
Pella Chronicle
Location
Pella, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Feb 28, 1907
Page
3
Dr. B. V. Pierce of Buffalo launches a bold move revealing every ingredient in his Golden Medical Discovery and Favorite Prescription. He offers a free booklet detailing non alcoholic, non narcotic components and cites Indian usage of native medicinal plants to support the remedies.
Billy Bentley, famed for an enormous appetite, turns to wood sawing at the bureau of united charities to benefit others. His humble acts draw admiration from the ladies’ board, leading to a possible appointment as superintendent while his ambition shifts toward Miss Arabella Stevens and her fortune. He becomes known for deploying clever, efficient methods to advance the charity’s aims.
London Notes and Queries traces the age and sources of well known rhymes and tales. It lists origins for Humpty Dumpty origins many classics including Babes in the Wood Little Jack Horner Mother Goose Goosey Goosey Gander Pugsy Cat and others with dates from 15th to 17th centuries. It notes Charles Perrault published Cinderella and Bluebeard and more in 1607.
Freeman, a historian, irritably dismisses a Greek term and urges listeners to "speak English" about home rule. A guest rebukes him, praising Macmillan's talents. Freeman defuses the tension with a humorous jab about gout by proposing "toe woe" as the term.
A London News note describes how sparrow hawks typically prey on small birds like blackbirds and wood pigeons, facing mobs from flocks when abundant. It recalls a sparrow hawk driven by green finches and, unusually, catching a bat near dusk, noting such meals are rare.
A clergyman ends a successful campaign with many pennies in the offering. He stages a chat between a silver dollar and a copper cent. The cent argues it buys little but attends church often, while the dollar brags of wealth.
The text recalls John C. Calhoun as vice president and president of the Senate asserting he lacked authority to call to order words in debate. John Randolph of Virginia then exploited the ruling to hurl personal abuse, beginning with a blistering tirade directed at the Speaker and future president.
Lists English dog names and meanings such as Alan hound Ashur black Blanco white Crispin curly Duncan brown Julius soft haired Leonard sowlike Linus flaxen haired Rufus red Vivian live ly Clara bright Constance loyal Joyce sportive. Also mentions Scud Rover Dart Potter and two classics Biteou and Lixua.
A sharp faced woman at the door denies food to Harvard Sasben who offers to repay with grammar lessons. He says he could repay with a square meal and teach grammar in return.
A playful incident reports a young woman rushing into a drugstore asking for floor wax. The clerk explains they only have sealing wax. She replies with a dancing line suggesting a song and mood, adding a lighthearted twist to a simple mixup.
Peter and Gretchen’s betrothal is sealed when Hans reveals a buried treasure at the wedding feast. The old farmer uncovers coins and bills, proving his long hidden gift could fund a future farm for his son and Gretchen. Katrina and Peter share relief and gratitude as the family reconciles.
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