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Newspaper
Pella Chronicle
Location
Pella, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Jan 06, 1910
Page
2
King Albert succeeds Leopold and promises vast Congo reforms to end years of misrule. His private life is pure and home life loving, drawing support from friends of morality and humanity worldwide as he bids to heal one of the earth’s most unhappy regions.
The piece hopes the Thaw affair and family fade from memory after the Supreme Court ruling. It argues that money should not exceed morals and urges valuing human life over dividends, noting past greed caused unnecessary deaths and sorrow. It contrasts Russian censorship with Tolstoy’s ideas, suggesting the author remains untouchable.
An explorer declares he has found the exact spot where Noahs ark rested after the flood. Scientific bodies doubt the claim and will not grant recognition until he provides solid proofs amid recent discovery narratives.
The speaker argues that communities wrestle with evils in various attitudes and urges a disciplined, wise, and single minded effort to defeat them, insisting indifference and fear are cowardly and that action is the only true path.
A comparison states that a highwayman who robs a traveler is punished promptly, while a giant corporation that robs the public often avoids real penalties. Courts grant stays of proceedings or impose fines that do not deter, allowing the corporation to continue stifling competition and boosting dividends on watered stock.
The text argues that the great aim in child-rearing is to develop lasting virtues. It notes that while social graces are desirable, honesty integrity firmness of conviction industry affection and helpfulness are essential to producing real manhood and womanhood.
A long discussion argues against raising newspaper postage to curb the post office deficit. It urges cutting costs by abolishing the franking privilege and reforming postal relations with other departments. It also questions the government payments to railroads for mail carriage and seeks cheaper alternatives.
Kings and rulers rarely craft national anthems well. greatness often springs from spontaneous national fervor. The Marseillaise and Watch on the Rhine emerged from passionate moments, teaching peoples to victory. The US also boasts airs that became beloved national songs in loosening, unforced moments.
An analysis notes Dixie as a popular battle song with origins in 1859 Ohio by Daniel Emmet. It was adopted by the South as its war anthem after a New Orleans Civil War meeting, later becoming a national favorite associated with unity and Lincoln.
The Chicago press gushes over a recent charity ball with lavish language and full-page promoter photos. Critics note the gala drew prominent locals who could have funded charity themselves, questioning motive versus public display while the event aimed to aid the poor and spread Christmas cheer.
Over Iowa reports James M. Thompson of Mason City arrested for serving margarine as butter. George Margerum near Red Oak shot by his wife, who is under arrest. Attorney General Beyers to argue before the interstate commerce commission in Washington on January 7 about lower freight rates in the Corn Belt Meat Producers case. C. R. Musser donates five thousand six hundred dollars in first mortgage bonds to Iowa Wesleyan University. 14-year-old Amos Clayson of Burlington severely injured in sled collision with car. death likely. Clarinda voters approve a 5 percent property tax to finish the Iowa and Southwestern railroad to Clarinda College Springs and Blanchard by December 1910. Morrel Packing Co. grants Ottumwa a 38-acre farm for a city park. Northwestern Iowa High School Declamatory Association contest set for Emmetsburg March 25 with many sponsor towns listed.
Marion County District Court in Iowa January term 1910 hears F Sjaardema plaintiff against Jonathan Pelton Pelton wife and unknown heirs and claimants of Lot One and East Half Lot Two Block Eleven City of Pella All defendants informed of petition asserting plaintiff owns fee simple and undisputed possession of the described premises and that defects in prior power of attorney and chain of title create a cloud to be removed by conveyance or decree The case seeks to quiet title and compel deeds with default judgment possible if defendants fail to appear by next term beginning January 3 1910 at Knoxville Iowa
The report notes an envisioned electric line to link Waterloo with Tama City, pending Waterloo's assessment of feasibility and profitability. In Waterloo milk dealers inform customers of a price rise to ten cents per quarter from eight cents, while Judge Wright fines saloon keeper R L Finnegan $500 and two months jail for contempt of court over selling liquor to minors. John P Long, jailed for fraud in Washington county, resists extradition with two lawyers before Gov Carroll.
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