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Newspaper
Pella Chronicle
Location
Pella, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Jan 07, 1904
Page
2
An old time daily prover links a penny in the churn to butter success while mothers praise Scott's Emulsion a cod liver oil preparation for children. The piece notes its pleasant taste and ease for delicate stomachs and mentions a Philippine frolic costing the United States up to 627 million dollars with 10 000 deaths. questions the worth of the oriental game.
The article notes Kansas wheat production at 94,041,902 bushels valued at 552,426,355 dollars. It criticizes Senator Gorman's leadership of Democrats and cites the $220,000 cost of printing the secretary of agriculture’s annual report as the world’s most expensive government publication. A January 4 banquet at Sherry's in New York honors Major George B. McClellan with Tammany Hall backing, featuring Cleveland, Hill, Gorman, Murphy, and Judge Gray.
Dr Alexander Dowie plans to sail January 21 for Australia after stopping at New Orleans and San Francisco. He praises Roosevelt in his sermon and prays God will thwart his enemies and stop any mischievous schemes. Zion described as a staunch Republican city.
The fragment notes that Herbert Spencer has been cremated or his body has been cremated as he wished some of his blunt views on government to be cremated with him. The text suggests Spencer expressed ideas of government about thirty years ago, described as perilously near certain lines.
A plea questions impartial justice in Manila courts as a Filipino lawyer is urged to be appointed to enhance intelligent rulings. The Burlington Hawk-Eye notes Ottumwa’s flood protection plans including track raises a levee and a new bridge as extensive improvements move forward next spring, costing thousands. It also criticizes speculative stock booms in Philadelphia and questions financial conditions misrepresenting value and credibility.
Henry Clews argues the 1903 liquidation is over and the year will end with unexpected recovery. He sees gloom lifting, calls prosperity returning, and expects no major business downturn in 1904. Iron trade benefits from lower prices while agriculture remains prosperous. labor should stay employed as costs normalize.
A man boarded engine 810 in Council Bluffs during a fireman’s absence, opened the throttle, and the locomotive sped east on the main line. Dispatchers warned all stations, a switch engine pursued nine miles but the engine stopped on a side track near Weston. No one was aboard and no damage occurred. Authorities seek the suspect.
A southern Illinois farmer planted 300 acres with improved seed, outyielding others by over 30 bushels per acre and adding about 9 000 bushels total, worth roughly $4 000 with no extra costs. Similar gains followed from trials at Illinois Agricultural College, expanding to over 7 000 acres last year.
After forty three hours the jury failed to reach a verdict in the Lavalleur cost case in Newton. Eight jurors favored conviction and four favored acquittal, with no further change after the third ballot. Judge Preston discharged the panel and kept the exhibits locked away. The trial cost is estimated around $2000. A new railroad depot project progresses near town, with a frame 20 by 28 structure and a 12 foot platform, awaiting a future union station for multiple rail lines.
Ed Howe blamed the office boy for editor mistakes while doctors face lawsuits and funerals. The piece contrasts punishment and reputation, noting differences in language, spelling, and social visits, with sharp humor about medical and editorial powers and consequences.
The article reports burglaries across Prairie City lasting Tuesday night last week. Thieves entered Roos Shearer's and C. M. Baird's homes stealing jewelry and money, and found partial access at J. H. Little's while failing to reach valuables at the editor's residence. Police suspect traveling hobos.
Notice to patrons states doors now open at 7 15 and curtain rises at 8 15 to accommodate out of town attendees. Manager H S Retynsourcer pledges a No 1 entertainment, urges honest management and removal of bad influences, and asks for patron support to guarantee performances.
Wanted several persons of character and good reputation in each state and this county to represent and advertise a wealthy business house. Salary $21,000 weekly with expenses. Payable in cash every Wednesday from head offices. Horse and carriage furnished when necessary. References required. Enclose self addressed envelope Colonial 332 Dearborn St Chicago.
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