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Newspaper
Pella Chronicle
Location
Pella, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Jan 20, 1916
Page
6
The article notes a trial over an Catholic paper the Menace and its excerpts from theological books ending in acquittal. It also surveys Pella merchants and advertising, warns against using fistural ice due to typhoid concerns, and muses on manufactured ice as a business opportunity. It ends with political commentary on Roosevelt, Taft, and Wilson amid 1912 party tensions.
Theodore Roosevelt vows to seek another presidency despite a dead make believe party. Republicans fear his strong stance and big personality, yet may nominate him if necessary. Several small party figures oppose and doubt his chances amid party divisions.
A Boston paper opposing woman suffrage is cited by Pella residents who defend voting rights for women. The letter praises local women for civic contributions while arguing against depriving any group of the ballot. It urges readers to reflect on progress, decency, and the impact of women’s civic participation.
Fragmentary note questions why a woman would vote and what if she does not. It references June suffrage, urging consideration of voting rights and civic participation. The wording is garbled but centers on suffrage and political choice.
Dana's Kidney Pills are promoted to relieve backache kidney troubles and general kidney ills. L Wielaard of 119 Marian St Pella says kidney function was irregular and back felt dull until Doan's strengthened his kidneys. Price at all dealers. Foster Milburn Co Buffalo NY promotions.
A newspaper clipping urges sedentary women to use Chamberlains Tablets to relieve constipation and indigestion. It concedes walking four miles daily is better but promotes the tablets as easy to take and widely available, claiming beneficial effects and appeal to readers.
An 1886 Toledo affidavit by Frank J. Cheney of FJ Cheney & Co. asserts the firm will pay one hundred dollars for every catarrh case not cured by Hall's Catarrh Cure. Notary A W Gleason witnessed December 6, 1886. Includes product claim and distribution details for Hall's Family Pills for constipation.
The article notes how sixteenth century wars with Spain enriched English vocabulary with terms from Spanish and Dutch. Words such as embargo, contraband, freebooter, furlough, cashier, league, onslaught, drill, domineer, comrade, and forlorn hope entered usage through soldiers returning from campaigns in the Low Countries.
A suburban housewife visits a village store and asks if the chickens she eyes were raised locally. The proprietor explains the price is one dollar each, the same offer as yesterday, prompting the humorous exchange reported by the Philadelphia Telegraph.
The passage recounts Boileau congratulating De Mesmes, the president of the Parliament of Paris, on his election as an academician. It highlights a witty remark about joining Boileau as a fellow member and reflects period tone and social grace among learned men.
Under Moslem laws the marriage contract specifies the wife’s free and uncontrolled possession of her property and sets a maintenance sum according to her husband’s rank. The provision ensures financial security and autonomy within the marital agreement.
A line from the Indianapolis News discusses visiting a jail and wanting to see multiple inmates. The dialogue hints at personal motives and a broad interest in meeting prisoners within the institution.
A fragmented dialogue recalls Horatius at the bridge. A judge and Horace exchange lines about inviting men, with the exchange focusing on restraint and tradition.
American multimillionaire Tom Grover tries to buy entry into London society with funds for charity. Marian Grosvenor rejects him, then accepts a role in distributing his gifts to Waterloo hospital and local charities. After months of costly maneuvers and a failed romantic bid, Grover remains entangled, and Marian eventually becomes his wife.
The text argues that society is a continuation of natural conflict guided by intelligence and that intellectual education cannot improve society. Culture may supply new weapons but cannot change human nature. doctrines are forms, content comes from the will. even a thinking system can be bent to both good and evil, making efforts to neutralize misuse futile.
War zone hospitals have ordered Allen's Foot-Hase antiseptic powder to shake into shoes for soldiers. It promises rest and comfort for tired swollen feet and easier walking. Available at druggists everywhere for 25c.
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