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Newspaper
Pella Chronicle
Location
Pella, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Jan 28, 1909
Page
1
Gov Larrabee receives invitation from Legislature to speak at joint session on his birthday anniversary. The text mentions questions about what constitutes an honest revision of taxes. It also notes Mozambique origin of the parasitic plant jinkungo yielding an oil claimed superior to common salad oil.
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James Bryce the English ambassador to America is expected to be brought to Des Moines by the Laymen's Missionary Movement convention, which will convene there from March 25 to 28.
The treasurer states population has more than doubled every 30 years while national wealth has more than doubled every 20 years. He cautions that, if this trend continues, Uncle Sam will outgrow his purse relative to his person.
The governor signals a hard line on crime, insisting on punishment to deter repetition rather than leniency, aiming to stop wrongdoing at its source and prevent future offenses.
Mr. Cummins accepts election to a long term senatorship with a complimentary speech before the joint session of the legislature. He also praises Governor Garst's message, and Governor Carroll's inaugural address to the people.
A Moscow millionaire burned his fortune to spare his heirs from wealth’s curse. Observers doubt his heirs appreciated the gesture, noting many believe riches bring lasting misfortune and test their patience.
A reader cites an English medical journal claiming toothbrush bristles swallowed may lodge in the appendix as a cause of appendicitis. The note suggests ancestral people without toothbrushes rarely faced appendicitis, asking if the lack of toothbrushes explains fewer cases.
The Methodist Presbyterian and Lutheran churches of Parkston South Dakota have agreed to use the Methodist church building as a common place of worship and to employ only one pastor, saving two preacher salaries and maintenance of two buildings.
A naval recruiting officer asserts Indiana rejects many applicants for flat feet, calling it a sign of a low state of civilization, while noting Indiana also boasts many authors. The piece questions whether the two extremes can coexist and whether modern civilization hinders producing great writers.
John J. White of New York traveled to Africa without fanfare and gathered seven elephants ten lions and a sun stroke. On his return he published his observations without charge. A hunter argues that the sole desirable compensation is to gain game.
In London the automobile is replacing horses, with bus and drayage firms leading the shift. Individual owners are scarce as many horses are owned by corporations who substitute motor vehicles for equine work. The result is a rapid decline of street horses in the city.
Des Moines senators vote that each should have a clerk. Proponents say three months of service at 500 dollars is needed as they must answer numerous constituent letters. They argue income barely covers hotel costs and ask whether to hire clerks, cut personal spending, or have senators write the letters themselves.
The November 14 1908 county board meeting reports approval of minutes and a county auditor’s Sept 1 to Nov 1 1908 statement. It adopts a preamble opposing parole for W A Richards, directs the county attorney to file a remonstrance, and schedules further sessions. The November 23 adjourned session records juror selections and lists numerous claims salaries and jury and grand jury expenses.
An advertisement extols Dr Caldwell's Syrup Pepsin as a remedy to restore regular bowel action and aid digestion for the elderly and all ages. It cites testimonials from Rev A J Fletcher 80, W W Sterling 88, and B Thompson, plus a free sample offer from Pepsin Syrup Co at 304 Caldwell Bldg Monticello Ill.
The Marion County board met at the Knoxville courthouse in regular January session with J. B. Vriezelaar Leroy Hunt and Allen Anderson present. Minutes from the November 23 1908 adjourned session were read and approved along with vacation minutes. A motion to hire T L Risewick as janitor was approved by Hunt and Vriezelaar, with Anderson voting no. The day continued with approving claims and the session adjourned sine die. On January 4 1909 the regular January session resumed under new organization with members Leroy Hunt and Allen Anderson present.
Health advice touts weekly physic with Hollister's Rocky Mountain Tea promising long life and happiness. Ad claims 35 cents and notes Stubenrauch as provider, aiming to entice readers with the idea of avoiding sick days.
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