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Newspaper
Pella Chronicle
Location
Pella, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Jul 02, 1914
Page
6
The Chronicle reflects on political rhetoric, Roosevelt’s stance, urban guide posts, and the pros and cons of a short ballot. It questions Becker’s and Roosevelt’s motives, critiques itinerant doctors licensing, and warns that reducing elected offices risks moving government from the people.
A column argues that populist land reform eyes a shared fate for Mexico and nations like Ireland Britain and the United States. It credits President Wilson with seeking land rights for the people while warning of class landownership creating inevitable upheaval, urging peaceful restoration.
A fragment argues farmers bear heavier taxes than land value proposals would admit. It warns that public support for land tax could rise under Rooseveltian rhetoric, aiding politicians and harming the land problem solution.
A Pella resident attests Doan's Kidney Pills as a strong remedy for kidney problems. Photographer J. H. Reavers recalls backache and weak kidneys, praising the pills and recommending them to all kidney sufferers. Price 60 cents at dealers. Foster Milburn Co., Buffalo NY.
A London Globe interview quotes a self made man denying any wrongdoing as a reporter claims he has forged his path to the front. The reply is cool and defiant, insisting he is no forger.
A Washington Star quote recalls Mr. Lambkin who explains he did not lose his own funds. He followed another man's tip and let a broker handle the investment, resulting in financial loss through delegation rather than direct handling.
Detroit Free Press quotes a household exchange about an engagement. A mother questions consent and mentions daring the father to refuse. The fragment reflects social expectations surrounding arranged marriages and family approval in the era.
The London Telegraph cites a lecturer who categorized audiences into five types the still at tentive the quick responsive the hard to lift the wont applauds and the get up and go outs. The quote on character formation notes suffering and self denial as foundations.
A brief dialogue centers on belief in love at first sight. He questions the concept while she, thirty eight, affirms belief in love of any form. The exchange hints at perspectives on romance and perception.
An advertisement claims deafness from catarrh can be cured only by constitutional remedies. It explains that inflammation of the Eustachian tube causes hearing loss and offers one hundred dollars for any cure not achieved by Hall's Catarrh Cure. Circulars sent free from F. J. Cheney & Co. Toledo, Ohio.
In a forest between two Brazilian rivers Elliott and Lopez stalk a jaguar cornered by fifty or sixty pigs. They avoid wasting ammo as the jaguar is torn apart, leaving Lopez to salvage a fragment of yellow skin and hair from the beast.
A prominent theatrical manager writes in American Magazine that the show business inflates reputations receipts salaries and costs. He argues big productions routinely cost far less than published figures and many plays could be staged for far lower sums.
A New York Post excerpt describes Elizabeth trained in proprieties resisting gifts from her uncle John. He offers a quarter, suggests a candy trip, she buys a ten cent box, returns the change, and insists they do not take money from everyone.
A farmer recalls the last man seeking work, a solitary, hungry stranger described in vivid rural dialect. The man appeared forlorn like a ghastly figure on a graveyard gatepost, and the farmer sensed his need without words, thinking of him as a writin’ chap.
A Chicago Record-Herald dialogue contrasts a woman's claim of real love with a physician's harsh label. They debate whether women can outstrip men as one partner asserts progress and the other retorts that such questions are settled by action and achievement.
A Baltimore American quip contrasts grim humor with sharp wit in a brief exchange about concerts and murder, citing Carlyle and mocking levity. The fragmentary lines reflect a newspaper humor tone and era, illustrating editorial banter rather than a full news event.
A new compact Adder claims rapid, complete calculation without skilled operators. Built by experts in a large metal-working shop, it fits on a desk beside books and papers. Marketed for offices and stores where expensive central machines are a luxury.
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