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Newspaper
Pella Chronicle
Location
Pella, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Jul 09, 1903
Page
4
Peter Peterson and wife transfer parcels including a lot and part of another in Pleasantville to William H Harvey. The document notes figures 222222222 and 514285 within the file. An accompanying line states New York population around 3,000,000 with 78,399 paying personal estate taxes.
Des Moines Iowa July 6 1903 crop bulletin reports unusually warm weather and ample moisture with heavy showers in the northwest. Corn rapid growth with early fields laid by. late corn cultivation progressing. Wheat oats and barley fair. potatoes and hay crops strong. county figures show percent conditions for July 1 with high marks for most crops and a revised corn area estimate down 13 percent from 1902.
The cattle market lists ranges for steers poor to medium $3.90 4.65, prime to good $4.80 5.80, stockers and feeders $2.50 4.40, cows $1.50 3.75, heifers $2.25 4.50, bulls $2.00 4.00, calves $2.50 5.75, Texas steers fed $3.25 4.25. Hogs show mixed and butchers $5.70 5.85, good to heavy $5.70 5.80, rough heavy $5.40 5.65, light $5.70 5.95, bulk $5.85 5.80. Sheep list good to choice wethers $3.75 4.25, fair to choice mixed $3.00 3.75, western sheep $2.50 4.15, native lambs $3.50 6.40, western lambs $4.25 5.50.
Market notes from a Wednesday session show mixed figures for grains and livestock. Wheat and oats appear with unclear values, corn prices labeled as new and cattle, sheep, hogs listed with varied quotes, butter and other commodities mentioned without precise figures.
A Cincinnati Enquirer clipping questions the link between Dr. Albert Geyser’s electrical demonstrations and biblical miracles. It recalls Pentecost, Elijah and Baal tales, and notes dramatic flame and sparks raised by the apparatus and volunteers.
At a Saylorville gathering of colored citizens resolutions condemned lynching and urged firearm purchase for self protection. Speakers included A H Corbett Rev Haggett Ira Jones and Prof Hedrick. Fragments discuss Wilmington pay day unrest mob violence and calls to arm.
A dramatic account compares a man striking oil on his clothing to biblical miracles. The Baptist Banner uses hyperbolic satire to mock sensational claims, suggesting that if fools killed themselves there would be many funerals and crepe-draped pulpits in fashionable churches.
A Boston visitor urged peace and understanding for Black Americans, arguing that confronting prejudice requires forming friendships and learning about the conditions in the South. He criticized harsh rhetoric and advocated a gospel of peace rather than bloodthirsty speeches.
Cresco Iowa preacher urges true religion as a seven day practice. He cites the early church’s daily fellowship and breaking of bread, stressing prayer, diligent labor, and living the gospel in business and market life. The sermon frames Sunday as part of a continuous expression of faith, praising God day by day.
Cholera infantum described as dangerous to infants but curable with Chamberlain's Colic Cholera and Diarrhoea Remedy plus castor oil as directed. Sold by Allen and Stubenrauch. International Bally Shannon race in Ireland won by Jonatzy for the James Gordon Bennett cup. Also mentions Chamberlain's Stomach and Liver Tablets and Pacific cable opening to Manila with Roosevelt and Taft communications.
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