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Newspaper
Pella Chronicle
Location
Pella, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Jul 13, 1905
Page
7
The piece traces sea bathing origins in England before 1760 with Dr Richard Russell promoting sea water cures. It notes medieval horror of the sea, tuberculosis concerns across Europe, rising seaside lodging demand, and the later shift to freshwater use and the morning tub starting in 1834 gaining global prestige.
A fringe tradition from easter Palestine and Asia Minor claims ancient Israelites had a third eye at the back of the head. It states Moses closed the rear eye when Sinai was given the stone tablets, leaving humanity with just two eyes.
Mears of Okefinokee Swamp describes the vast Okefinokee region near Waycross Georgia extending into Florida. The area spans about forty miles of bog and swamp home to thousands of black bears deer and wild turkeys. Bears weigh 200 to 800 pounds and threaten farmers pigpens. The Gypales of Mergul Burma sea coast navigate covered boats with families and pets fishing harpooning turtles diving for oysters then returning to shore nightly.
The piece recalls Fusell and Northcote's sharp clashes over paintings yet enduring friendship. A quip shows Fusell praising Northcote as an angel at an ass while calling him an ass at an angel. It also muses on the elusive nature of greatness amid growing complexity.
In Cleveland Plain Dealer quotes reveal Bho exited a club after learning speeches were limited to five minutes. The wife attended, questions arise about what drove the quit and the constraint cited. The article notes broader reflections on Asia and Africa with remarks about flowers and grass in a contrasting tone.
Smoke from Mrs G L Van der Steeg arrives from Orange City to stay with relatives after the drowning of Herman Neyenesch at Woodland California. The column notes travelers, church events, schoolhouse repurposing, new construction and civic improvements in Pella, with updates on residents, visitors, and local meetings.
Miss Leila Stonaker and IT Bauman narrowly escaped a fatal flood near Eddyville after their rowboat capsized on a cable. Bauman grabbed the woman, clung to a rope as water pulled them under, and a shore crew pulled them to safety about fifteen minutes later. Miss Stonaker aided the effort, praised as the heroine of the day.
The Monroy Mirror labels Des Moines a rendezvous for thugs with hold ups and murders in order. Van der Mast rebukes the capital city as a measly rendezvous for varmint antics. The note hints at wary stand-patters and a looming encounter with trouble.
The writer recounts accepting an invitation from Dr HH Payne to ride in a new automobile last Monday. He admits initial skittishness about the machine, yet notes relief at having a doctor aboard in case of injury. He describes the sensation as peculiar to a first time rider and recalls the car gliding forward with snorts and a swift start.
A doctor showcases a fourteen horsepower automobile along the Leighton Oskaloosa road, handling rough ground and steep hills with ease. Despite initial fears, the machine proves safe and controllable, reaching speeds of 30 to 35 mph and stopping quickly. Pella businessmen expect to adopt it for ordinary use, preferring it to teams in many tasks.
The college reports rapid progress on a new athletic field across the railroad west of campus. Grading is nearly finished, a seven foot fence will surround the tract, and the east entrance will be used. Stockholders own the land for now, seen as a solid investment. Prof W C Farmer asserts the field will rival state institutions and improve the baseball diamond beyond Des Moines city grounds.
A farewell reception was hosted Monday at the home of Mr and Mrs I J Noe to honor their brother Rev Sipko Rederus. Guests enjoyed a social time and expressed best wishes as the evening ended late with a warm sendoff.
An odd ad-like line proclaims Chamberlain's sinsten comedy will never fail and urges immediate purchase claiming it may save a life despite unclear context or origin.
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