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Newspaper
Pella Chronicle
Location
Pella, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Jul 15, 1909
Page
2
The piece notes mounting seriousness for a man seeking marriage as young women demand support for woman suffrage as a condition. It recalls a bride who walked out at the altar over the chosen city and wonders if indulgences like caramels and boat rides might soften views.
The piece notes longstanding Indian discontent with British rule and recent reforms. It cites a double murder of Indian officials in London as a rude shock, stressing that assassinations are rare in England and that the brother of the killer and the better class of Hindus repudiate the act.
The piece argues against loud celebrations and toy spectacles as patriotism, noting weak public resolve for a calmer Fourth. It recalls the Quebec bridge disaster and the shift toward cautious, expert guidance in bridge design, signaling broader caution as modern structures rise and plans for rebuilding the Quebec bridge unfold.
A recent sentence of one year in prison for perjury by a man of high standing sparked a sensation. The case questions whether rich and poor criminals are treated differently and echoes Charles Lamb's quip about railroad mishaps signaling progress.
The article notes the Fourth of July casualties from Civil War battles, describing heightened bloodshed and the public perception of war as commerce. It questions treating war supplies as ordinary goods like food or coffee.
The text argues that consumers seek real weight and quality in canned goods and that the pure food law protects health. It warns powerful interests threaten to overturn the law to resume old dishonest practices, noting mail order houses once sold inferior goods and undercut home merchants.
The British woman suffragists faced a hard blow as they marked their thirteenth failed effort to interview the premier and gain access to the house of commons. One hundred twelve demonstrators were arrested, two women slapped the police inspector and toppled his hat. The piece argues that courage alone won’t advance suffrage and credits progress to just and orderly demands.
Many communities spend large sums to capture and punish criminals while allowing vice to flourish. Indecent attractions in amusement parks are witnessed by thousands of children, arousing lower passions. Licenses bring small revenue but cost police and other expenses. morally and socially the policy should be condemned.
The agriculture department reports no moon phase effect on potato yields. After multi season experiments, new moon or dark moon planting yields were equally abundant, disproving long held folk beliefs. An old farmer who tracked the moon’s influence agrees the idea is erroneous and rooted in antiquated superstition.
The city of Pella Iowa declares a special election on July 27 1909 from 8 am to 7 pm at designated polling places. Voters decide on two propositions water works system and electric light and power plant extensions beyond city limits. Names of ward polling venues judges clerks and police are listed. Mayor N J Grsnan signs the notice.
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