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Newspaper
Pella Chronicle
Location
Pella, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Jul 27, 1916
Page
3
An elderly general recounts to his grandson that his finest triumph was conquering his own temper. He recalls past misrules, obedience, and the lifelong effort to master anger with prayer and perseverance, teaching the child that self mastery is the highest victory. The tale ends with the general reflecting that God aided his self conquest.
Advice urges health in middle life to prevent later weakness from neglected colds and minor pains. Scott's Emulsion is touted as a strength-building medicine to keep blood pure and active, aiding longevity.
A short tale celebrates a boy named Tom who gives his last marble and helps others without complaint. He brightens family members like Grandmother and Aunt Luara, and his lack of selfishness makes him dearly missed when away. Readers are asked if there are Toms in their own homes.
A local advert promotes Hall's Catarrh Cure with a $100 reward for any deafness case caused by catarrh that remains uncured. The note also mentions Hall's Family Pills for constipation. Military news reports Russian advances capturing about 250,000 German and Austrian prisoners and 4,500 officers, plus anti saloon league steps toward a world temperance congress timed with postwar peace talks.Treasury receipts for June total $165,300,681 with expenditures of $57,638,191, compared to $124,999,377 and $62,381,203 in June 1916.
Daily programs across August feature lectures by Prof Sylvester Dr Geisel and Dr Krebs, recitals by Mrs Woelber and Miss Sage, full concerts by Hruby Bohemian Orchestra Schumann Quintette Dixie Jubilee Co. Hinshaw Opera Co. and Nine White Hussars with appearances by Homer Hulbert Geo Whitefield Bay and Chief Caupolican. Admission details vary with events across August 8 to August 18.
Eugene S. Knight of Wilmington N C endorses Chamberlain's Tablets as the best remedy for constipation and indigestion. The mild gentle action and agreeable laxative effect are highlighted. Sold by F D Stubenrauch.
A Dutch cablegram reports a committee of Germanys top scientists planning to send a German cure for infantile paralysis to the United States aboard a submarine. The note reflects on Germanys militarism and its once silent but enduring renown in defense.
A dramatic riff on war’s horror and absurdity as a sailor battles an unseen enemy to aid dying city children abroad. The Cedar Falls Record notes the voyage’s necessity while lamenting its tragic cost and the war’s hollow brutality.
A Brooklyn girl visits her maternal grandmother in Connecticut and Boston relatives. On departure each affectionate family member hugs and weeps, leaving a deep impression. The child remains unusually quiet and notes she shed no tears as the train leaves.
An esteemed citizen visits a metropolitan shoe store to view leather goods. A salesman shows a pair priced at eight dollars. The man tries the shoe, comments on its look, and notes it pinches, highlighting a humorous purchase dilemma.
A Boston Transcript quote recounts a man addressing a topic as both a necessity and a luxury. He notes it is rare for people to take it, suggesting infrequent use and dependence on context.
In Oskaloosa the Te B Doll restaurant advertises special dinners on Sunday. The notice also mentions automobile headquarters and notes the time as 36, with unclear additional details from the fragment.
Ladies can wear tighter shoes after using Allen's Foot Base antiseptic powder shaken into the shoes and in the foot bath. It eases hot tired swollen aching tender feet and makes new shoes feel easy. Sold everywhere 25c Ask for Allen's Foot-Ease substitutes not accepted.
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