Roosevelt's Endorsement and Local Fire Fight Debate
A column discusses Theodore Roosevelt backing Hinman for New York governor, criticizing party factions and the election process. It also praises Pella fire equipment, urges a public meeting to honor firefighters, and critiques land taxation as a path to town development. The piece argues for local industry, public talks, and smarter tax policy to improve the town and its services.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Theodore Roosevelt
Hinman
New York
Roosevelt
Seeing the Light on Catholic Influence in Politics
A Knoxville Chronicle editorial criticizes the Knoxville Express for denying Catholic church political involvement. It argues church unity and temporal power claim, noting Swiss Guards and papal ambassadors as evidence, urging readers to monitor Catholic appointments and politics in Town. Hall's Catarrh Cure is promoted alongside medical claims and contact details.
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The
Knoxville Express
Chronicle
Express
the Express
Iowa
Catholic Church
Rome
Christendom
Spain
Mexico
Hall
F. J. Cheney & Co
Toledo
Ohio
JuZF and Questions in Town Topics style
A clipped Town Topics item notes a quip about the saying the pen is mightier than the sword and asks if the fountain pen user could be said to carry concealed weapons. The brief reflects witty banter on writing versus danger.
Clear Air Distances Seen From Global Heights
The article notes how visibility depends on height and air clarity, with Mexico boasting exceptionally clear air allowing views up to 200 miles. It cites Mount Sparta from Sierra peaks, Everest seen from Darjeeling at 107 miles, Snowdon visible from Brayhead and Waterloo at 85 and 52 miles, Boston Stump from Leicestershire hills, and Blackpool Tower to Snaefell about sixty miles, per Spokane Spokesman-Review.
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Sierras
Mount Sparta
Mexico
Sierra Mountains
Mount Everest
Himalayas
Darjeeling
Everest
British Isles
Mount Snowdon
Wales
Brayhead
Blackpool Tower
Snaefell
Isle of Man
Spokane Spokesman-Review
NIGHTS OF UNREST AND KIDNEY PAIN RELIEF
Mrs A Jackson of Newton Iowa reports relief from distressing back aches and loin pains after using Deans Kidney Pills. The ad promotes the kidney specific remedy priced at 60 cents and available at all dealers, claiming its enviable local reputation.
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Dean
A. Jackson
North West Fourth Street
Newton
Iowa
Head of the House Falls Into Wife Led Finance
Tom Atherton proposes a businesslike marriage with himself as junior partner and Susie as financial manager. Her skill sustains a tight household, but his pride crumbles as her control grows and a small spending dispute reveals the strain. The couple drifts toward conflict over money and authority.
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Susie
Tom Atherton
Tom
Pepin
Pete Hathaway
Witty quotes and jokes from Baltimore American and Buffalo Express
A collection of humorous quips and literary lines cited from the Baltimore American about domestic worry and a Don't Worry club, a Tennyson reference about hate shocking hymns, a Buffalo Express pun on love at first sight, and Emerson on talent keeping genius alive.
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Don't Worry Club
Baltimore American
Buffalo Express
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Pella
Marion County
Washington
West Indies
Rock Island
Younster
Oskaloosa Herald
Herald
Castor
Shackamaxon
B. H. Sack
American
EF. D. Stubenr Auch
Pella, Iowa
American Can Company
Chicago
F. D. Stubenrauch
Tennyson
Emerson
Vander Lindens
BAZAR
Vander Lindens Bazar
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