Editorials Note on Safety and Sanitation in Early 1900s
The flying machine proves enduring as new tech becomes common. A storm rattles the Cradle of Liberty, prompting questions of safety. A French duel injures a man, while a grocer’s ad yields twins for a warning on advertising. Typhoid looms in Providence, urging city health action. Pella and Newton’s civic duties are highlighted amid church growth and male attendance at prayer meetings.
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Providence R. I
Pella
Foot sizes and fashion collide in China and America
The piece notes how Christianity and changing fashion burden shoe dealers in China and the United States. It contrasts past practice of uniform footwear with today’s need to offer many sizes, including fitting a number 7 foot into a number 5 shoe, highlighting the broader impact on retailers.
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China
Work, Not Excess, Guided by Fairfield Ledger
The Fairfield Ledger argues that the Gould and Vanderbilt scandals reflect a broader truth about idle high society. Without purpose or work, people drift into unwholesome amusements, whereas meaningful labor preserves moral balance and wholesome pleasures.
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Gould
Vanderbilt
Fairfield Ledger
Courts rebuke drunken offenders and seek true justice
The Marion argues courts too often excuse crimes committed under liquor. The statement calls such leniency wrong, unjust, and a perversion of justice. The passage urges stronger accountability and adherence to proper judicial aims.
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Marion
Decoration Day Observed by College and City Honors Unknown Dead
A Civil War style observance decorated the College slab and soldiers graves in the cemetery plus a park monument to the unknown dead. Rev H J Everly of Kirksville Mo gave a powerful address. Large turnout and school support showed lasting gratitude to veterans. Post primary, political fence is nearly repaired after heavy debate and mixed voter sentiment.
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H. J. Everly
Kirksville
Would Japan Risk War With the United States
The piece argues Japan would face stiff resistance if it invaded the U S Pacific Coast and pursued a long war across the continent. It warns of strong opposition and the risk of a powerful response, including industrial and military obstacles and a grim march toward the Atlantic.
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Japan
United States
Pacific
Atlantic
Mississippi Valley
Notice your date tag for the Chronicle subscription
Subcribers are asked to check the date tag on the paper or wrapper against their receipt and report any mismatch. The office invites readers to visit or write to continue receiving the Chronicle while visiting away from home.
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Chronicle
Carnegie Donation Shocks Central College Pella Iowa
Andrew Carnegie has given $20 000 to Central College at Pella in a donation that stirs debate over influence and wealth. The piece questions whether the college would denounce predatory wealth and railroading practices, noting the difficulty of spotting wrongs when aid comes with a pass.
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Knoxvillexpress
Andrew Carnegie
Central College
Pella
Carnegie
Frayed School’s Decline Amid Murky Reform Plans
A editorial fragment warns of a school’s decay under reform, noting its core will persist but submerged in a harsh muriatic process that will strip away substance by next fall. The piece echoes a grim line about wealth eroding moral stability and social vigor.
Hank Scott and the shrinking shirt misfortune
A humorous recollection describes Hank Scott buying flannel shirts on sale. After a wreck he returns home unharmed, only to find shirts shrink so for seven children they pass down generations until a milk spill turns one shirt purple. He now buys from local merchants to avoid future worryrs.
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Hank Scott
Hank
Good Roads Progress Across States Boosts Rural Mail Delivery
A Washington dispatch reports half of public highways in states with rural delivery are covered by rural routes. Officials praise rising interest in good roads as road crews and taxpayers push for better maintenance. Across counties, clubs and associations sponsor lectures, drags, and incentives. Lycoming County Pa Good Roads Association offers $1000 in purses to top improving road supervisors. Similar efforts spread to Iowa, Kansas and beyond.
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Washington Dispatch
Post Office Department
Oskaloosa Herald
DeGraw
Good Roads
Good Roads Association
Lycoming County
Iowa
Kansas
Take Prompt Action For Stomach Relief With Kodol
Advice urges prompt relief for digestive discomfort using Kodol For Dyspepsia and Indigestion. The product is promoted as pleasant to take, reliable, and guaranteed to provide relief, sold by Langerak's Drug Store at 2326.
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Langerak's
A Wise Precaution Little Ethel
A Cleveland Plain Dealer quip reflects a child asking if truthfulness is punished. Little Ethel confesses stealing three tarts from the pantry, imagining honesty might spare her. Her mother gently replies that truth telling is valued, even when tempted by mischief.
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Ethel
Mamma
Cleveland Plain Dealer
DeWitt's Witch Hazel Salve Promoted for Piles Relief
An old recipe advertisement touts DeWitt's Witch Hazel Salve as a remedy for piles with a focus on its healing claims. The copy emphasizes quick relief and strength of the salve, urging readers to try the product.
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DeWitt
Prohibition Support Grows in Major Newspapers
A broad surge of anti liquor opinion appears in magazines and daily papers. The Associated Prohibition Press lists twenty five papers showing editorial and op ed backing. Included are The Boston Post The New York Evening Post The Washington Post The Chicago Daily News and other major papers. Cascasweet is advertised as a safe remedy for a fussy baby. Sold by Lang erak's Drug Store.
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Associated Prohibition Press
Boston Post
Springfield
Mass
Republican
Hartford Times
The
New York Evening Post
Philadelphia North American
Washington Post
Washington Star
Columbus
Ohio
State Journal
Cleveland
Worth Fifty Thousand Dollars and Real Worth
A street car conversation prompts reflection on true worth beyond possession. The speaker argues real value lies in character and virtue, not in wealth. Some possess wealth yet lack worth, while others with little material goods may be priceless in integrity and kindness.
Stanley and the boy who became a famed explorer
The June Delineator reveals Stan ley was born John Rowlands in 1840 Denbigh Wales. Abandoned at St Asaph poorhouse at age three, he sailed to America as a cabin boy and was adopted by Henry Morton Stanley who renamed him. He served in the navy and led war reporting before conquering Africa and aiding Congo trade with Livingstone.
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Stanley
John Rowlands
Denbigh
Wales
St. Asaph
America
New Orleans
Henry Morton Stanley
Henry M. Stanley, Jr
United States Navy
Turkey
Abyssinia
Africa
David Livingstone
Congo
A GOOD DOCTOR DES MOINES IOWA HINTS AT CHARITY
An advertisement from Dr. Bair offers one month's treatment or free diagnosis and consultation for paralysis catarh consumption rheumatism cancer fits piles tumors gall stones gravel liver and blood disease. Pay what you can when satisfied. Write your case to 1122 6th Ave Des Moines Iowa.
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Bair
6Th Ave
Des Moines
Iowa
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Denver Times and News
Portland
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Times Democrat
Atlanta Georgian
Birmingham
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Lowell
H. C. Verploeg
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Lake Prairie District
C. M. van Cleave Chas, Porter
J. C. Mitten
van Hemert’s
M. Porter Auctioneer
Kleins Shoe Store
East Side of Square
M. Porter
Pella Kowa
Geo. J. Thomassen
Pella Poultry Association
H. Rhynsburger
Chas Porter
T. T. Bakker
G. CG. Welsh
F. W. Frahm
Wormhoudt
Garden Square
I Dr. C. E. Martin
S. S. Still College of Osteopathy
Boat's
Vanderpol’s
S. G. van der Zyl
John van Nieuwenhuyzen
West Side Square
Hahain
Macey Ty Thadoslor
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