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Newspaper
Pella Chronicle
Location
Pella, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Jun 07, 1906
Page
6
A Paris physician argues for a sleep cure claiming humans overextend life by sleeping too little. He supports his view with observed longevity in certain groups and prescribes eight hours of wakefulness and sixteen hours in bed with the patient actually asleep. The idea emphasizes rest as a key to health according to Dundee Advertiser reporting.
A Washington man posing as a boyhood friend of Confederate General Pickett and his wife tried to woo Mrs. Pickett with a sob story. Smithsonian official intervened and she compared him to a guinea pig, noting he isn’t from Guinea or a pig at all.
Henry Labouchere recounts his 1866 election to Parliament describing how he courted voters. He mentions kissing babies and flattering mothers while persuading fathers to support Liberalism, noting a pivotal half dozen votes including a boatman who went fishing in a punt.
An aged Tory was kept indoors as cabs were sent to block his exit, a tactic that backed the Liberal victory. The method shows the intense pressure of the election and the decisive shift in support toward the Liberals.
Miss Hughes becomes secretary and librarian of the Royal Asiatic Society after decades as assistant secretary. Her appointment follows Professor Rhys Davids stepping to Victoria University. Also notes Dr William Osler’s mother turning 100 in Canada and Edison’s joking cradle motor based on sound.
In a local meet the results list Ed TeVeltrup as winner in the 220 yd dash with first place points. Other event scores show H McMasters J C Clark R E Gunn and E Warren placing in shot put pole vault and related events, totaling points for the top finishers.
Circulars issued by railroads in Marion County condemn Governor Cummins as unsafe. The article includes a table showing yearly railway property values in Marion County under Shaw and Cummins, and the year‑to‑year change from the previous administration, noting a loss to the county. It also mentions high jump results with TeVeltrup taking first in a foul-filled event.
The St Louis Popular Excursion via the Wabash departs June 8 and returns the joth. Fare is four dollars from Howell. Train leaves St Louis at 9 30 p m and returns Sunday night at 7 30. For details ask the nearest Wabash agent or write Fred C McMillan or L R Davis at Des Moines.
Henry R. Young of Colfax married Minnie E. Marquis of Colfax at 2:30 pm last Monday in Colfax conducted by Rev. D. D. Buchanan. Only immediate relatives attended. They visited J. H. Young in Pella this week, plan to move to North Dakota next week, and friends wish them joy and prosperity.
An unnamed advertiser promotes a mower grinding machine claiming it sharpens mowers to cut better than new. The seller asserts having the right machine and offers first class servicing for saws and mowers to improve performance.
Notices show a June 7 1906 mayoral sign off prohibiting firing giant firecrackers dynamite caps or any high power explosives in public places in Pella. The item sits among local notes recounting eighth grade baseball in Knoxville with mixed teams, local business updates, arrivals and visits, and upcoming commencement seats.
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