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Newspaper
Pella Chronicle
Location
Pella, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Jun 09, 1904
Page
1
A historic critique argues that liberal state trust laws allow many organizations to operate as trust companies with banking powers, often undercommercial aims. It warns these firms avoid strict reserves and supervision, risking national banks, and urges state governments to tighten and regulate rather than pursue unlikely federal control.
Mrs. Joan A. Locan is chosen president of the American Red Cross to fill the vacancy created by the resignation of Miss Clara Barton.
Senator M S Quay, a leading figure in U S public life, died at his Beaver Pennsylvania home on May 28 at age 71. He served many years in public service and was highly regarded for his contributions to national affairs.
Report notes two hundred more black workers imported to Buxton coal mines. The town's population climbs to about five thousand, with a majority of residents being of African descent.
Fragmentary OCR reads of Grover Cleveland reference an expeditionary effort tied to his presidency with unclear context. The readable bits point to a historical angle but lack full details.
The Iowa Democratic state convention is set to meet in Iowa City on Tuesday July 19 1904 to nominate two presidential electors at large and one elector from each of the eleven congressional districts.
Authorities move to enforce the sidewalk bicycle rule amid repeated violations linked to youths cited for playing ball in the streets. Public safety officials insist enforcement of the ordinance is necessary and warranted by the public interest.
The Illinois Republican state convention ended a deadlock last Friday afternoon as Deneen secured the nomination for governor amid shifting factions and party support.
In the seventy ninth ballot Lowden led the nomination by well over a hundred votes while Yates’ strength shifted to Deneen to prevent Lowden’s victory.
In the Peaville Weakly News Gittin Ger retorts that justice requires noting he did not used to steal chickens. The piece suggests an admission of guilt amid a run of bad luck after last week’s paper featured an ad titled Poultry Wanted.
The Chronicle suggested changes, and factory whistles now ring in unison with depot time. The corrected timing eliminates church tardiness and replaces excuses with punctuality.
A man visited the Chronicle office asking to buy a yearly copy of the paper. He explained his son lives far away and has been writing for Chronicle news. He values local coverage and urged townspeople to read or borrow the Chronicle to stay informed about home events.
The letter urges the county to maintain public highways and bridges, noting the mud hole by the river bridge blocks access to Pella and Knoxville. It calls for elected officials to perform duties honestly and warns voters to reject favoritism and poor road work.
A rural family faces accidents and injuries prompting a push to stock Bucklen's Arnica salve as the best remedy. Henry M. Langerak’s drug store highlights its usefulness for burns cuts and ulcers in isolated living conditions.
Dentist Dr A Haselbarth advertises crown and bridge work and painless extractions by gas specialties. Office location over Wormhoudt's Clothing Store. Hours are 8 30 to 5.
The piece recounts a former slave-owner meeting a freed retainer days before the 1896 election. The old man declares he will vote for McKimsey and supports round money, rejecting free silver. The humorous anecdote illustrates attitudes toward monetary policy then debated in the campaign.
The Cole's Seed Store offers a money back guarantee on its Minnesota Seal of Minnesota flour claiming it as the best flour customers have used. If not satisfied, customers may request a refund.
Mrs. S H Newson of Decatur Alabama endured three years of stomach and bowel pain with death seeming likely. After trying remedies doctors failed and Electric Bitters brought a miraculous improvement and complete recovery. The drug is marketed by Henry M Langerak as a guaranteed remedy for liver kidney and digestive troubles.
An advertisement touts Hollister's Rocky Mountain tea as a remedy for constipation. It claims two thirds of world sickness stems from constipation and offers the product at 35 cents in tea or tablet form from Stuben rauch''s.
A Virginia man reports three years of bronchitis cured by Dr King’s New Discovery. The ad claims effectiveness for lung and throat troubles including consumption pneumonia and grip. Trial bottles are free with regular sizes 50c and 1.00, offered by local druggists.
The article urges farmers to move south to work outdoors year round, highlighting reduced winter shelter needs for stock and the benefits of velvet bean and cassava as fattening materials. It argues southern sectors like Alabama and Florida offer more profitable, less labor-intensive farming and invites readers to request further information.
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