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Newspaper
Pella Chronicle
Location
Pella, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Jun 09, 1910
Page
6
James Newton Baskett explains in Story of the Birds that the tail, though sometimes used as a rudder, mainly aids up and down movement. It acts as a brake on landing and as a lift surface on rising, helping soaring birds balance against varying air currents.
The text argues that when a great change is to occur, minds and public opinion align to it. Fear and hope propel the shift, and resistance marks opponents as opposing divine will rather than mere human schemes. It portrays stubborn dissent as perversity against providence.
Endymion suggests Taot and tact arise from moral character as much as refined judgment, linking inner virtue to outward discernment. The quote posits that true tact flows from a benevolent spirit rather than mere training or taste.
A fragment from Atchison Globe and Washy Angtan Herald cites figures on Earth's surface. It discusses the extent of the globe and mentions a quoted phrase about the surface being a certain measure. The passage includes odd punctuation and stray names, reflecting an OCR-like clipping of a historical periodical.
A fragment suggests a rodent entered dough after shaping and remained unseen, possibly moving into the loaf before baking. The note implies the animal escaped detection and could have been baked into the final product.
A Kansas City Star quote shows a buyer claiming his purchase value doubled, while another asserts the seller offered the item at the same price he paid. The dialogue highlights a dispute over fair value and pricing.
A Pullman sleeper at seven in the morning woke to a crying baby in the stateroom. The porter opened the door and sang out First call for breakfast as passengers prepared to leave their berths. The moment prompted laughter among travelers aboard.
A historical note quotes biographers calling Victor Hugo keen at bargains and a master contract drafter who profited from his books while publishers lost. The excerpt then shifts to a child’s witty remark about greeting Mr B and a reflection on openness in expression, ending with a humorous pengram from The Chorus Ladies about ordering cold breakfast-food and cereal coffee.
A compact quip from Dickens via Little Dorrit about shaping manners by naming simple items like papa, Potatoes, poultry, prunes and prisms when entering a room. The line reflects playful social guidance using everyday words as mnemonic prompts.
A fragment from the Smart Set quotes Uncle Eben railing at the difficulty of uncovering truth and the urge to talk, while noting gender biases in etiquette and creation order. It cites Ungallant Theory and remarks that Eve might deserve precedence but Adam was created first, implying distrust of women when alone.
A Budapest woman Schneidler seeks a divorce after her husband insists on displaying portraits of her three predecessors in their home. Other items include quips from Uncle Sam and aphorisms about fame, weddings, and perfumes.
In Aberdeen Scotland a rat bit a five week old infant badly after waking to screams. The baby lay in bed beside its mother with blood on the wrap and a finger nearly bitten through. No further details on outcome or actions taken are provided.
A Georgia blacksmith was kicked on the head by a mule while shoeing it. Days later, when asked about the smith’s condition, the mule owner replied that he did not know about the blacksmith but stated the mule is a fool on three legs.
The Ellendale Delaware sexton narrowly escaped injury when the Methodist church tower collapsed during the Sunday bell ringing. He escaped unharmed as the structure fell through the thin flooring, leaving the bell shattered.
A compact observation that knowledge rests on tested work not idle theory. Action ends doubt, asserting Carlyle’s carryover into practical belief that proof comes through doing. The note links doubt to repeated trial and reforms through practical effort.
A census enumerator is confronted by a meek man who claims legal headship while admitting he isn’t the actual head. The exchange hinges on strict legal form versus practical authority as the man says he is, but not really.
Frank Kehne uncovered a trunk beneath a floorboard in an old barn once owned by his late uncle in Indiana Pa. The trunk contained 3000 dollars in cash and bills.
Colonial office report concludes carrion crews spread disease rather than aid towns in British Guiana. Reputations damaged as authorities end protection of these scavengers in local areas.
A fragment from Frank L. Stanton uses personified seasons to critique social satire. The quote imagines a blossom trust guarded by wire fences around peach and plum trees, with Spring offering to trim women’s hats for free if given a chance.
The Philosopher of Folly recalls attempting a surprise call on a lady friend, only to find a photograph on the mantel. Vision to Be Trusted notes that ideas of future tasks can precede their clear execution, but warns against distrusting those visions.
A brief quotation emphasizes education, especially for women, as a key factor in reducing alcohol consumption. The line attributes insight to Dr Helen Boyle and frames schooling as a social remedy rather than a direct policy. The note highlights education’s perceived power in curbing drinking behavior.
A Detroit Free Press blurb notes the quip that a man who knows when to stop lets a woman's first word in an argument stand as her last. The item reflects local tone and humor without broader context.
A Tattler quip voices a defiant, old newspaper tone about fate and flight. It recalls Mia Jones and a punchy remark on what-if destiny granted wings. The brief item captures a playful opinion in period voice.
A fragment reflects on prosperity and self blame with a quip about an early bird catching the worm versus the worm that taught the bird. The snippet hints at social commentary and learning from failure in a historic newspaper style.
The liquor trade, both wholesale and retail, is seen as a major beneficiary of the looming prohibition era. Some sellers already glimpse the economic upside as the policy's impact unfolds.
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