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Newspaper
Pella Chronicle
Location
Pella, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Jun 18, 1908
Page
2
Editorial notes that St Louis replaced shouting about hard times with an Em ployment Day effort. Since May 1st, 17,500 men have obtained jobs. The piece also praises Pella as a pretty place, noting visitors during College Commencement attracted many admirers of its beauty and attractions.
The piece discusses beef demand exceeding supply, pride in the growing nation, and concerns about summer activities for children. It also critiques gossip and hints at political dynamics in Democratic nominations with Bryan leading and new totals from New York Herald. It notes Alabama primaries leaning toward Bryan as Johnson’s camp loses momentum, while California and Washington instructed for Bryan.
The piece reflects on veterans and the nation’s memory of those who fought for the Union and for the lost cause. It laments lingering animosity, urges burying old hatreds, and condemns jealousy and malice. War’s horrors and its induced suffering are underscored as a somber reminder.
The passage reflects on wartime privations shaping men into nearly refined gold and notes that not all can be soldiers of courage. It argues the Civil War teaches lasting lessons in courage patriotism and public spirit, stressing that those who enjoy freedoms must uphold standards of good citizenship to meet the nation's expectations.
A Sidon forum correspondent argues that without John S. Lacey's twenty years in Congress to craft a bird protection law, blue jays and woodpeckers stealing Iowa chickens would be killed. The remark highlights tension over wildlife protection versus agricultural losses and political accountability.
The State Central Committee selects Sioux City as the meeting place for the Democratic State Convention on June 25 1908. The invitation promises a memorable gathering with a strong platform and improved prospects, inviting citizens to attend and help the cause. Governor Boies is referenced as having been nominated here and elected subsequently, and the note assures ample facilities and hotel accommodations for attendees.
Colonel Richard Sarlis, Indiana farmer, urges farmers to plant corn through late June and into early July if needed. He notes corn remains essential for many products and can be processed from late harvests, with strong demand likely to raise prices from 50 to 90 cents per bushel depending on crop size.
Col William C. Hunter in The Cherry Circle argues that nature provides both positives and negatives, urging men to divide time between work and recreation. He warns that perpetual worry from a strenuous day harms health, while proper play rests the brain, improves sleep, and clears the mind for the next morning.
A column argues that presidential election years disturbs business less than critics claim. It praises U S financial leaders who displaced risky high finance schemes and asserts the economy’s foundation remains secure regardless of administration changes, dismissing alarm over political upheaval.
A columnist contends that fear and self-scaring voters disrupt commerce in a presidential year. He asserts those seeking trouble will find it and that cautious players avoid business during elections, urging readers to overlook adversaries’ viewpoints.
An advice piece urges prompt action for stomach distress and recommends reliable remedies. It highlights Kodol For Dyspepsia and Indigestion and Micedol as pleasant to take, reliable, and guaranteed to give relief. Sold by Langerak's Drug Store.
The forty third annual Iowa Sunday-school Convention will be held in Marshalltown at the First Methodist Episcopal Church from June 29 to July 1. Over eight hundred delegates are expected with speakers from Chicago New York and Des Moines and music directed by Grant Colfax Tullar with a 300 voice chorus. Delegates and teachers are invited to attend and arrange credentials via Rey. Frans F. Frrey, Des Moines.
DeWitt's Kidney and Bladder Pills are promoted as prompt and thorough, claiming rapid strengthening of weakened kidneys. Sold by Langcrak's Drug Store, 23 26.
An analysis extols Dr Pierce's Golden Medical Discovery as a reliable square-deal medicine with transparent ingredients. It claims wide, lasting user satisfaction for liver and digestive ailments, contrasts with failed contemporaries, and notes no alcohol in its tonics and pellets.
The German physician Dr Bair will send one month’s treatment with instructions or examine and give an accurate diagnosis and consultation free of charge in cases of paralysis catarrh consumption rheumatism cancer fits piles tumors gall stones gravel liver or blood disease Pay what you can when satisfied Write your case fully at once to secure early attention Address 1122 6th Ave Des Moines Iowa
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