27 Jun 1907
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Newspaper
Pella Chronicle
Location
Pella, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Jun 27, 1907
Page
1
A Kansas City Journal note references Peculiar Missouri as an odd town name and hints Orchard may have saved time by sending a list alleging crimes he never committed, reflecting a quirky local intrigue.
The Sioux City Journal opines it is acceptable for a graduate with a diploma to accept any offered position, or seek work if none is available. Sheriff F H Russell departs for Mt Vernon on a stock train to attend a commencement. A Newton News item comments on the unconventional setting for graduation. A Thought for the Day quotes a St. Louis Democrat on public opinion and heaven on earth.
A Pennsylvania farmer recently emerged as a weather forecaster predicting the heated spell will continue through November 1st, aligning with corn shucking time. The omen-style forecast reflects rural confidence in extended warmth and dry conditions into autumn.
The Oskaloosa Herald ponders why opportunity seems silent for Harry Orchard while a New York court calls an oyster a wild animal, prompting the Kansas City Journal to note the hunters who chased him through the soup have remarked on his wildness.
W B Ham J B Bacon and Fred J Corn appeared among hotel registrants in Kansas City. A brief agricultural meeting followed, as reported by the Oskaloosa Herald.
In Springfield Illinois a negro preacher preached from Let There Be Peace. During the sermon a .44 caliber revolver lay on the Bible in full view of the congregation. There was peace all right.
A dated note claims road making uses ploughing and mixing five inches of cin ders with soil, yielding excellent condition after rains while dirt roads remained muddy. Nebraska railroads show rising traffic with a two cent passenger rate, and reports indicate substantial business gains.
A clipped, humorous remark captures residents' irritation with the heat as they joke about cooling measures and the relentless sun. The city atmosphere swells with phrases about staying indoors and enduring the dog days.
A local Otley young lady soon to be married plans a bold departure from standard wedding music. She will sing I Got Mine as she joins the choir and, upon exiting, will trigger the chorus We Walked Right In and Turned Around and Walked Right Out Again, signaling a playful break with convention.
Mrs Huegle, elected last fall as county superintendent of Polk County, must resign after the supreme court ruled she could not qualify without a first class teachers certificate. She previously held only a second class certificate, though law requires first class certification for county superintendents.
The excerpt recalls P. T. Barnum advising to spend a tenth of a budget on the article and the rest on advertising. It notes his fear and respect for a skilled printer who can publish and still engage thousands, and his desire to keep that printer as a friend.
A district judge in Al bia hailed fast tracking of cases noting four men were indicted at 2 10 arraigned at 2 20 sentenced at 2 30 and shipped to prison Monday. He warned widespread adoption could clear dockets cut costs and leave many lawyers out of work in the manner of the Moor of Venice.
The speaker argues that those criticizing farmers for high costs in machinery and rails overlook the fact farmers pay too much for corn wheat oats cattle and hogs. He warns that if buyers offer less for purchases, sellers may be forced to accept lower prices too.
An elderly Pella resident recalls a grandfather who saw harvest men in overcoats as frosts killed vegetation every month. Open fires were needed for comfort in June and New York plus New England suffered widespread crop losses and hardship, warning that conditions could be worse.
Sir Frederick Treves, physician to King Edward, foresees a future with few medicines on doctors’ shelves. He urges simple living, proper diet, and ample sun and air, citing bacteriological advances and reduced mortality from infectious diseases. He envisions prevention over cure as the physician’s main role.
A civic column urges readers to rethink the common complaint of no news. It argues that absence of fires, deaths, crimes, or misdeeds since the last issue reflects inaction rather than peace. Readers are urged to consider the quieter, everyday events that still matter.
An eastern judge recently delivered doctrine on the relation of the sexes and public judgment of men and women. The piece notes a wealthy man who married a woman of ill repute and discusses public expectations regarding wealth and social standing.
Cowardice in markets and city fearmongers aside, Iowa farmers remain hopeful as rains slow and crops improve. Oats are strong, pastures abundant, corn appears fair with average yields likely, and seed time has been well done with harvests to come.
A playful verse about a sick baby and remedy verses is printed, noting it being sold at Langerak's Drug Store and Vander Linden's Bazar. The fragment references a rhyme about a mother soothing a child's tummy and hopes she brightens.
For SALE 140 acres one half mile from Prairie City Iowa land lays level deep rich soil good house and barn large hay barn hog house corn cribs good cave and other out buildings orchard three good wells For particulars address Lida J Cochran 1159 Fedora St Los Angeles Calif 23 26 Laces and Embroideries Bear us in mind Van Spanckeren s 25 26
Mayor Vanderzy proclaims a July 1 1907 special election in Pella Iowa to decide granting a twenty year electric light heating and power franchise to Z G Houck heirs successors. Polls open 8am to 7pm with yes or no on official ballot.
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