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Newspaper
Pella Chronicle
Location
Pella, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Mar 04, 1909
Page
8
A poem contrasts the saloon with moral prose, calling it a bar to heaven yet a door to hell. It lists outcomes from wealth and pride to despair and grave danger, noting irony in the name over every drunkard’s fate.
Historical notes on Acts 9 31 43 focusing on Neneas Dorcas and Peter. Highlights include the church's growth across Palestine Damascus Cilicia Asia Minor Antioch and Ethiopia and the role of believers in miracles through Christ. Emphasizes soul healing as the modern miracle and the power of restoration through the gospel.
A well known doctor cautions that purgatives and violent cathartics are dangerous for babies and delicate individuals. He recommends Dr Caldwell's Syrup Pepsin as a safe pleasant laxative suitable for babies and adults, citing cures for constipation and dyspepsia. Testimonials from mothers and a hotel man praise its effectiveness and safety for children and elderly alike. Available at druggists in 60c and 1.00 bottles with mail offers from Pepsin Syrup Co Monticello Illinois.
Rev R R Coon of Grand Island Nebraska outlines March 14 topics on liquor laws and enforcement. He links civil and religious duties, cites biblical commands, and notes numerous traffic laws exist to guard or prohibit liquor trade but questions their obedience.
The piece argues rolling reform mirrors the 1861 slave traffic upheaval, warning lawlessness breeds anarchy. It cites 1887 Chicago anarchists, notes saloon as common ground, and praises managers urging dealers to obey laws. It urges youth societies to push for final prohibition of liquor traffic.
A historical discussion urges churches to elevate music beyond entertainment and to use it as worship. It proposes Gounod's The Redemption as Easter music, highlighting its three parts and the demanding tenor and bass roles, with suggested portions for performance.
A Washington IA article notes the importance of studying the Unfold Chorus, praising its rank among great musical choruses and describing it as a vehicle to recount the resurrection story and Gounod's interpretive effort in musical terms. The piece frames the introductory lecture as a concise history of the resurrection narrative and its musical treatment.
A servant narrates leaving a negligent mistress for family need. The minister advised her to stay and shine as a light. A year later the mistress begins a marked transformation, crediting the servant's steady example and Christian conduct for the harvest of blessing.
The quotation argues that divine essence appears in the face, contrasted with faces darkened by vice. It cites Doctor Hillis noting thoughts shape the face, while persistent vice dulls expression, leaving faces that seem wolfish or impish and reveal inner corruption.
A boy recalls General Grant's tale of his mother lacking butter, overhearing a neighbor's son fail West Point exams, and pleading with Congressman Hammer for a chance to be appointed. Hammer refuses unless the other cadet fails, yet grants a promise of opportunity if circumstances change.
The passage praises Ulysses S. Grant for seizing opportunities with shrewdness and resolve. It notes his readiness to take on tasks, his trustworthiness, and his habit of thoroughly understanding a subject before beginning. It emphasizes perseverance and steady effort until success, highlighting a formative view of his character.
A quotation argues true greatness lies in character and effort rather than wealth. It asserts failure is not criminal but aiming low is, praising ordinary people who endure hardship with patience and self control as genuine successes. It warns fortune gained at the cost of integrity is a personal failure.
A portrait of fearless coast guard crews and lifeboat heroes who risk all at sea. The article laments that government records tell only dates and losses, while unnamed rescuers battle to save lives in dangerous, solitary missions far from crowds.
The Youth's Companion recounts Lord Crewe directing a footman to fetch ink and telegraph forms as his historic mansion burned. He calmly wrote a telegram to Royal Academician Street asking him to rebuild, then messaged his sister with a wry remark about the cold house.
The message stresses eating a sufficient amount of wholesome food to maintain strength and health. It warns against dieting and insists food must be digested thoroughly. When digestion falters, it recommends resting the stomach and using Kodol to aid digestion.
Advertises a buy a dollar Kodal bottle with a full refund if no benefits after completion. States the offer applies to the large bottle only for one per family. Notes Kodal is produced at H. O. DeWitt & Co. laboratories in Chicago and implies potential price bankruptcy if untrue.
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