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Newspaper
Pella Chronicle
Location
Pella, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Mar 05, 1908
Page
1
The Chicago Post argues the flag of the American battleship, captured by the British, commands a high price due to the rarity of such flags in captivity. It emphasizes scarcity, historical value, and the likely public interest in owning a symbol from a major naval clash.
The question asks why cows are not inspected where cream is sold to the creamery. The reply explains that all cream received at the creamery is pasteurized by heating to the boiling point, killing germs, making butter from the treated cream absolutely pure.
The Cedar Rapids Republican argues that Republican papers exaggerate Democratic party divisions to imply similar disarray, but asserts the Democratic party is in normal harmony and not suffering the same discord as the GOP.
The piece notes actions in the District of Columbia led by President Roosevelt months ago, targeting gamblers. It asserts temperance ideals are spreading nationwide and urging lawmakers to act with clean hands and clear heads in DC.
Phillips Brooks, Pope, Burns, and a set of lines reflect on happiness as virtue and goodness. The text links happiness to virtue, righteousness, peace, and holy living, noting Christ’s aim for humanity and unity of divine gifts. It weaves sermons and poetry into a meditation on moral happiness.
In a speech before an education convention in Washington Roosevelt urged optimism about the nation's future. He warned against despair and asserted the country remains better than in the past while urging active resistance to corruption and evil forces.
A speaker urges teachers and the public to prioritize character in education and to align schooling with labor, stressing that schools should train both mind and hand. He argues nations prosper when students cultivate crafts alongside intellect, citing dignity in work and the need to educate toward farming and workshops.
The Cedar Rapids Republican notes Des Moines has worse moral conditions than Davenport. Des Moines is described as honey combed with murders. A mining center tragedy near the city remains fresh in memory as another crime is reported. The Davenport contrast highlights pervasive lawlessness in Des Moines across the state.
An American woman losing citizenship by marrying a foreigner may regain via residency or by declaring intent before a consul. The returning every two years provision causes concern as many missionaries and officials travel long terms, with returns of five to eight years common. The new laws end passport shortcuts for those seeking only brief visits.
An article outlines how birth within the United States grants citizenship, how children born abroad follow paternal citizenship, and how naturalization or allegiance affects citizenship. It also notes that residing abroad with no return intent can end citizenship and touches on related implications for foreign spouses and dual status.
The Marion county Republican delegates plan a convention at Knoxville court house on March 11 1908 at 11 a m to elect 11 county delegates for the Iowa State Convention in Des Moines March 18 1908 and 11 delegates for the Seventh Congressional District Convention in Des Moines March 14 1908 plus 4 delegates at large and 4 alternates for the National convention in Chicago June 16 1908. Representation will be based on precincts and a 1 for each precinct plus one for every 20 votes or a fraction of 16 or more cast for Albert B Cummins in 1906. Precinct chairmen should file causes by March 9 1908. L L Byer chair and J F Mentzer district committeeman.
The seller warns buyers that buying seed mixtures would waste money as 46 percent is worthless and that paying $18.52 per bushel for Clover Seed beats $11.75 for top clean seed. The message urges purchasing the cleanest seed for better crops and easier cultivation.
An old advertisement touts Hollister's Rocky Mountain Tea as the greatest spring tonic that drives out impurities and enriches the blood. It promises warm tingling life and positions the product as a reliable spring regulator with 35 cents price for tea or tablets, by F. D. Stubenrauch, dated 10-13.
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