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Newspaper
Pella Chronicle
Location
Pella, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Mar 05, 1908
Page
8
The article urges youths to value good works over wealth, noting riches are transient. It warns editors and preachers idolize wealth and contrasts earthly riches with lasting spiritual investments. It cites biblical verses to urge generosity and warns against hoarding toward heirs or indifference to the poor.
The article explains that weekday names stem from Saxon idolatry listing Sun Moon Tuisco Woden Thor Friga Seater. It notes Sunday to the Sun and Monday to the Moon, plus Tuesday through Seater. The piece closes with an ad for DeWit's Little Early Risers liver pills sold by Langerak's Drug Store.
The March issue features two grinning boys and a clever dog on the front page. It includes five serials continued, stories like On Georges Banks and The Great Gold Cup, plus articles on King Edward, ponies, poultry, and wireless tech. Illustrations number $4 and the price is $1.00 yearly.
A reader complains about visitors to the ill in New Sharon, criticizing crowds for gossip and intrusion. The missive warns ineffective etiquette and lingering visits harm patients, urging better behavior and discretion around the sick.
A noted plea urges strict limits on visitors to the ill, noting that chatter and casual calls drain strength and worsen conditions. It contrasts harsh dismissal with the aid of quiet, uplifting visitors who bring cheer, urging readers to banish unhelpful callers for protection.
At Fort Dodge the Iowa Farmers Grain Dealers Association heard United States Senator Mec Cumber of North Dakota praised by Cummins supporters. The crowd cheered, a portion rose and left, ending the speech before he finished addressing the decline in livestock prices amid claims of natural causes and alleged skullduggery.
The Mother's Magazine for 1908 promises extensive content across physical culture beauty child study kindergarten methods at home health finances the servant problem food preparation and a wide range of material for a mother’s entertainment and pleasure.
Dr. H C Payne extolls cold water baths as the poor man’s luxury and a vital health practice. The piece cites physiological benefits and moral value, urges regular bathing, and notes fitness culture while warning against laziness in adopting the habit.
A young boy falls and hides his tears as a blue bump darkens his forehead. He clings to courage, insisting he mustn’t cry because his Sunday school teacher wants him to be a sunbeam. The moment captures a child’s earnest resolve and gentle resilience.
A DeWitt product, carbonized Witch Hazel Salve, marketed as effective for piles, is sold at Langerak's Drug Store. The listing notes the product is available through the store’s usual outlet.
An ad for Dr Bair a German physician based in Des Moines Iowa offers one month of treatment with instructions or examination and diagnosis free of charge for paralysis catarrh consumption rheumatism cancer fits piles tumors gallstones gravel liver or blood diseases. Pay what you can when satisfied. Write your case to 1122 6th Ave Des Moines Iowa.
An advertisement promotes CASCASWEET as a safe non opioid remedy for a cross or peevish baby. It claims wide motherly approval and notes it is sold by Langerak's Drug Store with an address 10-13.
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