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Newspaper
Pella Chronicle
Location
Pella, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Mar 07, 1907
Page
1
A Wisconsin legislature proposal aims to create an examining board of a physician, a lawyer and a neurologist to assess imbeciles and hopelessly insane for sterilization. The state board overseeing asylums and prisons has also recommended sterilization as a penalty for criminal assault.
The Carroll Herald argues the Iowa state fair is a state institution and a major educator, not merely a Des Moines affair. It calls for liberal legislative support given the fair's widespread statewide interest and impact on education and prosperity.
John Wanamaker states that advertising demands heavy ongoing investment and cannot yield quick returns. He warns that success requires persistent effort and long-term spending, as advertising gradually grows in influence and power.
Cedar Rapids Republican says the current recess will sober lawmakers after a year of legislative intoxication. It argues printing all introduced and advocated bills would reveal a collectively diseased intellect, noting individuals may err but mass action corrupts judgment and absurd propositions gain serious consideration.
The article argues that Congress members will retain twenty cents per mile for travel expenses despite salary increases and ticketless passes. It contends this perk enables graft, noting past abuses when passes existed and suggesting those with diplomatic wives may still profit from the mileage rate.
During the Fifty ninth congress short session, appropriations neared a billion dollars with major actions including authorization of two battleships and expansion of the artillery corps. Reforms granted pensions to veterans, raised salaries for officials, and funded river harbor works at 83 million. Immigration limits were tightened and an agricultural bank was created in the Philippines.
A Cedar Falls Record Republican item lauds Senator Elkins for enacting rail reform and the Elkins law. It credits the measure with banning rebates and curbing favoritism, noting Roosevelt administration victories tied to enforcement and West Virginia's re-election of Elkins. The piece defends Elkins against current critics and frames him as a defender of square dealing between corporations and the public.
Senator Turner of Adams county spoke in the senate about a two cent fare bill. He noted that a century ago fares dropped from four to three cents and now proposals seek to reduce from three to two. He said railroads opposed earlier cuts but the public and population growth justify the concession, arguing the railroads can afford the lower rate.
The Northwestern that enters Towal at 1g per cent. It is a matter of fact that the earnings of the granger roads which operate in Iowa are greater than those of the eastern systems which now afford the people the right to travel at 2 cents. The legislation's chief justification is to eliminate discrimination. The people are sick of discrimination in railroad administration. Railroads are public not private institutions.
The Offill bill passed the Iowa House would ban sale of firecrackers except small ones. If the Senate and governor approve, Iowa towns would see quieter celebrations as the measure curbs loud explosions statewide.
A home remedy named Cyclone is advertised as a prompt catarrh cure. The formula calls for Fluid Extract Dandelion, Compound Karyon, and Compound Syrup Sarsaparilla to be shaken and taken in teaspoonful doses after meals and at night, claimed to cleanse kidneys and blood of catarrhal poisons.
Indiana era reminiscences note Lincoln born February 12, 1809 and a Lincoln era elder Cart born 1808 near Indianapolis. The piece highlights long lives, rural roots, and a centurylong curiosity about events a century past. It also features a testimonial promising KO DOL for dyspepsia with drugstore references.
Ladies are shown spring styles by E. P. Reed & Co. at L. Stegeman's. Dr Luella Shaw-Dean offers women and children's care, with office near the creamery. Kodol digestives promote digestion, sold where tickets with $1 purchases are offered. DeWitt's Little Early Risers advertised for headaches and biliousness.
College area service for cleaning and pressing by experienced workers. Pickup and drop at John Hollebrands barbershop Saturdays. Prices reasonable and reliable, with attention to quality and prompt service.
A coroner's inquest uncovers a murdered poor girl and a hidden culprit. An elderly blind father identifies his daughter by touch, exposing the prisoner as the killer after a tense courtroom revelation. The man is indicted, convicted, and confesses on the scaffold.
In a humorous vignette from Eindon Sketch Minnie resists George's proposal by declaring she will not marry him. Agnes asks what she is writing and Minnie reveals her plan to answer with a firm won't. The dialogue captures playful social tensions and sharp wit.
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