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Newspaper
Pella Chronicle
Location
Pella, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Mar 09, 1905
Page
1
The lower house passed a bill prohibiting the use of giant firecrackers in the state. Only firecrackers with gunpowder and not exceeding three eighths of an inch in diameter would be permitted under the measure.
The Senate seems set for a long fight with the people over expanding its power. It frames its opposition as against the President, who represents the people like never before. The conflict is seen as part of a larger struggle between the people and the trusts, with the remedy being a constitutional convention and direct election of Senators by the people.
The seed corn agitation draws railroads and farmers alike, with experiments showing selecting ears and variety can yield up to thirty extra bushels per acre on good ground. Henry Field of Shenandoah Iowa is cited as a top authority, noting Iowa seed bests for vitality. Emphasis on adopting Field’s ideas to boost next year’s farm yields.
The impeachment trial of Judge Swayne ended with a 32 to 50 Senate vote acquitting him. The piece critiques the case as a misfortune, noting it consumed time and delayed action on the railroad bill and other matters. It discusses constitutional limits on impeachment and the challenge of removing a judge for poor behavior when two thirds and Senate time are lacking.
The piece argues Arizona will become an Anglo-Saxon state with an enterprising population driven by mining farming and irrigation. It notes New Mexico differs with many Mexicans and Spanish descent and cautions predictions are premature, suggesting perhaps two states after a decade of development.
Voters in Marion County head to the polls next Monday to decide county wide uniformity of school text books. The notice warns of costs and loss of local control if adopted, and urges careful consideration of effects on rural districts and book selection authority. Local flood issues and a near drowning near Beagle Rock are also reported.
The Journal reports Deputy Clerk Henry Bousquet and his wife visiting with their son Pierre. Deputy Treasurer Butterfield ran a Pella branch taxing office, collecting 11 000 this week, far above last year’s 89 000. Miner Joseph Patterson was badly injured by a mule, sustaining a deep cut and scalp tearing. James A. Fishburn, Knoxville native with Troop F Sixth U S Cavalry, completed Farriery coursework at Fort Riley with a high score, returning to Fort Mead.
A Los Angeles letter from Miss Marie S Maasdam to her sister in Pella recounts warm weather, a trip to the coast at San Pedro, and plans for Iowa Picnic Day at Hast Lake Park. She notes meeting Marion county friends, new acquaintances in Santa Ana and Pasadena, and enjoying the ocean while comparing life between California and Colorado.
Marie S Maasdam signs off saying she wishes the reader could see it and mentions meeting Chris Oggel and his wife before closing the message with goodbye.
If taken this month, keeps you well all summer. It makes the tired ones eat, sleep and grow. A spring tonic for the whole family, Holister's Rocky Mountain Tea, 35 cents, Tea or Tablets. at F. D. Stubenrauch.
The Des Moines News notes Buffalo Bill’s public halo wanes as Mrs. Cody, via lawyers and divorce courts, claims he never was a hero. It cites famous men like Samson Socrates and Carlyle to illustrate wives eclipsing their husbands’ fame, urging the public to withhold judgment.
Readers are told Hall's Catarrh Cure cures catarrh in all stages as a constitutional treatment. The ad claims to destroy the disease's foundation by acting on blood and mucous surfaces. Proponents offer one hundred dollar reward for any uncured case and urge sending for testimonials. Sold by druggists at 75 cents. Also recommends Hall's Family Pills for constipation.
Notice is given that a last will and testament of Jan Steen hoek is on file with the Clerk of the District Court. A hearing is set for May 2 1905 at the Marion County court, Knoxville Iowa, where interested persons may be heard. Geo. W. Long Clerk. A Phelps Deputy.
A house must be moved and inquiries are directed to A. Waechter's lumber yard and C. M. Van Cleave. The note promotes Minnesota flour flavor and urges readers to get this flour at Cole's Seed store. The item combines a relocation ad with product promotion.
Chas. Drake of Chapinville Connecticut a mail carrier declares Cham berlain's Pain Balm is the champion liniment for rheumatism. He says one application provides prompt relief and continued use leads to a permanent cure after trying other cures. For sale by F. D.
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