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Newspaper
Pella Chronicle
Location
Pella, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Mar 11, 1909
Page
3
A Boston physician described Dr Weir Mitchell’s psychotherapy cure for hysteria. A young woman received a book of self help. two weeks later she wrote that a recent attack ended in two minutes with the book, an effect her mother credited to it.
The London Globe reports a six foot toped shark about 80 pounds on display in No 6 tank at Brighton aquarium. A Brighton man named Lane hauled it from two miles off the Palace pier after a strong tug on his line and placed the odd fish in its new home.
The ancient city of Ispahan, once 24 mile girded and home to a million, now hosts about 80,000 as Persian rebels threaten commercial ruin. Teheran has become the new capital, yet Ispahan still echoes its former splendor through empty streets and ruined palaces.
A renowned social figure explains her popularity stems from avoiding unpleasant talk and never inviting people others dislike. She avoids clubs with unwelcome members and aims to host without offending friends by keeping her guest list agreeable and hospitable.
The Philadelphia Record notes Canadian trade with the United States rose by under 6 million in the first decade, then over 28 million in the next, and 202 million in the ten years to 1907. Trade with Great Britain rose about 8 million in the first decade, 17 million in the second, and 109 million in the third decade, signaling rapid overall growth.
A statement asserting that every child, regardless of parental nationality, is claimed as British. The wording emphasizes inclusive citizenship and national identity.
The report notes births of mixed heritage aboard ships between Pernambuco and Liverpool, all claiming British status through Stepney parish. It contrasts New York as America's banking hub with London as the world’s financial center, highlighting the Bank of England as a bankers’ bank. It also includes a brief zoological aside on an elephant’s trunk and neck.
Preliminary work for a large steel plant near Kalimati station on the Ramrana manganese property makes good progress. A 45 mile railway is under construction, signaling substantial development and expected value in India’s industrial project.
Harper's Bazar notes the General Federation of Women's Clubs counted over 3,000 clubs in 1908 with about 150,000 members, a figure that has grown yearly. It also observes many independent clubs exist outside state or national affiliations for enjoyment and benefit of members.
A historical sketch recalls Lord Milner as possessing an even temper that resists provocation. It notes his early London journalism days under Mr. W. T. Stead and cites an East End meeting where a hostile remark provoked him. The incident underscores Milner’s restrained but principled response.
Pella Chronicle notes figures and names in a terse market-style snippet. Register and Yarmer Kimball appear alongside dairy-related figures and dates in a brief clerical listing.
The record notes an occasion when Milner delivered a notably brilliant speech. Upon hearing of the incident later, Mr. Stead commented that he wished he knew how to insult Milner each day before work.
A German patented method makes starch insoluble in hot water by cold treatment with formaldehyde and a moderately strong acid. The starch grains stay unchanged, remaining permanent and resistant to boiling water and strong alkalis. Uses include filtration within plastic compositions, fabric dressing, and paper manufacture.
A correspondent criticizes China's police as ineffective and idle, noting widespread robberies as Canton, China, faces a crime wave. Citizens keep vigil while many officers sleep or assist locals with trivial tasks, exposing a frustrated view of local law enforcement.
Frances Querkeley Cunningham warns that scoffing at others feelings and shunning companionship breeds a herd of demons that circle back to taunt and sting those who call them into fire. The passage emphasizes loving devotion and mutual respect as essential to lasting relationships.
Practical guidance suggests skipping breakfast or lunch if they feel dull, waiting for clear hunger, and eating slowly. By letting hunger lead meals, one minimizes questions about propriety and digestibility, and avoids pre digested foods.
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