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Newspaper
Pella Chronicle
Location
Pella, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Mar 31, 1904
Page
1
A call for universal uptake of the National Guard as patriotic duty. Promotes teaching sons to handle rifles and gain soldier status. Highlights a new field gun, its power, and compares it to Civil War artillery. Suggests large-scale maneuvers may occur near the Atlantic coast within a year.
The piece argues that a true professional serves a public function and endures discomfort for duty. It notes the laborer earns his hire, while a professional seeks competence for self and family, and may gain wealth from talent or reputation. Yet income is not the true test of professional success.
The text argues crime outpacing population growth, stating 215000 degenerates in national institutions, excluding three million paupers. It claims Chicago rivals Paris in corruption and boasts a large criminal identification bureau. It asserts every boy is an instinctive criminal opposed to societal laws.
A dramatic warning essay urges caution against cereal speculation and the Chicago Board of Trade. G. F. Utterback of Sigourney, formerly a bank cashier, killed himself after covering a bank deficit and leaving a dying message to Iowa and western readers about the fever and danger of speculation.
The text portrays heated speculation on the Chicago wheat pit described as a plague and pestilence. It warns readers of contagion in markets, compares the exchange to hell, and urges caution to farmers and businessmen amid alarming sentiment.
Orders authorize navigation of the United States and Des Moines rapids canal starting April 1. Steamboat men expect heavy traffic this year due to the fair at St. Louis.
The article notes Tur G A R critics opposing Commissioner Ware s plan to fund ten to fifteen million dollars annually for veterans over sixty two. Congress rebukes interference with legislative prerogatives while Roosevelt plans to press the White House start button for the Louisiana Purchase Exposition on April 30 at 1 PM. Rumors swirl that Postmaster General Payne may retire due to ill health amid reactions to the Bristow report with its sharp, peppery commentary.
Washington decorum centers on the Democratic convention with the Republican gathering seen as a mere affirming meeting. The Democratic race for candidates and platform remains unsettled, with high stakes as internal battles could redefine the party toward its historic standards or radicalism.
The article argues the Cleveland boom endures chiefly because the campaign this year hinges on personality. It cites Mr Roosevelt’s marked individuality and the perception that his precipitate tendencies threaten wary voters.
The Burlington Gazette argues that a Cleveland nomination would unite the Democratic Party and counter Roosevelt. It credits Cleveland with safeguarding sound finances and gold standard, contrasting him with the rough rider. A Cleveland ticket is viewed as sustaining prosperity and weakening Republican claims of sole financial stewardship.
Herman Rietveld and wife transfer three lots and part of two lots in Pella to C Koopmans for 37500 dollars. Henry Hess and wife transfer a lot in Harvey to S W Young for 0000 dollars. Meyer de Heer and wife transfer a tract in Lake Prairie township to Conard K E Van Zee for 309000 dollars.
An old advertisement frames consumption as a weed to be battled with Scott's Emulsion. It promotes fresh air rest and a hearty diet, offering free samples and urging early treatment. The ad also recommends Rocky Mountain Tea as a nerve tonic and lists Allen & Stubenrauch as sellers.
Afayor. Treasurer. Clerk. Chief of Police. Sucet Commissioner City Solicitor. City Engineer. ded Ward. 4th Ward. SCHOOL BOARD H. Rietveld I. Kuyper C.N. Cole W. oO. Farmer.
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