Booker T. Washington to Speak at Charillon Chautauqua
The Pella Chronicle reports that Booker T. Washington will deliver the opening address at Charillon Chautauqua. Roosevelt is noted as unlikely to sway the beef trust, and a county seat clash with strikers highlights local labor tensions. Dagoes digging the city sewer ditch refuse to accept mistreatment. County supervisors consider county savings on the ditch for the city.
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Booker T. Washington
Charillon Chautauqua
Night buggy collision near Chariton causes injuries
Chariton Herald reports a dark night wagon collision as two buggy loads return home. The rear carriage struck the ahead one, spilling occupants onto the ground in an accident described as purely accidental by the paper.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chariton
Chariton Herald
Public spirit drives town as a business center
The piece argues that a town cannot be strong unless many merchants actively bring customers in. It criticizes reliance on a few traders and urges all lines of trade to attract trade, expanding the town’s market reach and benefiting the whole business community.
Russia Uses China Demonstrations as Pretext for War Motive
The Russian government asked the United States to study anti foreign protests in China. The State Department found that demonstrations were not unusual in extent or character. Opposition to foreigners exists and secret societies are present but waning as China progresses. Russia would gain little by exploiting the situation to justify aggression.
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China
State Department
Conger
Russia
Corydon Firm Undercuts Chicago Mail Orders With Cash Sale
A Corydon mercantile firm counters Chicago mail-order houses by offering a buggy for 40 dollars cash delivered with no prior remittance, beating a 36.50 price plus 4.70 freight. The Keokuk Gate City endorses local dealers adopting aggressive advertising to keep trade home and reduce outflow.
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Corydon
Chicago
Inc
Democrat
Keokuk Gate City
Messrs. J. A. Rew & Co
Iowa Grocers Fight Catalogue Ads for State Interests
Iowa Retail Grocers association sends letters opposing catalogue house advertisements. The plea urges up building Iowa interests against outside influence and aims to alert newspapers and grocers statewide to the issue.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Iowa Retail Grocers’ Association
Iowa
Mutual effort urged to fund local papers
The Cedar Rapids Republican argues grocers and other local businesses should share in advertising costs to support papers. It notes 8000 grocers in the association and fears many do not buy ad space, urging a collaborative effort to build Iowa interests and sustain newspapers.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Grocers’ Association
Iowa
Cedar Rapids
National Issue in March Cosmopolitan on inclusive language
Lida Calvert Obenchain notes John Brisben Walker lists twenty two issues before Americans, highlighting sixteenth on fight for equal rights. He argues the terms people and citizens once implied men and excludes women, urging restoration of language to include all.
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John Brisben Walker
Richard Chevenix
Ialf
Lida Calvert Obenchain
Sixty Dogs Counted in Township Assessor Returns
The Albia Union notes an Iowa township returns listing sixty dogs and no vehicles, a peculiar modern oddity for a twentieth century community. The item highlights a surprising census oddity in local records and reflects rural life quirks.
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Iowa
Albia Union
Pella Boasts Four Dads In Presidential Class
Pella reports four families entitled to Presidential class status. Heads include Bart Donal with sixteen members, Henry Gezel leading sixteen, P. C. Lankelma at sixteen, and M. Ver ros also at sixteen. A quirky local quartet of large families noted by Mirror.
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Pella
Bart Donal
Henry Gezel
P. C
Lankelma
M. Verros
Tall Chariton mare towers over county horses
The tallest horse in the county, around eighteen hands tall and about six feet high, was seen in Chariton last Saturday. Owned by George Nisewender, this three year old mare weighs 1,500 pounds now and is part of a team of three year olds of similar height. She is expected to reach nearly a ton when fully grown.
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Chariton
George Nisewender
Charlton Herald
Saloon Petition Moves Toward Monroe County Approval
A Knoxville saloon petition in Monroe County gained about 250 names beyond the 65 percent threshold. Supervisors meet May 8 to act, with indications the petition will be approved. Buxton, a mining town, gave strong support. Buxton is Monroe County’s largest town with 4,382 residents, surpassing Albia’s 4,000.
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Monroe County
Buxton
Albia
Chariton Jerald
Cleared for Action in a Fragmentary News Missive
A fragmented clipping discusses clearance for action and mentions Debiyat New ite Pills in a garbled line, indicating a partial note or ad like item. No clear persons or organizations are fully readable beyond generic references.
How Old Is Ann Problem On WV Rail Lines
A curious old riddle asks how far the conductor walks and rides on a one mile long train starting at Grady and stopping at Oxley four miles away. The engine departs, the conductor boards the caboose, walks along the train, then steps off at Oxley.
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Ann
West Virginia
Grady
Oxley
Oskaloosa Iferald
Chop Suey in Natural Chinese Cooking
The May issue features a detailed series on natural cooking philosophies. An article explains Chop Suey, outlining many methods to prepare the dish and how Americans can adapt the Chinese recipe.
Philosophy of Staying in Harness in The Cosmopolitan
Prof James H Cuanfield of Columbia argues against letting the young take over and praises remaining in the work force until the end. The Cosmopolitan May issue features Cantelad’s view and photographs of notable Americans past typical retirement ages active in business law politics and finance.
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James H. Cuanfield
Columbia University
Iarness
William Osler
Cantelad
The Cook Knew How Darky Help Despair in Dixie
A May Lippincott's tale recounts Mrs. Bronson's dismal experience with Billy, a lazy Southern kitchen helper. After a new girl arrives, Billy’s behavior shifts following a whispered challenge from the cook, revealing a hidden, troubling change in the household dynamic.
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Dixie
Billy
Mrs. Bronson
John Swain
May Lippincott
Terrific Race With Death Described By Tampa Man
Ralph FF Fernandez recalls a fearful race against death from heart disease and sivex trouble. After sleepless nights and failed doctors and medicines, he began using Electric Bitters, finding powerful effects that restored interest in life.
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Ralph FF. Fernandez
Tampa
Fla
The Spider's Web Becomes a Telescope Thread
A modest spider toils at a thin web and doubts its usefulness. A passerby recognizes the value of her patient labor and uses the thread in a grand telescope, enabling distant stargazing. The tale urges doing one's task well, regardless of apparent worth.
Administrator's Sale Notice of Elliott Estate in Pella Iowa
The administrator of Orlando A. Elliott's estate, authorized by Marion County Iowa District Court on December 3, 1903, will auction Lots 1 2 and 3 in Block 10 in South Last Pella for cash on May 18 1905 at Pella Iowa. The sale runs 9 am to 4 pm with a 2 pm start, subject to widow Tlannah Sarah Elliott's rights and court approval. B I Keables administrator.
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Orlando A. Elliott
District Court of the State of
Iowa
Marion Country
P. H. Bousquet
Pella
Towa
Marion County
Towit
South Last Pella
Tlannah Sarah Elliott
B. I. Keables
The Terror of the Sea Chronicles Perilous Voyages
March McClure's recounts true sea tales of derelicts and vanished crews. Crossing the Atlantic becomes routine yet the vast power and mystery of the sea remain. Silent ships, full sails, but crews gone without a trace, stories to chill the blood and thrill the reader.
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McClure
P. ‘T. McGrath
Atlantic
Stomach and Liver Tablets Offered for Quick Relief
A brief note promoting Chamberlain's Stomach and Liver Tablets as a rapid remedy for bilious attacks. Sold by F. D. Stubenrauch.
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Chamberlain
F. D. Stubenrauch
White Dress custom in Korea shocks economy and women toil
May Housekeeper notes that Koreans must wear white for three years after each death to prevent repeated mourning costs. Three royal deaths in ten years spurred nationwide dress need. Women make the garments and wash them by beating with a wooden paddle to extract metallic glass valued for beauty.
Rocky Mountain detox plan promotion noted
An unclear promotional snippet urges cleansing and detox actions this month with references to products and timelines. The fragmented text mentions Nell, Dea, and Rocky Mountain but lacks coherent details or verifiable facts to expand beyond a vague marketing push.
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Nell
Rocky Mountain
Good Health to the Children Good Health to the Children
Royal Baking Powder Company of New York sends healthful wishes to children, promoting their product in a concise advertisement. The message emphasizes care and well being associated with the brand.
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Royal Baking Powder CO
New York
Home made witch hazel remedy from old newspaper text
The article teaches making witch hazel extract at home by simmering witch hazel with water then adding alcohol for storage. It claims uses for bruises, cuts, swellings, lameness, stiff muscles, and as a throat gargle. The text also references baking bread costs and a seed store, Cole's.
Rocky Mountain Tea Claim From D Stubenrauch
Tired of spring fatigue and low appetite? Trollister's Rocky Mountain Tea promises relief and ongoing wellness. Priced at 385 cents for tea or tablets, distributed by TF D Stubenrauch.
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Trollister
D. Stubenrauch
Sealed Minnesota Flour Promises Healthful Bread
An old advertisement urges using Sealed of Minnesota flour to make wholesome bread and keep children healthy. It promotes Houister's Rocky Mountain Tea as a baby tonic and cites prices, stressing bread and milk as a staple with Cole's seed store backing the claim.
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Minnesota
Cole's Seed Store
Abt
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Roosevelt
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Jag House
Ayers
Ayer
Delia Mowell
Newart
N. J
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Lowell
Masa
Rein
Administrator's Sale
Cole's
Cross
Ilouister
M. Porter
Klein’s Shoe Store
East Side of Square
M. Porter Pella
Officers
WNL
Allen Wm
M Kruger A
C Kuyper
John Carson G
Gaass - Win Schreiner
Rietveld
Kuyper
C. N. Cole
W.S. Farmer
H. Rietveld
E. M. Cole
H. J. Vanden- Berg
W. M. Kruger
Peter van Sittert
Rhynsburgee
P. A. van der Sluis A
C. van Houwelingen
H. D van Zante
James Jansma
M. Veenstra
K, van Disseldorp
Anne
Overland Mail
Durham
B. F
Keabli
College D
L. A. Garrison
C. A. Hawley
H. J. VandenBerg
W. A. Young
P. Pella
Castle Ha
OIC
Wee WM. Kruger
C.C. H. J. Vandenberg
F. Pella Lodge
Theis
Opera House
T. Vander Myden
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G. W. Kimmell
Imp. C. R. M. Pahaska
Irie
Win
Gezel
Sachem
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L. M
Donal V, C
A. F
A.M. Swedelathele
Main
Franklin
A. M the W. of A
Viersea's
Kalderburg
Pres
Welch
Epworth League
First Reformed Church
Christian Endeavor
First Christian Reformed Church
Second Reformed Church
Second Christian Reformed Church
Third ‘Reformed Church
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