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Newspaper
Pella Chronicle
Location
Pella, Iowa, United States of America
Date
May 10, 1906
Page
8
Great Western railway announces Homeseekers excursions to Michigan via Chicago Great Western. Tickets on sale March 13 27 April 10 24 May 8 22 at greatly reduced round trip rates. For full information contact any Great Western agent or J P Elmer G P A St Paul Minn.
The General Assembly at Presbyterian Church Des Moines Iowa May 16 29 1906. Chicago Great Western Railway offers round trip tickets to Des Moines at one fare plus 2.00. Tickets on sale May 14 23 final return limit May 1. Inquiries to Great Western agents or J P Himer G P A St Paul Mine 6 10 Race eats.
Letter recounts an attempted robbery that nearly cost Postmaster Robbed at River Tod his life. The letter notes a 20 year liver complaint and jaundice turning nails yellow. He credits Electric Bitters with cure and eleven years of good health. Sold at Henry M Lange rak's Drug Store for 50 cents.
A young readers feature stresses the lookout on ships must report any light or object instantly. The narrow post demands constant vigilance and clear vision to protect all aboard, since every person bears responsibility and others depend on trustworthy conduct.
May 20 1908 lesson recounts John the Baptist imprisonment and beheading at Herod’s castle linked to Herod Antipas in Galilee. It notes Herodias and Salome’s roles, the feast where the head was demanded, and the prophet’s martyrdom. The piece closes with a promotion for Kodol for dyspepsia, sold by H. M. Tak.
A college girl tells Margery she cannot explain how she wins favor with the NS. The casual remark hints at social dynamics and friendships within campus life. The fragment suggests informal conversation and character study in a broader social scene.
A health note explains that scrofula in children and consumption in adults stem from thin blood. Both diseases worsen with lean ness, so increasing fat is advised. Cod liver oil is presented as the best source of healthful fat to combat these conditions.
In a candid talk Margery explains she cares for Ellen and offers help. A companion notes Ellen’s hardship including a crippled sister and that Ellen accepts aid in the spirit it is given. Margery discusses tact and the ease of offering assistance within their social circle.
In Livonia Missouri Dr King’s New Discovery cured three consumption cases according to T J Dwyer now of Graysville. One patient nearly moved to Arizona but recovered after brief use. Guaranteed by Henry M Langerak Druggist with trial bottle offered at 50 cents and one dollar.
A sermon analogy argues that spiritual benefit matches the giver’s sacrifice. A child’s nickel prompts a mother’s reflection on investment vs return in faith, noting ten cents yields greater gospel understanding than five. The metaphor compares receptivity to a bottle’s neck, opening with greater sacrifice.
In a Wellsville piece by Martha Clark Rankin, a college student skips a concert to honor his mother’s old friend, showing how small kindnesses can brighten the day of elders. A mother’s beaming gift of photos also inspires the idea that simple acts of consideration bring happiness to others beyond immediate family.
An advertising note claims Kodol Dyspepsia will digest meals and restore stomach function, improving complexion. It also lists relief from palpitations, flatulence, sour stomach and heartburn, sold by H. M. Langerak.
A woman selling ish enters an omnibus with an empty basket exuding a odor from the funny folk. She sits beside a young gentleman who moves away in evident disgust. She asks if he would prefer a gentleman beside him. he replies affirmatively, and she concedes with a curt remark.
In Caroline Wisconsin Mrs Lucia Wilke suffered a 23 year running sore on her leg until Bucklen Arnica Salve provided a complete cure. The ad claims the salve as a great antiseptic healer for piles wounds and sores from Henry M Lange rak's Drug store.
A prosecuting attorney feels the guilty verdict marks a fair start in a criminal case, illustrating the traditional view that verdicts validate the prosecution’s effort and set the stage for further proceedings.
An ad-style piece touts the Pain Family including Headache and Neuralgia as warnings of bodily imbalance. It claims Dr Miles Anti Pain Pills soothe and strengthen nerves, are harmless when taken as directed, and quotes Mrs Merrill of Peru Indiana endorsing the product.
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