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Newspaper
Pella Chronicle
Location
Pella, Iowa, United States of America
Date
May 11, 1911
Page
1
A fragment reflects on departure and the passage of years toward an ending. Phrases evoke an eternal home and the swift march of time, suggesting a contemplative funeral or memorial tone. The text emphasizes journeying toward a final sunlit horizon.
Paragraphs praise the season, urging readers to enjoy the fresh air and nature’s healing power. A 19 year old, Nate Mason, was injured in Mine No 11 at Everist when a coal car rolled over his legs. he was taken to Oskaloosa in critical condition. Lincoln neighborhood kids suffer powder burn scare, later revealed as imagined after a prank with powder and a match. Sheriff Cronkhite and Dr Finarty investigated.
Residents of Pella Iowa fault heavy buying from Chicago mail order houses saying it drains local banks and hurts merchants who support the community. The complaint frames shopping choices as harming locally owned businesses and residents.
A reflective piece on the power of kind words to comfort sorrow, cheer a wounded heart, and transform a humble home into a paradise by their presence around the fire side. It emphasizes generous use of kind words as earth’s greatest blessing.
A merchant recounts opening a store last spring only to have the sheriff seize his stock at auction. He urges fellow businessmen not to scorn advertising, claiming the public buys goods from those who advertise.
The article argues that opposition to direct legislation comes from distrust of the people. It asserts that while governments err, voters can rise to responsibility through education and thought. It claims direct legislation is principled and will work as voters assume legislative roles.
The Public notes that over 120 years electricity steam telegraph telephone railroads and steamboats created instant intercommunication and rapid cooperation. Centralization of government business and individuals follows evolution, bringing greater power that must be matched by responsibility and accountability.
The piece recalls pleasant school memories from youth including the old schoolhouse door, walls that spoke of happy hours, and the noble teacher who guided many. It laments that those days are gone forever and mentions many who took part in those times.
Linnie Lyman, 13, gravely ill with typhoid at crisis point, as Rock Island coal road work nears Edd McCoy farm east of Flagler and No. 6. Mrs. Bird postpones South Dakota departure due to deep snow. W B Darrah leaves Knoxville for Shenandoah May 15. Burlington Railroad adopts new policy treating corpses as baggage requiring one full fare plus escort, after health rules are met.
County Superintendent Nora E White lists Marion county boys and girls enrolled in the Iowa State Boy s and Girl s club with Ames as headquarters. The roll includes Arie den Hartog Myron Wilkes Joe Schippers Ella Goemat Josie Schippers Irvin H Bonn and many others alongside teachers Kamp Worm houdt and Wm J Kincaid among aiding enrollers.
Weather bulletin from Des Moines Iowa for the week ending May 8 1921 notes heavy showers on April 30 and snow on May 1 with cold weather and freezing temperatures on May 2 and fronts on May 4 and 8 delaying corn planting. The latter half of the week was favorable for field work and considerable planting was done as rains early in the week were beneficial and grass grew well.
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