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Newspaper
Pella Chronicle
Location
Pella, Iowa, United States of America
Date
May 11, 1911
Page
3
A rhymed meditation by Amos R Wells recounts a calm journey on a pleasant day through orchards and meadows then a stormy voyage leading to shelter, warmth, bread, drink, and a friend who inspires with grand thoughts before resuming the road. The piece ends with a blessing for the stormy walk and awaits the next morning.
The 1902 NEA declaration praises Bible study for citizenship and civilization. Presidents Jefferson Adams Lincoln Grant McKinley are cited praising the Bible as a guide and gift, urging schools to treat it as literature rather than theology.
Fragmentary remarks praise a great book as a teacher in history literature law and life. It suggests guiding interpretation for citizenship and literary style without sectarian instruction.
A farmer gives a lift to three travelers who claim to be royalty. The first declares he is Grand Duke of Mecklenburg, the second King of Saxony, and the third Emperor of Germany. The last reveal as Frederick the Great, prompting the farmer to urge them to “prance a little” in honor of royalties.
A London Globe report describes a scientist who built a cardboard cylinder with four leg-like rods and a tail to simulate a cat’s fall. The study argues that a tail’s rotation aids turning during descent, a trait enhanced in climbing animals like monkeys and squirrels, aiding balance on wires or tightropes.
A Sunday School lesson by Rev. J. M. Coon from Chicago outlines a May 21 topic on Isa iah 51 12, arguing against wine drinking. It emphasizes Judahs fall, warns against sins, and presents a parable frame about Gods curse on alcohol as a cautionary life issue.
A sermon-like lament condemns wine drinking as the root of social harm. It cites injury to families, business, church, and society, urging temperance pledges, vigilant church members, and widespread Sunday school action to destroy intemperance. Strong claims target wine as gateway to hell and a moral collapse.
Misprinted ad notes Allen S. Olmsted, LeRoy, New York selling Foot-Base powder at 25 cents to ease tender feet, corns and bunions. Claims it makes walking delightful and offers free sample without substitutes required.
Notice is hereby given that in the District Court of Iowa, Marion County, an instrument in writing purporting to be the last will and testament of Albert Van Damselaar, deceased, is on file. A hearing is set for May term 1911 on the 30th day of May 1911 at which interested parties may be heard.
Fragmentary OCR hints at a public notice or brief where a proposal or offer was declined. Names, dates, and places are unreadable, but the fragment implies an official or civic decision reflected in a terse report. Further readable details are not available.
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