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Newspaper
Pella Chronicle
Location
Pella, Iowa, United States of America
Date
May 28, 1914
Page
8
A rough tale of Jim Bludso a stubborn engineer aboard the Prairie Belle on the Mississippi He swears to hold the nozzle to the bank until all aboard are ashore as the fire sinks the famed steamboat His bravery and flawed life are judged in a poetic river obituary of duty loyalty and death for fellow men
Mother Mason scolds son James for wasting time with a kitten and ignoring lessons. He repeats I dont care, leading to meals missed and hunger. She finally reveals the lesson to make him see the folly of indifference and the need for care for others and self.
A period piece urges parents to use Scott's Emulsion as a pure medicinal nourishment to improve children's growth, appetite, and strength, claiming it builds healthy flesh and firm muscles while warning against alcohol substitutes. It notes a boy named James reflecting on an evil habit and deciding to do better after dinner in a Christian Commonwealth context.
Secretary of State Bryan and fellow Democrats A Mitchell Palmer and O W Underwood deny backing Connolly in the Iowa Democratic Senate primary. Bryan says he may aid any nominee if nominated but will not decide among candidates, while Palmer and Underwood disavow influence. Meredith gains Iowa endorsements as Connolly’s claims unravel.
A Scotsman's tale on accounting for idle words leads into a discourse on humor as God given. The minister cites Lincoln and Stevenson praising humor for sanity and happiness while warning false or harmful jokes. It extols sincere, beneficent humor from Lamb as a virtuous, healing force.
A Holme Department Magazine piece argues Sunday should be the best day of the week for family warmth, spiritual instruction, and reading, stressing parental influence on children's faith and the natural pull toward church affiliation. It also notes a political ad: vote for J. I. Myerly, Republican candidate for Congress.
A call urging Democrats to vote in the upcoming primary contrasts 200000 Iowa Democrats with 40000 who voted last time. It questions readers whether they voted and urges participation on Monday June 1st to show democracy and party interest.
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