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Newspaper
Pella Chronicle
Location
Pella, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Nov 05, 1908
Page
8
Rev D B Cheney reflects on Psalm 23 praising the Lord as shepherd and guide. He contrasts Oriental shepherding with American views, noting provision protection and intimate care. The psalm’s message of comfort, confidence, and eternal dwelling with God is celebrated for all generations.
A Victorian era advertisement touts Dr Caldwell's Syrup Pepsin as a mild effective laxative for female constipation and related ailments. It claims cures of long standing cases, lists testimonials from Nashville Oklahoma City Chicago and Indiana residents, and offers free samples from the Pepsin Syrup Co at Monticello Illinois.
A neighbor's young son visits and insists on locking the screen, noting his mother's prohibition but says he will defer, fearing his mother’s rule. The brief anecdote captures childhood honesty and momentary mischief in domestic life.
Product note describes Cascasweet as suitable for babies and children and effective against common winter illnesses. It emphasizes natural ingredients listed on the bottle and states no harmful drugs. Sold by Langerak's Drug Store at 45-8.
A five year old girl Lucile returns from her first party in high spirits, telling her mother she was a good girl and well behaved. She recalls saying pleasant things to Mrs Townsend and noting she enjoyed herself and had a better dinner than expected.
The Michigan Experiment Station reports crossbreeding results for bacon hogs using bacon sows with lard boars from Berkshire Poland China and Duroc Jersey lines. Medium sized sows offspring show favorable traits for American packing. Also a New York Press quote links mimicry to human behavior including coughing in church as a survival trait.
In STOCK AND DAIRY a Texas cattle breeder credits Congress for approving 250000 dollars to eradicate the cattle trek pest. He cites department of agriculture estimates of 65000000 dollars in annual losses and argues the real damage may be higher.
A compact note on famed schoolmasters famed for harsh discipline. Dr Busby of Westminster is cited as the leading flogger, known for flogging a head boy who insulted a visiting French viscount. Dr Valpy is also mentioned for wielding the red, with Archdeacon Groom recounting a sharp scene.
An eminent physician concludes a thorough examination shows the caller suffers from malnutrition due to insufficient eating. The doctor advises enlarging the capacity for food, a case for a surgeon, as the caller attempts to pay the five dollars and ends with a morning greeting.
An advertisement touts Scott's Emulsion of Cod Liver Oil as a food that makes you forget your stomach, presenting it as a remedy or comfort item for digestive discomfort.
The notice advertises De Wit's Life Early Risers liver pills sold at Langera's Drug Store. It presents a simple sales pitch with a confident, pleasant tone and easy purchase path.
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