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Newspaper
Pella Chronicle
Location
Pella, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Nov 10, 1904
Page
1
The Pleasantville News notes the political campaign winds down and farmers’ concerns rise. It cites a 1904 US corn crop forecast of 2,463,724,000 bushels, compares exports to agriculture, and remarks that the election verdict will come after this edition. It ends with a quip about game rules and battering up numbers.
A note from the Register cites a north Iowa merchant who publishes his own prices alongside catalogue prices. The strategy reportedly strengthens local trade by keeping customers loyal to domestic merchants.
Knoxville Journal report accuses Curtis of omitting the congressional ticket from the official ballot, risking Marion county's vote. Later word suggests the omission may not affect results if the Express published the ticket correctly.
A candidate group asserts they ran a clean campaign, maligning no one, funding their own ticket, acting on principle rather than spite or prejudice, and fulfilling their duty. They express belief that candidates on both sides will acknowledge their fairness.
The passage contrasts two kinds of prize fights one following Mackenzie Queensbury rules and another described as acting according to Rugby football terminology. It notes a distinction in fighting styles or rules without detailing events or participants.
The passage railings against people who claim certainty about New York politics and party platforms. It notes many offer advice and strong opinions without reading the Democratic or Republican platforms.
Citizens urged to heed the mayor’s warning on local ordinances from last week. The note stresses simple reminders may suffice and cautions against trouble for those who forget, while expressing no joy in penalties.
The county vote on state and national tickets is praised as highly thoughtful. The text notes farmers now vote on merit, are well read, and rely on personal judgment rather than mere party lines. Rural readers study editorials and voters use their own resources when ballots appear.
As voting nears in Marion county, some supervisors push to impress voters. It highlights whether Luke’s action ordering work on the Knoxville road sways support and whether party affiliation affects continued leadership to ensure continued welfare and personal interest in county progress.
The piece laments local saloon expansion in Pella and credits influential businessmen for opposing more licenses. It notes beer interests from St. Louis and Milwaukee tried to secure entrances with promises of spoils, but locals resisted. The author asserts Pella now has more saloons than desired and urges a reduction to curb the saloon curse.
An Iowa article argues for a city rule fining people who cough and spit in public to curb tuberculosis. It cites 2500 plain cases in the state, notes Denver’s enforcement, and urges Pella to adopt similar measures aided by notices and police enforcement. The piece ends by addressing the health officer and council.
A fragmentary meditation on wealth and occupation notes that a vast fortune involves more than material gain. The passage hints that lime and opportunity and ingination may aid others, while stressing the strain and anxiety that accompany great wealth.
A reflective note on wealth and value quoting Success, claiming true riches lie in personal growth and self improvement rather than vast money or banked wealth. The saying cautions that lacking these inner assets leaves one poor despite large fortunes.
A collage of old quips on memory, manners, marriage, and rivalries. The fragmentary humor touches on recognizing faces, critics, religion, marriage wisdom, and social foibles, adding a jokey aside about a band trombone player.
A reflective piece extols a man named justian as the happiest figure, whose peaceful life and benevolence spread felicity, wealth, and joy. His presence draws admiration and contentment, likened to sunlit renewal after a storm.
A note highlights bread made with Seal of Minne Sota flour rich in gluten and proteoid nutrients. Cole's seed store offers this product to customers seeking hearty bread options.
Des Moines Daily News advertises a special November offer for new or renewing subscribers. Each subscription sent with payment during November qualifies at $1.50 per year for the Daily and Sunday paper, a notably liberal rate for Iowa readers.
A mother teaches courtesy as she asks her son to pass between light and her. He asks how to respond and suggests "Sure you can" or "Certainly" in place of "Yes." The boy grows into a courteous young man, praised for unfailing politeness and grace.
Mary Allen of St. Louis says Trollister's Rocky Mountainer restored her health and complexion after constipation and stomach troubles. The product is advertised at 35 cents with I. D. Stubenrauch listed as the advertiser or maker.
All sorts of things are best made of "SEAL OF MINNESOWA" four. It makes wholesome bread, fine cake and pastry at Cole's seed store.
An ad styled line promotes Packard shoes for men advertised at the Two Vans shop with a concise catchy phrase.
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