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Newspaper
Pella Chronicle
Location
Pella, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Nov 12, 1914
Page
3
A religious poem "Two Shall Come Into Port Jesus and I" speaks of partnership with Jesus in facing life’s storms. The speaker acknowledges weakness but trusts in Jesus to steer and complete the journey, ending in home with faith as their guide. The piece emphasizes steadfast support, spiritual resolve, and eternal hope through faith.
A little girl Hilda and her mother gaze at a sunny winter landscape sparkling with ice. The child smiles and says there will be something beautiful tomorrow, a hopeful note that God will provide beauty again after rough times.
Marian plays boarding house with Amy Lee as cook and herself as housekeeper. Aunt Kitty explains the “little house” is Marian’s body and soul, noting neglect such as wet feet, croup, candy, baths, and late bedtimes harms it. Marian resolves to tell Amy Lee about the lesson.
A reflective conversation centers on humble acts of bravery in daily living. Ted considers preferring the company of plain, decent people and choosing to begin now. Nora adds a quiet, domestic finish as she folds the last shining linen, concluding the scene with shared warmth.
A wordplay riddle asks to fill two blanks so that dropping its first letter yields a second word that fits both blanks and rhymes. The fisherman with line all still kept his patience as he met the first bite, the line he met, and off the fish fell from the line.
An anecdote from Success Magazine notes Professor Wendell of Harvard remained in Cambridge after his sabbatical began and attended department meetings. The department head protested saying he was officially absent. Wendell replied that a non est man is the noblest work of God.
For sale a good residence property in Pella with one acre of ground. Large house good improvements such as barn chicken house and other out buildings. Retired farmer friendly purchase at a reasonable price. Enquire of the Editor of the Chronicle Adv tf.
Ted asks Nora what he will grow up to be and dreams of heroism while Nora, busy with chores, questions the lofty aim. The scene centers on their simple, hopeful exchange and the plain folk tone.
Ida M. Gee seeks a divorce from James M. Gee on adultery grounds. The petition is on file with the Clerk of the District Court of Marion County. He must appear by noon of the second day of the December 1914 term in Knoxville Iowa, or default and decree will be entered. Lawyer W G Vander Ploeg represents the plaintiff.
The Chicago Daily Tribune offers a limited time subscription at $3 a year, or $4 for both the Tribune and the Chronicle if renewed or new. The paper claims twenty plus pages daily and a large staff of special writers for household interest.
Sprayed and hand picked apples offered in assorted sizes Ben Davis varieties packed in barrels priced at 3.50 dollars per barrel Leave orders with John Dykstra or Tim Dykstra.
Offer of sale for an eighty acre Iowa farm located about two miles southwest of Otley. Inquiries to Dr. W. F. Crew of Pella Iowa. Advertising notation indicates terms and particulars available on request.
The piece notes the early Pullman cars introduced a crude system where conductors collected fares and paid their own salaries from revenues, with no receipts or records kept. It contrasts that with modern practices of formal bookkeeping and receipts.
A clip discusses how optimism fuels commerce, with shopkeepers noting trade varies by mood. It argues confidence quickens business and that croaking about bad times hurts the economy. It also notes the oyster as a venerable symbol in literature and world culture.
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