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Newspaper
Pella Chronicle
Location
Pella, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Nov 15, 1906
Page
1
Bane led all candidates in the county and won by a striking margin of 1,137 votes, highlighting a sweeping electoral result. The result underscores strong support for Bane across multiple precincts, signaling a decisive victory in the local race.
J. B. Vriezelaar of Otley, a staunch Republican candidate for supervisor, led his party by winning 538 votes. There is much in the man with many people, after all, a good sign when men are considered rather than party.
The election ended with calm across the area as residents anticipate the spring municipal contest. Voters coordinated efforts to maintain momentum and keep civic enthusiasm alive for the coming campaign.
Winterset neighbor The Madisonian celebrated its 60th anniversary with a large historical number. It presents extensive work, rich content, and profuse illustrations designed as a keepsake for readers as years advance.
Prominent American landholder Lord Scully has died in London. He owned extensive tracts in Illinois Kansas Nebraska Missouri and sizable holdings in Iowa Texas and other states. Much of his land was bought for 85 to 15 per acre and now valued at 5 to 150 per acre. The piece notes America’s policy on alien land ownership.
Senator Dolliver addressed the Methodist conference and Morningside College friends, voicing views on money in circulation. He recalled acting as referee in a dispute over a $120,000 Rockefeller dormitory gift, meditating a day before ruling that money in circulation purifies itself.
M Bilderback, from Hamp ton Globe, bought the Newton Herald from G F Rinehart. sale completed Nov 3 after Oct 15 closing. Bilderback to be joined by son A N Bilderback from Little Rock. Rinehart departs with claim of selling to end a political conspiracy involving E S Hunter and Jasper county agents.
The new railroad law ends special rates for big shippers and centers like Chicago, promising harsher penalties for violations. Railroads must treat all alike, with adjusted business conditions. Iowa may see more local factories and cheaper hog processing, urging Iowa cities to act now.
In Gainesville Georgia a community reflects on the late Rev Sam Jones with funeral orations praising his Christian character and the respect he earned at home. The Cedar Falls Record notes his genuine sorrow as evidence of his true worth.
Adolphus Waechter files a district court petition to quiet title to parts of sections 32 and 33 in Town 74 Range 18 West Marion County Iowa. The action cites encumbrances from judgments in favor of J Seymour J W Edgerly Liquid Carbonic Company and Samuel Smith and Company against Herman Rietveld and warns defendants to appear by December 2 1906 to avoid default.
Life brightens at St Albans West Virginia as SC Blair school superintendent reports his young daughter recovered from a serious illness after seeking no further treatment. The family expresses relief and gratitude for the child’s renewed health.
A summer voyage near the seashore reveals a tender but troubling history. Annie Tucker, wife of fisher jack, bears a hidden murder secret as Alfred Barker lies buried to protect peace for her husband and son. The narrator recalls the storm, the grave, and the vow to keep silent to guard a fragile family.
A Ridgeway's Magazine verse recalls a faulty early car, its jerks and failures, punctured tires, and a pedestrian near-miss. The speaker contrasts the old runabout that skidded and threw him out with a new Palace Flyer, yet remains less satisfied than the first thrill. The nostalgic piece highlights mechanical woes and evolving affection for cars over time.
The 1905 U S Geological Survey report by Alfred H Brooks shows Alaska mining value rising from 2.4 million in 1895 to over 15 million in 1905. Brook estimates regional outputs with Fairbanks placers driving most growth and Seward Peninsula, Yukon basin, and Copper River areas contributing smaller shares.
The Youth's Companion announces serviceable literature for young readers including serials by Hamlin Galland Adeline Knapp Ralph Barbour Grace Richmony and Holman Day with American history incidents and concise news notes. New subscribers paying 1.75 for the 1907 volume gain free 1906 issues plus a color calendar. cash prizes and awards are advertised.
An advertising note touts DeWitt’s Little Early Risers as reliable pills. It also promotes woolen blankets and home made comforts from Van Spanckeren and H. M. Langerak with a window display of prices and items.
The Rev Irt R Hicks resumes the 1907 almanac due to popular demand. It is offered for 25 cents postpaid by Word and Works Publishing Company of St Louis MO, with one almanac included per subscription.
C N Cornell of Roding Georgia recounts years of hunger followed by a 50 cent bottle of Kodol Dyspepsia Cure. He credits rapid recovery to the remedy, returning to his machinist work in two months and fully well in three. He notes it remains a useful blood purifier and tonic. H M sells Kodol locally.
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