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Newspaper
Pella Chronicle
Location
Pella, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Nov 16, 1911
Page
3
A lay explanation of how dynamos generate electricity from mechanical energy and how motors reverse the process. The text compares the two machines, notes their near identical construction, and explains how a dynamo powering a motor forms a complete energy loop, with large dynamos supplying power to small motors and industrial use.
In the November American Magazine, Senator La Follette presents the second instalment of his Autobiography. He recounts meeting with Senator Sawyer and Colonel William W. Dudley, detailing allegations of funding to influence elections and a plan to use campaign money to buy swamp land for a coal mine labor bloc in Delaware.
Proof of Will on file in the District Court of Iowa Marion County hearing set for December 12 1911. Interested parties may appear at the Knoxville court to contest or support the instrument claimed as Gerrit Plette deceased’s last will and testament. Clerk Meyer Langerak announces filing date November 8 1911.
An atmospheric prelude to the International Live Stock Exposition in Chicago. Builders and workers swarm the grounds as horses cattle hogs and sheep are arranged for what promises to be the largest display since the event began. Officials anticipate a record entry list and a grand North American audience.
A reader in the Pilgrim's Scrip of the November American Magazine argues that modern civilization produces a different, more serious drunkard. He describes a hardworking businessman in the grip of liquor, driven by swift city life and brutal competition. Whisky offers only brief rest as weariness nears overtake him.
For sale notices offer area agent positions paying 40 to 60 dollars weekly, with 60 percent commission on low-priced books and postpaid combinations. Full particulars free from publisher A. B. Kuhlman, 136 West Lake Street, Chicago. Also a 3 hp Fairbanks Moree gasoline engine advertised as cheap.
County Board met to review September 18 minutes and act on road petitions. Granted J T Walker et al a 30 foot consent highway in township 74 range 18 with condition to widen to 40 feet and no county liability. Rejected HH Mitchell petition. Set Oct 30 1911 hearing for John Boat et al petition. Several claims approved across poor fund court expense fund road fund bridge fund and county fund including Iowa Bridge Co US and local firms. board adjourned to Oct 30 1911.
The December term juror list for the district court has been drawn, naming the jurors selected to serve this term. The proceeding outlines immediate juror assignments for upcoming trials in December.
Court in Jasper County orders administrator McCuen to auction eighty acres of land in Section 28 Township 78 North Range 20 West near Monroe. Bid opening at Monroe National Bank on November 18, 1911 at 2 pm. bids to be submitted for court approval.
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