19 Nov 1903
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Newspaper
Pella Chronicle
Location
Pella, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Nov 19, 1903
Page
1
The text promotes Scott’s Emulsion as a trusted tonic for weak children and links a penny in the churn proverb to its success. It then discusses U S colonial policy, critiquing the Panama affair, Panama recognition, and contrasting with earlier Philippine policy, noting an extended review next week.
The Chronicle lists subscription rates in advance and requires advertisements by Wednesday morning. It notes Congress in extra session and praises Cuban reciprocity as free trade. It reports MISERIO, a Philippines insurgent leader, sentenced to death with others jailed, condemning imperial policy and benevolent assimilation.
Local sports blurb notes Knoxville crack football team defeated 12 to 6 with editor Casey of the Express commenting last week. Adds commercial notices from Harvey Bottling Co and H. J. Green & Son about temperance drinks and mail orders for picnics and fairs.
An aged newspaper advertises Decthon’s Anti neurofic claiming it helps children with bedwetting and sleep related moisture. The copy notes its quick effect and lists B F Keablea druggist in Pella Iowa as the seller with typical 19th century medical remedy language.
The president transmitted to Congress a message urging legislation to implement the commercial treaty with Cuba. He cites the Platt amendment, U S protectorate concepts, naval stations, and the Isthmian Canal as economic and military interests. The speech argues the treaty benefits both nations, safeguards American interests, expands Cuban markets, and reinforces good faith between the United States and Cuba. It notes Cuba’s progress and proposes reciprocity as vital to national policy and farmers, artisans, and manufacturers.
The president informs that the treaty with Cuba is ready for operation after Senate ratification and congressional action. He notes failure to enact required legislation would threaten national pledged faith. The message accompanies the treaty as amended by the Senate and ratified by Cuba. White House November 10, 1903.
Real estate transfers list several deeds with owners Hollie Willey C M Gilson J C Aplin Thad Stevens A F E Stevens C C Shops J R Hamilton J S Lock M L Mentire Excelsior Coal Co and Swan Asher Nise in multiple townships. The piece notes a Halloween incident near Bussey with Jno Ralls Clyde Johnson and B T Bouma. Rolls was convicted for intoxication fighting and profane language with $5 fine and $2 costs. Bouma trial postponed, defense cites property rights amid alleged trespass on Bouma premises.
Legal notice states an instrument purporting to be the last will of Wm. Vanderlinden, deceased, on file in the Clerk of the District Court office Marion County. Hearing set December 1, 1903, at which any interested party may be heard. Also an ad seeks salesmen for Marion and surrounding counties for The Victor Oil Company in Cleveland, Ohio.
Ruth Bryan's husband William H. Leavitt, a portrait painter, struggles financially after his marriage. The couple, who wed shortly after Ruth's eighteenth birthday, are visiting indefinitely in Missouri with St. Louis politician Thos J Aikin's family in Humansville. Ruth sent home for funds and received two hundred dollars, sparking commentary from Dr M D Jennings on romance versus money.
An account from Franklin Grove Michigan describes a boy named J B Orner who suffered a four year stubborn leg ulcer after a runaway bicycle incident with an ugly cat. Bucklen’s Arnica Salve cured the ulcer and is advertised as effective for burns scalds skin eruptions and piles at Henry M Langerak’s drug store for 25 cents.
Special rail offer for American Bankers Association convention attendees. Tickets on sale Oct 8 to Oct 17 at the stated rate, valid for travel to San Francisco and return until Nov 6. Inquiries to any Chicago Great Western agent or J. P. Elmer G P A Chicago Illinois.
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