21 Nov 1907
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Newspaper
Pella Chronicle
Location
Pella, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Nov 21, 1907
Page
1
An editorial notes that a financially strapped speaker is loudest, warning against trust in promises from the moneyless. The piece reflects on credibility and public discourse in subscription debates.
The item notes that Weston, famed for walking, raises no objections to walking itself but objects to poor roads. It reports about 125,000 objectionable postal cards burned in the last week at the Philadelphia post office department.
Captain Warner Lewis Clark of Buffalo in Scott County is recognized as a long-time Iowa resident with a 74 year tenure. The note honors his long-standing ties to the state and community in Buffalo and Scott County.
The text urges men to stay home and work in corn rows for daily wages of $1.50 to $2.00, claiming it would be better for morale appearance and value than wandering the roads seeking jobs.
The article notes widespread farmer complaints about difficulty hiring help to gather corn. It also mentions sections with poor land or excessive water leading to shorter crops and reduced yields.
Short tax lists show good times with debt paid and money ahead. Benton county dedicated a new courthouse costing about 100000 dollars, all funded, while Iowa overall makes progress and remains financially strong.
The Governor faced scrutiny over his authority to intervene for Des Moines ministers and residents, with ministers noting their sympathy and concern for maintaining a respectable city as they support law and order in Davenport.
The piece notes strong labor demand today with cash scarce in some areas, yet checks acceptable. It describes a prosperous country and predicts delays of a week to ten days for workers, expects prices to revert once monetary strain eases, and anticipates quiet recovery as money conditions improve.
Fort Dodge city controversy erupts as a municipal figure faces an accusation of improper conduct on a public sidewalk. Local officials urge calm as details remain unclear and investigations begin.
A columnist contends reform must be complete and cites tobacco as repulsive to the body and nature. The piece asserts smokers should quit, arguing many spit on sidewalks and urging a cleaner, healthier man.
James W. Van Cleave in Circle magazine argues the United States, with 5 percent of world population, accounts for large shares of global wheat, gold, coal, manufactures, silver, iron, steel, petroleum, copper, cotton, and corn. He cites 1900 to 1906 data, noting vast untapped resources and forecasting uncertain future prospects.
Emmett Campbell Hall reports in The Technical World that the Zuider Zee will be turned into 1,400 square miles of dry land. Dutch engineers begin the vast project, replacing fleets with villages, pastures, roads, and canals for 50,000 residents. Estimated cost near 76 million dollars, with expected annual rent receipts exceeding 5 million dollars from new occupants.
Cedar Falls Record notes that bankers deserve grateful remembrance from the newspaper fraternity for their role during the financial crisis. It states newspapers urged calm nationwide and served as a steadying influence without resorting to sensational firebrands.
Carroll argued that local country newspaper printers deserve bank support and the privilege to print checks and deposit slips without facing costly lithographic firms or low-wage shops. Banks should learn to favor home concerns during adversity, just as they serve other customers.
In a New York speech Canadian MP George W Ross argued England is a figurehead monarchy with limited power while the United States is a limited monarchy with an elected king. He cites Parliament, cabinet formation, and a famed Victoria Gladstone anecdote to illustrate monarchic limits.
The Cedar Rapids Republican notes a speaker arguing that England has an hereditary monarch while the United States is a limited monarchy with an elected king. It contrasts the monarch’s power with the American president’s veto and executive influence, suggesting Americans favor expanding executive prerogative. The piece cites DeWitt's Carbolized Witch Hazel Salve and local drug stores.
A period ad touts KODOL as best for dyspepsia and heartburn with prompt relief. It praises pleasant taste and gentle action for weak stomachs, sold at Langerak's Drug Store and Vander Linden's Bazar. Also promotes Hollister's Roccy Mountain Tea and Stubenrauch teas with price points and delivery notes.
Small local firm advertises neat well printed stationery and rapid fulfillment for office orders. Emphasizes prompt service and professional presentation for business use.
A Woman counsels a Girl that Time will heal all troubles and mind pains. She concedes her own method differs but insists the Girl must accept Time as the cure. The dialogue contrasts personal approach with the necessity of patience in healing from hurt.
The navy abandons cotton powder cases to prevent ignition risks after a fatal Georgia accident. Eight and twelve inch gun ammunition will use silk fabric casings noted for strong close weave. Silk casings burn slowly and often self extinguish with any breeze.
An Irishman shows an ash-receiver he bought at a church fair. He explains in a joke that it is lava and then misstates that lava fed the Israelites for 40 years in the desert, a quip reflecting joking religious lore.
Local drug store and bazaar offer DeWitt's Little Early Risers pills. Advertisements praise the product as the best of its kind and note where to purchase.
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