23 Nov 1905
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Newspaper
Pella Chronicle
Location
Pella, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Nov 23, 1905
Page
1
A collection of editorials and quips on fashion trends and newspaper bravado. A Missouri editor warns about undertakers while other papers joke about editor responsibility and a governor’s proclamation signed by Albert M. Cummings. The Ville News softens its boastful tone about a gas plant, as do local papers amid ongoing newsroom troubles.
The piece notes the Knoxville Express ran over thirty three news items last week while criticizing media suppression. It mentions old Casey stuck in blue mud in Missouri and Bellville awaiting a chance to prove himself.
Oskaloosa passes a new ordinance making sidewalk spitting a misdemeanor with a fine. Officers are instructed to arrest violators and bring them before the mayor for punishment in large chunks until they learn to be good and decent.
Burrel of the Washington Press recalls a Saturday street scene where two women kissed, dodging each other’s large hats and noses. He quips that even the Lord must have designed a clumsy kissing moment, but vows to make the best of it.
A farmer reflects that despite slow income, he remains well supplied with flour, pork, dairy from cows, oats, corn and hay stored in the barn, and a winter stock of wood stacked along the back fence.
Commentary notes the rapid shift to cement sidewalks in Pella and urges residents and businessmen to extend the same enthusiasm to paving streets. The piece highlights local initiative and civic interest in improving town infrastructure through durable paving projects.
A strike among Hocking Company district miners near Oskaloosa dominated events for days before President White of the UMWA took charge to settle it. The dispute centered on transport to jobs as the railroad refused to run a special worker train.
In Oskaloosa a vacancy has been filled by a Burlington appointee after a period of delay. The new appointee takes the seat bringing continuity to the local council. Further details on the appointment were not disclosed in the brief text.
The Madisonian shows how the success of local merchants mirrors the town’s overall prosperity, with the newspaper’s fortunes tied to the vitality of its community and readership.
The Washington Democrat argues there is a premium on decency and a steady demand for honest men to work. It condemns pessimism that opportunity is gone and likens the search for honest workers to Diogenes wandering with a lantern.
A query in the State Register asks about how days of the week got their names. The paper explains that ancient English and European peoples worshipped certain deities on specific days, citing Woden as worshipped on the fourth day, giving rise to Wednesday.
Editorials note Gov Cummins wields influence over club members as editors break ranks and distance from the marshal movement. The Cedar Tallis Record cites wider newspapers like Osage News Grundy Center Republican Grinnell Gazette Webster City Freeman Tribune as ready to defend his stance in upcoming issues.
Prince Louis visiting the United States attended a New York blowout in his honor with over six thousand bottles of beer used. He witnessed the football game between Annapolis and the Carlisle Indians and called it the finest developer of fighting spirit, predicting it would produce soldiers who enjoy battle.
The Marshalltown paper reports Editor 8 P Ayers died by self harm after years of injuries from a fatal slugging. Ayers, formerly owner of the Knoxville Journal and a noted Republican, left a note citing paralysis and loss of hope. A past local publisher also killed himself in Marshalltown years earlier.
A Newton News reader proposes forming a cross party reform coalition to crush graft and corruption. The idea envisions Roosevelt as president, with Bryan Hearst or Tom Watson as vice president, and names the new party the Jefferson and Lincoln party.
The town notes growing interest in paving projects on Main Street and the surrounding square as merchants and residents push for investment. Officials expect more street improvements as prices rise with better access and a commitment to enhancing the town.
Washington announces a new style money order to debut January 1 with blue paper and marginal coupons showing amounts from 85 to 100. Remitter name and address appear on the face and on the device to curb raised orders, while some orders will be wider and shorter than the old form. The department will revert on marginal coupons and urges postmasters to clear old stock first.
In a scathing reply the Express editor rebukes outside papers for lax standards and defends its own approach. He accuses rivals of padding stories and boasts the Express is a big paper with concise local news, noting thirty three local items including a Swede opera show.
Contemporary recalls Simpson’s sharp speech on Philippines policy that drew Cannon’s fiery rebuke. Cannon warned he would face a Manila mock court martial and be shot as a traitor. Simpson retorted he would rather be shot than risk a muzzle loader on the floor.
The governor acknowledges a solid Ohio victory by a substantial majority and concedes to the voters. He rejects the notion of a purely Republican defeat and aims to align with the public will as reflected in the substantial Democratic advance.
The St Louis Republic notes that voters grew weary of the Cox machine and its reach in Ohio politics. It argues Governor Herrick was hurt by Foraker and Dick, while Taft strained party unity and reform standards. The piece cautions Republicans feared a Democratic tilt born of moral reform currents.
The Pella city council defeated the grass and weed ordinance by five votes to three. Debate continues on hazel brush and Canada thistle issues and how the council will proceed.
A reader questions why a family paper labels a Sam Sherman portrait as home news and accuses the publication of stifling local coverage. The exchange hints at reader frustration over local news emphasis.
The Chariton Leader reports Monroe County population at 2599 and one citizen nearly dead from the Buxton encounter. The board of supervisors orders large brass heart shields bearing Thou shalt not cripple to protect citizens.
A Chariton Leader note reports a man in Ottumwa tying a bottle to his body and diving into the Des Moines River in an apparent drowning attempt. The tragedy unsettles officials at the State Jag Asylum at Knoxville amid the grim incident.
The Leader editor praises W. R. Hearst for strong mental make-up evident in New York election. He notes Hearst’s support from Brooklyn and suggests earlier misjudgment of the man.
Hannah Plant of Little Rock credits Bucklen's Arnica-Salve with curing years of running sores that nothing else could heal. The salve is promoted as a marvelous healer for cuts burns and wounds and is guaranteed at Henry ML Langerak's drug store for 25 cents.
In Marion County Iowa Anie den Hartog files in district court a petition claiming sole title to Lot 8 Block 86 in Pella. He alleges Peter Hoogewooning once owned the lot, deeded to Yeunis Tysseling before 1883, deed lost, and seeks a decree quieting title with no personal judgment unless defendants appear. Default will enter December 2 1905 if no defense by December 6 1905 in Knoxville Iowa.
Free information service advertises farms in Kansas and Oklahoma from five dollars an acre. Good locations with modern conveniences cost about twenty to thirty dollars an acre. About one hundred listings available. Correspond or visit to learn more and get car fare reimbursed.
A fragmented notice lists farms for rent with brief terms and names, indicating available agricultural properties and potential lessees. Readable fragments show locations and vague conditions suitable for historical archival reference.
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