03 Oct 1907
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Newspaper
Pella Chronicle
Location
Pella, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Oct 03, 1907
Page
1
The Pella Chronicle notes Des Moines Register mentions a potential railroad to Pella, Roosevelt’s Keokuk speech, land added to Naud forest reserve, and Old Home Week at Pella debated. It highlights the National Corn Exposition in Chicago and Iowa farmers racing to produce top corn, with Prof. Holden’s corn king work.
The Bishop of London, addressing the Brotherhood of St. Andrew, said Roosevelt has shown outstanding influence by staying absolutely straight. He noted four hours of the most delightful conversation he ever had with anyone, praising the president’s character and leadership.
The Homestead editor, after attending state fairs this fall, reports farmers want hogs with strong bone and sound feet. He adds that farmers long knew this, and explains that thoroughbred stock failed to gain favor because it was bred too fine and could not withstand farm herd conditions.
The readable fragment states that proper care combined with word whip persuasion will influence a horse. It implies trainer techniques but lacks concrete events, names, or places to identify a historical item or news item for a card.
A mixed review notes Balter Gnd’s communication limits and praises his language skills. It discusses local merchants reducing catalogue house sales, encouraging direct shopping with delivery and payment on order. It mentions a Navy cooking program to train boys, improve meals, and reduce indigestion aboard ships. A Boston visit by a paymaster and navy bread preparations are cited. A Minnesota report states a federal grand jury will probe the lumber trust, with 50 witnesses from several states summoned over alleged mail fraud to pressure independent firms.
The piece notes cities that once used horseless wagons for delivery are returning to horses for work while auto ownership in Iowa doubles yearly. Runabouts faded, touring cars rise in price from about 2000 to 12000 dollars, signaling prosperity, yet the horse remains in demand.
The piece notes rising horse demand as markets face higher prices this year. It cites 4,910,000 acres of timber, agricultural, and mineral lands to be opened to settlers in Washington, Idaho, Montana, and South Dakota, predicting increased horse needs and a durable sentiment that the love and necessity for a horse will be hard to eliminate.
The paper notes rising college attendance across Iowa amid youth migration to cheaper lands. It argues education benefits both men and women, offering advantages in status and opportunities, while denying that a college degree guarantees wealth. It praises educated individuals for practical national work.
Notice of incorporation under Iowa law for a railroad company to construct operate and maintain lines from Waterloo to Pella and southwest toward Chariton with power to use steam electric or other motive power and to own land coal mines and gravel pits capital stock authorized at 150000 across 1500 shares with principal place at Pella Marion County Iowa.
The document outlines stock issuance rules including dividend stock and interest bearing options, defines the term of the corporation to 1957, and describes governance by a board of eleven to thirteen directors. It lists initial directors, an executive committee from the president and vice presidents, and voting by ballot. It states debt limit at two thirds of capital stock and sets stockholder liability as limited, dated September 7 1907 and signed by B F Keables and P H Bousquest.
A health ad promotes Kodol as a natural digestant with vegetable acids that resemble stomach juices. It claims easy use and effective digestion of meals. Available at Langerak's Drug Store and Vander Linden's Bazar, 405.
In a short hometown vignette four children share their dreams. Susie Baker longs for a beautiful palace and freedom. Ella Dudley envies beauty and public attention. Dora Kyle desires wealth. Maggie Wilkins wishes to be bright and write. Katie Otis hopes to be good and well loved.
A public admonition about how to speak to a father, advising against using the label old man and noting that sons are now older, smarter, and more capable in appearance and attire than in the past. The piece emphasizes respectful language in addressing a father.
A fragmentary exhortation on aging, style, and respect between father and son. The speaker contrasts modern dress with the father’s older garments, urging reverence and gratitude. The moral reference “A wise son maketh a glad father” anchors the excerpt.
A dream in England moves a young woman to rethink wealth and heaven. An angel shows a vast mansion for her gardener and a tiny home for herself, explaining material is what is given and must be used. Awakening, she vows to build for eternity.
Geo J Thomassen offers practice in all courts with special attention to writing and probating wills. Collections made. Office is on the south side of Park and residence at No 12 Phone 28. Located in Pella.
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