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Newspaper
Pella Chronicle
Location
Pella, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Oct 08, 1908
Page
10
The stanza speaks of fragrant flowers deck the sod and praise the goodness of God The rainbow spans the blue heavens with colors fair The birds sing from morning to night and praise their Creator with delight The dew-drop glistens and glows in its blush
An old age health note explains how digestion and bowel action decline with age and praises regularity. It promotes Dr Caldwell's Syrup Pepsin as a remedy to cleanse bowels and boost digestion, with testimonials from elderly users and a free sample offer.
Mt Pleasant Iowa records a devotional meditation on God’s omnipotence as expressed in nature the sun moon stars flowers and forests. It proclaims the saved soul as the crown of divine wisdom noting creation’s fading beauty and the soul’s greater worth.
A Sunday School lesson dated 1908 recounts David’s kindness to Mephibosheth, Saul’s grandson. It recalls David’s friendship with Jonathan, his promise, and the gift of Saul’s estate while Mephibosheth lived in Jerusalem, illustrating generous mercy within David’s reign.
A historical note on David fulfilling his pledge to Jonathan by aiding Mephibosheth, Saul's grandson, providing lands and a palace life. Ziba and Machir appear as collaborators, with Mephibosheth’s loyalty shown at court. The piece closes with moral exhortations on keeping promises, generosity, and personal honesty urging self-examination and upright conduct.
A veteran observer recounts discussions with a Roman Catholic priest on education and moral risks in youth. He cites 1885 Royal College of Surgeons data claiming around 50 percent of boarding school boys show impurity, with doctors warning private schools may be higher. Parents’ silence at home is blamed for influencing boys toward bad company, leading to further moral decline.
A compact list of virtues describing acts that rarely trigger remorse. It urges doing good to all, patience, listening before judging, thinking before speaking, restraint from anger, kindness to the distressed, seeking pardon, speaking ill of none, ignoring tale bearers, and doubting most ill reports.
A Windsor town hall tale recalls Sir Christopher Wren placating a wary corporation member by adding extra pillars though later cleaning revealed the imagined supports did not touch the roof. Wren's ruse preserved his reputation and demonstrated his architectural deftness for future generations.
Pat Murphy lodges with a landlady who keeps taking items from his provisions. She quips she is not like other landladies, always saying I’m telling you as she pilfers butter eggs and more. Pat confronts her and leaves with his things, declaring I’m sloping.
Dialogue excerpt shows a bustling scene as Lye arranges a plan and characters debate who will join. A sister hurriedly prepares, insisting on a clean shirt waist while Charley Jones is referenced. The exchange captures social timing and informal banter.
A skipper remarks on sensitivity to uncongenial surroundings and a nervous shudder at certain people, noting that few avoid meeting their creditors.
A reflective note quoting Montaigne on overworking for knowledge, arguing that excessive study harms health and mood and diminishes true benefits. The speaker asserts personal stance that the rewards of study do not justify the great personal cost.
The Chronicle reports a prompt delivery promise from a Jet Printing firm. Prompt service and reliable turnaround are emphasized, with potential timelines and customer assurances highlighted for readers awaiting printed materials.
Theodore Hook forged 4000 letters to tradesmen and others, summoning them to the house of widow Mrs Tottenham in Berners Street. Daybreak crowds grew into a near midnight melee as 100 chimney sweeps, bakers, doctors, dentists, ministers, and many others arrived. The Bank of England governor, the Duke of Gloucester, and the lord mayor were among hoaxed visitors. Police investigated but did not catch the prankster.
The Romans excelled with bows though warfare favored charges and hand to hand combat. Domitian supposedly shot arrows between boys’ outstretched fingers without wounding them. Commodus boasted perfect aim killing beasts with a single arrow and even felled criminals in the arena. He allegedly loosed 100 arrows at once to kill many youths.
In the Star and Garter coffee room at Richmond a renowned visitor, a middle aged gentleman with gray hair and a large shirt collar, dined alone at a corner table. He built a pyramid of tumblers after dinner, toppled it, then paid for the broken glass and departed. The waiters knew him well. He was Thomas Babington, Lord Macaulay.
A French journal surveys how diverse races render the common greeting How do you do Several examples show striking forms For instance Koreans greet without offense by remarking You do look old Persians invoke blessings on beards Fiji islanders pull ears Caro-One peoples salute by kneeling and grabbing a foot Sudanese chief calls a traveler Mighty sun and adds Glory to thee O splendid moon while spitting into the traveler s right hand
A Laconic reflection on greatness as an inner air that elevates a person beyond luck. It describes a self-imposed price tag of dignity that earns deference from others, surpassing birth, status, or merit, shaping perceived superiority. La Rochefoucauld.
A brief fragment pairs a fiancée’s warning with a quip about a ruined romance. It references Spurgeon and his deacons, a line about resisting the devil, and an old German proverb about hope, presenting a melancholy snapshot of disappointed hearts and weary faith.
A fragment from Browning's Magazine shows Moe Rose and Joe Cose debating whether automobiles are replacing horses. The brief exchange highlights lingering comparisons and uncertainty about the new machines replacing traditional transport.
A fragmentary quote from the Washington Herald discusses compiling a life work and using postcards as source material. The snippet hints at a biographical project by an unnamed figure, contrasting letters with postcard collections as documentary pieces.
A vintage ad urges households to keep Scotts Emulsion for colds illness strength and throat and lung care. It promises strong children and lean adults improved health and offers a free atlas in exchange for a newspaper name and four cents postage.
Cascasweet is billed as a well known baby and child remedy promising quick quieting effects. The bottle lists ingredients and states no opiates. Available at Langerak's Drug Store.
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