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Newspaper
Pella Chronicle
Location
Pella, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Oct 14, 1909
Page
1
A column discusses tightening prohibition impact across the United States and Europe, noting reduced liquor consumption, higher beer taxes in Germany, and the cost of waste and injuries. It contrasts autumnal imagery with aging and heroic daily acts by ordinary people, urging prudence and life’s value.
The new Chicago police chief avoids blunt language by replacing brandy in patrol wagons with ammonia, claiming brandy evaporates too quickly. He notes some officers might have consumed the alcohol but offers the substitution to ease concerns among rank and file.
Despite Halley's Comet passing far away at 13 000 000 miles, many people fret of being smothered by star dust or tail danger. The text notes such panic persists even with no evidence celestial bodies harm Earth and comments on people’s penchant for misery.
Women suffer agonies from diseased kidneys and commonly misattribute their condition to their sex. The kidneys and bladder are often the main sources of trouble, with headaches back pain bloating and nervous exhaustion. DeWitt's Kidney and Bladder Pills are promoted as effective relief in many cases.
The Times reports a chaotic scene with Speaker Cannon attacked by progressives and allies like Cummins. The piece notes Uncle Joe's harsh castigation of Cummins and Bryan, his praise for some Republicans, and speculation on Cannon’s influence in Iowa politics and the 1912 race.
Des Moines Iowa paper invites readers to mail sec to Evening Tribune for a trial subscription from now to January 1 1910. Each issue promises latest news correct market reports and high grade articles and features. The paper claims rapid growth and suitability for home readers.
Well improved 209 acre farm offers two barns a double corn crib a five room house about 80 young bearing fruit trees ample spring and well water ideal for stock or grain farming. Asking 100 per acre with terms 34 cash and balance to suit purchaser W D Taylor Oskaloosa Ia implications show dated ad 37 4m
A stark lament for a child trapped by poverty and labor. The speaker asks who took the child’s breath and joy, who robbed youth for endless toil. Yet faith promises a day when suffering ends and the child awakens anew to life and wonder, even as burdened hands yearn for peace.
EM Timms reports success in grafting milkweed with buttercup to yield a sap like buttermilk. He aims to cross with quaking aspen for home butter production. Amos Carson pursues combining electric and fire plants amid village satire. Other locals propose wild-cucumber cantaloupe, radish chickweed crosses, and oyster plant with horseradish, pepper, elder, mustard. several claims end uncertain.
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